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Jacob Foutz is a former Bassmaster College Bass Champion, a Bassmaster Classic Qualifier & a Bassmaster Elite Series Pro. After two years on the Elite’s Foutz has had 4 top Tens including two back-to-back top Tens at the tail end of 2022 that literally saved his Elite career.
From the outside it looks like he is living his childhood dream but that dream has felt like a nightmare at times when it comes to sponsor support. He is a quiet, unassuming guy, that has focused on fishing while widely ignored social media and marketing - up until now. Last week that all changed when he took to RU-vid and told his truth. With his back against the wall he opened up about how he see’s his situation. Over 80,000 views later he has not only found a way to get noticed but he has left many folks debating whether his thoughts are Real Talk or Ridiculous?
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@factsoffishing 10 месяцев назад

Hey Humper’s, Thanks for watching this week’s show. I’m sure this one will get many different opinions. Please remember to LIKE this video & Subscribe. Check out Jacob Foutz’s RU-vid channel - youtube.com/@jacobfoutzfishing?si=8OwjjNiJePtM7QAQ

@SpookyRedz 10 месяцев назад

We praise him for his honesty, and no one needs or should frown on this man

@horbie5039 10 месяцев назад

I think if he showed that shiny dome more often, the sponsors would be lining up. Also, as a fan, we want to see the human side of the people we watch. Watching the struggles makes the victories that much sweeter. Watching these last couple of Jacob Foutz videos makes me want to root for him.

@factsoffishing 10 месяцев назад

Then his videos did there job. And hey leave bald people alone 😂

@SpookyRedz 10 месяцев назад

Thank you mr Dave for bringing him on your show

@factsoffishing 10 месяцев назад

Thanks glad you enjoy.

@leonardheline82 10 месяцев назад

Great show and good luck to Jacob

@jameswood1250 10 месяцев назад

Jaccob is a wonderful human being who my son and myself have fished with many times, he is going to go far in life and with bass. Thank him for being truthful and opening up so young anglers can realize what is happening

@factsoffishing 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching James, Jacob is a great young angler but to be clear nothing is happening. The sport has always been the same. Almost nobody makes a living just from purely tournament results. You need to hustle. RU-vid is just the current spot in the past it was TV Shows, Seminars & Magazine articles. Thanks for watching

@jamesmurphy1040 10 месяцев назад

Jacob was truthful about pro fishing....I understand him when he doesn't like to do social media....talent should be counted, but it has changed so much so he needs to do more to get more $$$. I like this guy and I wish him the best!!!

@factsoffishing 10 месяцев назад

@@jamesmurphy1040 it’s a very competitive job you can’t pick and choose what you like to do.

@danbasara4547 10 месяцев назад

@@factsoffishingso tournament fishing, especially at the highest level isnt more expensive NOW than it's ever been? Jacob's situation was created by the incredible overhead that it takes to compete as well as the sponsorship money being stretched thinner than ever by the multiple "pro" circuits.

@MJ_Bass 10 месяцев назад

I wasn't a fan after his videos came out, but I wanted to give him an honest shot on the podcast. The guide comments still don't sit well with me, and looks like he has a ton of open dates and isn't willing to book weekends. That lack of work ethic in the guiding seems to bleed through into his sponsorship relationships and ultimately into every part of life. I'd have no problem supporting someone if I feel like they are busting ass and trying hard to make it work, but to be honest I'm not sure he really knows what hard work is (not totally his fault, BASS does a good job selling the "dream"). As of now I would have zero desire to book a guide trip with him, and if I was in the sponsorship game I wouldn't be extending any offers. Hoping he can catch them next year, I don't see how the elites will work out unless he starts getting some wins.

@kenknutson4684 10 месяцев назад

Interesting that the only sponsors he mentions are his past sponsors and none of the ones he has now. The sponsors want to hear and see their name constantly! Look at the tv commercials?? The most successful companies are airing their commercials again and again. And how did he not know that he needs to market himself before he got into the Elites? With all the exposure he’s had I don’t understand it? I wish him well and success and hopefully he can turn this thing around. He needs to start talking to the guys who haven’t won much but are at the closer to the top sponsor dollars. He’s being talked about now because people like the frame and drama sells. But I think at some point he’s going to wish he didn’t have these videos floating around.

