espn cancels outdoor programming

[kodak]

released today espn cancelling outdoor tv, replacing with soccer and other trash. the toll free espn complaint number is 1-888-549-3776. call let them know what you think.

from what i read today, bassmasters will stay at certain times in hopes of selling it, but all other outdoors is gone. hunting, fishing, etc.

[GTrombly]

do you have a link for this news? is it forever?

[Mike Z]

FWIW check out ESPN3.com. Its their on line tv site. Today they hav the weigh in show from the BASS masters tourney. Not sure how long the program is, but I plan on watching since I don't have cable. Its nice that some companies are finally realizing the power of the internet and broadband.

[GTrombly]

i looked at the espn website and it still shows outdoors being on the tv schedule

[.dsaavedra.]

do you have a link for this news? is it forever?

[.RM.]

Great Vid.

I really liked the Q "Is this real life"...

Tight Lines!!

[Osprey39]

Interesting news, funny video but what does this have to do with tacklemaking?  lol

[bnwcrankin]

Just called and talked to them, the guy had no idea what I was talking about until he checked his faxes and said yes they are doing away with the outdoor show's. I asked where can I sign the petition to get it back! I figure enough people call in maybe they will think it might have been a mistake... 

[5bass]

[movedhere] Tacklemaking [move by] five.bass.limit.

[Dan:]

I wish I could say that I was surprised. I'd be willing to bet they could get better ratings from other programming.

Honestly, I'd rather be fishing on Sat/Sun mornings anyway.

[Hookemdown.]

Sorry my fellow fishermen, but to call soccer "trash" and expect for a mainstream company like ESPN to save outdoor programming is quite laughable.

[CanalStalkin]

Soccer does suck pretty hard though. :-X

[Jake.]

Sorry my fellow fishermen, but to call soccer "trash" and expect for a mainstream company like ESPN to save outdoor programming is quite laughable.

Agreed. Fishing shows don't have much of a chance against soccer matches as far as ratings go.

[Matt Fly]

Its a business, and I don't fault them for not wanting to continue to dump money into something that isn't selling commercial air time.

The vast majority has been EPL soccer.

[Siebert Outdoors]

I wish I could say that I was surprised. I'd be willing to bet they could get better ratings from other programming.

Honestly, I'd rather be fishing on Sat/Sun mornings anyway.

Pretty much what I was thinking too.  I havent watched a fishing/hunting show in years.

[Gone_Phishin]

I wish I could say that I was surprised. I'd be willing to bet they could get better ratings from other programming.

Honestly, I'd rather be fishing on Sat/Sun mornings anyway.

They are great for those who cannot fish.

[fishfordollars]

Good, the programming sucked anyway. Maybe someone that wants to make it work will buy it and we can get some decent shows.

And, PLEASE, show them more than Saturday or Sunday mornings so the people that fish can actually enjoy them. Airing more than once a week is ok with me.

[Jigfishn10]

Just as well, they've been showing the same show with Tom Brokaw, Michael Keaton and Lefty Krey fly fishing every Saturday morning...Enough is enough

[South FLA]

That's what I love about TV now, if ESPN kills its programming another channel will pick up its programming (i.e. Versus, Outdoor Channel, etc.)  Eventually all TV channels will be tailor made to your lifestyle choices.  Not long before the fishing channel pops up I bet.

[florida strain]

yea.. but the fishing channel will be 90% saltwater :'(

[SirSnookalot]

yea.. but the fishing channel will be 90% saltwater :'(

Works for me.

[Simp]

I only care about BASS and World's Greatest Fishing Show only because it is the Worlds Greatest Fishing Show. I'd rather have a full seasons of WGFS then Zona on Bass!

[VABassin'14]

I only care about BASS and World's Greatest Fishing Show only because it is the Worlds Greatest Fishing Show.

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