Everyone Has An Opinion About Randy Blaukat on MERCER-138
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- Опубликовано: 28 ноя 2023
- Randy Blaukat has qualified for 8 Bassmaster Classics and 9 FLW Cups but he may have more people watching him today than he ever did at the height of his tournament career. Some take his word as gospel, others dismiss it as nothing more than gossip and click chasing. But Randy Blaukat and his polarizing opinions has found himself on the right side of relevancy more than a decade after his last national tournament victory. Some see him as a fearless crusader, trying to single-handedly ban forward-facing sonar - others say his thoughts are outdated and antiquated. But one thing is for sure. EVERYONE has an opinion about Randy Blaukat. This week he joins the podcast and we talk about or debate, just about EVERYTHING.
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This should be an example of how grown men can have a conversation. As someone who has not been a big Randy fan, I got to give him credit for his conviction and calmness during this episode. Dave and Randy / excellent job 🍻
Thanks so much. I totally agree. Through civil debate we all learn.
The sad truth is the guy is right
Love The Hook Up Tackle
Thank Mercer for that Randys a tool
At least Randy stays calm and articulates his points. That is rare nowadays. Well done both of you !
Very rare indeed. Thanks for watching
I’m real disappointed in hearing Dave Mercer say that RB can take his audience anywhere he wants! Where is that cool?
@@Davo2233 when did I say that 😂?
@@factsoffishing i apologize Dave. I probably mis quoted you.
Honestly, I just love the fact that two grown men can argue/debate there views and at the end, have a mutual respect for each other’s opinions. Awesome show Dave! Love your podcast so much
Thank you very much I was hoping some folks would pick up on that. You don’t have to agree with everything someone say to respect them. Thanks for watching
Agreed 👍💯
Randy has his opinion on live scope and I agree with him on most of it. It's his right to talk about it on his channel or interviews. Beyond that he gives tons of great fishing information on his channel. Very helpful.
Agree he can have his own opinions but dont crap on other anglers to try and prove your point this guys a joke
Randy is down to earth. He always says what he means and means what he says.
How can he down to earth and a democrat ? It’s impossible
Can't wait for 'The Natural Angler Series' in pro fishing where there are no fishfinder electronics.
Well that means we take all electronics away no mapping no spot lock TMs no 250hp motors where does it stop ???
Mapping, tm, and motors are not the same thing as damn ffs
@@ajc6570you think a ffs is more of a game changer than a trolling motor? TM is absolutely essential. It changed bass fishing 10 fold of ffs back when they came out.
@@ajc6570 As a guy who fishes a lot with all the technology, mapping is 100% a bigger deal than FFS still. You can't just drop the trolling motor and find fish.
@MJ_Bass I'm not saying mapping and trolling motors aren't a big deal. they most definitely are, but they aren't the same as ffs. Ffs is like having a camera in the water were as mapping let's you see points, humps, etc where fisherman have learned(from actually fishing and putting in the time)bass like to be but it doesn't allow you to watch them, trolling motors help you get around to those places but again doesn't allow you to visual see the fish. Are they tools yes but are not in the same category as ffs. That is just my opinion and my thoughts on it. I know everyone will never agree. I'm perfectly fine with that. I'm just glad we can all have our thoughts and discuss without arguing that helps us all.
Dave, your ability to remain respectful is uncanny. Your questions and follow ups are always on point and not letting folks get away with silly statements while remaining neutral and respectful. Professional is the word that describes you... but also now we wanna know the other sides of the story with Ike and that legends exemption!
Thank you so much. Your kind words truly put a smile on my face. I am glad you enjoyed this conversation. As far as your second question…….i will be professional 😂
I agree completely with lanclos-fishing’s comments above. I’m watching this episode right now. Phenomenal job Dave! I LOVE IT!!!
Also, I’ve been fishing for 45 years and I think FFS is a tool that can and should be used and learned from. Honestly, I love watching guys catch tanks in the middle of the lake on FFS…to me it’s just as exciting as blow-ups on the bank or in the grass.
Randy raises so many great points about the fact that we don't want to know everything, the power of the unknowns in terms of mystery and excitement, and the effect FFS is having on fish populations without ever giving the fish a chance to rest, and he's not doing it for clicks or views. He's doing it because he genuinely loves the sport and wants to see it go in the best possible direction. I have all the respect in the world for that. And his being on a mission to see positive change in the sport is being mistaken for negativity by those who just want to put blinders on and keep mindlessly "progressing" the sport and morphing it into God knows what. That was one of the funniest stories about the guy who just wanted to kick Randy in the nuts too LOL. Randy seems like a very down-to-earth, straight forward, no bullshit, good guy, and a good teacher too. Really hope BASS considers these points. I truly believe FFS should be used experimentally and for research studies mostly. It can even be used in practice to gain intel into how the fish are responding to different baits and presentations, and to find fish before being taken away for the actual event to where you have to rely on your knowledge gained from practice and your instincts on the water while making adjustments on the fly in order to find and catch fish. That would be the absolute best middle ground for moving forward.
Don’t say God while talking about atheists
@@Davo2233what ???
Randy is great. Respect to anyone who was fishing Bassmaster when it was awesome.
