MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast

Seth Feider is headed back to the Bassmaster Classic, and he’s doing it the only way he knows how… his way.

In this episode of Mercer: The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast, Seth sits down to talk about his big return to the Classic, lucky underwear & winning the Dirt Derby.

But that’s just the start.

Feider also reveals one of the strangest and least-known quirks in professional bass fishing… the fact that he literally shakes the morning of tournaments when he’s about to catch them. Not nerves. Not fear. Something else entirely.

We also get into:
   •   His mindset heading into the Bassmaster Classic
   •   What separates instinct anglers from electronics anglers
   •   Classic prep and pressure
• The presentation of the most unique trophy in history
   •   A few classic Feider stories you definitely won’t hear anywhere else

If you like real talk, behind-the-scenes stories, and the kind of honesty only Seth Feider delivers… this one’s for you.

Four-time Bassmaster Classic champion Rick Clunn joins the Mercer Podcast alongside longtime Bassmaster cameraman Jake Latendresse for Clunn-Clusion & Jake’s Take with a behind-the-scenes breakdown of the first two Bassmaster Elite Series events of the season & a Bassmaster Classic preview.
What really happened on the water?
From momentum shifts and decision-making under pressure… to what fans didn’t see on camera… Rick and Jake give two completely different vantage points — legendary competitor and trusted insider.

For this special 250th edition of the Mercer Podcast, we brought in two men who know exactly what it feels like to hoist the trophy on bass fishing’s biggest stage — the two most recent Bassmaster Elite Series champions:🏆 Hank Cherry🏆 Fisher AnayaTwo champions. Two generations. Two very different paths to the top.In this milestone episode, we go beyond the winning moments and into the mindset it takes to survive — and thrive — at the highest level of professional bass fishing. Hank talks legacy, pressure, and what it really means to be a multiple-time champion. Fisher opens up about the new wave, confidence under the lights, and what it’s like carrying momentum in a sport that’s changing fast.We dive into:   •   What separates champions from contenders   •   The mental toll of Elite-level competition   •   Old school instinct vs. modern tech   •   The moment they knew they had it won   •   And what’s next after the confetti fallsIt’s honest. It’s competitive. It’s reflective.And it’s exactly what Episode 250 should be.Thank you for being part of the ride to 250.Let’s get to 300. 🎙️🔥

Arrested in Thailand.
Thrown in a jail cell with the Googan Squad.
And that’s just one of the many stories that get revealed.

In this episode of the Mercer Podcast, Sam Sobi goes way beyond fishing. We talk about the dreams that built him, the setbacks that tested him, giant bass, bugling elk, true love… and the moments that shaped him

But first we have the return of Jake’s Take.

Bassmaster videographer Jake Latendresse breaks down what really happened behind the scenes from inside the boat with eventual champion Hank Cherry, Trey McKinney, Bryant Smith, and Hunter Shryock. If you love the Elite Series but wish you could hear the stuff that never makes TV — this is it.

Raw stories. Real laughs. Zero script & as always awkwardly honest!

This is a real and raw conversation with Mike Iaconelli, one of the most iconic and influential anglers the sport has ever seen.

In this episode, Ike looks back on the full arc of his career — the wins that defined him, the losses that shaped him, and the moments that forced him to grow. He opens up about how his mindset has evolved over time, especially as the sport continues to change and a new generation of young, fearless anglers invade the tour.

This isn’t a highlight reel or a history lesson — it’s a conversation about evolution, perspective, and what it really means to stay relevant in a sport that never stops moving.
However, make no mistake-Ike still Never Gives Up!