Bass Fishing on TV???

[rowyourboat]

are there ever any shows on bass fishing other than bill "i fish in a farm pond" dance and the city limits show with ike?

thanks

[Gatorbassman]

There's Lunkerville with Mike D. If you don't get it on the tube than you can watch it on his website.

[Fishing Rhino]

There are plenty of bass fishing shows, for both smallmouth and largemouth.  How good they are depends on one's personal tastes.

Some seem downright juvenile others are very informative.

Some are infomercials, maybe most are infomercials since the hosts are dependent upon their sponsors.

Some are informative, others merely entertaining.  It depends on what channels are available to you.

Any given show may air several times in a day or week.

Best bet to get most or all of them is via one of the satellite, Dish or Direct, services.

[jdw174]

The Bass Pros

Bass Pro Shops Fishing

Lunkerville

Schooled With J P DeRose  (WFN)

Bass Edge

Bass Champs

Fish PAA  (WFN)

BassMasters  (ESPN2)

Classic Patterns (outdoor channel)

I'm sure there's a couple I've missed.

[KYntucky Warmouth]

are there ever any shows on bass fishing other than bill "i fish in a farm pond" dance and the city limits show with ike?

thanks

If you get those shows you probably have versus which also airs The Bass Pros, FLW events, Jimmy Houston, Rowland Martin, Hank Parker, and every so often Shaw Grigsby.  There's also Worlds Greatest Fishing Show, The Bass Masters, The Scott Martin Challenge, and Beat Charlie Moore ESPN2

[MALTESE FALCON]

My favorite is , Kim Stricker's "Hook n' Look". Some of the most incredible underwater video I've ever seen. It's on Versus every Saturday morning at 7:00.

Falcon

[rodnreel11]

Beat Charlie Moore is the dumbest "fishing" (if you can call it that) show I've ever seen.  I am completely beside myself that it is even still broadcast on TV.  The guy doesn't know anything about fishing, he just rants about Boston and New England and everything but fishing.  What a waste of 30 minutes. 

[Grey Wolf]

Beat Charlie Moore is the dumbest "fishing" (if you can call it that) show I've ever seen. I am completely beside myself that it is even still broadcast on TV. The guy doesn't know anything about fishing, he just rants about Boston and New England and everything but fishing. What a waste of 30 minutes.

He is the most talked about fishing personality on this site. I don't know why people keep bringing the idiot up . It just keeps him in the public's eye and helps him out in the long run.

[Lucky Craft Man]

The Bass Pros

Bass Pro Shops Fishing

Lunkerville

Schooled With J P DeRose (WFN)

Bass Edge

Bass Champs

Fish PAA (WFN)

BassMasters (ESPN2)

Classic Patterns (outdoor channel)

I'm sure there's a couple I've missed.

That's my regular watching list (with Getting Schooled being my favorite).

I also watch:

Ultimate Match Fishing

In-Fisherman

Lindner's Angling Edge

Facts of Fishing (WFN)

Scott Martin Challenge

Fly Fishing the World

Plus Whatever Other Show is on.

[Fishing Rhino]

Outdoors with Jarrett or is it Jason Edwards.

Gettin' Schooled with JP DeRose is one of my favorites, when I get to watch it.

And if you can get past his giggling/laughing fits, Dave Mercer's facts of fishing contains some useful nuggets of information.

I'm not sure I could tolerate a day's fishing with someone who constantly carried on like that.

[midnighthrasher]

The Bass Pros

Bass Pro Shops Fishing

Lunkerville

Schooled With J P DeRose (WFN)

Bass Edge

Bass Champs

Fish PAA (WFN)

BassMasters (ESPN2)

Classic Patterns (outdoor channel)

I'm sure there's a couple I've missed.

That's my regular watching list (with Getting Schooled being my favorite).

