Dave Mercer - Heavy Cover Bass

In this episode, Andrew and Jesse are joined by special guest: Bassmaster Elite Series Emcee and Facts of Fishing Show Host Dave Mercer for a lively and insightful conversation about all things heavy cover bass fishing. The crew dives into essential techniques like flipping, pitching, and frog fishing, sharing expert tips and common mistakes to avoid. 

Follow Dave Mercer: 

Website: https://factsoffishing.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/factsoffishing/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@factsoffishing

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mercer-the-awkwardly-honest-fishing-podcast/id1562233088

https://open.spotify.com/show/6e5i85dL7ZwEms1LlExY2c

Mentioned in Episode:

BKK Hooks: https://bkkhooks-americas.com/

Berkley Crash Craw: https://www.berkley-fishing.com/products/powerbait-crash-craw?srsltid=AfmBOoq0usNdRikoHR0LrVJTZuc-qmmAbheWHZ2o6doU9YGmGazEnxva

Berkley Swamp Lord Frog: https://www.berkley-fishing.com/collections/frogs/products/swamp-lord-hollow-body-frog?variant=42291055329419

YouTube Recommendations:

Paddle Board Frog Fishing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMVPIO3jRF0&t=323s

Fishing a Rat for Topwater Largemouth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yx5ai2JZbt8&t=211s

Bass Shore Fishing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cw_c6o62Ekk

Chapters

• 0:57 The Excitement of Bass Fishing Season
• 2:37 Understanding Bug Spray
• 9:15 Dave Mercer's Journey in Fishing
• 14:03 Flipping and Pitching Techniques in Fishing
• 21:46 Fishing Strategies in Weedy Lakes
• 28:19 Choosing the Right Gear
• 32:52 The Importance of Good Hooks
• 40:32 Stealth Techniques
• 46:44 Fishing from Small Crafts
• 48:28 YouTube Recommendations
• 53:14 Fishing from Shore: Opportunities and Tips
• 58:18 Frog Fishing Techniques
• 59:38 Enhancing Hookup Ratios with Frogs
• 1:06:07 Retrieving Techniques for Frogs
• 1:08:43 Color Choices in Frog Fishing
• 1:14:46 Listener Questions
• 1:18:26 Closing Thoughts and Quotes