Best Dave Mercer Podcasts (2025)

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Kevin VanDam Gets Real About the Future of Pro Fishing on MERCER-242 1:34:15

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On this episode of Mercer : The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast, Dave Mercer sits down with the greatest angler of all time—Kevin VanDam—for one of his most open, honest, and wide-ranging conversations yet. KVD dives deep into the future of professional bass fishing, sharing real, unfiltered thoughts on where the sport is headed, the changes he be…

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Ep. 326 - Black Friday Purchases, Pro Tip w/ Drew Gill, Kayak Stability and Basic Electronics, Swimmy Award Update, and More! 32:36

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Today we have a full recap of what ended up at my door once the dust (and my credit card activity) settled after all the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, we have a brand new segment called the Tackle Talk Pro Tip featuring one of the most impressive professional anglers on tour today, we answer your questions about kayak stability and reading b…

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Jamal Saeed - From Damascus to Storytelling 41:59

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Send us a text In this episode, host Dave Cunningham welcomes back Jamal Saeed, returning to the show nearly three years after the release of his acclaimed memoir, My Road from Damascus. We revisit the response to the book here in Canada and internationally, and reflect on the meaningful moments that have come from readings, talks, and community co…

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Jacob Wheeler Drinks Haters for Breakfast on MERCER-241 1:38:15

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Jacob Wheeler is the youngest angler ever to win the All American and the Forrest Wood Cup. He also won the first two Elite Series events he fished. But that was just the start. To date he has won 14 tour level events and he has won 4 out of the last 5 Bass Pro Tour Angler of the Year titles and he is only 35 years old. But it has not always been e…

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Ep. 325 - Favorite Braid Brands, Cold Water Kayak Tips, and More! 31:23

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On today's episode we discuss some tips for cold-weather kayak fishing, we take an in-depth look and compare 4 of the biggest names in braided line, and more!By Andrew Hayes

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Ep. 324 - TOP BLACK FRIDAY/CYBER MONDAY DEALS From All Over the Fishing Industry! 26:23

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Today we bring you a special bonus episode of the Tackle Talk Podcast to make you aware of some of the best BLACK FRIDAY deals we've found around the fishing industry, including deals from: Tackle Warehouse, Bass Pro Shops, FishUSA, Land Big Fish, Omnia Fishing, Rapala, YakAttack, Berkley, Abu Garcia, Dobyns, Denali, Sunline, Scottsboro Tackle, SPR…

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Leo Lund - Service, Community & the Legion 29:28

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Send us a text In this episode, I sit down with Leo Lund, longtime member of the Canadian Armed Forces and current Past President of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 560 in Kingston, Ontario. Leo reflects on more than 30 years in uniform, the friendships that endure long after service, and what ultimately led him to make Kingston his home in retirement…

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Bassmaster EQ Dream Team! 2:28:36

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Who the heck are these rookies joining the elite series and could they actually be a dream team of anglers?? Well, prepare to get some answers because we have all 10 of them ram-jam packed into this episode. That’s right! We thought it was a good idea to book Fisher Anaya, Russ Lane, Aaron Jagdfeld, Austin Cranford, Sam Hanggi, Matt Messer, Caleb H…

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Ep. 323 - Battle of the Electronics Brands, Texas Rigs vs Jigs, Kayak Fishing in the Wind, Dealing with Fall Leaves, and More! 43:03

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On today's episode we tackle a ton of different topics, from budget crankbait rods, to battling wind in a kayak, to how to fish areas with a ton of leaves in the water in the fall, replica mounts, fishing electronic brands, texas rigs vs jigs, and more!By Andrew Hayes

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John Cox and Logan Parks on MERCER-239 1:54:06

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We have an insane episode this week! First we are joined by an 8-time Classic qualifier, a 2-time Bassmaster winner, a 9-time FLW Tour winner, John Cox. Then we have 2-time Classic qualifier, Logan Parks who bring with him a whole cast of characters from his recent NSANE Tournament. The winners, college angler Dalton Head and highschool angler Jack…

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Ep. 322 - BONUS: An Important Update On American Legacy Fishing 11:06

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Ep. 321 - Bass Fishing HOT TAKES With BAILEY EIGBRETT 1:48:49

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On today's episode are joined by our good friend, kayak tournament angler, fellow podcast host, and Youtuber, Bailey Eigbrett. And this one gets interesting, because we both bring 5 of our bass fishing "hot takes" to the table, to discuss a wide array of topics. Will you agree or disagree with our opinions? Find out on today's episode!…

