MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast
A true insiders, behind-the-scenes look at the sport of pro fishing . Hosted by Dave Mercer, Bassmaster Emcee and Facts of Fishing host along with his limitless list of pro fishing friends and their awkwardly honest take on a fishing podcast.
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Episodes
Wednesday Nov 02, 2022
Wednesday Nov 02, 2022
Rut Daniels was destined for greatness. He was one simple shot from Olympic Gold………until he shot the wrong target. Regardless of his Olympic adversities many still consider Rut Daniels the greatest archer to ever walk this planet. A tail of overcoming adversity that everyone can benefit from. Rut Danials finally opens up on this week's podcast.
Wednesday Oct 26, 2022
Wednesday Oct 26, 2022
If you flip through the pages of Bassmaster Magazine or visit Bassmaster.com you have seen James Overstreet’s work. Street, as many call him, is a world-renowned outdoor photographer that has covered many of the most iconic moments in Bassmaster history. This week he joins the podcast to share some behind-the-scenes stories and his incredible down-to-earth attitude about life.
Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
His personal moto is “Don’t Suck” and Bassmaster Elite Series Pro Bryan New truly lives up to that moto. In less than 3 years he has won 2 Bassmaster tournaments, including the very first Elite Series tournament he fished, qualified for 3 Bassmaster Classics and won an Angler of the Year title from the Bassmaster Opens. Never short of an opinion, Bryan New is 100% unapologetically himself. This week he joins the podcast and opens up about…well, pretty much everything. Trust me - this episode “Don’t Suck”.
Wednesday Oct 12, 2022
Wednesday Oct 12, 2022
Caleb Sumrall is a former Bass Nation National Champion, a 3-Time Bassmaster Classic qualifier & a full-time Elite Series Pro. However all of this may have never happened if it was not for some bad luck. After losing his job, Caleb had no choice but to take his shot at professional bass fishing & ultimately turned his nightmare into a dream.
Wednesday Oct 05, 2022
Wednesday Oct 05, 2022
Bassmaster Videographer, Outdoor Extremist & Friend of the Show Jake Latendresse once again returns to the show with Jake’s Take. This week we discuss Tournament Cheaters & Short Cut Seekers in life, business & competitive sports on MERCER 79.
Wednesday Sep 28, 2022
Wednesday Sep 28, 2022
Ol’ Bob Downey is a Bassmaster Elite Series pro hot off of his best Elite season ever. He is a two time Bassmaster Classic qualifier and a former Opens Champion but what about Bob? The often quiet but always friendly Minnesota pro joins this week's podcast to answer that very question on MERCER 78.
Wednesday Sep 21, 2022
Wednesday Sep 21, 2022
Brandon Palaniuk has won 6 Bassmaster tournaments, a Bass Nation National Championship and as of a few weeks ago, he is a 2-time Bassmaster Angler of the Year. For most people that would be enough but for Brandon he is just getting started. From Prodigy to the pinnacle of pro fishing. This week Brandon Palaniuk joins the podcast and opens up about EVERYTHING.
Wednesday Sep 14, 2022
Wednesday Sep 14, 2022
Brandon Lester is an 8-time Bassmaster Classic qualifier that is hot off his best Bassmaster season ever. This season included 2 wins and a 2nd place finish in the Bassmaster Angler of the Year race. But above all those accomplishments, Lester’s greatest trophy is his incredible family that drives him to compete and ultimately leaves him a Happy Man!
Wednesday Sep 07, 2022
Wednesday Sep 07, 2022
Mark Zona is the the colourful off-the-wall host of Zona’s Awesome Fishing Show, Bassmaster TV & BassLIVE. This week a very Real, Raw & Honest Z-Train joins the podcast in a Bassmaster end-of-the-season tell-all that ultimately ends up in us all agreeing that Moments Matter.
Wednesday Aug 31, 2022
Wednesday Aug 31, 2022
That’s a wrap! The 9th and final stop of the 2022 Bassmaster Elite Series just finished in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. Like we do after every Elite, I am once again joined by friend of the show and Bassmaster videographer Jake Latendresse to deliver the ultimate behind-the-scenes info from the 2022 Mississippi River Bassmaster Elite Series tournament. But that’s not all. This week we talk about Jay Przekurat’s incredible Rookie of the Year season, Brandon Palaniuk's inspiring life and his second Angler of the Year win, plus so-so much more this week on MERCER 74.