MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast

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Joey Cifuentes and Jake’s Take on MERCER-121 Aug 02, 2023

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This week we double down on great guests. Just back from the 7th stop on the 2023 Bassmaster Elite Series on Lake St. Clair 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 Lake St. Clair. But that’s not all - we are also joined by the St. Clair Champion himself! Two-time Bassmaster Elite Series Champion and Dakota Lithium Rookie of the Year leader, Joey Cifuentes.

Mark Zona Talks About EVERYTHING on Mercer-120 Jul 26, 2023

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Mark Zona is the the colourful off-the-wall host of Zona’s Awesome Fishing Show, Bassmaster TV and BassLIVE. This week he once again returns to the podcast but this time Z agrees to talk about everything going on recently in the crazy world of competitive bass fishing and so, so much more.

Jay Siemens ”Cataloging Memories” - From Fishing Guide to MeatEater on MERCER-119 Jul 19, 2023

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There are a lot of ways to make a living in sport fishing and Jay Siemens just may have done most of them. He started as a 16 year old fishing guide, turned photographer, videographer, YouTuber, influencer, lodge owner, fishing batter company co-owner, and ultimately, a very successful YouTuber and content creator. So successful in-fact that outside of his own channel (@JaySiemens) he actually hosts and produces fishing content for Steve Rinella’s ultra-popular MeatEater brand. Above all the success, Jay stays grounded in the fact that he is simply Cataloging Memories of a life well lived. This week he joins the podcast to talk about all that and so much more.

Darold Gleason ”You Can’t Buy Time” on MERCER-118 Jul 12, 2023

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Darold Gleason is a Bassmaster Open winner, a Classic Qualifier and a full-time Bassmaster Elite Series Pro. But it was not always that way. After spending 7 years as a school teacher, he decided to leave the security of that job behind, to chase his dreams and start living life because as he says “you can’t buy more time”. Gleason joins this week’s show with a very revealing & honest conversation about the highs and lows of pro fishing and life.

Cooper Gallant-Real Stories of a Bassmaster Elite Series Rookie - MERCER-117 Jul 05, 2023

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Cooper Gallant came into the 2023 Bassmaster Elite Series as a highly hyped rookie, with a head full of confidence, hot off his first Bassmaster Open win. Now with just three events to go and all in his wheelhouse, Coop has once again put himself in contention to qualify for another Bassmaster Classic. But what’s it REALLY like to be an Elite Series rookie? This week he joins the Mercer podcast to share his thoughts on the season so far and so, so much more.

Gerald Swindle ”Respect The Shield” on MERCER-116 Jun 28, 2023

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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.

Kyle Welcher “I Just Wanna Reel Something In”- MERCER-115 Jun 21, 2023

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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.

John Cox and Keith Carson on MERCER-114 Jun 14, 2023

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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.

Brock Mosley and Jake’s Take on MERCER-113 Jun 07, 2023

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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.

Joey Cifuentes - Is He Really a Cowboy? on MERCER-112 May 31, 2023

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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.

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