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Matt Robertson "Ain't Nobody Else Gonna Tell You The Truth" on MERCER-238 1:37:25

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From the trailer park to the top of the pro fishing world, is the road Matt Robertson has traveled. He has qualified for 5 Bassmaster Classics and won a Bassmaster Open. But maybe more impressive is the loyal legion of fans he attracted along the way. This week he joins the podcast to talk about the frustration of not catching them, getting ripped …

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Ep. 320 - My Best JERKBAIT Tips and Secrets! 29:24

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Today's episode is ALL ABOUT JERKBAITS. Specifically, what you REALLY need to focus on when jerkbait fishing to increase your chances of getting bit. And what I think IS and ISN'T important… might surprise you.By Andrew Hayes

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Julie M. Green - The Author of "Motherness" 37:59

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Send us a text In this episode, we meet Julie M. Green — a Kingston-based writer whose work has been featured in The Globe and Mail, Chatelaine, Today’s Parent, and The Washington Post. Julie’s memoir, Motherness: A Memoir of Generational Autism, Parenthood, and Radical Acceptance, explores her family’s journey with autism — beginning with her son’…

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Nick Trim, Noah Winslow & Dylan Nutt on MERCER-237 1:28:57

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In 1994 Bryan Kerchal became the only Bass Nation angler to ever win the Bassmaster Classic. Since then he has inspired countless Bass Nation anglers to try to do the same. This week we are joined by all three of the newest Bass Nation Classic qualifiers. Bass Nation National Champion Nick Trim, runner up Noah Winslow and 3rd place finisher Dylan N…

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Ep. 319 - DAVE MERCER Returns! (The State of Bass Fishing, 2025 Elite Series Season, Underwater Videography, and More!) 1:53:59

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On today's episode of Tackle Talk we have a G-G-G-Giant guest… as our friend, the one and only Dave Mercer stops by the show, and no topic is off limits. We talk the overall state of bass fishing today from all angles.. tournaments, fishing gear, opportunities, and attitude. We also talk about underwater video footage of both largemouth and smallmo…

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Tripp Berlinsky-You Won't Believe What This College Angler Did! on MERCER-236 1:01:13

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Tripp Berlinsky may just just be the perfect combination of Seth Feider, Shaggy from Scooby-Doo & Spicoli from Fast Times at Ridgemont High. The crazy part is Seth js most likely the only name on that list that Tripp has even heard of! The 20 year old Florida angler is a sophomore at The University of North Alabama. He recently won the Bassmaster C…

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Ep. 318 - NEW STUDIES: What To Look For in a Trophy Bass Lake, Hook Avoidance, and More! (With Researcher Colin Dassow) 1:10:24

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Today we welcome on Fisheries Research Scientist at the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Colin Dassow! We chat with Colin about three separate research projects he's been apart of recently, that take a critical look at the common characteristics of lakes with trophy bass potential, a shocking hook avoidance study, and the tendencies and c…

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Laker Howell-From Shooting Squirrels to Hoisting Trophies! on MERCER-235 1:24:56

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It did not take Laker Howell, son of Bassmaster Classic champion Randy Howell long to make his own mark in pro fishing. In just his second year of Bassmaster Opens competition Laker doubled-down winning twice and double qualifying for the Bassmaster Classic. This week he joins the podcast to discuss his recent wins, growing up on tour, chasing his …

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Ep. 317 - The BEST New Berkley Bait? (3 MORE New Baits) 31:49

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On today's episode: We take a look at THREE brand new baits that just hit store shelves along with our personal on the water experience with each, we have some interesting industry news involving a few major tackle retailers, and one of the young guns in pro fishing wins a Half a Million dollars in a no-scope tournament. Brought to you by: American…

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Jerry Mercer - Keeping the Beat! 47:00

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Send us a text Season 9 of The Kingstonian Podcast kicks off with a legend. Jerry Mercer has been keeping time for more than 70 years — three decades of that behind the drums with one of Canada’s most beloved rock bands, April Wine. In this conversation, Jerry talks about his lifelong passion for music, the instrument that’s captured his curiosity …

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Tucker Smith - What the Tuck Will They Say Now? on MERCER-234 1:10:10

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At only 24 years old Tucker Smith has been successful at every level of fishing. He is a 3 time Bassmaster High School Champion, a former College Bass Champion, a Bassmaster Elite Series Champion and the reigning Elite Series Rookie of the Year. Before even making the tour, Tucker won a million dollars in the Johnny Morris U.S Open Team tournament.…

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Ep. 316 - FFS (Forward Facing Sonar) Catch Rate Study w/ Researcher Ryan Henry 55:22