@DH-tp9oe 10 месяцев назад

The kid just needed a great mentor help him get the right mind set and on the right path to succeed. Not all kids are taught how to be successful. Having a mentor helps all of us. Great job Dave . I feel like you mentored him without him even realizing it.

@justinmerritt388 6 месяцев назад

I can only hope more anglers on the professional level start doing this and start standing up together to change the industy as a whole

@steveking8548 10 месяцев назад

What sport (or job in life) is a bed of roses? Sports is a little like being self employed - you make money the old fashioned way - you EARN it. And that's a GOOD thing in my opinion.

@davidschell7784 10 месяцев назад

I am a new fan of Jacob Foutz.....I like this guy's honesty

@archiejr6728 10 месяцев назад

Mr. Mercer, You Sir are a Class Act!

@factsoffishing 10 месяцев назад

Thank you very much. Thanks for watching

@BigGuy86ed 10 месяцев назад

The views on the BASS Opens strait Ben MF'er Miliken. He is bringing his viewers and followers to BASS. I hope BASS understands this and how the world has completely changed when it comes to viewers and followers.

@josheddy6905 10 месяцев назад

This entire topic is so intriguing for a casual fan to me, and it is very great to hear it transparently from an Elite Angler. What is tough with this issue of the top-level anglers on the Elite Series, which would be the equivalent to the MLB in baseball is that the revenue is purely off of selling product. There are no ticket sales, no merchandise such as jerseys, no major TV revenue; so how can you pay the anglers better... It seems like the best way would be to incorporate fan experiences into the tournaments like the Bassmaster Classic does. Combine expos with the tournaments so fans have something to do while the anglers are fishing, charge admission and use that money to add to reduce entry fees to the tournaments without reducing payouts. On top of benefiting the fans and anglers, companies will get an opportunity to sell the products as they are simultaneously being used on the lakes that the local customers will be fishing.

@ShaneJMcNair 10 месяцев назад

Dave, I am so thankful you reached out to him. I saw his first video and his follow-up. I left him comments on both with what little advice and wisdom I have in marketing and life. I read the other comments at the time, which was maybe 20, most very supportive. Then the videos blew up 💯💣💥 I was him at one time (only 25). A cold calling salesman. Zero experience, guaranteed 1 year commission with new clients, new territory, new products, and 1 chance. Somebody took a chance on me. I couldn't make it without changing or growing. I learned "How to win Friends & Influence People" Dale Carnegie Now, Jacob has taken the first steps. I love a success story and seeing it play out... Thank you for supporting the next generation, Dave... Godspeed 🍺🎣

@factsoffishing 10 месяцев назад

Thanks Shane, You nailed it, you have to get comfortable with being uncomfortable to grow in any job.

@timlawrence7246 10 месяцев назад

How can you not love this mans honesty and letting it all hang out. Not many guys will allow the fans to know how tough this industry is and the struggle chasing a dream is. This guy better pick up some new sponsors because he’s racking up a new fan base as we speak.

@factsoffishing 10 месяцев назад

Let’s hope so

@jessoppetroski9286 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for having him on Dave!

@factsoffishing 10 месяцев назад

No problem. I hope it helped him

@garyphillips2650 10 месяцев назад

Someone commented on one of the videos " Jacob is not as good as he thinks, he is much better than he thinks" . That is the absolute truth! Great Dude

@thomasindler1576 10 месяцев назад

Dave you fo hoast and deliver a quality show, His passion for the sport has driven him to the top, and caring about everything, except the negatives, his fame brought, could be not caring, in a Suttle way, throwing rock's at Shiney things is our, society.

