Buckle up humpers because this week is another double dose of goodness. First we kick things off with the reigning and defending Bassmaster Classic Champion Justin Hamner. Then we are joined by 30 year industry veteran Rob Newell. Whether it’s been as a writer, a reporter or a photographer for over 3 decades Newell has had a front row seat to some of the most incredible moments in professional fishing. This week he joins the podcast to talk about his new book Egos, Logos & Fishing Prose. This must read tell-all memoir truly takes you behind the curtain as Rob reveals what he feels are the good, the bad and the ugly parts of pro fishing from his view point
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Hey Humpers, Hope you enjoy this weeks show. If you wanna pick up a copy of Egos, Logos & Fishing Prose here is the link https://www.amazon.com/Egos-Logos-Fishing-Prose-professional/dp/B0DPTMR7GY/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2S3LJQJM6U3LR&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.daL7iBA7xcG5mgTfn7OSyzQi4Y_CvbdKkGTIgpuZseMeP9Te4H5p3cssd7SQO2PQ_n8TvMUPBl-ReRcz070ToVPqnguFJ8doTvdBUb6sIgCqDntHa-nz4s5eC0gAHyvs6M1oWy09R68EUN5A549bfmOSZc4–7H9iHiDq6qwyPFNZhi7qbJ0isgKwDN-GMjMtsOvAe9PWap1V5AWQgsi-21K7r0Gb4xm9DknaAgswfOMOk9OHCoLdaI7p0IgnW95UpzvbUwQI1nHpzDE7PkvIf7MPmvp6qVbXTG8kHvcVwoTUxaQFQJRq6fDOrTQrlLsa-8u1_6LADJsglf2KDBm_kpyQFcUX__wBfmK-BPInEC2peoBTmUUy-m6U6-stgXN-SZw7mGJ9N9qHKUxaSWwUbHoqDFMU8B62hINLUcregLPHOQmGPbr1Q1rgr6S2eZv.1kYD_U8HT9g5wTTSelQ6ncpZKu1pzfDJuGie-ybmYq4&dib_tag=se&keywords=fishing+prose&qid=1736373330&sprefix=%2Caps%2C86&sr=8-2
The last 15 minutes is what it’s all about
Come on quit beating around the bush FFS has changed the game so much from the top to the bottom!!
Rob mentioned the religious southern thing imagine being from NY in 1991! Ray Scott called me a Yankee on stage once. As far as the respect thing I think the draw format bred respect. You might have to fish with the guy you just did wrong the next tournament and you might need that angler to do you right. The draw was supposed to be random but known jerks seemed to be paired at a high rate like there were two lists for pairings.
Dave great show as usual.,,!
Absolutely another EPIC MERCER podcast. Excellence in interviews/podcast/& show overall. My opinion. Gonna buy Rob’s book on AMAZON $23.99 & change US currency . I love the play on words (PROSE) in the title.
MERCER ROCKS!!!!
A few weeks back, I saw one of the bad boys throwing a fish across the boat to the live well. The fish bounced off the door and down into the well. This guy has a really big You tube following. Being a bad boy and acting like that are two difference things. People follow that stuff and actually cheer for it. It is disheartening. This is not just limited to the fishing community.
Come on quit beating around the bush FFS has changed the game so much from the top to the bottom!! Your argument about catching a fish on FFS being legitimate In my opinion which doesn’t matter much but it’s not legitimate period!!
Professional fishing, and alot of fishing in general is boring as hell to watch. It is on the downhill slide. Way too many tournaments and the fisheries are nor well taken care of, especially here in Florida where I live, I was out the other day and the spray boats are out 5 days a week. I have fished tournaments since 1988 including BASS and FLW and it is not fun anymore. I have lost alot of my interest in fishing in general which is a shame. It is a sport I used to love, but not anymore. You need loads of money to play professionely. It is a money pit and you can go bankrupt quickly.
Great interview Dave! Rob’s insights were fantastic
Everybody with FFS is considered a hammer are a good stick. Really yalll
Another good one. Can't wait for next one. Good job sir
2:46:40 the evidence here is when people are caught cheat it isn’t the folk in the top 10 it’s the folk down in the 30s they literally cheat just to try and cut a check the hell with winning that’s how down bad the sport and sponsorship is
Great show, the part where you talked about when you get a response from you or someone else in the industry not meaning as much stood out. For me I still think it’s awesome when you comment back on here or when a big name comments on my socials or messages. I know it’s not as awesome as a handwritten letter and what Rob has is awesome but it’s still great to get directly contacted by folks I look up to.
Another great show. Took a couple drives to get it all in, but keep em coming.
Another great podcast Dave!! Looking forward to see what Hamner does this year. Great conversation with Rob also. Intrigued about the book now. As far as the tournament world goes I feel like it’s still great just different! 🎣🎣🎣
you have marshals in the boats, how do they get away with cheating? Maybe they aren't worth having if they can't do their job.
Good luck to Justin Hamner in 2025 ! Two good and contrasting interviews , from the dry humor of Justin Hamner to the in depth and serious side of bass fishing with Rob Newell ! Dave , you bring out the best in everyone and are the best host to bring that out ! I never knew Rob Newell that well before this podcast , just as a on the water commentator on FLW / MLF . He is so analytical about the industry and for someone like myself that has followed the sport for a long time , I admire his honesty and insight on the current state of the sport and history as well as the future of the sport . I’ll have to buy his book .
Would he have won without FFS.
Dave don't forget Scott Martin that got into it a little with a guy (can't remember the other guy) and wasn't it dean Rojas with another guy?
i watch for the guests and what they have to say. will always think Dave is a horrible interviewer. sounds like the same question word jumbled and asked multiple times.
So the deal is u could technically tell the truth everyone thinks your lying anyways so what's the difference..lol
Rob Newell was the most interesting guest you've ever had. That would be a great book to release an audio version. Good listening for those fishing road trips. As far as Hamner he just doesn't do a good podcast.
The ULTIMATE question is will boyd duckett end up buying BASSMASTER because they can't seem to get it right?? u should get slick Johnson on an let's get his opinion on the picture…
Great commentary and interview with Rob! Nice to hear that someone in the industry shares the passion for the history and nostalgia of the sport
Hate to be negative but this book seems like another guy in the industry trying to cut a check by complaining. Rob and Blauket could start a podcast. Maybe have Duncan as their first guest. Great point about needing a standard for who is a professional (tour card) though.
Great show. Took a few days to finish but well worth the time
Great show. Enjoys both guests & length of show no big deal. Hope Justin has an excellent year! I am ordering Rob’s book via your link. Interesting…. You & Justin talked about bass fishing needs some bad boys to help draw in more fans. Then Rob discussed how he didn’t like bad boys! So definitely you have thought provoking shows!
Looking forward to the book.
Rob Newell has always been a great reporter for our sport, and now a great chronicler as well.
Well done…now I’m going to have to actually read a book for once…lol.
Wow. Rob Newell was cookin this episode 🔥👨🏽🍳
It’s like the Bryan New incident at Santee Cooper on the bass opens last year…Upshaw said there were others that also saw him trash the bed but didn’t report