Fishin show or 30min infomercial?

[BassinSoldier]

 Is anybody else sick of how most of the shows on these days end up being 30minutes of some pro or another plugging a lure company for half an hour???  What happened to all the good shows that had useful information?  I was watching proteam journal with chad brauer and was counting how many times he and greg hackney said "red-eye shad".  I quit at 20 and wondered if these guys had trained with Roland Martin (the world's worst).  I just felt like venting guys, sorry for the rant.

[Papa_Tom]

Just as frustrating for me is to be watching a show where they are whacking 'em and not let you know what they are using.  This doesn't happen as often anymore.  I guess they gotta pay the bills, but I agree.  Sometimes it seems like overkill.

[Siebert Outdoors]

I understand your rant.  Thats why I quit watching these shows because of this constant advertising.  There are a few that I still like but I got better things to do.

[KU_Bassmaster.]

Roland Martin's show was unwatchable for me.  Then one day I watched it and was pretty much laughing through the show.  Funniest show on TV!!!!  I love to see how he gets his plugs in there.  I can't wait to see how he gets the "Rocket Rod" in there ..... I can see it now ...... "Now this is the perfect time to use this" (as he reaches into his rod box and pulls out the rocket rod) ;D ;D

[BD]

I enjoy watching the tx shows, the bass pros, linder's show, the fishin' hole (which is over after this year  ) bass champs, etc etc etc.

Roland does get those plugs in there though.

[BassBeat101]

I understand that protecting your skin is very important, but d**n Roland, if you have to apply that sunscreen you keep pushing that often, might I suggest nightfishing?  Actually, he would still probably apply it.

I'm a fish junkie that likes to see fish being caught, so I'll watch a half hour informercial on anything that's catching fish.  

Although Roland's is about the only one where I don't learn a thing.  Even Shaw Grigsby will throw something in that I didn't know.

Daryl

[Siebert Outdoors]

I understand that protecting your skin is very important, but d**n Roland, if you have to apply that sunscreen you keep pushing that often, might I suggest nightfishing? Actually, he would still probably apply it.

Daryl

Wouldnt he need Moonscreen for that.  That full moon can be harsh on the skin.  You ever had a moon burn. Wow its painful.

I'm going to market that and have him advertise it. I think I will ship free dvd rewinders with it.

BTW  The linders have the best show going IMO.

[Lucky Craft Man]

Though Roland is bad, the big guy from Fishing University is the worst.  The whole show is based on a product.  This past week the show was about lures made from real food that you can eat.  He caught a smallmouth, then he bite his lure and half and ate it (to demonstrate you can really eat the lure).  I want to see the next day where he was stuck on the toilet with disentary from the bacteria that was in the water and on the fish that rubbed off on the lure before he ate it.  Now that would be a show.

[BASS fisherman]

That's business though.  The bigger the industry gets, the more money the industry stands to make, as long as they pound it into your head that their product is the best for the job.  Or if they can get a deal with a BIG name in the industry to promote the products.  

I laugh through Martins show too.  I always look forward to his sun screen plug.  I loose it when he stops fishing, grabs the sun screen and explains where to put it and how.  And.... how he puts it on every few minutes.  Funny stuff!  ;D

The worst part is, I have no clue what kind of sun screen he plugs. :-/

[Shad_Master]

Maybe there needs to be a drinking game where you do a shot every time Roland makes a plug.

[RI_Bass_Guy]

Reality is most of the fish "caught" were placed on the lures hook on the boat and put in the water,given line and then fought in. I have seen this first hand while fishing the Big O out of Rloand Martins marina.

[Shadcranker]

Roland and Charlie Ingram (Fishing U) are the worst!

I also quit watching Bill Dance b/c all he does is fish private strip pits in FL that no one else can fish. All he catches is 5lb fish, that heaven't seen a lure in 10 yrs.

the best shows IMO are:

1.Bassmaster

2. The new BPS outdoors fishing show (KVD, Evers, Woo, Quinn, etc.).

3. Bass Edge

4. Ultimate Match Fishing w/ Joe Thomas (love it b/c they file on 2 of my favorite lakes- G'ville and Ky / Barkley).

[deadeye32.]

