One More Cast Sport Fishing Podcast

Dave Mercer set the stage perfectly for our chat with television fishing show legend Jerry McKinnis. I could ramble on for ages telling you all about what Jerry means to the sport of fishing, but why would I when Jerry is more than equal to the task of telling it? We'll set the stage with Jerry's early years as an aspiring major league baseball player. Unlike many, Jerry is a man who takes a moment to learn as much from his failures as his successes, and takes a very great lesson away from his time with the Athletics. One failed career in baseball opened a world of opportunity in the fishing industry; we should all be thankful that Jerry walked away from the sport he loved to bring us closer to the sport we love. Jerry shares with us how he became one of the first ever to produce and film a television show based on sport fishing. From it's modest roots, to national syndication, you'll hear it right from the pioneer himself. We couldn't be prouder to share the story of a many who has made such a mark on the sport of fishing.   Listen on Stitcher:One More Cast on Stitcher [http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=100129&refid=stpr] Listen on TuneIn Radio: One More Cast on TuneIn Radio [http://tunein.com/radio/One-More-Cast-Sport-Fishing-Podcast-p912995/] Subscribe on iTunes: One More Cast on iTunes [https://geo.itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/one-more-cast-sport-fishing/id1110766401?mt=2&at=1001lmFN] Episode Resources: Bass Anglers Sportsman Society: Bassmaster.com [https://www.bassmaster.com/]

Before he tells the story of becoming emcee of the BASS Elite Series, we have to wrap up our look at the 2017 Bassmaster Elite Series with the Angler of the Year tournament on Mille Lacs. Dave tells us how he has mixed feelings about this final stop of the tour, and how despite his admitted love for "little brother" Brandon Palaniuk, he hates that only one of the many deserving anglers gets crowned as the Angler of the Year. Last time we had Dave on the show, we talked for quite some time off the record. One of the most interesting stories he shared with me was the story of how he became the emcee for the Bassmaster Elite Series. The man has a talent for spinning yarns, and since it was "off-the-record" talk between he and I, we couldn't share that story at the time. However, before parting, Dave asked me that the next time we have him on the show, I remind him to tell that story. At last, the perfect opportunity had presented itself for Dave to return to the show, and tell this story: We've just wrapped up the Elite Series season, and our guest next week is none other than fishing legend Jerry McKinnis. You'll want to listen to this show as it will set the stage perfectly for our next two episodes.   Listen on Stitcher:One More Cast on Stitcher [http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=100129&refid=stpr] Listen on TuneIn Radio: One More Cast on TuneIn Radio [http://tunein.com/radio/One-More-Cast-Sport-Fishing-Podcast-p912995/] Subscribe on iTunes: One More Cast on iTunes [https://geo.itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/one-more-cast-sport-fishing/id1110766401?mt=2&at=1001lmFN] Episode Resources: Facts of Fishing:Facts of Fishing [http://www.factsoffishing.com/] Bassmaster Elite Series: Bassmaster.com [https://www.bassmaster.com/elite] Follow Dave Mercer's Facts of Fishing: On Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/DaveMercersFactsofFishing/] Follow Dave Mercer's Facts of Fishing:On YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/user/factsoffishing] Follow Dave on Twitter: @DaveMercer [https://twitter.com/DaveMercer] Shimano Fishing: Shimano Fishing [http://fish.shimano.com/] Casting For a Cure: Casting for a Cure [http://www.factsoffishing.com/castingforacure/]

We reached out to Dave Mercer directly following our chat with Brandon Palaniuk. The 2017 Elite Series season had concluded, and we begged Dave to spare us thirty minutes to recap some season highlights, and tell one quick story about getting the Bassmaster Elite Series Emcee job. In true Dave Mercer fashion, he came through with more than an hour of hardcore Elite Series highlights. After some casual banter (which we had to leave in to truly show you what an awesome guy Dave is to talk to) we head right off the top with the first event on Lake Cherokee. Our conversation will carry you from the start of the season right up to the big finale at Mille Lacs where the Angler of the Year was decided this year. You'll have to tune in for Episode 19 to get Dave's coverage of the AOY tournament on Mille Lacs and the improbable story of how a Canadian guy with "no 5 year plan" has become the voice of the Bassmaster Elite Series. It's a story that sets the stage for our next guest, who is literally a legend in the fishing business and one of the founding fathers of the fishing shows we watch today... But that's all we're saying for now...   Listen on Stitcher:One More Cast on Stitcher [http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=100129&refid=stpr] Listen on TuneIn Radio: One More Cast on TuneIn Radio [http://tunein.com/radio/One-More-Cast-Sport-Fishing-Podcast-p912995/] Subscribe on iTunes: One More Cast on iTunes [https://geo.itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/one-more-cast-sport-fishing/id1110766401?mt=2&at=1001lmFN] Episode Resources: Facts of Fishing:Facts of Fishing [http://www.factsoffishing.com/] Bassmaster Elite Series: Bassmaster.com [https://www.bassmaster.com/elite] Follow Dave Mercer's Facts of Fishing: On Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/DaveMercersFactsofFishing/] Follow Dave Mercer's Facts of Fishing:On YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/user/factsoffishing] Follow Dave on Twitter: @DaveMercer [https://twitter.com/DaveMercer] Shimano Fishing: Shimano Fishing [http://fish.shimano.com/] Casting For a Cure: Casting for a Cure [http://www.factsoffishing.com/castingforacure/]

