Pat Schlapper - Quit his job to CATCH a Dream! on MERCER-63

Everyone has thought it. But he actually did it. In his late thirties Pat Schlapper walked away from a secure job to chase his dream of becoming a Bassmaster Elite Series pro. He qualified for the Elite Series twice in one season. He is a former Bass Nation National Champion & Bassmaster Classic Qualifier. This week he joins the podcast & opens up in an incredibly HONEST conversation.

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[factsoffishing]

Sorry I was a few minutes late on the upload this week. Hope you enjoy this episode. I can’t believe we are this close to 100, 000 you tube subscribers. Please keep the likes and subs going. We don’t plan on stopping at 100k. Thanks for all of your support 👍

[jamesjordan]

Mr. Schlapper nailed this show. He spoke from rhe heart and spoke truth. He is a great stick and I believe he has a long and successful career on the Elites..

[johnm]

What I love about this pod cast is * Getting too know these different guys on tour ! Who you might no follow other wise ! Anyway another great dude ! Wish him well ! Good job again Dave ! Ty

[BradleyHallmanFishing]

Good to hear Pat’s story! It’s a really good one that folks can relate.

[austinheider]

I talked to Pat at Murray earlier this year and didn’t know a whole lot about him or his accomplishments, he was super polite and talked with me for a little bit, I now check bass track all the time to see how he is doing, he’s a great guy and I’m rooting for him!

[TeamJesusOutdoors]

What a great story, that guy has, with his Ol' man beign a very accomplished Walleye Pro, and him having so much success on the Elites! I will be pulling for Pat during the Northern swing! Great interview!

[kennyc-]

2 things I know I had to do more..”fishing was one of them!” Mercer you are great 👊

[brianoverbey]

I've known pat for quite a while, it been a long time now but I remember anytime there was a bass tournament in the area, and pat was fishing in it, you just stayed home lol

[jamesjordan]

Mr. Mercer, you are terrific at promoting BASS and the great sport if bass fishing. I look forward to your podcast as well as the Elites when you MC. God Bless you and your family. Semper Fidelis

[eugeniarobertson]

I have always liked Pat Schlapper. Wish him the best! Great show!

[bryceslavik]

That was a fun one! Pat mentioned there was one Angler he had problem with, But I found out in life that there’s always one person in every job…… doesn’t matter how many jobs you get. There’s always one person. I’ll have to watch for him more often!!

[oghostcc]

Schlapper is the man, this was a great interview. Mercer quoting "what did the five bass say to the scale" PERFECT

[jimbaumgardner]

Pat is a great asset to BASS. Great chat tonight Dave! I’m enjoying it

[dawg]

Just awesome...Both of you were great...Just love the honesty...Go Pat and the Northern crew!!!

[joepotaczek]

Pats a good guy he got me into tournament fishing years ago. He will do good and be there long time. One thing about pat he always says he stumbles on to something or got lucky we were all fishing for second place when he was fishing around home. Great interview Dave and Pat

[leeking]

You always have put 100% into whatever you do

[markeustice]

Happy Father’s Day Dave! Great as always Pat is a cool dude. 👍

[franktalley]

Looks like I need to start shopping at scheels more, that’s the best way for people to support a guy and a company in the industry who stood behind him like that. That Means the world to a pro in the industry trust me.

[garywest]

great interview! I've bought a ton of shit from Pat, while he was at Scheels in Eau Claire. Great dude!

[kevingonyea]

Good show Dave, Enjoyed it. Best of luck on the Northern swing Pat!