@rickybarnett9981 10 месяцев назад

If this dude had a strong mentor on how to be a professional and not a fishermen, Jacob would be further ahead than today. Jacob Foutz doesn't need help on how to catch a bass. But if this conversation would happen between these guys on a weekly basis, we would see big changes for Jacob. Dave Mercer has lit a fire in this kid and this podcasts have helped Jacob grow as a man. The tough questions asked brought him out of his comfort zone and Dave knew exactly what he was doing. I hope Dave keeps reaching out to him, because there is a great connection. Dave Mercer is honest and very positive. Best podcast on social media!!!

@SpookyRedz 10 месяцев назад

This family has subscribed to you , got new fans from what you stood up for , your honesty

@factsoffishing 10 месяцев назад

Redz you are a great supporter of everything fishing. Thanks

@davidcahan2978 10 месяцев назад

Awesome discussion with Jacob. I think it was/is fantastic he came on your show, answered all the questions with honesty, great job of explaining where his first video came from (his history) and always owning his story. I do hope he heard U tell him quit saying he doesn’t care! I am one of his new subscribers. Will be very interesting to see his financial “trip” this coming BASS tourney season.

@factsoffishing 10 месяцев назад

Thanks David, I think he will continue to learn and evolve. It will be fun to watch it happen.

@ritchiehall2464 10 месяцев назад

I think his video struck some people because it was “raw” and unpolished. But at the same time real. How many 25 year olds have $90-$120 K of their own money to pay into fishing for 2 years. It will be interesting to see his vids and how much it actually costs to fish a full season. Thanks for another great show Dave!

@factsoffishing 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching Richie, Being real & being honest is always a good approach to most things. I appreciate you watching & commenting

@steveblankenship1093 10 месяцев назад

When I saw video 2 last week I knew I had to go to the first one. I immediately subscribed and if I ever win the lottery, this dude will never have to worry about Elite entry fees again. I hope to Marshal at Murray next spring and will want to shake his hand. And yours too Dave!!

@MostlyHumanPowered 10 месяцев назад

I think the industry needs two things: 1. A seminar called "So You Want to be a Pro Angler" where they explain that your job has two parts. The first part is high stakes gambling. The second part is entertainer. You must have income from entertainment side because in gambling, the house always wins. 2. A bootcamp for new Elite/BPT anglers that explains all the things not related to fishing that are required to do this job. I don't think those necessarily have to be provided by BASS and MLF. They could be privately run. I appreciate Jacob sharing his story. Twenty-Five is an age when I did a lot of career soul searching and many other people I know went through the same thing. Dave, has there ever been a discussion about gambling addiction in pro fishing? I wonder if that's why so many moths are attracted to the flame.

@roberthanson7528 10 месяцев назад

Dave, another good one, I think you gave Jacob lots of positive guidance!!

@factsoffishing 10 месяцев назад

Thanks Robert, I tried too

@TheCarhartt1 10 месяцев назад

“What’s up?” 😅😅

@timwilliams632 10 месяцев назад

Technical comment: it probably doesn't affect a lot of people, but your audio filter is so clean that it makes actual silent spots. Most Bluetooth speakers, including mine, see that completely dead air and go to sleep for a few milliseconds until needed again. The result is that your words are often clipped when starting to speak, every sentence. If you can change something so you are not cleaning your background audio fully or even had the slightest white noise mixed or music happening, it would keep the audio feed continuous. The same thing happens with audiobooks. Some are produced so cleanly that there are spaces of absolute silence between words, causing the same thing, word-clipping. Thanks!

@garyphillips2650 10 месяцев назад

Dave did you notice after you told him to stop saying I don't care, he never said it again on the show! Respect this guy so much

@PSchaeferLife 10 месяцев назад

So I will say that I appreciate his honesty. I will also say that he does have to be careful with what he says like you told him Dave. What I mean is if I hear him say I don’t like guiding because I don’t like people, that’s not someone I am gonna want to hire as a guide. I also may not want to walk up to him and ask for a picture or anything like that. Also, I may not want to sponsor someone who isn’t going to want to engage with fans or is gonna hate doing it. I’m sponsoring you because I feel like you are gonna give me a return on my investment. I’ve read comments where they say he is a great guy. Just has to be careful.

