About this episode

Dave Mercer hosts two recent champions of professional bass fishing, discussing their victories and experiences in the sport.

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 professional bass fishing-the two most recent Bassmaster Elite Series champions and talk winning stories, real talk, and some stuff nobody expected to talk about. Fresh off of his win at Lake Murray, Surge Squad member Paul Marks joins the show to break down the victory, the momentum, and what life is like away from the tour. Including a surprise visit from fellow Surge Squader Andrew Loberg. Then, back-to-back Bassmaster Angler of the Year Chris Johnston joins the show hot off of his Santee Cooper victory to talk confidence, consistency, and what it really takes to stay at the top of the sport. Two winners. Two completely different journeys. One Mercer podcast.

People in this episode

Host: Dave Mercer

Guests: Paul Marks, Chris Johnston

Topics covered

• professional bass fishing
• champions
• winning stories
• angling journeys
• confidence
• consistency

Keywords

• bass fishing
• champions
• anglers
• Lake Murray
• Santee Cooper
• confidence
• consistency

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Bassmaster Elite Series

Places: Lake Murray, Santee Cooper

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