Greg Hackney, Lee Livesay & Davy Hite - No Entry Fees??? on MERCER-186

[@factsoffishing]

Oops we screwed up and posted this episode a hour early. Hope you enjoy it & make sure to add Aftco Breakwater Gloves to your comment to try and win a pair of these amazing gloves.

[@bamadondon0495]

I think we'll forgive you Dave!!!! 😂😂. One the best pods out there. Nobody will ever be mad for getting content earlier than the usual routine. So Thanks! Stay safe out there💪✌️

[@KurtPotterFishing]

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Aftco Breakwater Gloves!! I am a big fan, Mercer.

[@markshannon6639]

I am an Aftco fan of all Aftco apparel. Great product. I do need some aftco waterproof gloves to add to my attire. I think it's great the anglers are coming together to discuss. The one thing is that they know how much money there is to divide so I hope everyone can come to some common ground. Also, like any rookie, i believe if you haven't paid your dues in the sport as an elite series angler. You can ride but you are sitting in the middle if you know what I'm saying. ✌️🎣

[@c.d.robirds324]

Fish for FIRST every time and enjoy not paying entry fees. You are starting out $5000.00 ahead!

[@Idratherbfishin]

I believe that Davy Hite truly spoke from his heart in trying to advocate for the anglers. I learned early in life. You can please some of the people some of the time but you can’t please all of the people all of the time. Keep swinging Davy! Another good one WednesDave 👊🏻

[@LEEMOTES-v4x]

Another great show Dave! I appreciate you and love listening every week. Take care man.

[@Steelheader-yw5gl]

Two weeks in a row with Greg Hackney can’t be beat! Always enjoy listening to Davy. Aftco Breakwater Gloves will be great for winter steelhead fishing.

[@rickybarnett9981]

Great show once again, I feel the cure is the anglers and BASS join forces and and get more or larger sponsors for tournament sponsorship; instead of individual sponsors. Both Bass and the anglers as individual sponsors. I think it awesome to fish for 100k without a entry fee.

[@CookinCatWithMesoMatt]

I had a phone conversation with Davy a few years back, probably 2016 or so. I wasn't in the greatest mindset and I always thought I kind of blew that opportunity. He was gracious and gave me advice and encouragement. I have the upmost respect for him. It would be a dream come true to get in a boat with him.

[@andymiller3180]

Great perspectives from the anglers

[@billhunter325]

Great Podcast, it’s great to see that everyone is working to make it better for the anglers. I know how hard it is to spend what it takes in order to have the opportunity to compete.

[@josh.whitehead]

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[@devonparson5660]

Great to hear from the anglers on this topic, great pod Dave! Aftco breakwater gloves !

[@randywilliams4045]

good job Dave very insightful discussions

[@rickyledford9486]

I have a question. How many people come through the Classic Expo every year? And isn't it free to get in?

[@WolfPackOutdoors211]

It's all free but people buy hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of merchandise. That's not counting sponsorship dollars. We went to the elite at Murray in 2024 and probably 15000 fans went through. Bringing money to the economy and yes BASS

[@josheddy6905]

Lee made a good point about the cost of each tournament day. No entry fees, 1-day practice, three-day tournaments with full field Day 1 and 2, Top 25 on Day 3.

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[@kkey1970]

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[@jerrydrazer1328]

Great monologue Dave - Well said. You are a “great facilitator. The reason I like this podcast is the openness to opinions,personalities, & perspectives. Great job to all guests.AFTCO BREAKWATER GLOVES. Look awesome.

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[@edwood1424]

Three of my favorite guys and all made sense Nice gloves you showed today.

[@ksaggie1359]

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[@dansidlefishing]

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[@MIIbrahimTechnology]

Hello Sir , how are you? I am a regular viewer of your KZbin channel. I came here to say that- "I always learn something new from your channel-so valuable!" Good Luck to You

[@Bennettcw]

Aftco Breakwater gloves, as always a great take on the changes upcoming!

[@dorabays2057]

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[@rickrobinson7032]

Great show Dave. I understand everyones point of view. B.A.S.S. and anglers will work it out

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[@thendricks9499]

Awesome idea, but if the payouts stay roughly the same, I think year by year, it will shrink the field. Guys won't be able to survive.

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[@petebrandt8280]

My 2 favorite anglers, great show as always! My Aftco Breakwater glove size is Large. Thanks.

