MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast

01:16:46

Matt Robertson Broke the BLEEP Button on MERCER-282

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2026/09/30

Matt Robertson is back… and apparently nobody told him this was a family show.One of the most entertaining and unfiltered personalities in professional bass fishing joins this week’s Mercer Podcast—and absolutely nothing is off limits.Fishing, life on tour, the state of professional bass fishing, bad decisions, strong opinions, ridiculous stories and enough F-bombs to put our BLEEP button into early retirement.But underneath all the laughs and chaos, Matt also opens up about the man behind the

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01:34:38

Todd Castledine - The Final FFS Debate: The Numbers...

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2026/09/23

The Forward-Facing Sonar debate has been driven by strong opinions. But now, for the first time, we have a full season of results to test them against.A year ago, the always opinionated Todd Castledine joined the show and made some bold predictions about what would happen when the Bassmaster Elite Series split its schedule between FFS and non-FFS events.Now the 2026 season is over—and Todd is back to find out whether those predictions held up.Did the anglers who dominated with Forward-Facing Sonar

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01:20:24

3 Bassmaster Winners & the Biggest Lie in Pro Fishing...

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2026/09/16

Three Bassmaster winners. Three very different journeys. And one question they ALL have to answer: What’s the biggest lie in professional fishing?This week’s Mercer Podcast is absolutely a JAM-PACKED, TRIPLE BANGER with three of the hottest names coming off huge moments in their careers.Bryan Schmitt — Lake Champlain Bassmaster Elite Series ChampionEvan Kung — Thousand Islands Bassmaster Elite Series ChampionCaleb Hudson — 2026 Bassmaster Elite Series Rookie of the YearThree separate conversations

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01:27:47

Trey McKinney’s Bassmaster Angler of the Year Win:...

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2026/09/09

Trey McKinney is officially the Bassmaster Angler of the Year — but there’s a whole lot that happened inside his boat that you didn’t get to see.Bassmaster cameraman Jake Latendresse spent the biggest moments of Trey’s AOY run on the back deck, giving him a front-row seat to EVERYTHING.On this episode of Jake’s Take, Jake takes us inside Trey McKinney’s boat to talk about the nerves when everything was on the line, the massive waves, Trey’s locked-in confidence and the subtle bait adjustments that

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01:40:35

Trey McKinney: The Youngest Angler of the Year in...

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2026/09/02

Less than 24 hours after making history, Trey McKinney sits down at a picnic table with Mercer to talk about becoming the youngest Angler of the Year in Bassmaster history.After finishing second in the AOY race in each of the last two seasons, Trey finally got it done. But what does it actually feel like when the thing you’ve chased, dreamed about and come painfully close to finally becomes reality?With barely any time to process what just happened, Trey talks about the pressure of the final event,

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00:59:06

Bassmaster Rumours and an Angler of the Year Race Too...

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2026/08/26

The Bassmaster Elite Series season has come down to this — and there’s a LOT on the line.This week, Jake Latendresse is back for another Jake’s Take, and the timing couldn’t be better. We dig into some of the rumours making their way around about Bassmaster, what we’re hearing behind the scenes, and everything that is at stake heading into the final Elite Series tournament of the season on the St Lawrence River. But the biggest story is the Bassmaster Angler of the Year race. Three anglers. One

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01:04:29

Bassmaster Split the FFS Season… Did It Actually...

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2026/08/19

Forward-facing sonar is right up there with politics and religion as a topic you’re probably better off not bringing up… so naturally, we’re talking about it.This week on the MERCER Podcast, three different pro anglers with three very different perspectives weigh in on one of the biggest questions in professional bass fishing:Did Bassmaster’s split forward-facing sonar schedule actually work?Greg Hackney, Mike Iaconelli and Kyle Patrick give their opinions on how the season played out, what worked,

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01:21:42

Trey McKinney: Chasing Angler of the Year & Answering...

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2026/08/12

With just two Bassmaster Elite Series events remaining, Trey McKinney is once again right where he’s been knocking on the door for the last two seasons — in the hunt for Bassmaster Angler of the Year. But this time, he’s the one everyone is chasing.After finishing 2nd in AOY in each of his first two Elite Series seasons, Trey enters the final stretch leading the race and with a chance to finally finish the job.This week on the Mercer Podcast, Trey talks about the pressure of leading AOY, what he’s

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01:06:02

Cory Johnston: Chasing Angler of the Year… and Some...

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2026/08/05

During one of his best seasons ever 3 time Bassmaster winner Cory Johnston sits just two events and 1 angler away from capturing the coveted Bassmaster Angler of the Year title. But with all that success has come an unexpected conversation—some anglers close to home even think that he should be banned.This week Cory swings by for a face-to-face honest conversation about an incredible season, the pressure of the AOY race, and what it’s really like competing at the highest level of professional bass

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01:45:43

The 5 Most Emotional Bassmaster Moments I've Ever...

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2026/07/29

This week, Jake’s Take returns—and this one might be the most powerful yet.Bassmaster videographer Jake Latendresse has spent years behind the camera, capturing some of the greatest moments in professional bass fishing. But this episode isn’t about the biggest catches or the biggest trophies. It’s about the moments that meant the most.Jake counts down the five most emotional stories he has ever filmed during a Bassmaster event, sharing the behind-the-scenes details and personal memories that viewers

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01:39:52

Justin Atkins: Fishing Has a Secret Problem on...