David Fritts said that FFS/technology was one of the reasons he retired from the Elites on Luke Dunkin's podcast. Fritts listed 3 reasons. 1st was FFS/technology. 2nd was less tournaments. He's fishing the NPFL which has 6 events per season, rather than 9. Less grueling. 3rd reason was that NPFL fishes some in the fall and the Elites don't anymore
So I have heard. However you should know this podcast was recorded before David talked about that. I actually have him on next weeks show so it should make for a great conversation
I fished BASS 1991-96. Back then they started in the fall and ended in the spring. They had 6 events a year. It wasn’t a full time commitment, I held down a full time job with a pension and benefits. I missed a few do to work but saw pretty quickly what a money pit it was and refused to bankrupt myself chasing a dream. Nightmares are dreams too.
Dave this is why I have sooo much respect for you. You are willing to bring guests on that dont sing the same song you do. I respect Randy because he is not scared to express his opinion.
Thank you so much. I have always believed that you can’t learn if you only talk with people who agree with you. Thanks for watching
I agree with Randy, I think long term it hurts the sport also it takes someone who's had decades of experience and countless hours learning to fish and makes them virtually irrelevant to someone who has put very little time on the water !
Thanks for watching Joe, The problem is those decisions should never be made on thoughts or opinions. They should be made with real research & facts.
Rick Clunn (Randy’s hero) has far more experience than Randy, far more knowledge and far, far more success than Randy and Rick is now using and loving his ffs.
I think BASS is in a difficult situation as they get much of their income from Garmin and Lowrance and they are “their daddy”. FFS has made 95% of the skilled and groomed anglers irrelevant. It’s no longer talent it’s just using AI to do what we used to have to learn. This is the truth. Look at Hallman. He tried and couldn’t even stay on course with the gamers. Poker and AI is a bad mix guys…. Train wreck.
The BASS opens AOY put 700 hours on his outboard this year. The idea that FFS is easy and anyone can do it is just silly. These young guys are flat outworking the older guys. BASS fishing is the only "sport" where people feel like the veterans are entitled to always remain at the top level.
There age and dwindling drive is what makes them irrelevant. Young anglers wood still beat them regardless of ffs. And all the knowledge the older anglers have is still relevant and in use. You just don’t understand ffs.
Thank you mr Dave for having Mr Randy back on your podcast , love it
Got to back Randy 100% on ffs
I’m pretty sure fishing had nothing to do with Randy not having a girlfriend until he was in his 20’s 😂
Lmao thats what I was thinking..lol
😂😂😂
What’s funny too is his wife squats 600 lbs !
Dave, thank you soo much for putting Blaukat’s freaking feet to the fire! I hope you will ask him why he tells viewers to never, ever use braid to flurocarbon. Why not just be like Ty from Bass fishing hq? He always says if you’re getting bit and putting fish in the boat then DONT CHANGE! I personally don’t think RB can tie an FG knot 😂😂. Maybe he should just use an alberto knot instead. On a serious note again, how in hell is a hippie, tree hugging, a** hole who lives in the ozarks get a single click, sub or anything from bass fishermen. Wonder if Randy considers himself a liberal? Half of the shit he spews is so radically liberal he comes off left of left. Funny that tech workers are very liberal like Randy would probably call himself out of one side of his mouth then go ULTRA conservative when it comes to tech in fishing. I think he is a total fraud and I probably wouldn’t piss on him if he spontaneously combusted in front of me during a rant! I hope and pray you ask him where he went to medical school and became a damned shrink or guru of some kind. Why does he do “mental Mondays? Most of that BS he can stick where the sun dont shine and the walls are brown! Im probably going to drop several texts on this beautiful podcast. Sincerely Dave, thank you for calling this fool out. Best podcast on the webage!
Y’all are really clueless , and don’t give a f about the fishery
Randy has my respect.
Long time fan
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I agree with Randy. I think a lot of Sponsored anglers are afraid of giving their opinion about not liking or having to use FFS. I have literally heard several anglers say on RUclips that they only use FFS because they wouldn’t be able to compete without it. That they would rather fish and compete without it. It’s an obvious fact that it is helping especially young anglers to do well and even win. Nevertheless the public using it now and catching and keeping a lot of big 2-3lb crappie and taking pictures of them in the cooler or on the chopping block. So it shouldn’t be the fisherman’s decision weither or not they want to use it or not. Because people are selfish and want what can benefit them right now.
Randy always wants to tell anglers what fishing SHOULD be for them rather than let them decide.
Exactly. It’s a very authoritarian stance he has. Everyone should fish like him or it’s not fair.
Above all else the main concern I have is will live scope affect the fisheries in the long run? I don't think it's just one thing. I no longer tourney fish but in my local lakes and some I travel too, I've seen a mass decline in the past several years of the quality of fish and the number I catch and see others catch.
The long term health of our fisheries should be every anglers main concern. But all decisions should be made with science and real research not just opinions. The fishing decline could be a result of many factors namely the 10 million new anglers but all those questions will be addressed & answered with proper research. Just a thought. Thanks for watching
Agree with Randy and I'm not an old angler. The art of fishing is lost and live streams are boring to watch. The sport would be better off without FFS. I did not agree with him at first but the more I watch the more I understand his stance. The day you can drift around in the middle of the lake in 100ft of water and just look at your screen to catch fish.....that's when the art of fishing has been lost.
There is no angler drifting in 100 fit of water catching any fish. You don’t understand fishing or ffs.
Haha....ok buddy. Might want to check Michael Neal at Smith Lake tournament.