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[@factsoffishing]

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[@RealMitchRappisBack]

@ I sent a DM from 82ndbigbassfishing. This is awesome. Thanks again, Dave

[@justintimeforbass]

Do the math, it’s worst for anglers as the field is currently set… unless the plan is to reduce the field size sooner than later and possibly increasing payouts up the ladder.

[@CrankCaveBaits]

I have my own opinion on the no entry fees thing…I LOVE IT!!! I truly feel like this is just the beginning and if they all stick around it will progressively get better. Love ya bro!!! AFTCO Breakwater gloves!!!!

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[@billygould7871]

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[@rickmoore2854]

Well done! These views needed to be aired. Too many one-sided totally negative ideas being bashed around. Your questions give even more credibility to your show.

[@drewcampbelloutdoors1282]

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[@abelabner]

Here here Mr. Hackney well said!!!!

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[@haroldrogers6566]

Nothing to fish my ass!!! You gotta have a 100k boat, 10k in rods, 5k in baits, 1.5k minimum expenses per tournament. This bass fishing has gotten out of hand with less in payouts. Heck this don’t even make sense to an accountant.

[@BassmasterSteven]

Aftco breakwater gloves would be awesome! I fish year round and it gets pretty cold in the middle of the winter here. Thanks for everything you do Dave!!!

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After breakwater gloves. Great show man!

[@KennethRose-p7y]

From what I hear is the majority of Elite anglers have their entry fees paid for by sponsors. So when they finished in 50 th place and pocketed 10 grand now the get 500 bucks for 40th to me that’s a huge difference !!

[@frankiestewart8521]

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[@TheOriginalPaulGilpin]

This new rule will bring in those who are truly competitive but can’t afford entry fees, and push out some of those who are only around because they’re independently wealthy or have a bunch of social media followers. Instead of a 100 angler field, drop that down to 40. Everyone will get paid, and make it a true elite series.

[@AndrewGarnerAdventures]

You still have to pay to play to get to that level

[@JoeGerossie]

Aftco breakwater gloves! I love how Davy talks about himself in 3rd person like Elmo haha

[@Unclebillh]

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[@TheShon42073]

Hackney is always a positive dude. Defenitly my favorite pro angler. Livesay probably has the most popular opinion. Hite seemed a little bit defensive about it. I could use a pair of those Aftco Breakwater gloves. I could also use a Rus Snyders and Dwayne Walley podcast Dave

[@midmod71]

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[@chasehenline1512]

Dave, I love the show, I look forward to it every week. It would be nice to win a pair of AFTCO Breakwater Gloves for chasing these winter bass here in Utah. Thanks for everything you do for the fishing community.

[@tranzformedyouthtn]

When will bass release the elite anglers for 2025??

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[@davidcahan2978]

Aftco Breakwater gloves also says the payouts must be higher. With these current payouts to me makes BASS Elite Fishing tourney less professional. No professional in any sport has such ridiculously low payouts.

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[@billljones979]

Thank you Dave, i definitely needed to hear from the anglers and hackney story how he turn down the elites back then, wow,

[@scottsilver5409]

Pay out money comes from two buckets , Chase Anderson and the anglers but now it all comes from Chase soooo the payout is totally up to how much of the B. A.S.S. profit is Chase willing to put into the payouts ???? IS HE willing to SHOW his total profit to the anglers ???????

[@WaconiaBassFishingGuy]

This change will create a more cutthroat atmosphere and on the water confrontations for sure - entertainment = more viewers. Wish BASS could have found sponsors to cover what the anglers paid in entries so the payouts stayed the same

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Those Aftco Breakwater gloves sound like something I can use in these frigid Washington State waters! Thanks Dave

[@paulquinn2025]

Dave. Usually I only get to watch in parts on lunch but this one from start to finish. At first I was in shock with the payouts but after looking deeper into it I get it. Ps those Aftco breakwater gloves would really help out in northern Illinois #chainrats.

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[@jeffporter100]

Great video! I instantly Ordered 2 pair of gloves for Xmas presents to fam but would love a pair for me. 😂

[@fishjpb]

Greg Hackney winnings in 2024 if payouts reflected the changes in 2025. (Assuming $20,000 in expenses like he said in interview.) 2024 earnings: $79,000 in winnings, minus $45,000 entry fees, minus $20,000 expenses=$14,000. 2024 results under new payouts: $22,950 in winnings, $0 entry fees, minus $20,000 expenses=$2,950.

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