I also watch:

Ultimate Match Fishing

In-Fisherman

Lindner's Angling Edge

Facts of Fishing (WFN)

Scott Martin Challenge

Fly Fishing the World

Plus Whatever Other Show is on.

dont forget...hook and look

[brushhoggin]

it's all about hank parker. besides the peanut butter stuck to the roof of his mouth all the time, its a great show. good balance of bass fishing education and entertainment.

[RoLo]

> The Fishing Hole Jerry McKinnis

> Fishing with Orlando Wilson

> Gadabout Gaddis Roscoe Vernon

> Go Fish Claude 'Fish' Fishburne

WHAT?! There not on anymore? ;D

[Fishing Rhino]

> The Fishing Hole Jerry McKinnis

> Fishing with Orlando Wilson

> Gadabout Gaddis Roscoe Vernon

> Go Fish Claude 'Fish' Fishburne

WHAT?! There not on anymore? ;D

Gadabout Gaddis, the flying fisherman.

If not the first, he was one of the first who brought sport fishing to a regular tv program.

Goes back to what, the 60s?

And, speaking of old timers, how many know that Ted Williams was an avid fisherman, quite accomplished at fly fishing, but also enjoyed fishing for Stripers, and just about anything else that swam.

[Fishing Rhino]

How many know that Ted Williams had written a book about great fishing holes in America?

Here's an intro, and an excerpt.

"

Editor's Note--Ted Williams, arguably the best hitter who ever played the game of baseball, died on Friday, July 5, 2002 at age 83. Williams was a Hall of Famer, hitting .344 lifetime with 521 home runs. What would his numbers have been had he not lost five seasons serving in both World War II and the Korean War as a Marine pilot? He hit .406 in 1941 (the last major leaguer to hit .400 in a season) and .388 in 1957. On his last at bat as a major league player, he hit a home run.

But Ted Williams had a love even greater than baseball. Williams was an outdoorsman par excellence. He loved hunting and fishing--especially fishing. In the May 1989 issue of POPULAR MECHANICS, Williams shared his favorite fishing spots with readers. We reprinted the article in our centennial book, The Best Of Popular Mechanics 1902-2002. We republish it here as a tribute to Ted Williams.

I'VE BEEN ASKED a hundred times if I can compare the highlights of my career in baseball to the thrills of fishing. It's a tough question to answer because I've devoted myself to both sports and they're fundamentally different.

Is making a good cast to a fish and fighting it skillfully similar to hitting a home run? I'd be lying if I said yes. There's no feeling in the world comparable to hitting a baseball out of the park in front of a home-town crowd in a big game.

Yet, I firmly believe there's no greater outdoor activity available to human beings than sportfishing. You're never too young or too old to participate, and the excitement, pleasure and challenge are always there. It doesn't matter if the fish you're after is a 2-ounce bluegill or a 200-pound marlin. If the tackle is right for the size of fish, it's always a sporting proposition, and a d**n fine one at that.

Some people have called me a "flag waver" for the good ol' U.S. of A., and I've never denied it. They're probably aware I've served as a fighter pilot in World War II and in the Korean Conflict. They're also probably aware that I don't hesitate to speak my mind on subjects regarding the role and status of the U.S. in the world.

Well, to paraphrase a recent president, here I go again: The United States, in my opinion, is the best angling country in the world, because the abundance and variety of fish found here is unmatched anywhere else. I might get an argument from my Canadian friends, who know I've spent a considerable amount of time casting flies at Atlantic salmon in the paradise-like pools of the Miramichi River, in New Brunswick."

You can read the entire article here.

http://www.popularmechanics.com/outdoors/adventures/1277861.html

[RoLo]

Very good read Tom.

I too was fortunate enough to witness firsthand some of Ted Williams angling exploits.

I remember Ted fishing in the 50s on black-and-white television.

He was the only man I seen that actually hooked-and-landed a 100-lb tarpon on a fly rod.