Every time I watch Randy I feel like the world is ending tomorrow. Don't watch him on a warm sunny bright day as it will instantly become cloudy and start raining after.
😂😂
I've been watching your pod cast recently & definitely like & find topics & show interesting. I've been watching Randy's channel for 3 years now, basically sense he started it. I've always liked Randy because he's down to earth, he doesn't have bunch of BS production. He just shares his fishing knowledge, experiences & thoughts . I've learned a lot from him. Much Appreciated Randy! I don't agree with everything Randy says, nor do I agree with anyone about everything! We all have our own ideas/ thoughts & as a whole I typically am on same page as him. I don't think he's negative. He just shares his opinions, I think people making big deals about not agreeing with him are the drama queens & who is being negative & making controversy out of nothing!! We all have our own thoughts we should learn from each other, share info, ideas & be fine with not agreeing about everything... Simple, STUPID SIMPLE.
You think the people that don’t agree with him are drama queens!? Randy is the poster child of drama. He sticks his nose in every bit of drama and makes clickbait videos with “his opinion” on things that have nothing to do with him. Anything for a click.
Stupid and simple minded if you can’t see through rb.
With civil debate we all learn.
You must not watch many of his FFS videos. He insults entire groups of people
@@christopher9076that’s the truth
Randy,Randy i think your opions are that of a warrior who has hung his sword over the mantle. You dont want the world to change but you are powerless to stop it. You want the glory days to return, sorry its not going to happen. I wish you the best.
I won’t be speak for nobody else, but as a younger angler, I can catch fish without FFS or electronics, period. But I can & I want to be able to catch the “right” or “winning” fishes in a tournament setting. There’s a huge difference. Human advancement & industry evolution will never stop, so tournament anglers & your typical daily/weekend anglers shouldn’t either.
I hear ya and that’s also my experience will all the success pros on tour. They all can catch em. With or without FFS
Great show Dave. Pushing boundaries and stretching brains! I feel like you might have needed some major decompression after filming it. Takes a lot of energy to do what you do, and I love that you pour it all out!
Wow thanks that’s a really incredible comment & compliment. Thank you for watching
Great podcast!! Much RESPECT to BOTH gentlemen for having a civil debate/discussion on some polarizing issues. Randy does have some interesting points of view that actually do have some merit and should be strongly considered at the very least. Thanks for this Dave!
With civil debate we all learn
I enjoy listening and watching many different podcasts with different perspectives and comments on many issues. Podcasts like yours allow viewers to understand other people’s perspectives. My guess is Randy’s podcast and opinions will at least be better understood from the shows you have done together.
I know I have gained an appreciation for many views I don’t agree with.
Keep up the great content and work. We all need to “just have a conversation “ as you say.
Thanks very much Capt Rob, glad you enjoyed the conversation. Through civil debate we all learn together
Randy is the best ! Been their done that < Glad he is fighting the good fight < 😊😊
So do we ban sight fishing? His whole argument is based on the fact that we can see how a fish reacts to a presentation. I think we are learning so much thanks to this technology. Bass boats were 100k to fish at this level before forward facing sonar. Adding 5k to that set up is nothing, so the affordability isn't an argument. For us northerners you have to fish off shore for smallmouth. Good luck without this technology. We had 100lbs on the St. Lawrence. I'm sorry but that was cool to watch. Viewership is up because of guys like you Mercer. Yourself and Zona make a guy staring at a screen very exciting. If viewership was declining I could see an argument. The kids today love this technology. They are going to be amazing. Great things to come. Great show Dave.
Thanks for watching and thanks for your positive outlook on the sport. The sky is not falling!
Sight fishing is not done year around big difference between it and ffs.
Make no mistake sight fishing has negative effects on the fishery
The science doesn't say that. Bass after darks latest episode shed's light on this very topic. ✌️
@@Antny_777
Well I hate to tell you this however I watched Florida's large mouth get decimated in the 60s and 70s . Science wasn't worried about this then . My so called science proof is this , look at the B.A.S.S. tournament going on as we speak . No 10 lbers caught and that was an everyday occurrence back then all year long . I don't ever remember seeing this guy you are talking about fishing on the St.Johns River . But I'm sure he could come up with some kind of science to prove what I saw with my own eyes was not true . Commen sense goes a long way .
Love Randy, agree with his livescope/forward facing sonar opinion 100%. People literally watch the lure hit the water and see how the fish reacts in real time, that is bunk IDC if it is allowed and all the money the companies throw in to the Tournament Organizations. I don't watch the sport anymore but still fish as much as I can and enjoy trying to find them without Nuclear Missile Submarine level Sonar to see them in real time!
It’s so important to have conversations like this. Randy might hear something from the other side of thinking that he considers. And vice versa. Fishermen have to agree to disagree. Done be so polar aggressively one way or the other. True knowledge is knowing that you know nothing. People cannot grow their understanding without listening to others and sharing ideas. Great podcast.
Thanks and I totally agree
Bring it Dave! Milliken and Randy at the same time next…what can we do to make that happen?
Wooooo that would be something ding ding ding !!!😂
Have Randy qualify for the Elites. Oh right. Need a plan B.
@@Steve13lb12oz Randy turned down his invitation the same year I did.
@@edwardcowan7012Randy hasn’t had a good year for nearly 20 years.
@@Steve13lb12ozcan't knock a guy who's made a living fishing for the past 30+yrs.