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On today's episode, we welcome on Research Scientist Ryan Henry. We get to sit down with Ryan and chat about some of his recent research projects, including the impacts on new technology on our fisheries, preserving potential record breaking fish the RIGHT WAY, protecting bass populations from natural disasters, and more! Brought to you by: America…

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Todd Castledine Has Something To Say About Everything on MERCER-233 2:12:30

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Todd Castledine does not call himself a professional angler, but with over 50 tournament wins he may be one of the most pure forms of a pro. When he is not competing, Castledine is a bait designer and a YouTuber that is never shy of sharing his opinion. So buckle up because this week he joins the podcast and proves he truly has something to say abo…

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Ep. 315 - Someone ATE a State Record, Fluoro vs Mono for Jerkbaits, New Berkley Baits, and More! 24:34

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On today's episode: We take a look at two new baits from Berkley, a man catches a state record smallmouth in the northeast with a pretty shocking twist, we talk mono vs fluoro for jerkbaits, and more! Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TACKLETALK5 for 5% Off (including sale items!)…

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Emil Wagner - The Great Dane! on MERCER-232 1:16:40

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My friendship with Emil Wagner started at NASA. Sounds made up but it’s true. Emil is a former All-American Champion, a Bassmaster Classic Qualifier and most recently, the winner of the first Bassmaster EQ event in history. But that’s not his only first. He is also the first and only pro born in Denmark, naturally making him the Great Dane. This we…

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Ep. 314 - Bass Pro Shops Buys Hobie, Weirdest Catches, An Underrated Pond Lure, Adding Tech To Your Kayak, and More! 34:13

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On today's episode, we discuss which is worse: losing a big fish right at the boat or getting skunked all day long. We also talk about Hobie being purchased by Bass Pro Shops, an underrated pond lure, whether or not to add technology to your kayak, backpack bags, tiny boats builds, the weirdest things we've ever hooked, and more! LINK TO AMAZON MAR…

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Dakota Ebare “I Broke The Rule, But Is The Rule Broken??” on MERCER-231 1:35:04

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Dakota Ebare just wrapped up his first season on the Bassmaster Elite Series and qualified for his first Bassmaster Classic. He is far from a rookie with 2 MLF wins and over a million dollars in earnings. But nobody is immune to challenges in pro angling and Dakota had his share in 2025. This week, the Texas pro joins the podcast for a very real an…

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Ep. 313 - Should You Peg Your Texas Rigs, Rapala Jerkbaits, Invasive Species, and More! 25:37

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On today's episode: We discuss whether or not to peg your Texas Rig, we talk about a very cool (but expensive) life jacket, we analyze a new study out about an invasive species in a very popular smallmouth fishery and what we can learn from it, and we talk some old school Rapala jerk baits! LINK TO MUSTANG ELITE 120 LIFE JACKET: https://amzn.to/4nJ…

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Jeff Gustafson Loves A Good F-Bomb on MERCER-230 1:01:18

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Some call him Gussy, some know him as the Great Canadian Snow Leopard but if you know him you love him. Jeff Gustafson is a 6-time Classic qualifier, an Elite Series Champion and the 2023 Bassmaster Classic Champion. This week he joins the podcast and talks about his toughest season on tour, the new Bassmaster rules, his future, on the water respec…

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Ep. 312 - Special Guest: Country Music Artist TRAVIS DENNING 1:03:44

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Well folks we have a fun one for you today! This is one of those episode where we get to talk to someone you likely know from something very different, but it loves bass fishing just as much as you and I. Today we are joined by platinum country music record artist, singer, songwriter, and all around great dude.. Travis Denning. We chat with Travis …

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Rick Clunn and Jake's Take on MERCER-229 1:26:49

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Don’t miss this one, it’s the final Clunn-Clusion & Jake’s Take of the season. 4-time Bassmaster Classic Champion, the legendary Rick Clunn⁠ returns to the show and shares just a few of his many Clunn-Clusions on the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series. But that’s not all! We are also joined by Bassmaster videographer, Jake Latendresse with the ultimate …

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Ep. 311 - CHOOSE ONE JIG: Flipping vs. Football vs. Swim. (Plus: An Amazing AMAZON Purchase, Bank Fishing, and More!) 36:16

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On today's episode, we talk JIGS. We ask you which type of jig you would rather use for the rest of your life: a flipping jig, a swim jig, or a football jig, and then we discuss the results. We also talk about working jigs in current and working jigs from the bank. We also discuss the 'coin flips' heard 'round the world, a dirt cheap Amazon buy tha…