Congrats Mr Mercer

[ColdH20guy]

B.A.S.S. names Dave Mercer Elite emcee B.A.S.S. Communications

 

 

New B.A.S.S. emcee Dave Mercer is best known for his Facts of Fishing television show.Orlando, Fla. — There will be a new mouthpiece of the Bassmaster Elite Series, B.A.S.S. announced today. Starting with the upcoming Bassmaster Classic in New Orleans (Feb. 18-20), popular television personality Dave Mercer will control the microphone as contenders weigh fish for the world championship title. Mercer also will emcee all Elite Series events for 2011.

 

"We are so excited to bring Dave Mercer on board," said Jerry McKinnis, an owner of B.A.S.S. "He has a tremendous following through his Facts of Fishing television show, and has a charisma I believe fishing fans are going to love."

 

Mercer, a Toronto, Canada, native, started his television career 15 years ago by hosting 1-minute angling tips on a small local station. Today, he produces more than a hundred 1-minute fishing tips that air nearly 600 times per week on many networks in Canada and the United States. Five years ago, the 36-year-old began a long-form television show, also called Facts of Fishing, and he has become a celebrity throughout the fishing ranks.

 

"This is a dream come true for me," said Mercer. "At one time I used to dream about fishing the Bassmaster Classic. Then, after I fished with some of the Elite Series pros and realized how good they are, I altered my dream to emceeing the Classic! I never imagined it would become a reality."

 

Mercer has hosted the Toyota Texas Bass Classic for the past four years. That event draws as many as 20,000 spectators to the weigh-in and concert. His first day on the job for B.A.S.S. will place him squarely on the biggest stage in all of bass fishing.

 

"Standing on that Classic stage, to me, is like a comedian getting to perform on the Tonight Show. It just doesn't get any bigger," Mercer said.

 

Mercer will be replacing longtime emcee Keith Alan.

 

McKinnis praised Alan for his talent and work ethic. "Keith has been a true professional and has been good for B.A.S.S.," McKinnis said. "We simply felt like it was time for a change — time to get a fresh personality in the role of emcee. And we are confident bass fans are going to really enjoy watching Dave interact with the best anglers on the planet."

[mercman]

Congrats Dave !!!!!! Never miss your show !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

 

[Terry]

cool

[aplumma]

Good job Dave I look forwrsrd to seen you at the events.

 

 

Art

[EC1]

Congratulations...But does this mean no more Facts of Fishing the Show? Or would you start filming your shows based on American lakes now?

 

I would miss that more than anything since I don't ever get to watch the Bassmaster stuff..And the show no longer is local.

 

But things change, Enjoy it!

[Roy]

And to think, I met the man when he was simply a fishing super star. Dave, if you have to move to be closer to the action, Tiger Wood's place is on the block...55 mil...chump change for you now I guess eh?

Congrats to you Dave. Lord knows you work hard enough to deserve all you get.

Enjoy it and be well.

[BUSTER]

That's awesome

[Ron]

Careful guys,

 

He probably won't come on this site anymore as we are "beneath him" now.

 

Nah just kidding, I'm sure he will chime in some time.

 

Congrats Dave!

[MCTFisher9120]

Congrads buddy, one day ill get on that stage too

[kickingfrog]

Dave and mouthpiece are two words that do go together perfectly.

[SRT8 smoker craft]

You deserve it Dave good job!!!!

[The Urban Fisherman]

A huge congrats to you Dave! You're a great guy to work for and an even better friend! Well deserved!

[Smarty Pantz]

Sweet, congratz Dave!!! This is wonderful news

[Fish Farmer]

Congrats Dave. Your on my PVR. Hope to get you back For our Stelco awards night, all our members tell us we got to get that Dave guy back, he was fantastic.

[Dave Mercer]

Thank you all for your kind words they really do mean a lot to me. Your support is always awesome!!! Just so everyone knows I keep getting a bunch of emails and notes asking if I'm moving or if I'm quiting Facts of Fishing or shooting all my shows down south now. The answer is NO, NO and NO none of the above. Everything will remain the same with Facts of Fishing and everything else I do. I will just be doing this in my spare time lol.

 

Once again thank you for your support I'm going to need it my first day at the office which will be at the New Orleans Arena in front of 20,000 screaming Bassmaster Classic fans and broadcast to over 100 million homes on ESPN 2!!!! I think I have to go throw up now lol

 

Dave Mercer

[Terry]

there goes another minnow bucket

[asdve23rveavwa]

Congrats, Dave!! Nice to see a Canadian getting that position

[I'mHooked]

Thank you all for your kind words they really do mean a lot to me. Your support is always awesome!!! Just so everyone knows I keep getting a bunch of emails and notes asking if I'm moving or if I'm quiting Facts of Fishing or shooting all my shows down south now. The answer is NO, NO and NO none of the above. Everything will remain the same with Facts of Fishing and everything else I do. I will just be doing this in my spare time lol.

 

Once again thank you for your support I'm going to need it my first day at the office which will be at the New Orleans Arena in front of 20,000 screaming Bassmaster Classic fans and broadcast to over 100 million homes on ESPN 2!!!! I think I have to go throw up now lol

 

Dave Mercer

 

Just picture them in their underwear Dave (...or at least the Southern hotties! )

[vinnimon]

Congrats Dave You deserve it!

[lovetofish]

Dave your Awesome!!!! You'll do great, no worries!!!

[Dondorfish]

Congrats!! Couldn't have happened to a more deserving fellow

[Spiel]

That's quite a feather in your cap Mr Mercer, congratulations.

[GBW]

Way to go Dave, just don't start doing the poopie dance in stage...