Denny Brauer - The Gift That Keeps on Giving on MERCER-90

[@factsoffishing]

Thank you Denny & all our guests. This show was so incredible, what a way to finish off the 2022 season! Thank you all for your incredible support all year long. I can’t wait to show you what we have planned for 2023. Please help blow this show up by LIKING it & sharing it to your fishing buddy’s. Keep the grow GOING! This is a link to Ray Scott’s song I talk about at the end of the show. If I Can Dream kzbin.info/www/bejne/q17TgZKaeMqhgKM

[@joshuamurphy8806]

From the music and the word's I can see why that was one of his favorite song's and even in that song I can feel and visualize the dream as it came true for all of us that know of Ray Scott and know him understand he is the one that started Bassmaster he put in God's hands and he answered his prayers in so many ways it was just him and God along with the help he got but he is and always even in heaven will always be the bass boss. We still have other's that know the dream too and are keeping the dream alive cheers to you Ray Scott. Without the dream and idea we would still be at square one but thanks to you Ray Scott you have made bass fishing and bass so much better not only that but the forage species management as well. Ray Scott you were and still are the man. And your many friends are making the mark as well and so am I

[@jamesmurphy1040]

Dave, what a way to end 2022.. Denny is one of the greatest!! You're doing an excellent job with this podcast, I hope to get to meet you in March! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family!!

[@mikeb987]

I'm 68 and Denny was my favorite pro back then and till is!

[@factsoffishing]

He is a total legend

[@joevankilpatrick4010]

I REALLY enjoyed this one!!!

[@factsoffishing]

Thanks so did I

[@OptimizeNurse]

Awesome interview thank you!

[@factsoffishing]

Thanks for watching

[@collector_effectors]

Watching Denny Brauer flip a jig into a laydown and pull out a monster is what made me want to do this like a fever in my brain. Denny is GOAT status.

[@factsoffishing]

He truly is incredible. I am so thankful for the conversation

[@collector_effectors]

@@factsoffishing one of those interviews I'll probably listen to more than once! Thanks for sharing! 🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣

[@rogerdudra178]

I took his advice to the Musselshell River and slew many smallies.

[@so.inoutdoors]

@@factsoffishing thanks for this great interview! Denny boat flipping bigguns is forever ingrained in my fishing memories. On a side note, how is Trip doing? I’d love to see him on the podcast again soon! Love hearing the great stories from the early Bass and elite days from Trip! Thanks buddy and Happy New Year !

[@adamsnelson4689]

Yup Denny got me into flipping as well .. not a better feeling in the world than pitching a big 3/4 ounce Jig into a big ol buck brush or in a willow tree in 5 ft of water & feel that thump & watch your jig swim out & you rare back & set the hook & remove the soul from that big ol bass , lol .. he's my all time favorite professional

[@glenncivale6824]

What a great time to be alive- to have experienced Mr. Brauer's Career. He brought so much to the sport.

[@factsoffishing]

AMEN Glenn!

[@ladysuds]

Great that you brought back these legends of the sport these last few weeks. Thanks

[@factsoffishing]

I am only too happy to sit down for a chat with them.

[@BredForBass]

Man Denny is the reason I started bass fishing great pod dave I appreciate this!!

[@factsoffishing]

For you and so many others

[@michaelshears6735]

Boy oh boy dave you keep bringing the heat . It doesn't get any better than this pod cast. Denny is a legend!!!

[@factsoffishing]

Thanks, What a way to finish off the year

[@factsoffishing]

Trust me there will be more heat in 2023!!!!

[@TheAverageAngler]

the original GOAT.

[@factsoffishing]

He sure is

[@williamthompson109]

great interview Dave Denny is one of the greats

[@factsoffishing]

Thanks very much. I truly enjoyed this conversation

[@TeamJesusOutdoors]

Denny is the BEST! One of my bass fishing Heroes! I also had an opportunity to interview Denny last year, and it was incredibly special to me!

