Lunkerville 2024

Ifish4keeps reply :

has anybody watched this show on the world fishing network?

the host of the show is probally the worst fisherman i've ever seen.

i just dont know what qualifies him to be the host of the show.

Gatorbassman reply :

Just in case you didn't know. The host is a respected member of this forum. He has helped us out in the past and he is about to do it again. His show isn't supposed to be about a pro angler going fishing. Is supposed to be about a regular guy who likes to fish who goes fishing in very interesting places with regular people. If you want to see a pro fish and push all his sponsors junk then watch something else.

Gatorbassman reply :

If you have any suggestions for his low cost show feel free to PM him. Here's his profile.

http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?action=viewprofile;username=61656769480C0

jrhennecke reply :

Woops!

guest reply :

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has anybody watched this show on the world fishing network?
the host of the show is probally the worst fisherman i've ever seen.

i just dont know what qualifies him to be the host of the show.

I gotta soften this up because I can see on your profile you are only 16, I have been fishing longer than you have been breathing. That fellow happens to be a very nice guy, who has also reached out to me. He dioes a grass roots show without all the bells and whistles. I would say an apology is in order here young man

Randall reply :

I would say the fact that he has won awards given by The Sportman's Channel for being the favorite host and having the favorite show for a start. I was on the show and can tell you Mike is a great guy and not a bad fishermen either. On the show I was on Mike did a show on a day that reached over 100 degrees in the middle of summer. How many other shows are going to show real fishing that way? Mike, Shannon and the other guys at Lunkerville do a real show the way it happens not a faked show with big fish that have been saved up for a week or more in a tank to make it look like big fish are being caught on every cast.

Gatorbassman reply :

Champ has got his opinion and that's fine. Please excuse his honesty. He is suffering from a classic case of Foot in Mouth disease.

Low_Budget_Hooker reply :

Mikes show really doesn't need defending. It is what it is, this young gun just didn't realize what that was.

I think he assumes all fishing shows are intended to compete with each other. Now, If Mike came off like he thought he was Mark Zona, it would be a different story but the whole appeal to this particular show is EVERYDAY GUYS fishing together as opposed to sponsor laden infomercials.

That's we love him so much

Keep up the good work Mike and BMC, watch the show for what it s, not what you think it should be. Watch closely and you'll notice that many of the guests are also forum board members here.

Lunkerville is the perfect representation of "Grass Roots" fishing, the class 80% of us fall into.

Zel... reply :

I rather like Lunkerville, and watch it whenever I see its on. I've followed it for years and think its one of the most honest, down to earth, fishing shows out there. In my opinion, the host really seems like a regular guy, which sure is refreshing to see in a TV fishing show these days.

Joel W reply :

I've known Mike D for years through my association with NY BASS.com that he is a partner in. Mike is a great guy, and just one of your regular, every day fisherman. Lunkerville is his creation which is all about real fishing with real people. Not about pros spending days fishing a lake, and then editing it so that it appears to be non-stop fishing. Mike doesn't go fishing with 20 setups, it's more like just 3. And he's most comfortable fishing the Magic Senko. What Mike brings to the 'table" is a real personality, and deep caring for his friends that he features on his show.

Mike D from Lunkerville reply :

LOL!... funny thread and you're absolutely right... i suck!... watch the show a few more times and you'll catch on to the schtick bucketmouth

Mike D from Lunkerville reply :

...and thanks for all the kind words guys... i really appreciate it

Hooked_On_Bass reply :

Great show Mike D!

ProP-JunKie reply :

I agree he and his show needs no defending. I appreciate seeing a show about real life fishing. I get bored watching Bill Dance (as gifted as he is) land a wall mount worthy lunker on every cast. Keep doing your thing Mike D.

and if you happen to read all this jabber.... I loved the ice fishing 1&2 episodes.... that's what fishing is all about!!!!!

HesterIsGod reply :

BucketMouthChamp probably wont be coming around here very much any more.

paul. reply :

this sounds like a cool guy with a REAL fishing show. excuse my ignorance, but i have never seen it. i have directv and as far as i know the only outdoor channels i have are the outdoor channel and versus. i haven't seen the show listed on either of those. can you get this world fishing network for directv? if so how? thanks

KU_Bassmaster. reply :

hawg caller,

You cant watch the episodes on line on the Lunkerville website

Vyron reply :

i love the show

u can watch it at:

http://www.lunkerville.com/watchshow.html

=Matt 5.0= reply :

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has anybody watched this show on the world fishing network?
the host of the show is probally the worst fisherman i've ever seen.

i just dont know what qualifies him to be the host of the show.

I just saw our very own Dodgeguy on the show....

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has anybody watched this show on the world fishing network?
the host of the show is probally the worst fisherman i've ever seen.

i just dont know what qualifies him to be the host of the show.