At battle's end, Ted hoisted the 100-lb fish about shoulder-high

then lowered the beast back into the water. This during the era of catch-and-keep.

Roger

[krisjack69]

I wish I could watch those shows on vs but I dont have the channel.

[SirSnookalot]

Fly fishing for large Tarpon..........Flip Pallet

[roadwarrior]

Back on topic, BASS Fishing on TV

Harold Ensley, "The Sportsman's Friend"

http://www.boston.com/news/globe/obituaries/articles/2005/08/26/harold_ensley_show_on_fishing_ran_for_48_years/

Mr. Ensley lived in Raytown, MO where I grew up.

I dated his daughter in high school. He was my

idol, but I don't think he ever liked me.  :

[Crestliner2008]

You really need to get two channels; WFN (World Fishing Network) and Versus. With those two you'll get more than enough bass fishing tips and techniques to get you through the winter. 

[0119]

Lindners Angling Edge has been good in the past but seems to be just a commercial for its sponsors now.  Hank Parker does have some good pointers.   I dont see what everybody see's in Hook-n-Look.  Its just a strike king commercial with.  The underwater video is overwhelmed by his constant talking.

[tholmes]

Back on topic, BASS Fishing on TV

Harold Ensley, "The Sportsman's Friend"

http://www.boston.com/news/globe/obituaries/articles/2005/08/26/harold_ensley_show_on_fishing_ran_for_48_years/

Mr. Ensley lived in Raytown, MO where I grew up.

I dated his daughter in high school. He was my

idol, but I don't think he ever liked me. :

A blast from the past, for sure!

I watched Harold Ensley when I was a kid (back when dinosaurs roamed the Earth) and still remember his Ford Country Squire and the theme song...Gone fishin, instead of just a-wishin.

Oh yeah, Harold Ensley's fish fry coating mix was the BEST.

Tom

[Nitro 882]

My favorite is , Kim Stricker's "Hook n' Look". Some of the most incredible underwater video I've ever seen. It's on Versus every Saturday morning at 7:00.

Falcon

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[rebeav]

They are not exploiting LMB on television fishing for sure. If you have DVR you end up with the same show recorded several times over and if you don't have DVR you watch when you can. Personally I'd like to see a Bass fishing channel NOT (no offense) saltwater adventures, not catfishing, muskie, walleye, pickerel (jackfish) etc etc. I know we spend as much as hunters do and can impact communities the same.

Personally I wouldn't mind seeing amateur partners or singles fish a one day tournament. Include a 10 minute clip of the lake while they're prefishing. Put a map up like Zona does during the Classic. Lets hear what they say about weather, water conditions, moon phase, seasons as related to bass etc etc. Show them expressing their thoughts and ideas as to what they need to do to catch the 5 best they can. Then show a 5 minute clip of preparations before the tourney ie tackle / boat prep / what holes and why. Then show some highlights / results of the actual tournament day. Maybe have a professional from the area break it down as they go and relate to the viewer how they would approach this lake tournament etc etc. A competitive league as a lot of us fish would be interesting to watch and keep up with standings or points etc.. Follow some young guys as they try to "make it" if its reality shows you like, college, or even dueling fishing guide services.

The avg show fishes with something they need to sell meaning they go somewhere that the bite is on or edit to make their product look good. Here's 30 minutes of me ripping lips swimming iguana tails on a pond whose bass have never seen a bait. Or here I am applying this to my nose and this is the shirt I wear while using this iguana tail.

My point is there are many many situations and toe nail biting moments that happen which imo have not been way exploited or covered enough. Sometimes just getting to the ramp is interesting for some us.

That's just my 2 cents but Bass Champs is favorite show to watch these days I reckon.

[K.Fox]

Bill Dance, although fishing stocked farm ponds is still very informative...  Hook-n-look is cool because you see it from under the water. Classic Patterns, pretty informative. Scott Martin Challenge good concept... All these show promote their sponsors religiously has to be done...  My 2cents