[@factsoffishing]

Glad you enjoyed. Denny is incredible

[@rustyreidfishing3334]

Denny was/is a hero of mine in my early years of tournament fishing. Great interview! Love listening to your interviews. Being retired I’m so busy it’s difficult to find time to watch them all

[@jessecooper9795]

Denny will always be a hero of mine. Right along with you Dave! Hope you have a great Christmas and new year

[@TheAverageAngler]

Perhaps the most influential bass fisherman of all time. Or at least of a couple generations. Thanks Dave and Denny.

[@bgbassman3406]

BASS CLASS ......right thete, Denny Brauer! Great interview, Dave!

[@factsoffishing]

👍

[@bgbassman3406]

I fiahed a Canadian Open and Denny was also competing. Met him and his wife at the dinner the night before the event. Thanks for the pic with your wife at that event in Kingston Ontario.

[@factsoffishing]

That’s right. I remember that well. Thanks for watching

[@scottkessler9602]

I remember this guy and David Fritz came and gave a live seminar at my local community college, and I got to go see them when I was 12. Maybe 13. Very informative and entertaining. Denny Brauer is truly a professional of the sport.

[@bgbassman3406]

Just before last day weighin , outside the Flora McDonald park marina, I was with my day 3 partner, Tom Mann Jr., and we were gunnel to gunnel to Denny and Joe Thomas, and i was in total AWE! I said out loud...." I watch you guys every week on Bassmasters!"

[@factsoffishing]

That’s a cool memory. Thanks for sharing

[@davidprince7460]

My favorite Denny Brauer moment will forever be the big catch and fist pump at the 1992 Megabucks on Guntersville. Most iconic moment in the sport in my opnion.

[@factsoffishing]

That truly was a great moment David.

[@kenbragg120]

His win on Buggs Island years ago was a great one to . Flipping a Zoom lizard if I remember correctly. Don’t remember the year but I would say mid 90’s

[@kylemolletfishing9123]

Dave, Outstanding show as always, but this one was a little more special to me. Denny was the first professional fisherman who I had the pleasure of meeting. He was my hero so my dad took me to meet him. The year was 1994, Table Rock Lake in April, (I think) I was a 10 year old fishing 🥜. I mean I was completely ate up with it, and 30 years later I still am. I would say 95% of my time is doing something, anything, everything, related to fishing. Everything I do revolves around fishing. ( I might have a problem 🤷) Anyway, I met Denny after weigh in, we talked for a bit, he signed my hat and then handed me a handful of jigs and some trailers. I hadn't ever used a jig at that time, (mostly just spinnerbaits, buzzbaits, and crankbaits at that time) but Denny had told me to lock that jig in my hand and learn how to use it, so I went home and started flipping one of those jigs into a coffee can anytime I had free time. And I got good with it too. Jigs then became the only thing I would use on the weekends when my dad and I went fishing. I didn't pick anything else up for the rest of that entire year. I learned just how versatile a jig could be. And to this day, I hold both Denny, and the jig in very high regard. That man was such a huge influence on me. A lot of pros were, but Denny moreso than anyone else by far. I met up with him many times after that day at the Rock, and every time he just as nice and humble and patient with me as the first. I have so much respect for him and I am so glad that you had him on the show Dave. You have yourself a Merry Christmas Dave. P. S. Denny if you happen to read this, thank you for everything you've done. You are appreciated. Merry Christmas 🎄

[@MW-sk2fd]

I fished with Denny as a co angler and every time we made a move he would give me a hunk of deer jerky. What an enjoyable day! Also I showed up before takeoff and I always took 2 hats in case one flew off. My hands were full so I had the 2 hats on my head. I forgot they were there and sat down in his seat. He finely said ok what’s with the 2 hats a great laugh. He then gave me the name 2 hats. Great day!!

[@jasonmitchell8211]

Schooled by Denny was one of the best fishing shows ever. Not sure why it didn’t stick. He is a great teacher. Love his demeanor and attitude. Happy Holidays!!

[@factsoffishing]

I totally agree Jason! Thanks for watching & Merry Christmas

[@jakeblaha9233]

I never realized or would have thought Denny didn't get onto the tour untill his 30's. What a legend!

