If you’re looking to land big walleye and prefer casting over trolling, swimbaits are one of the best baits going to accomplish this goal. When other anglers are working small, twister tail jigs...
Vertical Jigging for Suspended Smallies.
Retrieving baits and lures in a horizontal fashion is one of the most commonly utilized and effective techniques in fishing today. There are times, however, when a vertical approach may be your best...
How to topwater fish for bass
The art of angling is built upon many different techniques and methods in order to catch fish. From tossing a crank, hopping a tube, or burning a spinnerbait, the options are wide open for the...
The Basic Lures for Lunker Largemouth.
For those anglers that have caught a severe case of the "bassin' bug," deciding on what lures and baits to choose can be a complicated and difficult decision. Breaking down the collection of baits...
Busting Topwater Back Lake Bass
Busting Topwater Back Lake Bass - Dave Mercer's Facts of Fishing! Pro Angler, Host of Facts of Fishing THE SHOW and Bassmaster Emcee Dave Mercer targets topwater largemouth on a stand up paddle...
Rigging Refinements For Soft Swimbaits
Change your approach this season and turn lookers into takers. Soft swimbaits took the fishing world by storm a number of years ago. They instantly became a game changer. Primarily thought of as...
Free Spooling Jigging Spoons for Giant Smallmouth Bass
Don’t Avoid the Weeds!!
Pro angler, host of Facts of Fishing THE SHOW and Bassmaster emcee Dave Mercer explains why you shouldn't be avoiding the weeds.
A Return to Canada Fishing Camp
Our week at Lost Lake Wilderness Lodge in northern Ontario fulfilled my desire for one more Canadian fishing experience. Joe Bruce set up the trip with the lodge based on internet and phone...
Slow Down Your Fishing Presentation in the Fall
Pro Angler, Host of Facts of Fishing THE SHOW and Bassmaster Emcee Dave Mercer drops a few tips on what sort of baits to use when fishing in the fall!
Circle Out & Back for Spotted Fish
Pro Angler, Host of Facts of Fishing THE SHOW and Bassmaster Emcee Dave Mercer explains why taking your time and circling back for a spotted fish will increase your chances of catching it.
Smallmouth Bass Smashes a Canadian Wiggler!
Great underwater video of a smallmouth bass sneaking up on a silver Canadian Wiggler and letting it have it!!
Fallin for the Miss
"Fallin for the Miss" is showcasing sport fishing on the Mississippi River in Ontario. We are truly blessed to have such fantastic fishery right at our doorstep. This clip features the usual...
Swim jigs offer early-season bass versatility.
Swim Jig Workout: High Reps for Lean Green Muscle Although best known for his dexterity with a square bill crank, B.A.S.S. Elite Series Tournament touring pro Kevin Short also loves to swim a...
Fishing with Spinnerbaits on Lake Simcoe
Pro Angler, Host of Facts of Fishing THE SHOW and Bassmaster Emcee Dave Mercer long bombs spinnerbaits on Lake Simcoe for some big smallies.