The unknown and the mystical aspects are why we ALL got addicited to bass fishing. We wouldn’t have gotten addicted if we looked at them on a screen and then dropped them a line. Every unknown PB was like winning the lotto. We always want a bigger fish. I do not have this feeling when I use FFS. I actually get a headache and my back starts to hurt after staring at a screen for hours.
So stop using it. I fished pro years ago and just started wading and shore fishing again. Even do a little fly fishing.
@@edwardcowan7012 I haven’t used my bass boat in months. Fl has gotten so overcrowded it’s really not fun to fish any of the major lakes on weekends. It usually takes about an hour, sometimes longer just to launch at the ramp. I’ve found a new kind of fishing using a 14ft john boat and I’m having more fun than I have in years. No electronics at all, unknown extremely inaccessible locations. No tourists or transplants!
@@darjnz4406 that’s what I’m talking about!
I don't have livescope but i certainly do want it. It's a great tool to learn more about the fish I'm trying to catch. Why wouldn't we want tools to help us be more successful while we're on the water?
Cause ffs takes half the hard work out of fishing. There's two major parts of fishing finding them and catching them, fish can't hide now.
Randy is someone I've watched and rooted for most of my life. Always supported the ole Fuji boat. One of my childhood fishing heros. Heck of a fisherman in his day. I'm still a fan, Ive just taken a step back with all of the electronics complaining and controversy. I still support Randy. I'm sure he gets a lot of views due to his electronics rants, it just takes away from the sport in my opinion. Either way, Good luck Randy and great show Mercer.
Thanks Brandon, I appreciate you watching
The last thing I want to do from my boat is look at another screen. I can catch enough fish enjoying my day. Randy really is great to listen to.
That’s the best part about fishing you can enjoy it how you choose. Thanks for watching
Another great show Dave. Good thing about Randy is he has his own opinion & he puts it out there no matter whether you like it or not. That’s the way we need to be, just stand up for what you believe. Whether you agree or not it’s your opinion. Not everyone is going to agree on everything. Dave, get my boy Luke Palmer on the show.
I have had Luke on in the past. I’m sure we will do another one at some point
Randy stands up for what he believes. Rare these days
Yeah he does he's not a bad guy either I'm my opinion
He wants to talk to your manager and that's really common today.
Another great podcast with Randy i think people view him as crazier than he really is, he is very articulate about his points and is not as extreme as people make him out to be, he has some legitimate points about those fish being unmolested and there is nowhere for em to hide now. im very curious to see how the scientific research on the effects of ffs and fishing pressure has on the lakes and i agree with Mercer about studying it and making decisions based on the facts and not being too hasty like we were with the A-rig.
Thanks very much. I appreciate you watching. As far as FFS facts and science are always the wise approach to such decisions
Awesome! Great interview, keep doing what you are doing Randy.
That was a great podcast. It was a good chat. I wasn’t sure if one of you were going to hang up on the other guy lol. But it was good to hear both sides, that’s for sure. Another excellent job by Dave Mercer 😀👍🏻
Thanks very much. It just goes to show two people don’t always have to agree on everything to respect each other
Thanks for the covo with blaukat dave. First blauket podcast I actually watched all of and didn’t get sick of and turn off. He did himself well by visiting with you. He actual does have some good view points. Thank you for making it enjoyable enough to actually listen to all he had to say!!!!
Thanks very much Shane, Randy has many good ideas but you don’t have to agree with them all to respect a person
You handled the questions really well and were honest Dave. Which is one reason I think I've only missed like 8 of your shows since the beginning. I don't agree with Randy on everything and have told him that. However he's probably the voice of what I believe in and for that reason I give him my attention. I don't particularly even like him but he's my voice.
Thanks I appreciate that James
Yes Dave I am definitely tired of hearing about FFS. Not for or against it but tired of hearing about it. Great show and hats off to you both for the respect of one another's opinion.
AMEN You and I both!
Ol’ Dave bringing it again! Thanks for brightening my day buddy!
Any time thanks for watching Shane
Was great to hear/ watch both of you discuss/ debate hot topics with out any karate taking place!
My biggest issue with guys like Randy, is that during his prime years on the BASS tour, he constantly used the latest technology (fish finders, depth finders, etc) as did all of his competitors, but not rail on guys doing the same thing.
Yeah but 2 D sonars don’t put you top fish it gives you estimate where there at
Dave you lead the world in positivity. Keep up the great work. Cutting edge fishing is super exciting, simple fundamental fishing is also cool. Play in both worlds it's all good fishing and hanging outdoors
Thanks so much. I could not agree with you anymore all fishing is good.
I'm like you Dave concerning FFS. HOWEVER, if pros and orgs are actually concerned about conservation, they should restrict FFS to larger bodies of water with larger populations of fish. Many bodies of water have weekly tournaments. I can see fisheries having die off because of it. Also BASS OBVIOUSLY isn't concerned with weigh ins, which actually contradict conservation. I wish BASS would change to record and release.
Also, here's an analogy, FFS CAN BE a lot like giving a child a calculator and not teaching them how to computate math on paper or mentally. I do think there are plenty of anglers who's success depends on FFS.