[@factsoffishing]

No kidding, just imagine what his resume would look like if he started earlier

[@markeustice618]

You just keep doing it Dave. Awesome show I could listen to stories from him all day. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@factsoffishing]

Thanks Mark, I totally agree, such great stories! Thanks for the support all season long. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

[@markwillingham5343]

Denny is the best .I listen to everything he says , and it’s paid off

[@bryanfranks6327]

Great show Dave, Denny is a legend. Always like watching him fish. I just like spending time with Family over the holidays. Merry Christmas!!!!

[@factsoffishing]

Thanks for always watching Bryan! Time with the family is my favourite too. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

[@dustingrant2062]

Thanks again Dave an denny another great one . .merry Christmas everyone

[@factsoffishing]

Thanks Dustin, It was a great conversation, glad you enjoyed. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

[@rickmoore2854]

Dave, your quality podcasts are bringing a sensible look at Bass fishing history…guest by guest. A lot of good historical information from those that brought us here.

[@factsoffishing]

Thanks Rick, Just lucky to be able to call on such amazing people/ friends for guests. You support truly means a lot to me.

[@kevinhenderson8323]

That was great. Denny is my favorite by far. It was amazing getting to see him win here on the Arkansas river with all the fun that was involved with that tournament. I learned that if you zero the first day don't keep fishing within a cast of the leader. That and pray at the locks.

[@lyndamain2441]

Mercer, was sitting there in the back making sure the iPad didn’t quit on him. Really enjoyed this segment. Thank you so much was fun. Love your podcasts.

[@factsoffishing]

When Denny Brauer is talking I learned to listen.

[@13thworker45]

Denny found away into my mind. Every time I take my boat out I hear his voice about my boat position and how I cast to my targets. He is a boulder that can take it and dish it out. I have a lot of respect for him. He always found a different way to flip a different bait. What I take from him is to try what I think might work. I loved his tv show, schooled by Denny! Great show!

[@JoeGerossie]

I could listen to that guy for hours! Good show

[@factsoffishing]

Thanks Joe, I feel the exact same if you could not tell 😂

[@JoeGerossie]

Now that I actually got to the end yes you did say the same thing haha

[@williamknight5142]

Think that was the only two times I watched Letterman great show hope y'all have Merry Christmas.👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@factsoffishing]

Come on Letterman deserves better than that 😂. However those were great shows

[@slabbusterrtr7690]

Man i listen to this again what a awesome interveiw with Legend enjoyed every second of it

[@jaypowers2258]

Used to watch Denny and his boy fish lake of the Ozarks ....he's a legend

[@factsoffishing]

He sure is. Thanks for watching Jay

[@kennyc84-3]

Dave you keep setting the bar higher! And for us that’s great!

[@factsoffishing]

Thanks Kenny, i appreciate the support. You will be happy to know we have some incredible stuff planned for January. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

[@marilynpetrowski7039]

Great Podcast. Denny is a Legend. I’m 73 and still my favorite jig is the Denny Brauer Lunker Lure Rattleback jig. Still catch big ones on it. Have so many my wife says I have a addiction for them. Have A Happy New Year

[@donavancrabtree]

As a young man I wish I lived in these times. Please keep bringing these legends on!!

[@bmwstan1]

Great show, thanks for sharing some history of the sport.

[@factsoffishing]

Thanks. There is no future without respecting the past

[@gboat77]

long interview but watched every minute, Denny is an awesome fisherman to learn from.

[@brent3323]

I have Denny's Wheaties box...completely unopened in pristine condition. My fishing hero.

[@factsoffishing]

He is a hero to many. I have the box but it’s not full 😂

[@martyaustin6545]

You have awesome shows buddy, Merry Christmas

[@factsoffishing]

Thanks Marty, I am lucky to have incredible Friends / Guests.

[@timg185]

A seniors tour of like 5 tournaments would be cool. Less commitment and less traveling but still get to see the older guys compete again.