I guess we all missed the obvious question

Mr.Bucketmouth: What qualifies you to make this post in the first place? What is the name of your show?

RobbyZ5001 reply :

I have seen people put their foot in their mouth on here before, but I think this takes the cake!

JCrzy4Bass reply :

Hey Mike,

I just wanted to say your show is amazing man. I can honestly say I've seen every episode over 5 times or more. I particularly like the ones with Pat Xiques (one of the pro new yorkers from GYCB) and the episodes entitled "Vargo", "Wild Bill and Dr. Destructo" and "The Curse of Lunkerville" (one of your newer ones), also the Walmart BFL Special just because it puts tournament fishing in your face and gives you an idea of a pro day on the water. For you guys looking for pro shows I suggest you at least give this one a glance. Also keep in mind Mike Del Visco is a great pro bassfisherman who makes an appearance in almost every show.

I really enjoy what the show is about because I fish just like you, if I catch one bass an outing I'm happy, and even if I don't it sure beats being at work. It must be awesome to do what you do as far as filming bass fishing for a living (along with your other stuff you do). But to be able to go out and learn from these everyday guys about their home lakes and really capture the enthusiasm and see the smiles on their faces when they are hauling in fish or just talking about their favorite lures and techniques is priceless. You can see the attitudes of these guys are so relaxed and pure and it is more so about learning, bonding, and just having a good time.

Thanks for doing this show and having it made available online. It is one of my lunch time traditions at work to throw on my headphones, pop a soda and sit back and watch the show! Keep up the good work and I hope to see many more seasons run in the future. Maybe even someday get you down to Virginia for a show when I learn one of my lakes like these guys!

Top reply :

its better to let others believe your an idiot than to open your mouth and remove all doubt

fitting saying I would think...

come on young man, hike up your pants and take a deep breath... while you are more than free to have an opinion I think you more or less stepped on it WITH CLEATS an owe Mike D a BIG opology.. this guy is one stand up man and I would have his back any day of the week

roadwarrior reply :

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LOL!... funny thread and you're absolutely right... i suck!... watch the show a few more times and you'll catch on to the schtick bucketmouth

Thanks Mike,

I guess you have been around the block a time or two.

I (we) appreciate your lighthearted response. Keep up

the good work!

-Kent a.k.a. roadwarrior

Global Moderator

8-)

Zel... reply :

Between a torn meniscus operation, cancer treatments, and now a bad fractured knee that hasn't healed in over 6 months, I've unfortunately had to sit in front of the TV more than on the deck of my boat last couple of years. Between ESPN2, Versus, The Outdoor Channel and The Sportsman Channel I've seen almost every titled fishing show there is. I'd put Lunkerville is in my top 3 list. It's a show for the regular angler. No glitz, no glamour... just a good time fishing (except for that one of Mike practicing his pitching in the cold streets of NYC... that one got my head scratching ). If you haven't had a chance to see it on the boob tube, definitely check the shows out on the Lunkerville website. You will be entertained.

LooksLikeSinbad reply :

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... really capture the enthusiasm and see the smiles on their faces when they are hauling in fish or just talking about their favorite lures and techniques is priceless. You can see the attitudes of these guys are so relaxed and pure and it is more so about learning, bonding, and just having a good time.

Well said!

TeamPhntom reply :

I've only seen a few episodes and I loved it. One I remember was when mike was fishing with a guy who was promoting his home made jigs.

He kept saying how awesome they were for that lake but the bite was obviously tough. Mike switched to his senko and was hookin some small fish. You could tell the guy was just like grrrrrr with every fish mike caught! haha!

Love the show mike, keep the down to earth real guy fishing up!

guest reply :

That show is right up my alley. Just ordinary fellas fishing and talkin about what works,and the format really catches the friendship 2 guys can have in a small boat!

Best Title

DODGEGUY DRIVES A HYNDAI !!!!!!!!!!

also a great sement about fishing the NY Res.

Nwfisher reply :

One of my favorite fishing shows!!

Cory N reply :

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has anybody watched this show on the world fishing network?
the host of the show is probally the worst fisherman i've ever seen.

i just dont know what qualifies him to be the host of the show.

MMMmmmMMMmmm foot.

My favorite fishing show by far Mike D. Can't wait for the new season.

TappanSM reply :

Can't you boys all see it, his name says it all...BUCKET MOUTH!!! Once the bucket tips, it all spills out with nothing stopping it.

Anyway, great show Mike. It's one that we can all relate to!

BassinBoy reply :

I respect him but he is not the best fisherman.

cootertom reply :

I've never seen the show. Problem being that most of these show on Sat. or Sunday morn. I work two Saturdays of the month and fish the other two and church on Sunday mornings. A real life show would be nice and not private lakes.