@CWdobro 10 месяцев назад

Hopefully he can get everything working and together. He seems like a good young man. The biggest negative to me was the whole guiding part. You should be excited to take folks out fishing and share that with them. Pump them up so to speak. I’m also sure you get plenty of a holes also. Great show!

@donkswampey3874 10 месяцев назад

Great show as always. I hope Jacob’s future is bright. Takes a lot for a 25 year old quiet guy/introvert to speak up to the public. Good for you dude. I hope you get 10x the new sponsors to replace the ones that left you just for being honest. Tons of value in a honest, real person these days

@factsoffishing 10 месяцев назад

Let’s hope it works for him. At least he did his job and got noticed

@williamknight5142 10 месяцев назад

You gave him the best advice catch them ! 👍👍👍👍👍

@factsoffishing 10 месяцев назад

It fixes almost every problem in pro fishing

@dannymoore430 10 месяцев назад

What young anglers should take from him is if you are in college, take public speaking or marketing classes. In this world that we live in, you are competing all the time. Jobs, playing time, partners ect. There are always people that will want what you are wanting so you have to be willing to do more to succeed. Even if it takes you out of your comfort zone

@factsoffishing 10 месяцев назад

AMEN!!! That is 100% the take away. Thank you for seeing it. A dream job is hard and you can’t pick and choose the parts you like or don’t like, because there are way to many others delivering on all aspects of the job.

@dannymoore430 10 месяцев назад

My daughter played college soccer and is about to start med school at ohio st. I started telling her at a young age I don’t want to hear you say “ I wish” because the more you say things like that it takes time away from “ I am going to do” I would hear soccer parents grumble that their kid wasn’t playing enough and make excuses and I would ask “ what was little Kate doing at 5 this morning before school?” They would say sleeping…. Ok mine was getting a 2 mile run in. I think it’s important as parents to support kids early in whatever they choose to do, we always told her it is our job to give you everything you need to succeed and it’s your job to take what has been given and get the job done. No excuses no calling off no I’m to tired. Jacob hit the nail on the head when he said you can’t be average. Hard work is rewarded and closed mouths don’t get fed are 2 of the best things I’ve ever learned lol

@ctc100scr1 10 месяцев назад

Great show Dave...you helped Jacob immensely with this.....

@factsoffishing 10 месяцев назад

Thanks & I hope so 🤞

@glennkichenbrand9627 10 месяцев назад

If i may raise a point, in base ball or basket ball there isn't the financial out lay associated in tournament angling. In base ball and basket ball if a team has a bad day , the team still has a means to the next game. in fishing you are out of pocket. Some how there needs to be a minimum payout for up to the last angler considering the volume of both suppliers and consumers on an annual basis.

@factsoffishing 10 месяцев назад

Wish it was that way but unfortunately that’s not how it works in fishing. It all comes down to eyeballs. You can’t compare fishing to mainstream sports. They get 10x the viewership of tournament fishing. Thus the reason there pay is much better. Hope this helps explain it a bit better. Thanks for watching and thanks for sharing your thoughts

@glennkichenbrand9627 10 месяцев назад

@@factsoffishing Im in South Africa, so there are eye balls, they just not counted. But people walk in Nike because Michael Jordon is their hero, not because they play ball. If you quantify the revenue of balls, sneakers etc compared to Tundra's, Skeeters, Mercury's, or even how many Shimano's or Diawa's not to mention Strike King, Rapala, and many more tit bits are bought globally then counting eyeballs is the wrong measuring stick.

@factsoffishing 10 месяцев назад

@@glennkichenbrand9627 yes lots of people fish and buy lots of gear world wide. However the pro leagues or anglers do not get paid from that the companies do. I am not looking to debate with you. I was just taking the time to respond and let you know how the business works. It’s literally how every sport works. Eyeballs = $$$. As a angler that has made my full time living from fishing my whole life I wish it worked the way you explained. Take care and thanks for watching

@HellaBass 10 месяцев назад

Can you imagine somebody coming up with a Title Lile that.... "Did Jacob Foutz Cancel his Career?".... 😅

@factsoffishing 10 месяцев назад

Just imagine, who would ever make a video with that title 😂. At least you know I am always watching ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-mnQaMDAxnbM.htmlsi=EWCjkudBwbnVp4T_

@keithtimmons378 10 месяцев назад

Jacob Foutz is real. And I’d love to book a guide trip with him so I could learn some things about bass fishing techniques.

