Alfred Williams and Jake's Take with Jake Latendresse on MERCER-181

First we kick things off with Bassmaster videographer Jake Latendresse with Jake’s Take. Just back from the recent Bassmaster College Classic Bracket on Tims Ford Lake in Tennessee.
Then we are joined by the Frog Father - Alfred Williams is a true tournament trailblazer. Not only was he the first black angler to ever qualify for the Bassmaster Classic but he is truly an angling pioneer. Ever wonder why a frog has skirted legs? Wonder no more - Alfred did that. Just a week after being inducted into the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame the amazing Alfred Williams joins the show to talk about his life, his learnings and his legacy.
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[@lelandwarmoth3049]

Always love Jake. Would like to hear all of Mr. Williams fishin stories! Congrats to Bass Hall of fame for inducting a true legend of the time!

[@factsoffishing]

@@lelandwarmoth3049 he sure had a lot of great stories. I’m sure he has lots more. Thanks for watching as always Leland

[@nancyzipperer8819]

I really appreciate Jake's take having priority 😁

[@factsoffishing]

@@nancyzipperer8819 more like Jake is the opener for Alfred. I’m sure Jake would agree that’s how it should be

[@JakeLatendresse]

I’m definitely more of a can opener than I am the can of goods…and I’m ok with that. 😂 I’m just happy to be here.

[@edwardcowan7012]

I qualified for my first Federation State Team in 1984 when Alfred was the current Federation Classic Qualifier. He was also one of my Heroes that I dreamt of emulating. So excited that you had him on. Greatest show yet!

[@factsoffishing]

@@edwardcowan7012 thanks Ed, I loved listening to his incredible stories. Alfred is a great man

[@JamesMiller-cu6bt]

Being from Jackson, MS, this was a great treat Dave! Alfred is a legend in these parts and I could listen to his stories for hours. Thanks so much for having him on the podcast. I look forward to it every Wednesday. And Jake is always a great interview. Outstanding show as always!

[@davidgarner4716]

The interview with Mr Williams was really good! Thank you for having him on.

[@factsoffishing]

@@davidgarner4716 I really enjoyed it. Thanks for watching David

[@jeffreyyoung8605]

Thanks Dave for another great show!!! Of course you need Jake on more often because I really enjoy the conversation you and Jake have!! Alfred is just such a great guy and has some great knowledge and he loves sharing with other anglers. Keep up the great work!! Loyal humper!!!

[@JakeLatendresse]

👊🏼

[@factsoffishing]

@@jeffreyyoung8605 thanks I appreciate you watching and commenting. I am so thankful for the amazing humpers in my life (that sounded weird 😂)

[@jaydoman7540]

GREAT SHOW DAVE!! What a wonderful interview with Mr. Williams , a very deserving member of The BASS Fishing HOF! CONGRATULATIONS to Mr. Williams! & btw the quietest interview you have ever conducted! 😊LOL

[@factsoffishing]

@@jaydoman7540 thanks for watching as always Jay. Quiet? Do you mean in volume or me not talking? 😂

[@jaydoman7540]

Mr. Williams had a GREAT story & you gave him the “floor”! Great questions, timed PERFECTLY IMHO! Hope to see y’all in Palatka in February!😊💓👍🎣

[@edwood1424]

Alfred glad you were inducted; you deserve it and am glad you got in..

[@factsoffishing]

@@edwood1424 truly deserving

[@johnm2617]

Guys like Alfred are what bass fishing is about ! I grew up in the 70's! Love too see the old timers who were serious about the sport ! He is a cool cat !😅 Jake is always good to hear from! Hope his son is still following his Boxing dream ! Peace Dave ! 😮😮😮

[@factsoffishing]

@@johnm2617 thanks John, I totally agree. Great men like Alfred built this sport. Trust me Jake’s boy is working towards it

[@jimbaumgardner1436]

Ahhh yes. Jake’s take is always good. That was really cool listening to Alfred. He could’ve talked another 2 hours and would’ve had my attention

[@factsoffishing]

@@jimbaumgardner1436 thanks Jim, I always appreciate your stamp of approval

[@johnm2617]

IT WOULD BE SO COOL IF ALFRED HAD SOME PICTURES OF THOSE OLD FROGS ! AND PUT IN IN BASSMASTERS MAGAZINE! IM SURE PEOPLE WOULD LOVE TO SEE IT ! THATS HISTORY!!!