[@factsoffishing]

Denny sure seems content in retirement

[@AnthonySmith-oi3fl]

Mercer and brauer equal legends great job Mercer u got a good thing going love it

[@factsoffishing]

Thank you so much. I’m really enjoying it. So thankful for my amazing friends (guests). Wait until you see what we have planned to kick off 2023. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

[@derrickhulley9718]

I think the show Schooled by Denny Brauer is what turned me onto bass tournaments .

[@factsoffishing]

Me too Derrick, That was a incredible show

[@chrishampton8842]

He’s the reason the jig has always been my #1 bait. I bow to him to this day and I’m 60

[@slabbusterrtr7690]

He's the best there is with that jig

[@searchingforsportscards7127]

I hit the like before Denny said a word!!! Absolute legend. You’re hitting all the greats. We NEED Al Lindner next!!

[@factsoffishing]

Ya never know who will show up on this show 😉

[@richardporter1455]

The man, the myth, the legend!!!! A fishing icon to me and so many others. Way nicer than his reputation suggests! LOL. And he's in dog gone good shape for his age and l bet he could still whoop up on some of the young fellas on tour today! Thanks Dave, merry Christmas

[@factsoffishing]

Thanks Richard, Denny truly is a legend. I appreciate you watching and commenting. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

[@roberthanson7528]

Thanks Dave for all the great interviews, I really thought Denny gave the best insights in to this sport!

[@Budget_bassin]

I have the Wheaties box! Denny is one of my fishing heroes and the one I styled my fishing after. Great show Dave!

[@jasonrutherfordbassfishing]

Legend! Great vid, thanks!

[@martypratt3157]

Was at BASS university and he took extra time to help me learn the art of pitching/flipping with his rod that day 🎣

[@brent3323]

I don't remember my age, but I was fishing tournaments by then so HS, and meeting and having a conversation with Denny.

[@factsoffishing]

I’m sure that was a great conversation, Denny is the man

[@davidcahan2978]

Really fun to see & hear from Mr. Wheaties! One of the key guys who helped make BASS

[@factsoffishing]

It was a cool chat. Denny was one of my idols growing up

[@timg185]

I wish Denny was still competing in BASS. My all time favorite.

[@factsoffishing]

He sure was fun to watch.

[@SpookyRedz]

Loved Denny too , thanks mr Dave , the greatest jig fisherman

[@rogerdudra178]

Start to finish, You had Denny on. He's only 1 year older than me, too. He's still a kid. Jig fishing.

[@factsoffishing]

He is a great man

[@timhintzsche]

What a great show 😊

[@factsoffishing]

Denny is incredible

[@joshuamurphy8806]

Strike King Journal episodes with Denny Brewer and of course watching Denny Brewer on Bassmaster

[@factsoffishing]

Both great watches

[@jimmydixon2632]

My greatest memory was at the 1998 North Carolina Bassmaster Top 100 at New Bern. Had the opportunity to spend some time talking to him while he was making arrangements to sale the boat he had won as part of winning the tournament.

[@factsoffishing]

Thanks Jimmy, That’s a wonderful memory.

[@johnhanley8708]

you put on some great guests Dave I enjoy your shows Thanks

[@factsoffishing]

Thanks very much. I am lucky to have such amazing friends.

[@jimbaumgardner1436]

A legend like Denny made for a gem of a show Dave! As far as Christmas traditions, I can’t wait to eat Moms cookies that we can’t touch until Christmas Day. Oh and have enough for the following couple weeks! And I knew the Elvis song after listening to it tonight. Very fitting. Merry Christmas to you and your family! 🎄

[@factsoffishing]

Thanks Jim, That sounds like a great tradition. I appreciate you listening to the song and thinking of Ray. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

[@bgbassman3406]

Legends tour....1 event on each body of water that a legend lives on. No traveling for those that live on the selected lake, at least for one angler.