@factsoffishing 10 месяцев назад

I’m sure he would love to take you out. That’s real support 👊🏻

@vuau3734 10 месяцев назад

Thanks Mercer for bringing him on. He’s honest and only speaking on his experiences. I’ve subscribed and will be following both channels.

@factsoffishing 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for the support

@andrewbrowning-gm7nd 10 месяцев назад

Dude will never be a champion with that weak mindset. Champions are pushed out of their comfort zone to become something great and push boundaries, this dude is afraid to come out of his shell to support his sponsors properly. He is in the wrong business. Dude needs to grow a pair be a man get out of his comfort zone and grow as a man.

@tombillings8981 7 месяцев назад

One of the reasons why he is getting such positive feed back is because we as the fans are tired of the same shit! I am so tired of all the useless IG and bookface post. The constant nothing fake post and stories are turning many off from it all together. Throw in the mix the MLF BS and their attempt to destroy BASS...it's all like a soap opera

@dawsonarnold5549 10 месяцев назад

Ya ya viewership is up right. I would like to hear the retention rate numbers I think that’s what will show what kind of “ratings” B.A.S.S is getting. The best thing the opens had going for em was millikan.

@scottwatters1376 10 месяцев назад

I learned of his first Video from Randy Blaukat. I subscribed after watching it. Wish him well.

@garybrandenburg334 10 месяцев назад

It seems redundant that after each episode I think to myself "man that was Mercers best podacst yet!"....and then when I heard Jacob was going to be this weeks guest I knew this one would be interesting...and special. WHAT A BREATHE OF FRESH AIR THIS KID IS!!!! I hope he sticks around for a long time because it's going to be really fun and enjoyable to watch him grow/mature, on and off the water, as an angler and as a person in life. Seeing Zaldain support him, reading the email I got back from Millertech after I sent them a message about how stand up it was of them to continue standing by him and now you Dave, giving this kid some exposure on your platform and the positive reinforcement he's getting by taking a very hard and very big risk of letting the world really get to know him a little more by you having him on, this is one of those times where I actually love the internet and don't hate it. Did you notice after you touched on the "I don't care" he never said it again the rest of the podacst? Jacob is smart, eager, knows exactly who he is and exactly who he is not. That could be very dangerous for the rest of the Elites!!!!!

@factsoffishing 10 месяцев назад

Thanks so much Gary, your kind words mean a lot to me. I wish Jacob nothing but great success moving forward. I did also notice that & I am glad you did too

@normanbarham8230 10 месяцев назад

It took a lot of courage for this young man to express his fillings. He’s a hammer if he’s on the elite’s. I think he will become even a better person and gain some confidence for the tears to come. Enjoy your podcasts…..

@normanbarham8230 10 месяцев назад

Years

@andybrode2507 10 месяцев назад

It would be nice for BASS to provide the Elite anglers access to a social media/brand coach.

@factsoffishing 10 месяцев назад

They have done that in the past & I am sure they will again in the future

@austinwaldrup6772 10 месяцев назад

Jacob has a fan in me now for sure! I love someone who goes against the grain and shows it isn’t perfect. Keep grinding and prove to yourself you belong👊🏼

@davidroush4818 10 месяцев назад

Looking forward to watching Jacob this year as he is one of my favorites

@factsoffishing 10 месяцев назад

👊🏻

@edwardcowan7012 10 месяцев назад

I watched Jacob’s last 3 videos and subscribed after the first. He had about 800 subscribers at the time and I’ve been watching his subscription numbers daily since. I felt like he did the right thing and am glad to hear that he’s doing better. I’m looking forward to following his progress.

@factsoffishing 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for supporting him Ed.

@murphy1927 10 месяцев назад

First time listener here... The highest level of every sport should be a meritocracy... From what I see here that isn't the case in what is essentially a blue-collar sport. Maybe Ike was right a decade or so ago on his podcast, perhaps the time is here for unionization in bass fishing.

