MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast

Sure Gerald Swindle is a 2 time Bassmaster Angler of the Year and a walking weigh-in highlight reel. But he is also a starch defender of the rules and his way of playing the game. This week, he once again joins the podcast to talk about the recently acceptable grey area in rules, his trip to Jamaica and his belief in pro anglers defending the shield that they have earned the right to wear.

Stone Cold Kyle Welcher is a two-time Bassmaster Classic Qualifier and the current leader in Bassmaster Angler of the Year points. Welcher, a former professional gambler, is one of the brightest young stars in pro fishing. His incredible mind and unique outlook on angling is truly remarkable. This week he joins the podcast to have a very open and honest conversation about angling and so, so much more.

This week we are joined by two of the most naturally gifted bass anglers on the planet. John Cox and Keith Carson are both Bassmaster Classic qualifiers. However, they did not start on top. These two childhood friends have been turning heads at tournaments ever since they could legally tow their janky Jon Boat to the ramp. Forged from 15 years of skipping school and faking sick days to chase bass, their friendship has weathered the highs and lows of tournament fishing. This week they join the podcast to talk about all that and so, so much more.

This week we have a double dose of goodness. The newest Bassmaster Elite Series Champion Brock Mosley joins the show and of course. we have Jake’s Take. Bassmaster Videographer and friend of the show, Jake Latendresse returns with the ultimate behind-the-scenes Bassmaster break down of everything that REALLY happened on and off the water at the Sabine River Bassmaster Elite Series tournament in Orange, Texas.

He is an Elite Series rookie but he is already a Bassmaster Elite Series Champion. It did not take “The Cowboy” Joey Cifuentes long to rope his first Elite title winning the second tournament he fished. Everyone knows that stuff but did you know Joey has been branded twice, rode a bull and once grew up dreaming of being a pro in another sport? This week Joey Cifuentes joins the podcast and we learn all that and so, so much more.

Seth Feider is truly one of the biggest names in sport fishing. Not only is he a 2-time Bassmaster winner, the 2021 Bassmaster Angler of the Year and a 6-time Classic Qualifier but he has built a legion of loyal fans. Some call him the the Llama, some call him the Amazing FeiderMan, but his incredible fans connect with his open, honest and down-to-earth attitude. Seth Feider joins this week's podcast and opens up about life, his dreams and is hatred of cheaters.

Just back from the 5th stop on the 2023 Bassmaster Elite Series at Lay Lake and so is Jake’s Take. Bassmaster Videographer and friend of the show, Jake Latendresse returns with the ultimate behind-the-scenes Bassmaster break down of everything that REALLY happened on and off the water at the Lay Lake Bassmaster Elite Series tournament in Alabama.

Shane Lehew is not just the Baby Shark- he is also a 4 time Bassmaster Classic Qualifier, a 4 time Forest Wood Cup Qualifier, a member of the Bassmaster Century Club and a former Junior World Champion. This week, the often quiet but always likeable Bassmaster Elite Series Pro joins the podcast and opens up about his past, the present and the challenge of being a naturally quiet person in this super-social time in pro angling on MERCER-109.

Just back from the third and fourth stop on the 2023 Bassmaster Elite Series and so is Jake’s Take. Bassmaster Videographer and friend of the show, Jake Latendresse returns with the ultimate behind-the-scenes Bassmaster break down of everything that REALLY happened on and off the water at the Lake Murray and Santee Cooper Lakes Bassmaster Elite Series tournaments in South Carolina.

The ultra likeable Chad Pipkens is a 6 time Bassmaster Classic Qualifier and a Bassmaster Open Winner. His incredibly positive outlook on life and professional angling is truly addictive. With 17 Bassmaster top 10's the friendly & charismatic Michigan pro feels this big win is coming. But first, he joins this week's podcast to talk about life on tour, being a hockey ref and his battle with Biffle. Plus so, so much more this week on The Mercer Podcast.