If Captain America was a pro angler his name might just be Davy Hite. Hite left a military career to chase his dream of pro angling and what a dream career it has been. Qualifying for 14 Bassmaster Classics, winning 2 Bassmaster Angler of the Year titles and 9 major tournament victories - including the 1998 Forrest Wood Cup and 1999 Bassmaster Classic. In 2017 after a Hall of Fame career Davy Hite retired from competition to join the Bassmaster broadcast team. This week, Davy joins the podcast and opens up like many have never seen. Sharing some never publicly told stories, secrets and tournament truths in an episode we call Red, White & True!

Greg Hackney is a 6 time Bassmaster winner, an 18 time Classic qualifier and the 2014 Bassmaster Angler of the Year. “The Hack Attack” has won almost every title there is to win in professional bass fishing. This week he joins the podcast for a candid conversation that goes EVERYWHERE. Get ready because this one covers Sasquatch hunting, Mardi Gras, tournament tales & the future of forward facing sonar plus just about everything in between.

Matt Robertson is one of the most polarizing pro anglers in professional fishing. He is a 5- time Bassmaster Classic Qualifier and a Bassmaster Open Champion. In a very short time he has built a legion of loyal fans. Known for his signature ON ‘EM hat, his cut-off shirts, fur coats and ferocious personality. His down home thinking and don’t-give-a-crap attitude has taken the fishing world by storm. He prides himself on always telling it like he sees it & this week’s Mercer podcast is no different there Ain’t No Telling” what will come out of his mouth next.

This week’s show is a reunion of friends. First we have the return of Jake’s Take - the ultimate behind-the-scenes Bassmaster segment with Bassmaster videographer Jake Latendresse. Just back from shooting Scott Martin’s record breaking Lake Okeechobee victory, he breaks down what really happened on  and off the water. As if that’s not enough, it’s also Clunn Day! The legendary Rick Clunn returns to the show to start his monthly podcast residency just weeks before kicking off his incredible 50th season of Bassmaster Competition. When Rick Clunn speaks, we all learn and this conversation will have you taking notes.

Jason Christie has 10 FLW wins and 8 Bassmaster wins. He is a 10 time Bassmaster Classic Qualifier and the 2022  Bassmaster Classic Champion. Christie has accumulated an incredible 4 million dollars in winnings, making him one of the most feared names in professional bass fishing. But what scares him? That question, as well as many other awkwardly honest questions are answered on this week’s Mercer Podcast.

In just four years Cory and Chris Johnston have amassed an incredibly impressive Bassmaster resume. Between them they have 37 top 10’s, 2 wins, 8 Classics fished and over 1.5 million in winnings making them some of the most successful pros on tour. But these two Canadian hockey-playing brothers are exactly what you would expect. Lots of chirping, trash-talking and behind-the-scenes tales are told on this week’s podcast. Including the time they learned that a lifetime ban is not forever…..or is it?

Contrary to popular belief, it’s not that bad. 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 reminds us that regardless of all the click-chasing negativity, it’s not that bad!

Rick Clunn opens up about his 50 year pursuit of happiness. Sure he is a 4-time Bassmaster Classic Champion, 16-time Bassmaster winner, 32-time Classic Qualifier & a former Bassmaster AOY. Beyond all of those trophies and accolades, Rick Clunn is an absolute anomaly. What he is doing in fishing is not happening in any other sport or competitive activity on earth. At 77 years old he will kick off his 50th season competing at the top level of the sport. At a time that may be more dominated by young anglers than ever before, Rick Clunn is 5 decades into his legendary career. His incredible influence is seen in every single pro fishing today. Clunn is not only a driven competitor but his silent approach and down-to-earth outlook on life has almost turned him into a mystical character in the eyes of many. Rick Clunn is a unicorn. When tournaments are over he disappears into the tranquility and beauty of the Ozark Mountains. But this week for our first episode of 2024 Rick joins us for a very rare, very open and very candid conversation.

It’s the Mercer Podcast Festive Special with a 17 year old kid that just became the youngest angler to ever qualify for the Bassmaster Classic and the voice of Bassmaster TV, the one and only Tommy Sanders. His smooth delivery and honest charm make him everyone’s friend. Just like Boxing had Howard Cosell, football had John Madden, golf has Jim Nantz, BASS Fishing has Tommy Sanders! This week he sits down for a very rare on-camera conversation that ends with a SURPRISE!