@factsoffishing 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching. Hope you enjoy some future shows

@chrissizemore8338 10 месяцев назад

Best thing he ever did humble honest guy come on sponsors if this guy talks about a product people will actually believe him at his word . Good luck jacob foutz takes a lot of courage to put yourself out there like that .

@johnmorgan4748 10 месяцев назад

good for him , hope this new venture works out

@jonnyboyd7715 10 месяцев назад

Hes just feeling the heat of the fact that you spend more money than most people make in a year just to fish tournaments and possibly not make any money. But its been that way forever.

@marcusrudd6790 10 месяцев назад

When we are growing up watching tournaments we view it as a sport when you get there you realize it’s just a business

@SpookyRedz 10 месяцев назад

The world loves an underdog

@gibby9209 10 месяцев назад

Yep, he didn't get fired for telling the truth. He got fired for being a dumbass! Lots of guys do videos explaining the struggles from fishing... expenses vs payoffs, but they still provide value for their sponsors and work hard at getting more sponsors rather than being a whiner.

@markg6960 10 месяцев назад

You got that right!

@jimbaumgardner1436 10 месяцев назад

Glad you had Jacob on. I commend him for speaking the truth. Standing up is sometimes worth the risk. Glad to hear Jordan is coming back! Hopefully many more will make their way back

@factsoffishing 10 месяцев назад

Thanks Jim, Glad you enjoyed this show.

@matthewcoker9448 10 месяцев назад

This guy is a Blaukat JR. The industry let him down. SERIOUSLY he is fishing professionally. Nothing gets handed to anyone. Just ask SWINDLE, WELCHER,ZALDAIN, ICANELLI. quit with the poor pitiful me syndrome and do something about it!

@grantloiler4571 10 месяцев назад

👍

@mattressesunderwater 10 месяцев назад

Great to have Jordan back! This year is adding up to be pretty epic!

@factsoffishing 10 месяцев назад

Should be a fun one

@jerryhall437 10 месяцев назад

If you go back and watch the early Bassmasters shows … very few were camera savvy. Clunn was quiet and tried to get off the stage as soon as possible.. if anything to keep a secret , but the landscape has changed . Winning the Classic is still the classic but it’s likely not the financial windfall in endorsements it once was … and in a way that’s sad . I do believe the industry is gonna have to pony up more funds for the tournaments. Anglers are struggling and Foutz brought it front and center .

@factsoffishing 10 месяцев назад

Back in the early BASS days there was not a 1/4 of the pros so the ability to entertain was not near as important. It’s the same in fishing TV and most things today

@michaelshears6735 10 месяцев назад

Hey Dave you keep it real and Jacob is the real deal I'm glad he's telling the truth. To many 2 face back stabbing un truthful people now days so it's great to see a young man having balls and speaking the truth. Thanks for a great show bro.

@factsoffishing 10 месяцев назад

Thanks glad you enjoyed it Michael

@patricklambert5622 10 месяцев назад

You just helped him a whole lot on this pod cast, if he just takes the ball and runs with it .

@factsoffishing 10 месяцев назад

Thanks Patrick, I sure tried too. I hope he puts in the work off the water and he has a great future in the sport

@erniebrightfishing 10 месяцев назад

Woot woot!!! Hell yeah glad to be a humper Dave. I still say mercer for president. Your officially a canadiamerican.

@factsoffishing 10 месяцев назад

Thanks Ernie, I appreciate the support. Politics ummm no thank you 😂

@SpookyRedz 10 месяцев назад

Jacob sounds like a great person

@steveodonnell2921 10 месяцев назад

Excellent piece brother. He's wise beyond his years. Great work Dave

@randymcgee9176 10 месяцев назад

I’m happy he said what was on his mind it took a lot of pressure off him. He’s going to be okay I’m rooting for him next year

@factsoffishing 10 месяцев назад

Being open and honest always delivers a freedom. I hope it helps him grow as a person & a pro