Randy is just trying to protect the sport love you both
Thanks for watching everyone is entitled to there own opinions and that includes Randy
I'm one of the people Randy blocked. Here's how I feel. I bought my Ranger Rt198p to enjoy fishing. I quit fishing tournaments years ago. I get to fish once a week with my father. I upgraded all my electronics and trolling motor. Yes this includes LiveScope. I've invested a lot of money for my enjoyment. Then Randy puts labels on people like myself. Randy calls us spot lighters. Then Randy says I'm going to get your enjoyment banned. I'm told I have no skills. I'm told your killing the fish. What gives Randy the right to stick his nose in my boat? I feel that people like myself are being belittled. Here's some facts. I won the 1997 Big Bass World Championship. I've caught 35 bass over 10lbs. I caught 30 of my 10lb bass before LiveScope even existed. Fact is LiveScope is not a crutch for myself. It's just a tool that aids in helping me find fish on my once a week fishing trip. The past 2 years of using LiveScope, has created memories with my dad. At this point in my life, creating memories is way more important than a trophy. When Randy says I'm going to get your LiveScope banned, I'm hearing your trying to take you and your father's enjoyment away. However I wasn't the one who told Randy I would fight him. I did challenge Randy to a fishing contest. I would be happy to not use my bow graph. Only 2d and down imaging. No GPS. And two marker bouys. May the best man win. The winner will receive an apology from the loser. Each boat has a marshall. Both boats video tape their catches. Catches are weighted by marshall and released. All the video footage will be edited for a RUclips show.
That’s a very unique perspective and I am sure you are not the only one who feels that way. I am with you. Everyone should be able to fish how they choose to enjoy fishing. Sorry to hear about the blocking. My take on that is I try not to block anyone. If you watch my videos you deserve to share your opinion on it. I think I have blocked 2 people ever but they were making some very offensive racial or personal attacks on other commenters. So your free to chat on this channel
Thanks Dave. Your channel is great, I enjoy your content.
Great show again. I think times are changing and it sucks for us older guys. I agree that eventually the FFS is going to hurt the bass population and the other thing no one is talking about is the decimation of the crappie and bream populations. I’m 50 and I think that we have a whole generation that doesn’t understand the feeling of not knowing. This younger generation needs instant satisfaction which is sad but it is what it is. I wouldn’t say that all the Elite qualifiers wouldn’t make it but I do think that some wouldn’t. I wish that it could go back to pure skill and knowledge yes there is a skill to keeping the fish in the screen and casting distant but other than that there is no other skill than that. It is sad to hear guys say to not make a cast until you see a fish. Anyhow this is a never ending battle. The good thing about Randy is he isn’t scared to take a side and a opinion whether it is popular or not. Understand and appreciate his views and think it is great that he does open up the conversations. Thanks Dave for another great show
Glad you enjoyed the show. FFS is still very new. Changes or limits may come in the future but they need to happen as a result of actual facts and research not just opinions.
Agree totally but I do see guys filling coolers with crappie a lot more than they used to. Just my observation at my home lake.
Well said
Randy jumped the shark With the comment the top opens guys would not be there without scope...the jamie Bruce talk with randy was great ..I am self employed...I've missed birthdays ball games and fishing trips ..weekends..there are a lot of jobs you have to sacrifice for to be successful
Honesty is almost always now perceived as negativity.... just the facts.
I totally disagree. But everyone is entitled to their own opinion. Thanks for watching
thats for interacting.... i actually think Randy is in the wrong about FFS, its here and thats the way it is. Kind of levels the field if you got the cash as a rec. fisherman or club guy. Gotta pay with you want to play.@@factsoffishing
There's two different issues involved with forward facing sonar; 1. the environmental impact on the fisheries and 2. how the game of bass tournaments are played. Neither BASS nor Randy Blaukat are qualified to determine the environmental impact, fisheries biologists will have to do surveys, and if needed, adjust bag limits. That's "their" job and fish populations have always been dynamic in some fisheries and so have regulations. What Blaukat is arguing seems akin to when my parents used to say "rock and roll isn't real music; jazz, big band, and classical are the only real music". They said that because that's the environment they grew up in. That's what Blaukat is doing with his FFS argument, imposing the environment he was involved with on today's environment. Blaukat mentioned the extreme respect he had for David Fritts' ability to use a flasher to find and catch fish. When flashers came out there were people just like Blaukat making the same arguments against flashers; "they're going to wipe out the fisheries", "they're bad for the sport", "now anyone can go out and catch as many fish as they want". All of that was proven wrong! People like Blaukat also dismiss the dedication it takes to learn how to use FFS effectively. Simply buying one, seeing movement, and catching a 30 pound bag of bass at will is just not reality.
That is a great comment with some well thought out points. I have said from the start. The decision need to be made or not made using real science and research. Thanks for watching
You do realize some schools do not teach cursive writing anymore, and along came technology and most kids can’t spell anymore, this is Randy’s argument. Kids rather cruise around looking at a screen then really learn how to fish. So why is spotting deer not legal?
Very well said
I’ve become a block fan very surprisingly. The guy is super smart and educated. He’s like watching paint dry and he’s not a pleasing sight to behold but you gotta respect him. I’ll be subscribing.
Glad you enjoyed the show
Great facilitation Mercer!
@@ratbird3290 I had to look that word up but thanks 😂
Randy is a great teacher would love to go on one of his guided trips 👍
I’m sure that would be a fun day. Thanks for watching
I’d rather go with Ben Milliken he slams big bass almost daily . He doesn’t talk about it and not show it (Randy )
@@Fjb.trumpwonI don’t think ben does guided trips
@@sonofafisherman743 wish he did , feel like I’d catch my pb x 2
Controversial but Randy has some Facts and points and he has a HUGE following. I’m a FFS guy myself but you have to admit that he isn’t all wrong! We just don’t want to admit that something we love isn’t understood very well.
