FACTS OF FISHING IS BACK!

FACTS OF FISHING IS BACK! The 2018 season was one of the most amazing & fun Mercer has ever experienced. Check out the trailer!

Airtimes:
Outdoor Channel
Premiere Wed Jan 3 @ 12:00pm
Sat @ 6:30am
Sun @ 11:00am
Mon @ 6:00am
Sportsnet 360
Premiere Sat Jan 6 @ 9:00am
Sun @ 9:00am
We will also air on WFN - World Fishing Network later in the year

Costa Partners with Renowned Bass Fishing Icon Dave Mercer

Costa recently announced its new partnership with Facts of Fishing TV show host and Bassmaster Elite Series tournament emcee Dave Mercer.  Mercer, who is well known and loved within the bass fishing community, is often referred to as the unofficial voice of professional bass fishing, as his addictive energy and comedic presence has garnered a cult-like following of fishing fans young and old.
 In addition to hosting his own television show, Mercer is a sought-after seminar speaker, has a record-selling DVD series, and uses his active social media presence to engage and inspire anglers around the world. A native of Canada, Dave started tournament fishing at 13 years old. “Dave has this natural ability to connect bass fishing fans everywhere, from a young person just starting out, to the most seasoned Elite Series pro angler,” said Melinda Hays, bass fishing community manager. “He’s a great ambassador not just for the Costa sunglasses brand, but for sport fishing as a whole.”

Curado 25th Anniversary with Dave Mercer

In honor of the Curado's 25-year legacy, we're talking to top anglers about what the Curado means to them. See what Dave Mercer has to say about his over-twenty years of experience fishing with and talking about the Curado with the Shimano family.

ICAST 2015: LIVETARGET Hollow Body Sunfish

Replicates a juvenile Sunfish, pushed to the surface by predatory fish. Weedless design makes it ideal for the thick slop. Easy to walk with a 180 degree swing, or walk it fast in open runs to create a bubble trail. High hook-up ratios. Custom Trokar double hook.

ICAST 2015 Pre-view: Mustang Survival's New Products for All Boaters

New for Spring 2016

 

• Elite 38 - Built for offshore conditions, the Elite 38 blends light weight with durability and our highest buoyancy rating for commercial inflatable PFDs at 38 lbs. The lightweight body armour industry outer shell is reinforced with TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) abrasion patches in hard wearing areas. The bright fluorescent yellow/green inflation cell greatly improves in-water visibility and includes a strobe light holder and safety whistle.
• Elite 28K - Designed with paddling in mind, the Elite 28K brings together motion and adaptability with a MOLLE attachment system commonly used in military applications. A separate MOLLE compatible pocket is available and, along with the lash tab and attachment points, allows for secure stowage and retrieval of essential tools and gear. The slim 3D chassis helps to reduce interference, and the integrated back panel has been designed to fit kayak seats.
• Traction Gloves - Engineered for fishing and a first for Mustang Survival, the Traction Glove provides a 30-50% grip improvement over bare hands. There are two models available: a fingerless glove when dexterity is a must; and a full-finger glove for cold and wet conditions with touchscreen-friendly conductive fingertips.
• Accessories - Completing the range for the avid angler is the choice of a Flat Brim Flexfit^® hat in black or a classic Ball Cap with Velcro^® closure in red.

 

JACKALL LURES HOOKS NOTED ANGLER DAVE MERCER

When it comes to fishing, especially bass fishing, there are not many anglers that bring both expertise and fun to it like Dave Mercer. Along with filming his ‘Fact of Fishing’ show and emceeing the weigh-ins at B.A.S.S. tournaments, Mercer will now be on the water using the latest in Jackall Lures soft baits.

Dave's hooked on Jackall!

“Dave’s dynamic personality and how he can relate to bass anglers of all skill levels is an ideal combination to introduce even more anglers in North America to Jackall soft baits," said Bob Mahoney, who helps oversee the Jackall marketing efforts done by Shimano. "We’ll look forward to bringing his fishing knowledge and input - as he does for Shimano - to our associates at Jackall in developing new baits, new colors and new fishing technique ideas.”

Mercer has already been using an assortment of Jackall softs baits, from FlickShake worms and Cover Craw creature baits, to just introduced baits like the Sasuteki Craw and Scissor Comb. He’ll offer his expertise on fishing soft plastics at seminars this coming winter throughout North America, and also on his TV shows airing on the Outdoor Channel, World Fishing Network, SportsNet 360 and ESPN International.

2014 ICAST New Mustang Survival Elite with Dave Mercer and IBASSIN

2014 ICAST we find Dave Mercer, BASS emcee and host of Facts of Fishing TV show in the Mustang Survival booth. Dave will explains the new Elite PFD vest and why everyone should were one. Come learn with IBASSIN.com

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2014 ICAST NEW Jackall Lures Scissor Comb with Dave Mercer and IBASSIN

2014 ICAST we find the funny Dave Mercer in the Jackall Lures booth. Dave is the BASS Elite emcee and Facts of Fishing TV show host. Listen in as he explains to IBASSIN.com about this weird and wonderful new Jackall Scissor Comb.

2014 ICAST Jackall Lures Cover Craw with Dave Mercer and IBASSIN

2014 ICAST we find Dave Mercer BASS Elite Emcee and Facts of Fishing Star in the Jackall Lures booth chatting about the Jackall Cover Craw. Join IBASSIN.com as we learn all about it.