@claudewilliams8000 10 месяцев назад

Dave you are the industries psychologist no doubt about it you always take time to talk to people never turn anybody away no matter how famous or average person you are there is a lot of guidance you give a lot of people with what you say whether your on stage when the angler has a bad day or after hours from the tournament a lot of people have listened more than you'll ever know Dave you are a Ambassador for the industry

@factsoffishing 10 месяцев назад

Thanks Claude, I can’t thank you enough for the kind words. I am screen grabbing this to read when I have a bad day 😂. I truly appreciate your kindness and support

@gllyson 10 месяцев назад

I wish Jacob the best!! Keep doing what you do best, the rest will come.

@markeustice618 10 месяцев назад

Great video Dave. I watch both of his videos and subscribe after the second one. Good dude

@factsoffishing 10 месяцев назад

Thanks Mark, I hope you are having a great week

@GopherHayes 10 месяцев назад

I like this kid hopefully he finds a way to work this out . If he could work out the financial issues and focus on fishing he will definitely succeed on the elite series

@johnnythompson3574 10 месяцев назад

Great interview with Jacob, hope the best for you and him God Bless😊

@BigGuy86ed 10 месяцев назад

Literally, Gary Kline was telling guys 30 years ago to get a business degree if they were interested in being a pro. Jacob sounds like a young person who wants to do things his way and is just finding out that the world does not work your way.

@WizCudder1 10 месяцев назад

We are all rooting for you Jacob. You represent all of us who dream of being in your position, but know the reality that it takes to get there. Keep pushing. You got this

@factsoffishing 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching & supporting Jacob 👊🏻

@mattjones9584 10 месяцев назад

Sounds like a good kid. I hope the best for him. Sounds like he was given something to run with, but didn’t maintain it. Hopefully this experience taught him he needs to work and stop expecting stuff to be given to him.

@mattjones9584 10 месяцев назад

And it sounds like he has

@factsoffishing 10 месяцев назад

Let’s hope this week was a big step in the right direction

@derrickhulley9718 10 месяцев назад

wow can i be honest . I have not fished my local tournaments this last year but Jacob makes me want to go out and go for AOY next season what an inspiration ! Challenge accepted !

@SpookyRedz 10 месяцев назад

Don’t get overwhelmed, you need to go for it , get on it give it ur all

@mikecollier7173 10 месяцев назад

I will follow his channel. It is good to hear what he said and see a young man that owns it.

@Mjones8383 10 месяцев назад

This podcast is amazing, from the start ive loved it. You get the best people and the best comments. As a humper i am proud 👏

@factsoffishing 10 месяцев назад

Thanks very much. The only thing better than a Humper is a proud humper 😂

@ZHfishing 10 месяцев назад

Jlee next week??

@sniperfrog6735 10 месяцев назад

Great show as always Dave. Keep up the great work.

@kimsannes9029 10 месяцев назад

Dave your show is fun to listen to, can’t wait for the season to start. Go Jacob

@factsoffishing 10 месяцев назад

Thanks Kim, I really appreciate your support and kind words

@jakeblaha9233 10 месяцев назад

I think Jacob may be right about being the youngest classic qualifier. That's quite an accomplishment either way though.

@nicholasphillips2684 10 месяцев назад

Big fan (Humper😝) of the show Dave! Looking forward to next season and will be pulling for Jacob to do well.

@factsoffishing 10 месяцев назад

Thanks i appreciate you being a humper. I hope to see you here next Wednesday

@GREGORYJHALL 10 месяцев назад

He dropped a TRUTH bonb its hard even on the state level TX fishing is so hard , I've made the reginals before and it's the toughest thing I've ever done in fishing. Let aline dealing with the industry and social media!

@factsoffishing 10 месяцев назад

It’s definitely not easy. That’s why anglers cry on stage when they win. The road to victory is a bumpy one

@darrylcoats1676 10 месяцев назад

The hardest thing to do in life is change the limits of your safety net. You have changed those limits with your videos. Nothing but respect for telling the truth about it all. You having a set of brass sinkers big enough to say those things should say a lot to sponsors. You eliminated those sponsors that dont have the same set of sinkers you do. Those sponsors that do will be in touch.