Randy RARELY provides facts. Usually unfounded opinions he calls facts.
You must be Randy’s burner account. Randy has a small following.
@@mesa620110k is is not small.
Well said. I don't like FFS. But it's okay to have a difference of opinion. Why i miss the old days we can have different opinions without being crybabies about it 😂
@@Steve13lb12ozyou must be young. Only reason yall don't like Randy is because he's honest. It's all well and good until someone says something you don't like and then you're butthurt.
Great show Dave,
I first met Randy in the late 80"s and have always admired his passion throughout the years.
The only thing that drives a bit crazy is when he says things like, "this is killing bass fishing" or something similar to that without any substantiated proof.
I personally think at this time we are unsure what the long term effect of FFS will, be if any.
Ive been on the boating industry since 1986 so ive seen a lot of technology come and go.
I remember a similar debate when the first paper graph hit the market.
The difference then was there was no such thing as social media.
Sorry for the long rant, again love the show!!!
Thanks very much Rick, You nailed it! I have no doubt that there may be some kind of changes to it in the future. Which I would agree with as long as they are made from facts and research not just opinions that are presented as facts.
Thanks for watching
Watching Mercers face is priceless when Randy talks
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Randy is smart with the aspect that he has figured out how to be successful and stay relevant in the fishing world by figuring out the RUclips algorithms. I respect his opinion on his sort of clickbait drama subjects he hammers on, he's just playing the game. Controversial subjects gets you views and comments. He does drop some good fishing knowledge from time to time between his pot stirring rants.
Thanks for watching
Randy and Gerald Swindle fishing together with Dave Mercer having a mediated debate/fishing trip live in person. Lets make this happen. I bet it would be as good or better than Elon vs Zuckerberg. 😎
Also doing a podcast from your boat while casting and catching on like a headset seems like a fun format. I feel like a mini series/once in a while thing like this would be amazing for the RUclips channel.
GREAT IDEA
That would be RUclips gold 😂
Come on Dave, Swindle did a survey on his channel that went 78% say they don’t like ffs. It’s not just Randy’s viewers
Very true but I think the survey was do you like watching FFS in tournament. Not if it should be banned. However if the numbers that B.A.S.S. comes up with are the same I am sure there will be changes. My only point is do the research first you can’t make decisions on opinions. Thanks for watching
great show Dave! I was on the fence about Randy but I can say I do like him. I don't agree with him on a lot but I like that he doesn't back down on his opinions. keep up the awesome work Mr. Mercer!
Thanks very much Rich
Agree with Randy 1000% on this. Sadly, BASS isn't listening and is following the money instead and the electronics companies. This will just keep "progressing" until fishing, which is supposed to be natural and instinctual, turns into a damn video game.
Agree and I am not one who agrees with everything that Randy says, but BASS is at sleep at the wheel. Historical scans like sidescan and 2D is completely different and still requires u to use skills to locate fish. Dave like the others are dismissing it away but things are very different 10000% with it’s coming. Even our clubs locally are falling apart as non boaters and boaters without it who can’t afford it are feeling they can’t play at the same poker table anymore. It’s very different. Hallman won’t say it but that’s why he quit.
@@jeb4836 it's pretty clear too that Dave Mercer is paid not to say anything. It was funny when that topic came up in fact because Dave was so political in his responses and never shares how he truly feels the same way that Randy does. Randy raises so many great points, and he's not doing it for clicks or views. He's doing it because he genuinely loves the sport and wants to see it go in the best possible direction. I have all the respect in the world for that. And his being on a mission to see positive change in the sport is being mistaken for negativity by those who just want to put their blinders on and keep mindlessly "progressing" while appeasing sponsors. That was one of the funniest stories about the guy who just wanted to kick him in the nuts too LOL. Randy seems like a very down-to-earth, straight forward, no bullshit, good guy, and a good teacher too.
@@GregDelR33 totally agree. In a way I think Dave needs to stay away from even having an opinion on it because he is in “golden handcuffs” and on watch by the BASS sponsors. Let’s be real he has to be and we get it Dave.
@@GregDelR33 paid not to say anything 😂. If it was that way why would I ever invite Randy on MY SHOW. The funniest part is I have said from the start as long as the future of FFS is decided from real facts and research not just opinions I am happy. If your against real research & science you are against the future of our fisheries.
@@jeb4836 again nothing I have ever said on this show or any other has anything to do with BASS. If it was that way I would have never even invited Randy on my show. Believe it or not that’s totally up to you.
Bottomline the future of FFS should be decided from real facts and research not just opinions.
What does Randy’s main sponsor “bridgford food corporation” being behind him have to do with giving him confidence to be all in on this stance of FFS??? That threw me off. Thanks for the podcast Dave. It got me worked up lol.
Because FFS is such a controversial issue many sponsors have demanded their anglers not engage in the discussion either way. He unlike Jacob Foutz situation did not have to worry about being dropped because Bridgeford holds same position as he does on FFS.
@@J.L.ScottFishing I get the obvious. But it’s a food company, not a fishing company. My point is, respectfully, who cares?
