MERCER

By Dave Mercer

What's MERCER about?

A true insiders, behind-the-scenes look at the sport of pro fishing . Hosted by Dave Mercer, Bassmaster MC & 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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MERCER episodes:

12.01.2021
Chris Groh - Cut But Not Finished on Mercer - 34
Life hits us all with obstacles and road blocks. Recently, pro angler Chris Groh hit one of those when he was cut from the Bassmaster Elite Series field. After 4 years his life long dream was taken away. He may...
11.24.2021
Logan Parks & Tucker Smith Won $1,000,000 - Mercer-33
College anglers Logan Parks & Tucker Smith just won 1 million dollars in a bass tournament! Before they even get a chance to deposit the check they were kind enough to join this week's show to discuss their historical victory...
11.17.2021
Chris Zaldain & Capt.Ryan Rickard “YOU HAD ME AT SWIMBAIT” on Mercer - 32
Just days after winning the Yamaha Bassmaster Redfish Cup Championship in Port Aransas, Texas. Bassmaster Elite Series Pro Chris Zaldain & Redfish Pro Capt. Ryan Rickard join the show to explain how 2 total strangers, with 2 totally different target...
11.10.2021
Drew Cook - Born to be a Bassmaster on Mercer-31
Drew Cook was truly born to be a Bassmaster. His childhood dream that started at 5 years old is off to a great start. Three years into his Bassmaster Elite Series career he has already collected a Rookie of the...
11.03.2021
Bassmaster Elite Series Pro Justin Hamner on Mercer-30
Hot off a 2nd place finish in the Bassmaster Elite Series Rookie of the Year race Justin Hamner is a Bassmaster Classic Qualifier & this week’s guest on Mercer 30
10.27.2021
Chris Bowes - Opens Up on Mercer-29
Longtime Bassmaster Opens Series Senior Tournament Manager Chris Bowes was promoted to Vice President of Tournaments on the same day as this podcast was recorded and he never said a word about it. But we did learn he was once...
10.21.2021
Wes Logan - The Little Ball of Hate on Mercer-28
26 years old & Alabama’s Wes Logan is already a Bassmaster Elite Series Champion. To win so young takes incredible commitment, drive & work ethic or maybe you just gotta HATE losing bad enough!
10.13.2021
Bassmaster Elite Series Pro Brock Mosley on the MERCER Podcast-27
Bassmaster Elite Series Pro Brock Mosley of Collinsville, Mississippi knows a thing or two about close calls. With four 2nd place finishes on the Bassmaster Elite Series, he finds himself more motivated to finally win than ever. This week, he...
10.06.2021
The Sleepy Assassin Austin Felix on Mercer-26
Bassmaster Elite Series Pro The Sleepy Assassin Austin Felix usually does his talking at the scales but this week he opens up about life on the Elite Series, Harry Potter, Social Media & a bunch of other stuff.
09.28.2021
Live from Japan Tku Ito on Mercer - 25
Bassmaster Elite Series Champion Takumi Ito returns to the show. But this time it is from his home in Japan, where he tells us how his life has changed since winning almost 3 months ago on the St. Lawrence River.
09.22.2021
Tim Little & Matt Allen TACTICAL BASSIN on Mercer-24
Tim Little & Matt Allen; the creators, hosts & master minds behind Tactical Bassin. These 2 incredible anglers with a passion for teaching have built up a cult-like following by simply telling the truth and helping people catch more fish....
09.15.2021
Inside The Amazing Mind of Kyle Welcher on MERCER-23
This week we get inside the amazing mind of Bassmaster Elite Series Pro Kyle Welcher. He may only be 2 years into his Bassmaster Elite Series career but his free & focused mind has always amazed me. To him, looking...
09.08.2021
Gerald Swindle - Real, Raw and Honest on Mercer-22
2 time Bassmaster Angler of the Year Gerald Swindle gets real, raw and honest. Talking about exactly what you would expect. Whatever pops into his amazing brain.
09.01.2021
Matt Robertson ”I Fish For The Wood” on Mercer-21
Bassmaster Pro Matt Robertson is a down-to-earth, working class hero that fishing fans can’t get enough of. He is a 2 time Bassmaster Classic qualifier, a Bassmaster winner, a heart throb to the ladies and he is this week’s guest….Giddyup!
08.25.2021
Jacob Wheeler the King of the DING on Mercer-20
Jacob Wheeler is the King of the Ding. He is a 5 time MLF Bass Pro Tour winner and 3 of those have come this season. This week he joins the show to discuss all things DING.
08.18.2021
Luke Palmer and Mayor Kane on Mercer-19
This week’s show kicks off with one of the hardest working Bassmaster Elite Series Pros there is - Luke Palmer from his family-run hardware store in Oklahoma. Then, WWE Hall of Famer Kane, as in Mayor Kane, as in Knox...
08.11.2021
Mark Zona is Z Best on Mercer-18
Mark Zona, host of Bassmaster TV and Zona's Awesome Fishing Show once again joins the podcast. Kick back and enjoy a candid, fun and unfiltered conversation between two true friends.
08.04.2021
Patrick Walters and His Bassmaster Belts on Mercer-17