SenkoBasser reply :

I DVR his show. I'm sick of Charlie Moore. Met him once and he was a rude until the cameras came on. I respect Mike D and wonder despite all the glamour thats come to sport angling, how did you get your own show? Regardless, I'd rather watch you and some regular guy fishing it up like I would be with a buddy, than watch C. Moore with another celebrity. Hey Mike. Take me fishing.

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I respect him but he is not the best fisherman.

Oh I'm sorryy I didn't catch the name of your show :-/

island bassin reply :

Great show Mike!! Pls add some more videos in yr website as we bassfishermen from Europe can not watch your show live

Mike D from Lunkerville reply :

woah! a lot of conversation on the show... you guys are really kind, thanks.

AJ, to answer your question how the show came about: i went to film school back in the late 80's and broke into the film production biz producing independent films and other film and video productions... i co-own and operate a production company here in new york city... around the year 2000, i started bass fishing and by 2001 i became the co-owner and operator of a very popular bass fishing website nybass.com... around 2003 i had the idea of doing a pilot for a fishing show; a new kind of show that features everyday bass fishermen as the guest experts and me as the guy who is always trying to learn and have fun... my persona on the show is of a novice fisherman and guests are encouraged to bust my balls and just have fun like they would fishing with their good friend(not to say i'm pretending to be a bad fisherman, i really am not that good)... this new approach to a fishing show gives me an opportunity to meet lots of interesting people, which i really enjoy... and being a filmmaker, the 30 minute format is a great chance for me to be creative and have fun while making short documentaries on people and places.

after we produced a couple of pilot shows, we brought it around to different networks and ended up making a deal with the sportsman channel; a new outdoors network at the time... the show was an instant hit at TSC, being voted the viewer favorite fishing show the first 3 years of broadcast... we recently moved to the world fishing network and the soon to launch water channel... you can view us on television throughout the usa and canada and anywhere in the world on the web... we'll be in over 30 million television homes by the summer... we launch on DirecTV in May and hopefully will be on DISH and more cable systems later in 2008.

so, that's the story in a nutshell... we're having an amazing time putting the show together and have enjoyed a nice, steady growth through our 3 1/2 years of production.

JCrzy4Bass reply :

Mike when does the new season start and when can we expect more shows online? Just curious.

Jake P reply :

You respect him but you say hes not the best fisherman? He never said he was the best fisherman and i dont think you have the right to comment on his fishing skills. Who cares how good he is or isnt? Just because he has a tv show doesnt mean he has to be KVD. He's just fishing with normal guys for fun like you and i and 95% of the people on this forum.

Bass XL reply :

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You respect him but you say hes not the best fisherman? He never said he was the best fisherman and i dont think you have the right to comment on his fishing skills. Who cares how good he is or isnt? Just because he has a tv show doesnt mean he has to be KVD. He's just fishing with normal guys for fun like you and i and 95% of the people on this forum.

Agreed. No one is claiming that he is the best fishermen.

grimlin reply :

Great show....i'm surprise somebody actually doesn't like it.

Nwfisher reply :

Great camera-work and editing. To me, like a new style of "Fishing with John." Funny, entertaining, and portrays real fishing.

Get Offme Fish reply :

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I respect him but he is not the best fisherman.

Yeah AND??? :-??? :-??? :-???

I have never seen the show but obviously he and the show has may fans.

But lets not put these youngins to the fire too much as we ALL have done/said stupid things w/o thinking as teenagers, this is a perfect oppurtunity to teach these lads not berate them(not that anyone has)

So boys no need to go into hiding, lesson learned... 8-)

btw, Fishing has nothing to do w/ being the best or being great, its all about the enjoyment, excitement and relaxation of this great sport. 8-)

SenkoBasser reply :

Hey Mike. Sounds like you've put alot of work to get where you are and you have fun with it. Great show....... great guy. Keep it up! And for the NH anglers I know, we ALL love your show and watch it like religion. I think your show is where we got our love for ragging on each other on the water. ;D

Oh, that comment made by bassinboy........... really....... who is the best fisherman? I don't think there has to be a "best". Its all about knowing bass, knowing what to throw, where and when. I know these things, but still get skunked now and then. The show isn't about catching as many fish as possible. Its about fishing with buddies and having fun while doing it. I think its a great show for people who don't fish and don't know about it. My buddy John for example. He says he'll never fish again because it was boring. He watched Mikes show, saw how much fun it could be then agreed to go with me. Luckily for me that day the bass were biting and he had a blast. If we got skunked that day........ well........ it would of made me look like an *** and John would dislike fishing even more. Now, I can't take the BPS catalog away from him.

Mike D from Lunkerville reply :

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Mike when does the new season start and when can we expect more shows online? Just curious.

we have a couple shows in the editing room now with more to be filmed throughout the year... look for new shows online and on the air starting in may.

Jake. reply :

I just watched a few of the episodes. Great show!

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