MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast

Jason Christie “It’s ALL About The CHASE“ on MERCER 93

Jason Christie has 10 FLW wins and 8 Bassmaster wins. He is the reigning and defending Bassmaster Classic Champion! Christie has accumulated almost 3 million dollars in winnings, making him one of the most feared names in professional bass fishing. But why?? One reason - no matter how long his hall of fame resume gets, he still is and always will be “all about the chase”.
This week a very real, raw and honest Jason Christie joins the podcast to talk about all that and so, so much more.

Brandon Palaniuk “Doing What Makes You HAPPY, Makes You SUCCESSFUL” on MERCER-92

Brandon Palaniuk is a former Bass Nation National Champion, he has qualified for 12 Bassmaster Classics, won 6 Bassmaster Tournaments and he has won 2 Bassmaster AOY titles with the latest being in 2022 making him the reigning & defending Bassmaster Angler of the Year! Regardless of all those accomplishments, “The Prodigy” values his own personal growth above all else. This week’s show is a very deep dig into one of the marvellous young minds that is leading this sport. Buckle up and prepare to get inspired as Brandon Palaniuk opens up about motivation, meditation, fatherhood, fitness, fishing & the future.

Gerald Swindle - UNAPOLOGETICALLY G on MERCER-91

Gerald Swindle is a 2-time Bassmaster Angler of the Year and has qualified for 20 Bassmaster Classics. Beyond all of his accomplishments, he is loved by fishing fans worldwide because of his humour and his heart. Swindle's one-of-a-kind personality can have you howling with laughter or humbled by a hug. This week he joins the podcast and as always, he is unapologetically G!

Denny Brauer - The Gift That Keeps on Giving on MERCER 90

Denny Brauer has won 17 Bassmaster tournaments, 2 Angler of the Year titles and he is 1998 Bassmaster Classic Champion. He was the first angler ever featured on the Wheeties Box & made two appearances on the David Letterman Show where he actually taught Ozzy Osborn how to cast. But Denny Brauer truly is the gift that keeps on giving. His unbelievable success and impact on the sport is still felt today through the innovation he brought to the sport and the inspiration he provided for many of today’s brightest stars.

Kevin VanDam ”It’s All About the Attitude” on MERCER 89

Kevin VanDam is a 7-time Bassmaster Angler of the Year, a 4-time Bassmaster Classic Champion with a record 25 Bassmaster Wins, 4 MLF wins & FLW Angler of the Year title. All that adds up to over 7 million in earnings & makes him the most accomplished angler in the history of professional bass fishing. How did he do it? If you ask KVD, he will tell you “it’s all about the attitude”. This week he joins the podcast for a very real, raw and honest conversation about some topics he very rarely talks about publicly.

Jeff Gustafson and Carl Jocumsen with The Nicest Fishing Podcast Ever on MERCER 88

Jeff Gustafson & Carl Jocumsen are both Elite Series Champions & Bassmaster Classic Qualifiers. On top of their incredible resumes they are both widely considered two of the nicest pros in the sport. This week they join the podcast to talk about their incredible experience at the ABT- Australian Barra Tour, the future of tournament fishing, chasing your dreams, the upcoming Bassmaster Classic & a WHOLE bunch of other stuff making this week's show not only the longest episode ever but maybe the Nicest Fishing Podcast EVER!

Larry Nixon Welcome Home on MERCER 87

Larry Nixon’s incredible Hall of Fame career includes qualifying for 25 Bassmaster Classics & 15 FLW Cups; 2 Angler of the a Year Titles & 18 victories including the 1983 Bassmaster Classic. As if that’s not enough, he was also the first angler to ever become a Bassmaster Millionaire. For most, a resume like that is exhausting to read never mind actually accomplish it. But Larry is not most and he is not finished. At 72 years of age Larry Nixon will return to BASS and compete in the 2023 Bassmaster Elite Series…but first he joins this week's podcast.

Big Fish, Big Laughs & Big Dreams! Bobby Lane on MERCER-86

Big Fish Bobby Lane is a 12 time Bassmaster Classic Qualifier, an Elite Series Champion & the reigning RedCrest Champion. With almost 3 million dollars in earnings you would think his career would be on cruise control. However, Bobby Lane is walking away with his trophy & fishing the Bassmaster Opens in 2023 to try re-qualify for the Bassmaster Elite Series.  This week he joins the podcast to talk about that and a whole bunch of other incredibly entertaining stories. Big Fish, Big Laughs & Big Dreams! on MERCER-86

Keith Combs - Country Strong on MERCER-85

Keith Combs is a three time Bassmaster winner & a three time Toyota Texas Bass Classic Champion. He has well over two million dollars in winnings & he will compete in his 9th Bassmaster Classic in 2023. But did you know he does a world class impersonation of a very famous pro angler? Learn that and oh so much more on this week's episode.

Jake Latendresse -Redfish Cup, 10lb Record Smallmouth & New Anglers on MERCER-84

Bassmaster Videographer, Outdoor Extremist & Friend of the Show Jake Latendresse once again returns to the show with Jake’s Take. This week we discuss Redfish Cup, the 10lb record smallmouth bass and new anglers coming to the Bassmaster Elite Series. All this and more on MERCER 84.