Dave Mercer 2024
Josh Smith reply :
I've been watching this guy, Dave Mercer, on YouTube. I've never heard of him as I really don't follow sports (would rather be out participating.)
Was just looking for a new fishing show, and came across him.
I like him. His techniques are what I've been refining to this past year or so, too, coming from an older-style presentation background. Less is more in a lot of things.
Interesting guy. Very personable. Good show; I recommend it.
Josh
Jrob78 reply :
He's the MC of the Elite Series. I used to not be able to stand him but he's grown on me. His show, Facts of Fishing, is pretty good. I don't know what his background is in fishing. He's Canadian and I assume he was a tournament fisherman before going in front of the camera, he has personal sponsors.
Dramer77 reply :
dave mercer and mark zona are my 2 fav fisherman to watch , they both have shows on the outdoor channel
Bobby Uhrig reply :
I talked to him for a half hour today. Like you said. He grows on you. Like mold
Sam reply :
Agree, with you guys.
Once you get past the accent and actually listen to what he says he is entertaining.
Like the Lindners. They talk funny, too.
Chief 2 reply :
I enjoy watching Mercer. He has good info and the best part of his show is at the end when they actually show how many casts he made and the number of fish he caught. Most pro shows just show the big boys catching one fish after another with no idea of how many casts it took to get them. Also like his crazy ass laugh!
ChrisD46 reply :
Curious if Mercer had an illness or gastro bypass surgery ? ... He has lost a ton of weight and has what appears to be excess skin on his face when viewing the new shows versus shows of a few years ago ... Great dude - hope he is ok ?
Senko lover reply :
He's pretty funny. I appreciate the contribution he's made to the sport. The only thing I don't care for is his laugh. SUPER obnoxious.
PAGreg reply :
I like his show but he's been copying Zona a bit too much as of late. Keep it original, Dave.
WIGuide reply :
On 2/6/2015 at 8:36 PM, ChrisD46 said:Curious if Mercer had an illness or gastro bypass surgery ? ... He has lost a ton of weight and has what appears to be excess skin on his face when viewing the new shows versus shows of a few years ago ... Great dude - hope he is ok ?
He put in a ton of work and lost a ton of weight. As far as I know he did it the old fashion way.
Felix77 reply :
Mercer's show has gotten better over the past few years. You can definitely see how Zona's show has influenced changes in the way it is "cut". As for originality ... I think he is pretty original in his content. In recent years he has done a show fishing out of a paddle board, float tube, on the bank and of course his boat. Can't say that about Zona.
Enjoy both of them a ton. Can you imagine if BOTH were on a show together regularly ... LOL
TrippyJai reply :
I like Dave Mercer a lot. He's fun to watch and a great personality. However, I still cannot stand his stupid laugh.
TrippyJai reply :
On 2/6/2015 at 8:36 PM, ChrisD46 said:Curious if Mercer had an illness or gastro bypass surgery ? ... He has lost a ton of weight and has what appears to be excess skin on his face when viewing the new shows versus shows of a few years ago ... Great dude - hope he is ok ?
Don't know if he was ever sick. I do recall him trying to lose weight for health reasons.
Felix77 reply :
He did it the old fashioned way ... at least according to this article.
http://www.hamiltonnews.com/news/facts-of-fishing-star-dave-mercer-shares-weight-loss-success/
Team9nine reply :
Mercer - Can't stand the guy - won't watch his show. Zona, on the other hand, from what I've seen of him, I like.
-T9
Bobby Uhrig reply :
I think I will kick him in the nuts when I see him at the classic-
As for the weight -Dave knows he had to cut down for health reasons -like we all do- He is the new Jared for Subway- He eats healthier and he is doing a lot more exercise -does a lot of running now- he has kids and they are the love of his life so he wants to stick around a while.
He has found his niche in the industry.. My little boy dosent take any crap from him
Smokinal reply :
BOOM SHAKALAKA
G G G G GIANT BASS!!
lmbfisherman reply :
On 2/6/2015 at 9:47 PM, Felix77 said:Mercer's show has gotten better over the past few years. You can definitely see how Zona's show has influenced changes in the way it is "cut". As for originality ... I think he is pretty original in his content. In recent years he has done a show fishing out of a paddle board, float tube, on the bank and of course his boat. Can't say that about Zona.
Enjoy both of them a ton. Can you imagine if BOTH were on a show together regularly ... LOL
They did do a show together.
http://www.factsoffishing.com/video/breaking-ice-for-bass-with-mark-zona-and-dave-mercer-facts-of-fishing-the-show/
speed craw reply :
If I remember correctly he used to have a couple of different ringtones you could download of him laughing. But I really like his show.
Felix77 reply :
On 2/7/2015 at 1:14 AM, lmbfisherman said:They did do a show together.
http://www.factsoffishing.com/video/breaking-ice-for-bass-with-mark-zona-and-dave-mercer-facts-of-fishing-the-show/
LOL ... I remember that show ... I was referring to a weekly series with the two of them. Might be too much. LOL
JeziHogg reply :
+1 for Canadian anglers. I think out of all thr bass fishing shows I watch on WFN he's the most informative.