@@jacksonblazer2545 That's why anglers are taking on water. The fishing segment is miniscule compared to non endemic sponsors. If Randy had a fishing one his point was he probably would not be provided opportunity to speak freely. Look at what happened to Foutz. Enough said. One of MLF biggest sponsors is General Tire right? Is it a fishing company🤔
You know it was just a plug for his sponsor. Had nothing to do with the conversation
Great show. I watched Randy on a regular basis just to hear a different perspective. Some I like, some I don’t but it’s just food for thought. I have found myself questioning how I fish sometimes because of it. Just glad guys can go discuss it without getting nasty.
Thanks Tim, Glad you enjoyed. Two people don’t have to agree to on everything to respect each other
A lot of people forget Randy left BASS and went to FLW. Then he has the audacity to call the current guys out
As a viewer of pro tournaments, I can clearly see FFS has absolutely dominated the sport by 99.95%! I would like to see FFS taken away for half a season, just to see what guys can't compete without it!? I believe theirs a small handful of pro anglers that can't compete without it. I just want to see who those few anglers are & put them on the spot, then eliminated! Then go back to whatever & let the guys who can actually fish use it. I'm not against or for FFS. I'm in middle but I do think it would be a good idea to limit it. I'm not asking for it to be banned, I don't believe that will ever happen. But anyone that's a "pro angler" should be able to catch bass anywhere in the country anytime of the year consistently without any tech. If they can't catch them without it & be competitive, they shouldn't even be competing as a pro
it almost is taken away for half a season most of the largemouth tournaments are not won or even a cut made using it
In time there may be changes or limits imposed. I personally don’t care what they are I just care that the decision are made with facts and research not opinions.
I agree with you , decisions should be made from facts & research not opinions! I don't even think it needs to be banned. I'm not really against or for it. I am curious & would like to know what pro anglers can't catch fish without it? If that's none of them than great! If there are a few guys that would absolutely suck without it. Then they shouldn't even be competing as & or called a pro. Which is why it would be interesting for half a season noone uses it. Single out guys that suck without it , soly rely on it to catch them & get rid of them! Then let the actual pro's compete & let them use whatever.
I agree with you , decisions should be made from facts & research not opinions! I don't even think it needs to be banned. I'm not really against or for it. I am curious & would like to know what pro anglers can't catch fish without it? If that's none of them than great! If there are a few guys that would absolutely suck without it. Then they shouldn't even be competing as & or called a pro. Which is why it would be interesting for half a season noone uses it. Single out guys that suck without it , soly rely on it to catch them & get rid of them! Then let the actual pro's compete & let them use whatever.
Dude sells a jig for $10. All I need to say about Randy.
Dave its classy of you to have someone on the show who has different viewpoints than yours. The world doesnt have enough of that man..Keep up the great work pal
Forward facing sonar is just like aqua view and aqua view is banned!
I am glad Randy came on and that you had him on... I like Randy even though he's a "Negative Nancy" sometimes... 🍺🎣
Thanks Shane
Didn't Randy in his past, push the limits, like flooding his boat to get into a place. I mean he is out here crying about FFS as being not fair. I mean come on man!!
The only way he could compete is creating an uneven playing field. He had to get away from the field to create an advantage. The last 20 years has proved that. He was just a stunt fisherman. Sinking his boat to get where others couldn't. Loading gas cans in his boat so he could travel farther away from others. Now FFS levels the playing field and he can't compete, even on his home waters.
@@gibby9209 Agree 100%
Its time for Randy to upgrade the Potatoe camera. Seeing him next to another person really shows.
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Loved the debate between Dave & Randy. Respectful debating should still be taught from Elementary-Higher Education. Unfortunately proper debating skills are in short supply in our age, especially on political issues. Well done!
Thanks I did enjoy the conversation. You don’t have to agree with everything someone says to still respect them.
It’s hard not to respect those guys from the early days of Bassmaster
I grew up idolizing them all
Great show Dave. To be straight forward I'm behind Randy. He's one of the few in professional fishing that are straight up honest and doesn't hold back. These days people don't like honesty. It's all well and good until you say one thing they don't like 😂 people are way too over sensitive these days. Its okay to have a difference of opinion without being triggered crybabies about it.
Thanks for watching Wolf
Clickbait, conspiracy theories, misinformation, and bro science isn’t honesty.
Great points on both sides. My opinion is that pros should be able to use forward-facing sonar in practice but not in tournaments. It would give them some knowledge but not quite an advantage.
Thanks for watching. I’m sure there will be limitations at some point in the future. It’s still very new. Sports change but then again so do fish.
I"ll put up the first $100.00 to put a tournament together, for the 9 Elite Qualifiers anb Randy to have a non FFS tournament to test Randy's statement that none of the nine can without FFS. ... no real money for the winner, but all to receive a 5G participation award to cover expenses. It should be fairly easy to raise the 50 grand, and the qualified promoter could make real money! Dave??
THANK YOU for bringing up the negativity he constantly blabbers.
No problem, thanks for noticing.
I can’t stand randy sometimes ….. but I respect the hell out of him😂
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Randy has a point! The whole reason we all fell in love with fishing is seeing a good stretch of bank and fishing it! If you catch fish it’s awesome and if you don’t you pick up and hit another stretch you believe fish are. It’s fishing the whole beauty of uncertainty and figuring them out for that day or that tourney 💯
Great show! I watch most of Randy's videos. Hell, I watch a lot of everyone on fishing and tackle tips. He has some good ones and their short. Im sick of the FFS debate. I don't have it now, but new boat will soon...