With 3 Bassmaster wins and 2 Bassmaster century belts, it’s hard to believe that Patrick Walters just finished his 3rd season on the Bassmaster Elite Series. This bright, young Bassmaster has been busy but not too busy to join this...
07.28.2021
Seth Feider Bassmaster Angler of the Year! on Mercer-16
The Amazing Feiderman, Seth Feider once again joins the show this week. We talk about childhood heroes, sucking at school, Shaw Grigsby's moustache, the Zona rub and oh ya - him being the 2021 Bassmaster Angler of the Year!!!
07.21.2021
Takumi Ito Bassmaster Elite Series Champion on Mercer-15
Takumi Ito joins the show this week. Hot off his Bassmaster Elite Series win at the St Lawrence River. This amazing angler and his infectious excitement about angling and his life long dream of becoming a Bassmaster champion is truly...
07.07.2021
Chad Pipkens, Josh Jorgensen & James Hall on Mercer-14
Bassmaster Elite Series Pro Chad Pipkens talks about his role in inventing the Flogger, Mega You Tuber Josh Jorgensen from BlackTipH gives us the details on catching the new world record tarpon and the Editor of Bassmaster Magazine James Hall...
06.30.2021
Pete Maina and His Amazing Muskie Mullet on Mercer-13
Pete Maina is an author, professional muskellunge angler, professional photographer, TV show host, professional speaker and former magazine owner, but even with all those incredible accomplishments, he still finds time to join us on this week's MERCER Podcast.
06.23.2021
Jeff Gustafson from his Canadian Marabou Mansion on Mercer-12
Jeff Gustafson, Gussy or the Great Canadian Snow Leopard. Call him what you want, he is one of only 2 Canadians to ever become a Bassmaster Elite Series Champion. This week he joins the show from the comfort of his...
06.16.2021
Bassmaster Classic Champ-Champ Hank Cherry on Mercer-11
Bassmaster Classic Champ-Champ Hank Cherry makes time for one of his first full interviews since winning his 2nd consecutive Bassmaster Classic. This raw and revealing interview gives a great look into the true champion and human Hank is both on...
06.09.2021
Bassmaster Classic Show with Davy Hite & Bryan Bickell - Mercer 10
Bassmaster Classic Champion, FLW Forest Wood Cup Champion and Hall of Famer, Davy Hite and 2 time NHL Stanley Cup winner Bryan Bickell together join Dave on this week's Mercer Podcast.
06.02.2021
Scott Martin's Secret Saltwater Lair on MERCER-9
Tournament Champion, social media superstar & generational angling icon Scott Martin, breaks away from salt water seclusion to join Dave on this week’s MERCER podcast.
05.26.2021
Going Ike (Mike Iaconelli) on Mercer-8
This week MERCER goes one-on-one with the loud one. Bassmaster Classic Champion Mike Iaconelli catches up with Dave and opens up about everything IKE. Plus some bonus behind-the-scenes stories for this past week’s Bassmaster Elite Series event on Lake Guntersville.
05.19.2021
2 OG’s & the MC (Bob Cobb & Trip Weldon) on MERCER-7
This week MERCER talks to 2 Bassmaster OG’s. First off it’s first ballot Bass Fishing Hall of Fame inductee & recently retired Bassmaster Tournament Director, Trip Weldon. As if that’s not enough, our final guest belongs on the Mt Rushmore...
05.12.2021
Lunkers TV, Chris Van Vliet & Carl Jocumsen on Mercer-6
Mercer talks to Rob Terkla from Lunkers TV & the Googan Squad about his first 3 months competing in pro tournaments & Googan Squad world domination. Next up the MC calls 4-time Emmy award winner, podcaster, Hollywood reporter & hardcore...
05.05.2021
Bubbles, Seth Feider & The Johnston Bro's
Kinda like a fishing podcast minus a bit of slime and plus a lot of stupidity. This week, Mercer calls Bassmaster AOY leader Seth Feider, both Cory & Chris Johnston & finally a great Canadian Icon, Bubbles from the Trailer...
04.28.2021
James Overstreet, Ronnie the Stat-Rat & Betting on Bass Fishing
This week’s awkwardly honest fishing podcast includes; Is betting on bass fishing ever going to happen? Ronnie Moore, the Stat-Rat from Bass Live and the Bassmaster photographer of the Angling Stars, James Overstreet join Dave to break down the Forkin'...
04.21.2021
Zaldain, Zona & I'm FORKED!
This week’s awkwardly honest fishing podcast includes a shocking situation that leaves Dave Forked for Lake Fork. But don’t worry, the Z’s are here to save the day as in Bassmaster Elite Series pro Chris Zaldain & The Z Train...
04.14.2021
MERCER-Episode 2
This week’s awkwardly honest fishing podcast includes a full behind-the-scenes breakdown of the Record Breaking Dovetail Games Bassmaster Elite on the Sabine River. Bassmaster Classic Champion, Ott Defoe jumps on to clear his name. Lee Livesay drinking beers, catching bass...
04.08.2021
MERCER-Episode 1
This week’s awkwardly honest conversation includes fish chat with Matt Pangrac from Bass Talk Live, Elite Series Pro Caleb Sumrall, Chad Hover from Kayak Bass Fishing, The Big Bass Specialist- MLF Pro Ish Monroe & finally Bassmaster Classic Champion Davy...