Size: 3" or 4" sizes

Rigging: Use with a nose twistlock screw hook rig / no weight needed for special action

Can also be used with texas rig and carolina rigs as well

2014 ICAST NEW Shimano Stella Spinning Reel with Dave Mercer and IBASSIN

2014 ICAST. Guess who we find in the Shimano Booth? Funny man Dave Mercer. Dave Mercer is the emcee of BASS Elite events and host of Facts of Fishing TV show. Dave explains the new Stella Spinning reel from Shimano. Many consider this the best of the best.



For more fishing info:

www.ibassin.com

ICAST 2013 Shimano's New Chronarch Ci4+ with Dave Mercer and IBASSIN

From the floor at ICAST 2013 we find BASS Emcee and Facts of Fishing host Dave Mercer in the Shimano booth. Dave explains why the new Chronarch Ci4+ is an award winning bait casting reel.

IBASSIN Videos Pass 100 000 Views!

IBASSIN wishes to say a big THANK YOU for all your support and loyalty. Here is our most popular video. Dave Mercer has been great to IBASSIN and we will be hooking up with him again this summer at ICAST.

Bass Pro Shop Open on Lake Simcoe

The Aurora Bassmasters, host of Canada’s premier one day bass fishing tournament are pleased to announce the addition of another sponsor to the 2012 event slated for October 20 out of Orillia Ontario. Last week we welcomed Mustang Survival and Maple Lodge Farms as returning sponsors. This week we are pleased that Humminbird is back as well.

Registration Announcement:

We are are encouraging anglers to download the application (from www.simcoeopen.com or www.aurorabass.com) . Once complete, mail, courier, or deliver to the Customer Service desk at Bass Pro Shops in Vaughan, along with the $400 entry fee payment on or before the official registration deadline of October 13th . As an added incentive, for all those already registered and for those who register before October 3rd, you will be entered into the draw for team numbers, which will be held at the store on October 4th. From there all anglers will be notified thru email of their confirmed entry and they will know their starting team number. 


Other Important Considerations:
• - The host hotel is the Highway Man Inn; preferred rates are available if booked before October 3rd. Please let them know you are booking for the Lake Simcoe Open 
• - Registration night will start at 5pm in the Simcoe Room of this hotel. The meeting will take place at 6:15pm and we hope to be finished shortly after 7pm. 
• - As per other years, paybacks of over 100% with a full field are expected
Please stay tuned for more announcements in the coming weeks. 

By:Wil Wegman
Media Relations/2012 BPS Lake Simcoe Open
Aurora BassmastersT 

ICAST 2011 DAY 3: Winding Down

Hey, in the media centre and trying not to fall asleep here. Its been a world wind tour and the heat, steaks, late nights and pure fishing talk has taken its toll on everyone. I have a super funny photo of JP De Rose (no relations) from WFN. Wait till you see it, it will explain the whole event.

Shot more video today. Dave Mercer doing Shimano, John Crews with Spro, Kelly Jordan in the Lucky Craft Booth, Mike Iaconelli in the Molix booth, all good stuff.

Shoot some more photos and it looks like a new minn kota trolling motor is coming my way. I need it to cut the weeds when I go back on Rice lake and Lake Scugog.

Flight doesn't leave till very late tonight. Once we hit the air it will be lights out. I might try to start some video editing, but I might be too messed up to make any progress.

Wait, I see Ish Monroe who I have to track down. Got to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bassmaster Elite Evan Williams Bourbon Carolina Clash Recap

Lake Murray's Secret Bait
By Luigi De Rose

Casey Ashley won the Bassmaster Elite Evan Williams Bourbon Carolina Clash in grand style. Leap frogging dead locked Davy Hite and wildman Mike Iaconelli for the lead, Casey flashed his million dollar smile while hearing Dave Mercer, BASS MC, declare him the winner. Casey used a shaky head to win over a few larger bass on Day 4, but it was the fast and furious schooling fish that got him and most others into the Top 12.

Double Fluke rig gear. 

One semi-secret technique that rained supreme was a double Fluke rig. This rig involves two Zoom Fluke soft jerkbaits, each on a length of leader line tied to a three-way swivel or two barrel swivels. The goal is to create an illusion of two bait fish swimming. A swivel system is needed to connect the dropper rig and ensure tangles are kept to a minimum. 

The rig is tied with either mono or Fluorocarbon line in the 8lb to 15 lb test range and each soft plastic jerkbait is rigged Texposed with a large off-set worm hook. Hooks with a screw lock system are ideal for keeping the bait straight. Another trick is to use one weighed hook along with another unweighted hook. This added additional bulk for longer casts and helps keep the two baits from knotting with each other.   

A cool and very new addition to this system is a T-TURN Swivel by Thundermist Lure Company www.thundermistlures.com  It makes transforms this setup to near perfection. Designed for trolling, live bait rigs in rivers and saltwater, the T- Turn will not tangle. Tangles are a huge problem especially if you're trying to fire quick cast to an active school after landing a hot fish. No one wants to start unknotting two leaders. Give the double Fluke rig a try anywhere bass are schooling. Yes, pink is a hot colour especially in the northern states and Ontario.

Two unrigged hooks (Daiichi Butt Dragger and Mustad weighted Power Lock ) on two different leaders create wild soft jerkbait action.

Top is a pink Zoom fluke(ran out of white) bottom is a Mister Twister Exude Slug.

Rigging with a weighted Mustad Power Lock Plus. Mustad replaced the pin with a spring lock for 2011.

Thundermist's T-Turn swivel. A really cool 3-way rigging that will not tangle.