[@factsoffishing]

Sure but as Denny said he wants no part of that It’s ok to retire

[@awildman1742]

Late to the party. But if you ask me who I looked up to in bass fishing there are only a few names that come up. Rick Clunn, Hank Parker, Larry Nixon, David Fritts, and then man that turned me into a rabid jig fisherman, Denny Brauer. Thanks for this interview. Really enjoyed it.

[@Natureboy1607]

Denny was the only other fisherman to parallel Rick Clunn . There will never be anyone to have the presence that he and Rick have had in this sport . My opinion they are equal in their on way . I would trade all of the forward facing sonars in the world to fish with him . His knowledge rivals all of modern technology . Thanks Denny !

[@bgbassman3406]

A few years ago, when Cooper Gallant was in North Bay for the BASS Ontario federation qualifier event, I gave him 1 of my 2 Denny Brauer Wheaties boxes and told him he's gonna be on something like this , soon.

[@factsoffishing]

Looking forward to watching Coops rise

[@SimplyFishing]

Truly fun to watch.

[@rogerdudra178]

I have always felt that Denny Brauer is the BEST fisherman in America.

[@factsoffishing]

He sure is one of the best

[@donearhart5599]

Great show Matt love Won bass I have been a subscriber on and off since the early 70s and miss the fishing. In CA now living in Ohio not to many places catch bass compared to California has got me thinking of maybe trying the aaa.this year

[@deanlyons4]

Merry Christmas to you and yours!! 🤝🎄

[@johnm2617]

Denny was great * What ever happened to his kid ?Chad ? He was good right out of the gate * Then he disappeared * Happy holidays To you and the family dave * We love you buddy ! Another Gem ***🔥🔥🔥💯%

[@factsoffishing]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed John, I dropped the ball on that question. I had thought to ask, but then we went off on another topic. I will ask next time. Thanks for the support Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

[@jaypowers2258]

Last I knew he went to college and then idk

[@Radicull-Bassin]

He is to flipping as Krispy Kreme is to doughnuts! Talk about a HAMMER! He & Shirley are great role models. Thanks Dave for these great interviews.

[@factsoffishing]

Thanks very much! That’s a great analogy 😂

[@slabbusterrtr7690]

He was a hammer .. True legend of the sport 100%

[@jerryvalentour164]

You have a good time off, and a Merry Christmas with your family .

[@biggun1450]

Favorite impact Denny had on me was Jig Fishing, especially with his input of helping design the 1st rattle jig Lunker lure rattleback jig and the comment at a seminar when i was young. "you can have any color Jig in your box as long as it is black and blue" Another thing i was hoping to hear you ask Dave was what is the safety of fishing down there on Amistad with the border on the lake and does he keep a gun in the boat for the cartel pirates.

[@alford79]

Mercer.......Keep bringing the icons of the sport and not to mention straight gangster anglers.

[@trailerrick]

My hero !!!!

[@factsoffishing]

One of the best ever, thanks for watching

[@gwo8th211]

What an example. So glad he is still doing well.

[@factsoffishing]

He truly is a great man

[@wickedbassn]

Pure gold.

[@gregshelton4487]

Merry CHRISTmas brother!

[@factsoffishing]

Thanks Greg, Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to you and yours

[@edwardcowan7012]

I have that cereal box, didn’t know it had any value. Denny is the angler that I most styled my fishing after. During my brief time on the BASS Invitational trail I would see him fishing the same areas as me. He had a lower boat number than me at an event that I finished in the top 10 and started on my first stop. He lead day one and finished 3rd. I think if I had a lower boat number I might have one. They were on beds and Denny got them all and never came back. I think he often fished fresh water every day because that wasn’t the only event that I only saw him on day one.

[@factsoffishing]

Thanks Ed, Everything is worth something if you find the right person 😂. Great story, thanks for sharing it. I think more pros try to fish new water daily than most people think. They have to due to the pressure. Hope you and yours have a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year

[@edwardcowan7012]

@@factsoffishing Merry Christmas and get that shopping done

[@factsoffishing]

@@edwardcowan7012 finished it all in a day Ed, Now its time to relax and enjoy the family. Merry Christmas to you and thanks for all the support all year long

[@bgbassman3406]

I also have a Denny tournament jersey AND hoodie that I wear VERY proudly!!!