MichiganBass80 reply :
I'm a fan of Mercer. Guy just seems like he has a lot of fun making the show. I watch a lot of him and Zona. They are both northern guys and do a lot of smallmouth shows.
On 2/7/2015 at 1:14 AM, lmbfisherman said:They did do a show together.
http://www.factsoffishing.com/video/breaking-ice-for-bass-with-mark-zona-and-dave-mercer-facts-of-fishing-the-show/
One of them posted some pics of them fishing together for an upcoming show. It was either on instagram or one of their Facebook pages, but I can't remember whose show it was for.
smalljaw67 reply :
I actually learned something from him of his "facts of fishing" show. It was a swim bait show when he was sponsored by Rapala and he was using a Storm Kicking stick and he mentioned about popping the rod and feeding it slack to make it turn sideways. Well before that show I had a Magic swimmer, and a Kickin' Stick that I never caught squat on and after the show it has become a valuable part of my spring arsenal.
OntarioFishingGuy reply :
Watched one of his seminars last year. Pretty informative. Talked to him a bit after and he gave me a Subway gift card.
gardnerjigman reply :
boom shockalocka G...G...G...GIANT!!!!!! 
Matthew2000 reply :
On 2/6/2015 at 11:40 PM, Bobby Uhrig said:I think I will kick him in the nuts when I see him at the classic-
As for the weight -Dave knows he had to cut down for health reasons -like we all do- He is the new Jared for Subway- He eats healthier and he is doing a lot more exercise -does a lot of running now- he has kids and they are the love of his life so he wants to stick around a while.
He has found his niche in the industry.. My little boy dosent take any crap from him
So your kid likes the Browns huh?
bassinOUT89 reply :
you and me both. I just absolutely hate that laugh. really enjoy his show though.On 2/6/2015 at 9:48 PM, TrippyJai said:I like Dave Mercer a lot. He's fun to watch and a great personality. However, I still cannot stand his stupid laugh.
gardnerjigman reply :
On 2/7/2015 at 7:43 AM, bassinOUT89 said:you and me both. I just absolutely hate that laugh. really enjoy his show though.
See, now the laugh instantly makes me chuckle!
lmbfisherman reply :
On 2/7/2015 at 2:46 AM, JeziHogg said:+1 for Canadian anglers. I think out of all thr bass fishing shows I watch on WFN he's the most informative.
I also like Karl Kalonka - Extreme Angler TV.
lmbfisherman reply :
I've seen Dave Mercer speak two times now, usually try to make it when I can. This year I'll probably miss it though. He's great, informative and he's fun!
.ghoti. reply :
Mercer has one of the most informative shows on WFN.
plumworm reply :
Dave, calling Dave, Would you please just laugh for us one more time. Thank you.
JeziHogg reply :
On 2/7/2015 at 8:35 AM, lmbfisherman said:I also like Karl Kalonka - Extreme Angler TV.
Defiantly agree
FrogFreak reply :
On 2/7/2015 at 8:35 AM, lmbfisherman said:I also like Karl Kalonka - Extreme Angler TV.
Big X2 on this. He's awesome,
hoosierbass07 reply :
I'm not a big fan of Mercer. I will record his show from time to time but 99% of the time after watching three seconds I hit delete on the DVR. I think in his second show of the season all he used was a frog made by one of his sponsors. It was nothing but a thirty minute commercial. Yeah, I know Bill Dance does the same thing. But Dance does it with class and doesn't act like a clown on his TV program.
I'm not saying Mercer would not be fun to fish with. If I had the opportunity I would fish with him. But his show is lame. Zona is almost as bad. But I still record both Mercer and Zona but I delete them almost without watching them 99% of the time. Joe Thomas is as bad as Mercer and Zona. Thomas's program where he puts two fishermen in one boat to compete is fun to watch. But his Steel's Reel in the Outdoors is not good. With Mercer, Zona and Thomas, it seems it's all about them.
NJBasstard reply :
Dave's show is probably my favorite of all TV fishing shows. He seams like he's always having a blast wether he's using a boat full of rods & thousands in electronics or fishing the bank with whatever he can carry. The show manages to be fun yet still informative IMO. I also like watching Kayak Bassin' with Chad Hoover, Bass Pros & Lunkerville sometimes.
Some of these shows just seam to tell you the same thing over and over or it looks as if the host dosn't even want to be there lol. Others I try to watch like Bill Dance but I have a hard time getting into it knowing he's likely on his own private lake again fishing the cover he put there.
tatertester reply :
Good show in my mind, entertaining and educational. Don't really care if he's a brick short of a load.
carpflyguy reply :
All fishing shows are just ads. The hosts have to use their sponsors products and show them off. Otherwise the shows wouldn't be on TV.
I like Mercer. More than Kolanka and Zona. I find his show less boring. Probably because the types of places he usually fishes are like the places I fish. That's just me.
HABZFANZ reply :
Dave is my fav. show to watch. Have 4 fishing shows I watch every Sat. Btw, some of you say he has an accent? He sounds ok to me! Helps I guess since I speak Canadian. lol
CDMeyer reply :
Me as well I like how he breaks it down and talks about what he is doing in terms the viewer can understand
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