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MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing PodcastAuthor: Dave Mercer
A true insiders, behind-the-scenes look at the sport of pro fishing . Hosted by Dave Mercer, Bassmaster Emcee and Facts of Fishing host along with his limitless list of pro fishing friends and their awkwardly honest take on a fishing podcast. Language: en-us Genres: Sports, Wilderness Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Trip Weldon: Former Bassmaster Tournament Director Reveals the Toughest Calls on MERCER-253
Wednesday, 11 March, 2026
In this rare and revealing episode of the Mercer Podcast, former Bassmaster Tournament Director Trip Weldon sits down for one of his most candid conversations ever.Trip pulls back the curtain on the real pressure behind the scenes — the judgment calls that fans never see, the decisions that can change careers, and the moments that kept him up at night. From tournament controversies to rule violations that shook the sport, he explains what it’s like being the man forced to make the toughest calls in professional fishing.But this isn’t just a look back.Trip also shares his personal perspective on some of today’s biggest challenges in tournament bass fishing — including evolving technology, and how the sport is changing for future generations of anglers.Honest. Direct. No script. No safe answers.Just the stories and decisions that shaped modern competitive bass fishing.If you’ve ever wondered what really happens behind the weigh-in stage, this is an episode you can’t miss.For more Facts of Fishing visit http://factsoffishing.com/











