MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast

Trey McKinney: The Youngest Angler of the Year in Bassmaster History on MERCER-278

Less than 24 hours after making history, Trey McKinney sits down at a picnic table with Mercer to talk about becoming the youngest Angler of the Year in Bassmaster histor

Bassmaster Rumours and an Angler of the Year Race Too Close to Call on MERCER-244

The Bassmaster Elite Series season has come down to this — and there’s a LOT on the line.This week, Jake Latendresse is back for another Jake’s Take, and the timing could

Bassmaster Split the FFS Season… Did It Actually Work? on MERCER-276

Forward-facing sonar is right up there with politics and religion as a topic you’re probably better off not bringing up… so naturally, we’re talking about it. This week

Trey McKinney: Chasing Angler of the Year & Answering the Tough Questions on Mercer-275

With just two Bassmaster Elite Series events remaining, Trey McKinney is once again right where he’s been knocking on the door for the last two seasons — in the hunt for

Cory Johnston: Chasing Angler of the Year… and Some Want Him Banned on MERCER-274

During one of his best seasons ever 3 time Bassmaster winner Cory Johnston sits just two events and 1 angler away from capturing the coveted Bassmaster Angler of the Year

The 5 Most Emotional Bassmaster Moments I've Ever Filmed on MERCER-273

This week, Jake’s Take returns—and this one might be the most powerful yet. Bassmaster videographer Jake Latendresse has spent years behind the camera, capturing some of

Justin Atkins: Fishing Has a Secret Problem on MERCER-272

Fishing has changed—and keeping a secret might be harder than ever. This week on the Mercer Podcast, Bassmaster Elite Series Pro and Forrest Wood Cup Champion Justin At

Rick Clunn: "Urchin Baits Turn Me On" and Other Clunn-clusions on MERCER-271

The legendary Rick Clunn has always seen fishing differently than everyone else, and this conversation is no exception. It starts with the shocking quote, “Urchin baits

Kyle Patrick - SLAPPED Out of a Slump on MERCER-270

For most anglers, confidence comes and goes. For Kyle Patrick, it took getting literally slapped out of a slump during Mercer in the Morning to turn everything around. T

Jake Latendresse - Top 5 Craziest Bassmaster Bloopers on MERCER-269

What really happens behind the scenes at the Bassmaster Elite Series? This week on the Mercer Podcast, Bassmaster videographer Jake Latendresse returns with another edit

Carl Jocumsen Is PISSED… And He’s Finally Talking About It on MERCER-268

Carl Jocumsen is one of the most passionate anglers in professional fishing… but this time he’s fired up. Carl is PISSED… and he’s finally ready to talk about it. On th

Jason Christie: Inside the Mind of a 10-Time Bassmaster Champion on MERCER-267

Jason Christie is back on The Mercer podcast hot off his second Elite Series victory of the season and his 10th Bassmaster win, Christie continues to prove why he is one

Dakota Ebare: Grumpy Anglers Don’t Catch Fish & Byrons Bunker on Mercer-266

Some anglers blame the weather. Some blame the fish. Some blame everything around them. But according to Dakota Ebare… grumpy anglers don’t catch fish. This week on the

Ben Milliken: Legal Battles, Life After Bassmaster and The Greatest Bait Ever Made on MERCER-265

Ben Milliken returns to this week’s Mercer Podcast for a wide-open conversation about the highs, lows and everything in between. From building one of the biggest follow

5 Dirty Urchin Bait Tricks Pros Hide From the Camera on MERCER-264

What really happens behind the scenes at the Bassmaster Elite Series? This week on the Mercer Podcast, Bassmaster videographer Jake Latendresse returns with another edit

Paul Marks and Chris Johnston: Back-to-Back Winners Get Real on MERCER-263

Two champions on one show, is it even possible? Well, hell ya! This is the Mercer Podcast! In episode #263 Dave sits down with two of the hottest anglers in professiona

Buddy Jaron Snuck Into the Bassmaster Classic...as Boat 26 + Byron Velvick on MERCER-262

What happens when a guy sneaks into the Bassmaster Classic… and suddenly becomes one of the most talked-about people at the event ? In this absolutely wild episode, inte

Takumi Ito: The Baits He REFUSES to Show You on MERCER-261

Some anglers want attention… 2 time Bassmaster Elite champion Takumi Ito wants some stuff to stay secret. In this episode of the Mercer Podcast, Takumi Ito opens up like

Lee Livesay Unfiltered: No Script, No Filter, No Lies on Mercer-260

What do pro anglers really say when the cameras are off? In this episode, 4-time Bassmaster champion Lee Livesay joins Mercer for a completely unfiltered conversation—no

Just Won...Then This Happened (Unfiltered Champions) on MERCER-259

What happens in the moments right after you win? In this episode of the Mercer Podcast, we sit down with three champions — Jacob Foutz, Drew Benton & Mike Iaconelli — im