Thanks for watching
Thank you Randy for doing this interview. Mercer came across as a spokesperson for a specific group anglers and an organization. Fired up after question one...
Still love you M!
Just so ya know John, I did not get fired up once. It’s called a open minded debate 😂
not a blaukat fan, but i agree with him on ffs
From a business stand point, I would think BASS prefer fans (their crowd) see the pro's use equipment that the average joe can use. When they see $120- $160K rigs, you have to ask the question, what is the message their sending. Would it not be better for all involved if the masses could go to their local store and buy the lure/set up that Jim bob just won the tournament on, IDK, food for thought. Great show! Our ability to debate issues controversial as they can be is what makes US the greatest community out there. Trust in the collective. Godspeed!
Thanks Richard. With civil debate we all learn
We need more and more 12-14" spotted bass on Table Rock cleaned and eaten. You cannot argue that fact. The 15" limit sucks and we are over run with Spotted bass over big largemouth. Lower the size and let them eat.
Negativity sales in all aspects of life, watch your local news. We lve in a negative world where everyone wants to be offended
Sadly that is the truth. Thanks for watching & commenting
The "Silent Majority" needs to speak up. I'm all for FFS and the education it provides. Quit supporting negativity, more PMA!
Damn right, it's mainly old has beens or non tech savvy people who have an issue with it
@@Mjones8383hey hey I'm old 😂 Fixin be 50 have zero problem with it other than I need a bigger screen 😆
@@Mjones8383 FWIW I'm old (50) 😂
I’m 60 and have no issues with it. I own one but my preference is to stick with my flipping mats. When they do an update that shows bass in the thick stuff, I may turn mine on. LOL
AMEN
I don’t care what people think of Randy I like the Dude! I think his audience is a little older demographic if that tells you something meaning the younger generation needs to change in my opinion in many areas of their lives!!
I feel like he’s very good at speaking like a politician. He just runs around the question without answering it fully with definitive purpose. Great interview on your end though Mercer!
Thanks I appreciate that Bartlett, there was a little 🏃♂️ in this conversation.
Randy is the clickbait champion!
IMO, FFS has essentially replaced the skill, expertise, and experience that bass pros used to rely on in order to excel. What I would love to see is a sanctioned test competition by BASS, MLF, or both. Take the top 5 anglers who cut their teeth before FFS, and the lowest 5 who came in when FFS was big. Put them on one of the big name tournament lakes, and run two back to back events. One with FFS, one without. Have both broadcast on RUclips, and see which one gets the most positive response from viewers.
I have the newest Garmin livescope on my rig. I’m a great fishermen. Liveacope is hard to get dialed like the pros. There’s a reason they have the huge screens and put hours and hour in. It’s not easy. It’s very difficult.
@@jacksonblazer2545 boloney
Have you ever used FFS ? There is a lot more involved than just seeing a fish. You still have to catch them.
Remove FFS from the equation. Every angler has been on the lake when a bunch of fish are surfacing. Just because you see them surface does not mean you catch them. Thanks for watching
@@factsoffishing Admittedly, I have not. Nor do I wish to. 98% of the time, I don't even turn on my 2D in lakes that I know well. I 100% agree with your statement that there is more to just seeing the fish. I will even go so far as to say that there IS a skill set involved in being productive with FFS. My point is that a truly skilled fisherman would know when to move on from those surfacing fish, and where to move to in order to find where fish are holding in any given condition, without having to actually see them on a screen. THAT is what PRO fishing used to be about. Skill. Knowledge. Experience. NOT video game ability. Also, for the record, I do not in anyway consider myself anywhere close to the pro level I speak of. I consider myself a good angler at best, and am rarely let down during my outings. As far as the Pro tourneys, I sadly and honestly don't see things reverting. As far as the non-tournament scene, FFS is being used in unscrupulous ways by those that are hurting our sport be it resources or enjoyment. That, at least I hope we can nip in the bud! ~Much respect, though we may disagree!
Its not fair to compare fishing from 30 yrs ago til now. Things have changed so much. More people fishing now. Lures are so advanced, technology, etc. Fish will adjust to change. Also its up to dnr to help keep monitoring the fisheries.
That’s the truth. Thanks for watching
Getting ride of the ffs is not going to make randy a better angler
He isn’t competitive now and he wasn’t competitive before ffs. He has just been donating entry fees to other fishermen for about 20 years.
Randy is someone we should pay attention to. He has good wisdom, and fishing knowledge.
But, the way he presents some things could be done better I feel like.
That’s fair
Great show and debate by both of you! No matter how a person feels about ANY issue, this is how it should be handled! I'll come on..... not sure what we would debate or talk about! LOL 🤪
Thanks & come on we will find something 😂
holler when you need filler! Or got no takers! LOL
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I admire the fact Dave and Randy have two different views but still respect the basic tenets of healthy debate. Where I stand is (case anyone gives AF)… nothing should stop evolving. I don’t care how guys catch bass, it remains the best sport in the world to me.
Thanks very much Don. It’s sad the lack of civil debate that is happening in the comments.
Ive said it before using Randy's theory then all sight fishing should be banned lol....literally no difference sight or bed fishing than using ffs except its easier to actually sight fish haha
Ffs isnt as easy as most of these on his channel believe 🤷
Much of Randy’s success decades ago were from sight fishing beds.