[@factsoffishing]

@@johnm2617 that would be incredible, I wish I would have thought of that before we recorded

[@briane.mcguire197]

Thank you Dave for this show. Bman

[@factsoffishing]

@@briane.mcguire197 thank you for watching and supporting this channel.

[@damienstanton6792]

Love jakes take dave. I say every jakes take you 2 need a show

[@factsoffishing]

@@damienstanton6792 we do have a show…..it’s this one 😂

[@CBGRTR]

​@@factsoffishing🤣

[@JakeLatendresse]

isn’t our show called Jake’s Take? 🧐

[@collector_effectors]

Alfred rules. 🐸🐸🐸🐐🐐🐐🎣🎣🎣

[@factsoffishing]

@@collector_effectors he sure does. Thanks for watching

[@lancefontenot9448]

As always great job! Hope you have a great break. Go catch some fish! Still hot down in Louisiana. And deer season has started.

[@factsoffishing]

@@lancefontenot9448 thanks Lance, I hope it cools down for you guys soon

[@bobbycolson1957]

Always enjoy jake..you need to get him in the off season...Alfred William oh my get him back too..I know he has more stories

[@factsoffishing]

@@bobbycolson1957 trust me they will both be on again in the future. Both amazing people

[@johncoppock1558]

You’re a good man, thank you….

[@factsoffishing]

@@johncoppock1558 thank you for watching

[@adamliechty9354]

Great show Dave. And remember Go Vols 🍊 Why can't Bass track shut off for the last Hour?

[@JakeLatendresse]

🍊 🏈 👊🏼

[@factsoffishing]

@@adamliechty9354 thanks Adam. Trust me I wish they would freeze it but unfortunately I have lost that battle so far

[@lelandwarmoth3049]

Go Vols!#1

[@JakeLatendresse]

🍊🏈🍊🏈

[@factsoffishing]

@@lelandwarmoth3049 Jake will love ya for that 😂

[@CBGRTR]

Love the show as you know dave and really like jake ..BUT tell jake to take that inside of a pumpkin orange rocky flop hat off!!! my crimson tide gonna beat them like a govermemt mule !! Roll tide roll !!!!! Ok im better now !🤣

[@JakeLatendresse]

😂 you’re probably right, Bama might beat the socks off of the VOLS in a few weeks, but man…I ain’t takin my hat off. 😂 👊🏼

[@factsoffishing]

@@CBGRTR let’s all get along 😂. That will be a fun game

[@williamknight5142]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@factsoffishing]

@@williamknight5142 👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻

[@edwood1424]

Im sure alot of the effected people in the hurricane area are bass fisherman/watchers and It would be nice if BASS would donate

[@factsoffishing]

@@edwood1424 I’m sure they are doing something. But I learned long ago to only point fingers in the mirror at times like this. If we all make sure to do our part together we can really help.

[@AaronSmith-wx6hq]

@@factsoffishingthe government could help

[@factsoffishing]

@@AaronSmith-wx6hq living in Canada I can’t comment on that. But I hear ya

[@AaronSmith-wx6hq]

@@factsoffishing oh… right

[@factsoffishing]

@@AaronSmith-wx6hq trust me our government is a mess here too

[@edwood1424]

Sound like you got a cold Dave

[@factsoffishing]

@@edwood1424 I did not think so but you never know, I am always picking up some crud in an airplane.

[@JakeLatendresse]

I actually do have a cold….probably got it on the plane ride back to Colorado. 🤷🏻‍♂️