Brandon Palaniuk 2017 Bassmaster Angler of the Year joins us on the show for Episode 17. We couldn't have picked a better season to catch up with Brandon, checking in with him after the first event of the season on Lake Cherokee. We were even more fortunate to have Brandon join us on the show a second time to recap the second event of the season on Lake Okeechobee; an event that admittedly didn't go to plan for Brandon. Naturally, we've followed Brandon all year on his journey through the season, and for what has turned out to be a major milestone in his career. Sit back and relax as Brandon takes us tournament by tournament through every stop on the 2017 series. Brandon will candidly share with us his approach and mindset going into each new event, and we'll wrap up talking about his pilot project of having full-time coverage in his boat all season. Listen on Stitcher:One More Cast on Stitcher [http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=100129&refid=stpr] Listen on TuneIn Radio: One More Cast on TuneIn Radio [http://tunein.com/radio/One-More-Cast-Sport-Fishing-Podcast-p912995/] Subscribe on iTunes: One More Cast on iTunes [https://geo.itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/one-more-cast-sport-fishing/id1110766401?mt=2&at=1001lmFN] Episode Resources: Follow Brandon on Twitter: @BrandonPalaniuk [https://twitter.com/BrandonPalaniuk] Like Brandon on Facebook:Brandon Palaniuk [https://www.facebook.com/brandonpalaniuk] BMP Fishing:BMPFishing.com [http://www.bmpfishing.com/] Bassmaster Article by Don Barone: Story vs. Score [http://www.bassmaster.com/don-barone/story-vs-score] Outdoor Life Article: Bass Gypsies [http://www.outdoorlife.com/photos/gallery/fishing/freshwater/largemouth-bass/2012/03/bass-gypsies-road-brandon-and-brianna-pala] Bassmaster article from Mike Suchan:Love 'em and kick their teeth in [https://www.bassmaster.com/news/daily-limit-love-em-kick-their-teeth]

I have to say that Alton Jones and Alton Jones Jr. are nearly as much of an enigma as they are an open book. I know, that sounds very contradictory... In the course of researching our upcoming guests, we reach out to all sorts of folks to get an inside scoop, and we came up empty for the father and son elite series pros. However, their records tell you a lot about these two. Alton Sr. is a decorated winner on the B.A.S.S. tour for decades now, and after winning several opens, Alton Jr. qualified not only for the Bassmaster Classic, but a spot on the Elite Series trail. Quite the accomplishment; so rare in fact, they are to date the only father and son to compete against each other in the Elite Series. We catch up with Alton and Alton Jr. to pick up our discussion about the 2017 Elite Series, and more importantly, we learn a great deal about practice for these events. I've often wondered what the pro's thought about practice, as opinions vary, and some of the habits they have during practice. Some anglers like to catch fish, others fear they'll make the fish "hook-shy" after finding them so they avoid it at all costs. How much practice is too much practice? Is there such a thing as too much practice? And when you get on the fish come tournament time, do you save your spots for later in the weekend, or burn through a spot to make sure you get the biggest bag you can that day? We'll wrap up the conversation with a very important message from the Jones'. Alton Sr. was recently diagnosed with hearing damage; a result of his many years making runs up and down the lake chasing bass. You'll want to hear his message, and how it has impacted Alton Jr.'s view of hearing protection. Losing your hearing can cost you dearly on the water and off; Alton Jones can tell you how. An you'll find out how his newest partner has helped his hearing loss on the water and off. Listen on Stitcher:One More Cast on Stitcher [http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=100129&refid=stpr] Listen on TuneIn Radio: One More Cast on TuneIn Radio [http://tunein.com/radio/One-More-Cast-Sport-Fishing-Podcast-p912995/] Subscribe on iTunes: One More Cast on iTunes [https://geo.itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/one-more-cast-sport-fishing/id1110766401?mt=2&at=1001lmFN] Episode Resources: Check out Miracle Ear Online:Miracle-Ear.com [https://www.miracle-ear.com/] Like Alton and Alton Jr on Facebook:AltonJonesFishing [http://www.facebook.com/AltonJonesFishing]AltonJrFishing [http://www.facebook.com/Altonjrfishing] Follow Alton Jones on Twitter:@JonesProFishing [https://twitter.com/JonesProFishing] Check out Alton Jones' Website: AltonJones.com [http://altonjones.com/] Follow Alton Jones Jr. on Instagram:AltonJrFishing [http://www.instagram.com/altonjrfishing/] Protecting Your Hearing:Bassmaster.com [https://www.bassmaster.com/alton-jones/protect-your-hearing] Alton Jones on the Northern Swing:Bassmaster Elite Series Northern Swing [https://www.bassmaster.com/alton-jones/enjoying-northern-swing] Alton Jones Jr. grades his rookie season:Alton Jones Jr on his rookie season [https://www.bassmaster.com/alton-jones-jr/grading-my-rookie-season-so-far]