Most INFORMATIVE fishing shows? 2025

Preston reply :

Despite some shows not actully "catching thier own fish," fishing shows on TV is a very useful learning tools that is much easier to concentrate on than reading. What do yall think are the most informative shows on TV?

I say

Infisherman/Angling Edge

Fishing University

Bill Dance

Papa_Tom reply :

Classic Patterns

Nick_Barr reply :

I would say:

In fisherman

Classic Patterns

Angler on tour

fishing university

FALCON reply :

FOR ME IT'S;

ANGLING EDGE

CLASSIC PATERNS

BILL DANCE

lovecranking reply :

Classic patterns

Roland Martin/Nick_Barr - what network shows angler on tour?

Minuteman reply :

I said this before, but Bill Dance explains things very well right up there with Angling Edge, Classic Patterns also explains why things are happening instead of just how to catch fish.

I know that the OLN has already added some new shows, but I wish I got The Outdoor Channel here too.

Nick_Barr reply :

ANGLER ON TOUR By: Joe Thomas

It is Aired on the Outdoor Channel, its a specialty channel you have to order, GREAT channel, I love it

Rattlinrogue reply :

1)Angler On Tour 2)Classic patterns 3)Fishing University

Fishie reply :

Roland is the Worst. I got a inside scoop from someone and he never actually catches fish for his shows for the most part. >

cajun1977. reply :

in fisherman best videos by far also those guys dont catch anything thats not trophy material

Fishie reply :

Infisherman shows are suppose to be 100 percent real caught fish unlike a lot of other shows. All the classic patterns and angler on tours are good too and also get my approval. Bassmasters on TV you can learn some. You can watch how some of the pro's work there baits and what gets them strikes.

SCarter reply :

Schooled by Denny Brauer but it's not on any more i don't think. Bassmaster University was good.

Keepin_It_Reel reply :

Hands down classic patterns

Curado reply :

Classic Patterns, Angler on Tour, and Bassmaster Univ.

KU_Bassmaster. reply :

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Hands down classic patterns

Couldn't say it better myself. Angler on Tour is also great to see how a tourney fisherman tries to put together a pattern before a tourney.

RoLo reply :

I'd have to go with "In Fisherman"

I well remember when Al Lindner left 'Fishing Facts' magazine to startup

his own hardcore magazine in 1975 (In Fisherman). I was a charter member

and still have their first so-called Study Reports. Each one was a masterpiece!

They begun with incredible naivety though, and actually believed they could cut it

without any advertisements. I personally corresponded with Al Lindner

(letters which I still possess today), until he became overwhelmed by letters.

Today of course he's retired, but In Fisherman persists with the same high quality

GobbleDog reply :

I'll say Roland Martin. He mainly fishes in Florida in lakes that I actually fish... Okeechobee, Lake Kissimmee, West Lake Toho, Jupiter Inlet, etc...

I've never cared much for the In-Fisherman. They mainly fish up north catching Walleyes and whatnot.

Actually, any fishing show is better than most of the junk on tv, but Martin is my favorite.

mjbfsh07 reply :

In my opinion

Classic Patterns

In-Fisherman

directlink reply :

I like Schooled by Denny Brauer. He kinda teaches you what not to do.

cedar1 reply :

I sure would like to fish the lake that Bill Dance films his show on, sure is alot of toads in that place. I assume it's private

Shad_Master reply :

Another one that I learn a lot from that hasn't been mentioned is Hank Parker -- Outdoor Magazine. I also like People Who Fish (my wife thinks Billy and Bobby Murray are cute :).

But just to try to take this string in a little different direction -- is it really important if the guy on the show is actually catching the fish or not? I have always heard stories about these guys not actually catching the fish and wonder, so what??

