Dave Mercer
The Facts of Fishing
Host of television's Facts of Fishing THE SHOW, the Facts of Fishing Tip Series and Bassmaster Classic and Elite Series Emcee, Dave Mercer spends over 250 days a year fishing for just about anything that swims. When not on the water, it seems like there is nothing that he won't do to promote the sport of fishing and his passion for it. Mercer's fishing tips and stories are seen over 250 times a week in every city across Canada. His addictive energy and comedic presence have garnered a cult-like following of fishing fans young and old, and he has become one of the most sought-after speakers around.
Host of television’s Facts of Fishing THE SHOW and the Facts of Fishing Tip Series, Dave Mercer spends over 250 days a year fishing for just about anything that swims.
When Mercer’s not on the water, it seems like there is nothing that he won’t do to promote the sport of fishing and his passion for it. His love for fishing and the outdoors started as far back as he can remember. His first memories of fishing include those special moments spent fishing with his father and brother; a strong message that he still shares today with anglers across Canada.
Entering his first tournament at the age of 13, Mercer ended up winning four hundred dollars. At age 15, he was selling his own lure, and at 17, Mercer started writing a weekly column for the local newspaper. He loved being able to share with fellow anglers his discoveries, adventures and tips on the water.
After becoming frustrated about not being able to fish year-round in Canada, Dave approached a small TV station about launching a fishing show. He convinced the producers to do something bigger and better. And so, Dave Mercer’s 60 Second Fishing Reel was born. It was a fast-paced, fun and energetic series of fishing tips that appealed to all level of anglers from beginner to pro, reeling in over eighty-eight thousand weekly.
In an effort to spread his message to an even larger audience, Mercer moved his show to the nationally broadcast Outdoor Life Network, changing the name of the show to Dave Mercer’s Facts of Fishing. His tips were now being seen over 250 times a week in every city across Canada. Mercer continued his fun, outrageous and joking approach to fishing while still giving helpful tips to today’s anglers.
Mercer continues to host The Facts of Fishing Tip Series on the Outdoor Life Network, and is also featured on The Weather Network and Wild TV. Additionally, he hosts Facts of Fishing® THE SHOW, which has expanded on his fun, energetic, fast-paced form of edutainment and created an extended version of the show. Mercer has also grown his company to include a series of ‘Facts of Fishing’ seminars, which he loves because he actually gets to meet his viewers and spend one-on-one time with fellow anglers.
In 2005, Mercer created the charity, Dave Mercer’s Casting for a Cure, to benefit the Canadian Cancer Society. The charity gave anglers the opportunity to compete in the tournaments and help raise funds to aid in the research and fight against cancer.
Mercer’s addictive energy and comedic presence has garnered a cult-like following of fishing fans young and old, affectionately referred to as The Mercenaries. As of the most sought-after seminar speakers, his signature blend of edutainment has had audiences rolling in the aisles while teaching them how to catch bigger fish than they ever imagined.
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October 2010Facts of Fishing
For more than ten years, Dave Mercer’s one-minute fishing tips have been seen by over 2.7 million Canadians on four TV networks, and his full-length Facts of Fishing show airs on OLN and WFN across Canada. A self-described fishing freak and accomplished angler, Dave Mercer has collected the best tips, tricks and secrets into a handy, compact guide that’s ideal for stockings, glove compartments and tackle boxes. And it’s guaranteed to help Canadians catch more fish because, as Dave says, “it’s all fun and games until someone loses a fish.”
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