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2026/07/22

Fishing has changed—and keeping a secret might be harder than ever. This week on the Mercer Podcast, Bassmaster Elite Series Pro and Forrest Wood Cup Champion Justin Atkins joins us for a VERY honest, wide-ranging conversation about what it’s really like to chase a career in professional fishing.We dive into whether fishing secrets still exist in the age of social media and instant information sharing. Has it become impossible to keep a productive pattern, a winning bait, or a special spot under

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01:12:40

Rick Clunn: "Urchin Baits Turn Me On" and Other...

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2026/07/15

The legendary Rick Clunn has always seen fishing differently than everyone else, and this conversation is no exception.It starts with the shocking quote, “Urchin baits turn me on” to a fascinating discussion about why the latest bait craze has captured anglers’ attention, Rick shares his unique perspective on what makes a lure truly special—and why history has a way of repeating itself.We dive into the current Urchin bait phenomenon, compare it to some of the biggest lure crazes of the past, and

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01:25:40

Kyle Patrick - SLAPPED Out of a Slump on MERCER-270

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2026/07/08

For most anglers, confidence comes and goes. For Kyle Patrick, it took getting literally slapped out of a slump during Mercer in the Morning to turn everything around.This week on The Mercer Podcast, Dave sits down with the two-time Bassmaster Classic qualifier and Bassmaster Open winner for one of the most honest conversations you’ll hear all season.Kyle opens up about the mental side of professional fishing, battling through tough stretches, rebuilding confidence, and why one unexpected moment

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01:35:24

Jake Latendresse - Top 5 Craziest Bassmaster Bloopers...

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2026/07/01

What really happens behind the scenes at the Bassmaster Elite Series?This week on the Mercer Podcast, Bassmaster videographer Jake Latendresse returns with another edition of Jake’s Take—the ultimate behind-the-scenes look at life on the Bassmaster Elite Series.Jake takes us onto the back deck of Jason Christie’s boat during his historic 10th Bassmaster victory on the Pasquotank River, sharing stories and moments the cameras never showed. He also makes a shocking announcement, relives the

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01:51:35

Carl Jocumsen Is PISSED… And He’s Finally Talking...

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2026/06/24

Carl Jocumsen is one of the most passionate anglers in professional fishing… but this time he’s fired up.Carl is PISSED… and he’s finally ready to talk about it.On this episode of the Mercer Podcast, Carl opens up about what’s frustrating him, why he believes some things need to change, and the ever-evolving world of tournament bass fishing. From new rules and the future of the sport to the challenges professional anglers face, Carl doesn’t hold back.But this conversation isn’t just about fishing —

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01:13:23

Jason Christie: Inside the Mind of a 10-Time...

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2026/06/17

Jason Christie is back on The Mercer podcast hot off his second Elite Series victory of the season and his 10th Bassmaster win, Christie continues to prove why he is one of the greatest anglers to ever do it.But what separates a 10-time champion from everyone else? In this episode, Jason opens up about the mindset, confidence, preparation, and instincts that have made him one of the most consistent winners in professional bass fishing. From handling pressure, hating losing, making the right

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01:47:59

Dakota Ebare: Grumpy Anglers Don’t Catch Fish &...

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2026/06/10

Some anglers blame the weather. Some blame the fish. Some blame everything around them. But according to Dakota Ebare… grumpy anglers don’t catch fish.This week on the Mercer Podcast, Dakota Ebare dives deep into the mental side of fishing and why staying positive under pressure might be one of the biggest keys to success. It’s a mindset that has currently helped him climb all the way to 3rd place in the Bassmaster Angler of the Year race.Dakota also gets real about:-constantly changing debate

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01:20:52

Ben Milliken: Legal Battles, Life After Bassmaster...

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2026/06/03

Ben Milliken returns to this week’s Mercer Podcast for a wide-open conversation about the highs, lows and everything in between. From building one of the biggest followings in fishing, to chasing his dream on the Bassmaster Elite Series, Ben’s journey has been anything but ordinary. In this episode, he opens up about his legal problems in Texas, the challenges and lessons learned from his time competing against the best anglers in the world, and what life looks like after Bassmaster. But that’s not

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01:15:56

5 Dirty Urchin Bait Tricks Pros Hide From the Camera...

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2026/05/27

What really happens behind the scenes at the Bassmaster Elite Series?This week on the Mercer Podcast, Bassmaster videographer Jake Latendresse returns with another edition of Jake’s Take — the ultimate Bassmaster behind-the-scenes segment. Jake takes us inside the action from the back deck of Brandon Palaniuk’s boat during the Santee Cooper Elite Series event and gives an up-close look at life inside Tristan McCormick’s boat during the Wheeler Lake Bassmaster Open.From the chaos you never see on

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01:56:30

Paul Marks and Chris Johnston: Back-to-Back Winners...

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2026/05/20

Two champions on one show, is it even possible? Well, hell ya! This is the Mercer Podcast! In episode #263 Dave sits down with two of the hottest anglers in professional bass fishing-the two most recent Bassmaster Elite Series champions and talk winning stories, real talk, and some stuff nobody expected to talk about. Fresh off of his win at Lake Murray, Surge Squad member Paul Marks joins the show to break down the victory, the momentum, and what life is like away from the tour. Including a

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