Podcast Episodes

Pat Schlapper & Jake's Take on MERCER-213

Season 5 Episode 213

Pat Schlapper is a 4 time classic qualifier, a bass nation national champion and the newest Bassmaster Elite Series Champion. Hot off his emotional wire-to-wire win on the Sabine River, Schlapper joi…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

John Cox and Byron Velvick on MERCER-212

Season 5 Episode 212

John Cox is a pro angling anomaly. At a time where competitive fishing is dominated by technology he does not even have forward facing sonar on his boat. Cox is widely considered one of the greatest …

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Randy Howell and Jake's Take on MERCER-211

Season 5 Episode 208

Randy Howell is a 16 time Bassmaster Classic Qualifier, a 4 time Bassmaster winner and the 2014 Bassmaster Classic Champion. 2025 marks his return to the Elite Series and Lake Hartwell marked his ret…

Published on 5 months ago

Drew Cook and Paul Marks "Head To Head" on MERCER-210

Season 5 Episode 210

This past weekend two elite series champions had an incredible head-to-head battle on Lake Hartwell. It was a Sight Fishing Master, Drew Cook versus a Herring Master, Paul Marks. This unbelievable ba…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

Dustin Connell "Hate Is Tackling Fuel" on MERCER-209

Season 5 Episode 209

Alabama pro angler Dustin Connell is a former Elite Series champion and Rookie of the Year. He has stacked up 5 MLF wins and has won 3 out of the last 4 Redcrest Championships. Clearly DC  is a force…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Kyle Welcher and Jake's Take on MERCER-208

Season 5 Episode 208

Stone Cold Kyle Welcher is a 3 time Classic Qualifier and a 2 time Angler of the Year. He joins the podcast hot off his record-breaking victory on the Pasquotank River where he shattered the all-time…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

Kyle Welcher and Jake's Take on MERCER-208

Season 5 Episode 208

Stone Cold Kyle Welcher is a 3 time Classic Qualifier and a 2 time Angler of the Year. He joins the podcast hot off his record-breaking victory on the Pasquotank River where he shattered the all-time…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

Carl Jocumsen "Being Positive Is Nearly Impossible" on MERCER-207

Season 5 Episode 207

Carl Jocumsen is a bassmaster elite series champion and a three time classic qualifier. His incredible power of positivity and confidence fuelled him to chase a dream that was literally on the other …

Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago

Lee Livesay "Cheating Is Stealing" on MERCER-206

Season 5 Episode 206

Lee Livesay is a 4 time bassmaster winner and a 5 time classic qualifier with 2 bassmaster century belts.

Lee is a Busch Light drinking, Whiskey Myers listening, bass catching bad ass from the red dir…

Published on 6 months ago

Bassmaster Classic Champion Easton Fothergill - Easton To Beaston!! & Jake's Take on MERCER-205

Season 5 Episode 205

Hot off his Historic Bassmaster Classic victory, Easton Fothergill joins the podcast. We discuss his incredible victory on Lake Ray Roberts. His inspiring story of overcoming horrific obstacles and a…

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago