The TRUTH About the Bassmaster Classic...Champions, Secrets, Science and Stories on MERCER-255
From MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast by Dave Mercer
March 25, 2026 · 2h 13m · Season 6 · Episode 255
About this episode
Dylan Nutt returns to discuss the Bassmaster Classic, alongside insights from Berkley Labs and a heartfelt conversation with Rick Clunn.
The questions weren’t done… so neither is he. Bassmaster Classic Champion Dylan Nutt returns to the Mercer Podcast — and this time, nothing is off limits. More answers, more truth, and the follow-up everyone’s been waiting for. Then it gets CRAZY… For the first time ever, we go inside Berkley Labs for a world exclusive. Scientist Mark Sexton and product manager Nathan Ragsdale break down exactly what the Berkley Lab Series is… and how it played a role in winning the Bassmaster Classic. And then… a moment you won’t forget. 4-time Classic Champion Rick Clunn delivers one of the most honest, raw, and moving conversations we’ve ever had on this show. We close it out with Jake’s Take — the ultimate behind-the-scenes look at Bassmaster with videographer Jake Latendresse, who’s been in the boat for the moments you didn’t see. This one has EVERYTHING — champions, secrets, science, and stories you won’t hear anywhere else.
People in this episode
Host: Dave Mercer
Guests: Dylan Nutt, Rick Clunn
Topics covered
- Bassmaster Classic
- fishing secrets
- scientific insights
- champions
- personal stories
Keywords
- Bassmaster Classic
- Dylan Nutt
- Rick Clunn
- Berkley Labs
- fishing science
- champions
- fishing stories
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Berkley Labs
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