Description
Fishing has changed—and keeping a secret might be harder than ever.
This week on the Mercer Podcast, Bassmaster Elite Series Pro and Forrest Wood Cup Champion Justin Atkins joins us for a VERY honest, wide-ranging conversation about what it’s really like to chase a career in professional fishing.
We dive into whether fishing secrets still exist in the age of social media and instant information sharing. Has it become impossible to keep a productive pattern, a winning bait, or a special spot under wraps?
But that’s just the beginning.
Justin opens up about the financial risks of chasing a childhood dream, what it takes to survive on tour, his relentless desire to win, and the sacrifices that come with making professional fishing your career. Along the way, the conversation takes plenty of unexpected turns—including hilarious tour stories, embarrassing moments, life on the road, and the realities that fans rarely get to hear.
It’s funny, honest, and full of the kind of behind-the-scenes stories that only happen when two friends who love the sport sit down and have a real conversation.
If you’re passionate about bass fishing, tournament competition, or just love hearing the stories behind the anglers, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.
For more Facts of Fishing visit http://factsoffishing.com/
Apple iTunes
@ast/mercer/id1564172169
Amazon Music/Audible
@s/a2fffdf9-2538-4716-87c8-817655e5ee73
Alexa/TuneIn
@s/Media--Entertainment-Podcasts/MERCER-p1422424/
Boomplay
@s/48822
iHeartRadio
@/269-mercer-81027990/
Listen Notes
@AZ_H
Pandora
@/mercer-the-awkwardly-honest-fishing-podcast/PC:1000624172
PlayerFM
@mercer/mercer-episode-1
PodBean
@feed.xml
Podchaser
@s/mercer-1871018
Podcast Addict
@/3303877
Spotify
@5i85dL7ZwEms1LlExY2c
Facts of Fishing Social:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DaveMercer
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DaveMercersFactsofFishing/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/factsoffishing/
#fishingpodcast #MERCER #bassmaster