"i'm just gonna grab my bogo grip" drives me nuts, and listening to Rolands wife all day would make me drive my boat straight over the dam.

[RI_Bass_Guy]

When is Roland gonna Bass fish florida with that stupid gun/fishing pole that he is help market?? ;D ;D ;D

[jdw174]

Try watching "Fishing University" with Charlie Ingram.  Each show is a half hour devoted to one of his sponsors product.  Bill Dance does Strike King quite a bit.  Roland is a joke.

[Raul]

Don 't know what 's worse, the guy pushing products or 3 casts and a danged series of commercial spots.

[Glenn]

I guess that's why I like Hank Parker's show.  Ya the plug is there, but it's not in your face like the others.  The real focus is about teaching/entertainment.  The product plugs seem to blend in better and are more seamless.

[CrazedL.IFisherman]

My fishing buddy and i have gone over this often, i agree with all of your opinions on the topics that stink about fishing shows, one i have to add is most of the shows dont talk about the how to part, like the whole pattern used, entire retrieve of a lure basically all the ins and outs, they briefly say this is how you use it and thats it, the camera doesnt even zoom in and give you 5 good minutes of the how to, i mean we all have fished most lures the hosts have including myself, but id still like to see their actual technique, im always learning new stuff  :'(

[senile1]

The Bass Pros is a very good show.  Bill Dance still gives a lot of information.  I'm Ok with the Lindner's and In-Fisherman.  I used to be Ok with Roland Martin but it has been years since he has done a show that wasn't mostly about product.  I understand these guys have to make money, but Bill Dance gives a lot of info without being in your face.  Someone mentioned Roland using the sunscreen.  Look at how dark Roland's skin is.  Does he really think we believe that he applies any sunscreen on a regular basis?  Give me a break.  

[bocabasser]

lucky craft guy you are right about fishing university. i saw the episode you spoke of, and man that guy is horrible. and to top it off he ate that bait.

[BassPonder72]

The Bass Pros on VS is the most informative show out there.  Whatever technique they choose to focus on each week gets explained in depth.  It is the one show I watch because I know I will learn from it.  The others I watch just because I can't stop.

[dink]

I recently watched an episode of Fishing U. where charlie said they were catching fish on lizards. Yet, the fish that were caught on tape clearly had baby brush hogs stuck to their faces. I thought, "Is he trying to keep creature baits a secret?" ;D ;D On the other hand, much respect to Hank. He is able to teach without the "look what I did" syndrome.

[VAbacklash]

I haven't watched Roland in years. Does he still yell ;D SON!! ;D like he used to do whenever he "hooked" a fish? My favorite was Orlando Wilson.

[VekolBass]

I've gotten pretty addicted to a show called "Fun Fishing." The show is shot in Northern California, and has two hosts. One is a fairly knowledgeable fisherman by the name of Alan Fong. The other is kind of a fishing dunce by the name of Warren Trumbly. Alan gives Warren a constant stream of good natured abuse over Warren's various ineptitudes, like when he let a striper get away with a sponsor donated $500 rod and reel. Sometime during the show, Alan gives Warren--and the audience--a detailed explanation of the techniques and equipment he has been using during the show. This past weekend he explained rippin and jig fishing. Yes, the plugs are there, but at least there is detailed information given too. Everyone has to make a living. The show's only drawbacks, for some folks anyhow, is that it is multi-species, and you will need to recieve Fox Sports West or Northwest to view it.

[bassrogue]

Roland has two products that he always gets in there. The sunscreen and his rain gear. He will come up with any reason to put on his rain gear.

75* and sunny, not a cloud in the sky. "Son, you don't need rain to put on this great jacket. It keeps your collar down when drivin"

I stopped watching Roland because of all his product plugging.