I watch the shows for what I can learn about what they are doing, I will often channel surf while Bill Dance, Roland, etc. are reeling in the fish, cause I don't care. I come back to see what they are saying about what caused 'em to bite or how they are working the bait. Most of these shows are commercials for the sponsors, but again, who cares? I watch all the guys I fish with to learn what I can about what they are doing, doesn't mean I go running out to BPS or Wally World to buy what they were using, but I might.

My vote would be 24 hour/day bass fishing on TV, but then I would have to quit my job and get a divorce >

orangebynature reply :

Schooled by Denny Brauer saved my summer. This was my first year having a boat and fishing in the spring was easy I could through gum on a hook and catch fish. When summer came and it got hot I had no idea how to catch fish. One day I was watching "schooled" and Denny was on some lake in Texas showing what he would have done and broke out a tube and started fishing lay down. He caught some real nice ones, I came on here asked you guys what tubes you liked ( got a great responce) and enjoyed the rest of my summer catching fish. So thanks not only to Denny but you guys also.

rocknfish9001 reply :

1. Angler on tour

2. In-fisherman critical concepts

3. Linder's angling edge

Does anybody know if Schooled by Denny Braur is still on?

Hookhead reply :

I would have to say Crossing Country.

GobbleDog reply :

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Another one that I learn a lot from that hasn't been mentioned is Hank Parker -- Outdoor Magazine.
But just to try to take this string in a little different direction -- is it really important if the guy on the show is actually catching the fish or not? I have always heard stories about these guys not actually catching the fish and wonder, so what?(

I once heard from a good source that most fishing shows are a lot more rigged than people realize. The only time I ever notice anything funny is when they reel in the bass and it just lays there while the guy is talking about how he caught it. No flapping around or nothing. That always makes me wonder how long ago they actually hooked into the fish.

As for Hank Parker, I can't stand that show. How many kid fishing shows does that guy do? If he's not kid fishing, he's just sitting in his living room talking about the old times... ugh. And that accent - "I'm just a good old boy Hank Parker" drives me nuts. Oh well, to each their own.

RoLo reply :

Quite naturally, many retakes are needed when filming a fishing show.

Roland Martin fessed-up on National TV, saying that they often scrap the shoot,

and repeat several times until they get what they want. Does anyone honestly believe

that Bill Dance catches nothing but 4 to 10 lb bass? Of course not.

In the first place, rumor has it that Bill is fishing on private property and on closed waters,

the likes of Tenoroc, FL and Bienville Plantation, GA. Heck, if Strike King or Booyah footed the bill,

most guys in this forum could do as well or better than Bill

One poster stated that he surfs the channels during the catch scenes and promos, only to return

for the advice. I do exactly the same thing (29, 30, 31, 166, 167, 168). Usually for naught,

but sometimes I'll come away with a useful pointer or new idea.

GobbleDog reply :

Of course they always save the best fish of the day for last. The show goes from day fishing to all of a sudden it's morning again and he's pulling in a moster fish.

huskertko reply :

I see a lot of guys say "Angler on Tour" what channel and when is this show on?

GobbleDog reply :

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I see a lot of guys say "Angler on Tour" what channel and when is this show on?

Outdoor Life??? I don't know for sure, but I have seen that show. It's that dude who talks with a lisp, right? It's actually a pretty cool show watching him practice and compete in real tournamenth's's's's's'sss.

huskertko reply :

thanks, it must not be on very often because I did a search on Tivo to start recording it but no episodes were found in the next 14 days. I will have to keep checking though.

srv1990 reply :

Since this post came out I've taped several episodes of Lindner's Anglers Edge (it's on at 4:00am here) and I've liked what I've seen thus far. Also taped/watched one of Fishermans University, thought it was just OK. And taped Classic Patterns this morning after leaving for work, will check that one out tonight. All are on OLN.

Jeff P. reply :

Classic Patterns

Schooled with Denny Brauer (not on the schedule anymore, but maybe ESPN will bring it back)

Bassmaster University (also not on the schedule currently)

Fishing University

and Crossing Country (not for information, but holy cow talk about babe-a-licious)

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