@robertfirasek5296 10 месяцев назад

So stoked that Lee is coming back,

@robdy7244 10 месяцев назад

I think he is a really good dude, he just got a little off track and needs to find his way. I hope he has a great year and gets it turned around.

@RealMitchRapp 10 месяцев назад

Dave Segar-Mercer!! love it! and welcome back, Jo Lee!!🎉🎉🎉

@bamadondon0495 10 месяцев назад

"THANK YOU DUDE I'M HANGING UP ON YOU RIGHT NOW"🤣🤣🤣 Dave your a trip😅😂😅

@factsoffishing 10 месяцев назад

Glad you enjoyed that part 😂

@AliexFolgueira 10 месяцев назад

what he is saying is if you are a baseball player you get a salary, benefit and ret right? thats it you dont have to do anything else... while bass, you get nothing. Even that player who played one year gets ins and a bunch stuff

@factsoffishing 10 месяцев назад

Yep that’s how the fishing business works. At no time would I even think of comparing tournament fishing to a mainstream sport. Lots more people watch baseball. Eyeballs = $$.

@AliexFolgueira 10 месяцев назад

@factsoffishing I know but many believe that once you "make it" boom, you are set, so what Jacob is doing is important! Hey Jacob needs some help with talking to the camera, you are a master at it, you can teach him a lot!

@djrener1 10 месяцев назад

This young man speaks his mind, but needs some guidance and mentoring.

@haybaler2001ca 10 месяцев назад

A point I take away from this is he finished 68th in AOY. He made $55K ( if my math is close in Elites this year and it cost $45K (?)in entries. How is this a professional sport of any consequence when not considering costs he made $10,000 for a year. That's my take away. Do sponsors owe him anything? Nope. But this is closer to a hobby you canake money at then a professional sport. He'll it's not far from Mary Kay, lots of got rich with it too but most can't make a living.

@grantschimek6506 10 месяцев назад

Thank you for another great one Mr. Mercer. Great to listen to an open honest conversation. You gave alot of words of wisdom to this young man. Not saying you are old Mercer! Hahaha

@factsoffishing 10 месяцев назад

Thanks Grant, I appreciate your kind words. I hope I helped Jacob a bit. Ultimately it’s up to him to show how much he wants it and put in the work. Some of the most successful pros on tour are insanely busy in the off season chasing deals. Nothing comes to you without workin for it. P.S I am old

@johnbarger1426 10 месяцев назад

the "Industry" is making more money now than they ever have.....they just are keeping that money or profit margin.....so many people are fishing now and there are SO many tournaments out there now.....that they dont have to spend money sponsoring "Pros" .....to get the product name out there.

@factsoffishing 10 месяцев назад

I am sure that is true to some extent. Thanks for watching John

@bucknuts8824 10 месяцев назад

What was the more news coming from BASS?

@adamsatterfield6354 10 месяцев назад

Straight meat and potatoes awesome episode I feel like you aired out this huge, hot controversy, happy humper here keep them coming !

@factsoffishing 10 месяцев назад

Thanks glad you enjoyed it Adam.

@larrywhite4121 10 месяцев назад

The highs and lows of this sport that we all love! Life can be a roller-coaster we all have to just hold on and enjoy the ride. (Life is school) tight lines fellas🎣

@johncure8268 10 месяцев назад

Jacob is a talented Angler, as stated that's what got him where he is. Hopefully a few good companies get behind him and help him with the career struggles.

@factsoffishing 10 месяцев назад

👊🏻

@jeffsims3585 10 месяцев назад

The fallacy is tournament fishing is a sport- it is not. It may be a profession but it is not a sport which compensates players. Sponsorship is not professional salary- Sponsorship is just a commissioned salesman. Some (less than 2%) commissioned salesmen kill it and and live in mansions. The majority struggle to eat and the others fizz out. Many get swindled by Ducketts and others sell their jerseys for $5. That’s why a chose to just go fishing since 1999.

@gllyson 10 месяцев назад

Like your show Dave