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MERCER episodes:

Chris Groh - Cut But Not Finished on Mercer - 34

Logan Parks & Tucker Smith Won $1,000,000 - Mercer-33

Chris Zaldain & Capt.Ryan Rickard “YOU HAD ME AT SWIMBAIT” on Mercer - 32

Drew Cook - Born to be a Bassmaster on Mercer-31

Bassmaster Elite Series Pro Justin Hamner on Mercer-30

Chris Bowes - Opens Up on Mercer-29

Wes Logan - The Little Ball of Hate on Mercer-28

Bassmaster Elite Series Pro Brock Mosley on the MERCER Podcast-27

The Sleepy Assassin Austin Felix on Mercer-26

Live from Japan Tku Ito on Mercer - 25

Tim Little & Matt Allen TACTICAL BASSIN on Mercer-24

Inside The Amazing Mind of Kyle Welcher on MERCER-23

Gerald Swindle - Real, Raw and Honest on Mercer-22

Matt Robertson ”I Fish For The Wood” on Mercer-21

Jacob Wheeler the King of the DING on Mercer-20

Luke Palmer and Mayor Kane on Mercer-19

Mark Zona is Z Best on Mercer-18

Patrick Walters and His Bassmaster Belts on Mercer-17

Seth Feider Bassmaster Angler of the Year! on Mercer-16

Takumi Ito Bassmaster Elite Series Champion on Mercer-15

Chad Pipkens, Josh Jorgensen & James Hall on Mercer-14

Pete Maina and His Amazing Muskie Mullet on Mercer-13

Jeff Gustafson from his Canadian Marabou Mansion on Mercer-12

Bassmaster Classic Champ-Champ Hank Cherry on Mercer-11

Bassmaster Classic Show with Davy Hite & Bryan Bickell - Mercer 10

Scott Martin's Secret Saltwater Lair on MERCER-9

Going Ike (Mike Iaconelli) on Mercer-8

2 OG’s & the MC (Bob Cobb & Trip Weldon) on MERCER-7

Lunkers TV, Chris Van Vliet & Carl Jocumsen on Mercer-6

Bubbles, Seth Feider & The Johnston Bro's

James Overstreet, Ronnie the Stat-Rat & Betting on Bass Fishing

Zaldain, Zona & I'm FORKED!

MERCER-Episode 2

MERCER-Episode 1