[@factsoffishing]

That’s incredible. Talk about making a impact!

[@rogerdudra178]

Being 73 now and living in the middle of Montana, I was struck by god with winter before I was able to deal with Winter. So now, I sit snow bound and afoot.

[@factsoffishing]

I hope this show helps ya through the snow storm.

[@rogerdudra178]

@@factsoffishing It will.

[@rogerdudra178]

There was a time in fishing, Denny Brauer time, when what a guy was throwin counted. That's when seeing a guy's tackle was key. That time is gone, now.

[@factsoffishing]

I still think seeing guys tackle is huge

[@byronhendrixfishing8393]

SHARRON!!! Gibberish followed by I can fish 😂😂😂 that’s my Ozzy impression lol

[@factsoffishing]

That’s most likely not far off from the real thing

[@timmvanderhill9820]

Denny is as cool with a jig as…well, you are anytime!! Great show buddy!!

[@factsoffishing]

🫢😳🫢 thanks Tim Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! Hope to see you in 2023

[@timmvanderhill9820]

@@factsoffishing see you at the classic my friend!! You mentioned him once or twice with Denny…love to see a show with good ol’ HOF’r Louie sometime!!

[@factsoffishing]

@@timmvanderhill9820 tell Louie that. I have asked him but he is scared 😂

[@timmvanderhill9820]

@@factsoffishing I’ll throw it in the “Merry Christmas text” I’m about to send him…😂

[@factsoffishing]

@@timmvanderhill9820 perfect let me know how that goes 😂

[@stevenjohnson9855]

My memory of Denny he got mad easily and one year he came in last place of the classic and the next year he Won it and I think it was on the same lake

[@factsoffishing]

That’s a turn around

[@Arientis]

The best jig fisherman by far

[@factsoffishing]

EVER !

[@kenbragg120]

Great interview Dave . I was hoping to hear Denny say he would get back into the Elite series but it sounds like he is enjoying life and that’s great . Very insightful interview especially about forward facing sonar . I could see Blaukat cringe 😂Merry Christmas sir

[@factsoffishing]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it. I really enjoyed our conversation myself

[@jamesadams1357]

Now you're just showing off Dave. We see who all the legends trust. Keep it up brother I can't get enough. But please try to get Frittz along with Davis whom I already mentioned

[@factsoffishing]

Let’s of goodness coming in January. I hope to deliver for you.

[@lwbuck7948]

Was and is one of the best there ever was in the sport .

[@factsoffishing]

100%

[@slabbusterrtr7690]

He was a hammer with that jig

[@rogerdudra178]

I believe Denny is one of the few men I've watched to learn from.

[@factsoffishing]

He will teach you lots

[@rogerdudra178]

I started eating Wheaties when I saw Denny Brauer on the box.

[@factsoffishing]

Sad to admit I have never tried Wheaties

[@slabbusterrtr7690]

Best jig fisherman on the planet

[@factsoffishing]

👑 of the JIG

[@bobbycolson1957]

Legend

[@factsoffishing]

He truly is!

[@sml225bull9]

Dave u pulled a hat trick the last 3 episodes

[@factsoffishing]

Thanks glad you enjoyed. I try to deliver every single week.

[@rogerdudra178]

Fortunately, Montana hippies didn't have far to go when Denny was on TV.

[@factsoffishing]

😂😂😂

[@josephsalazar5831]

Dennys is a fisherman I grew up with. I want to to know why he move from Missouri to Texas. Especially Dell rio.lake Amistad?

[@rogerdudra178]

I think the most intense moment I will ever have hunting was meeting a lion face to face at maybe 5 feet. We were both hunting the same deer.

[@rogerdudra178]

@@factsoffishing I couldn't, it would have had me for dinner.

[@dylanforney780]

It would be great if the older pros were at the Classic, like the Masters in golf.

[@factsoffishing]

That would definitely be cool