Takumi Ito: The Baits He REFUSES to Show You on MERCER-261

Some anglers want attention… 2 time Bassmaster Elite champion Takumi Ito wants some stuff to stay secret.In this episode of the Mercer Podcast, Takumi Ito opens up like never before about the baits he refuses to show anyone, the strategy behind keeping secrets at the highest level, and why some techniques are better left unseen.But this conversation goes way deeper than tackle…Takumi talks about:• The hidden baits and patterns he protects from the fishing world • How he has evolved as an angler since coming to America • Which Bassmaster Elite angler is the most intimidating to compete against • Top Golf = Good Times • What his dream retirement actually looks like • And the mindset it takes to survive at the top level of professional fishing From serious strategy to completely unexpected moments, this is Takumi Ito unfiltered — funny, honest, and full of insight you normally never hear.If you love bass fishing, behind-the-scenes tour talk, secret baits, and real conversations with the biggest names in the sport… this episode is for you.