What Is Your Favorite Fishing Tv Show/channel? 2024
Rhino68W reply :
I was just curious, what are you guys' favorite fishing shows and what channels do they come on?
BasshunterJGH reply :
I like FLW Outdoors on NBC and Major League Fishing on the Outdoor Channel.
Catch and Grease reply :
world fishing network
Slade House reply :
"BasswesternUSA" on ? network because they actually give you the exact bait they;re using each time they catch a fish; and unlike all the other shows it actually applies to where i fish. then "facts of fishing" with dave mercer cause he is hilarious and they show all the bad things that happen when fishing too.
Sam reply :
The Fishing Network.
Anything about bass fishing.
Also enjoy Timmy Horton on the NBC Sports Network.
HoosierHawgs reply :
Bill Dace Outdoors of course! That being said, I also enjoy watching In-Fisherman, Extreme Angler TV, and Facts of Fishing. But Bill Dance is the all time best IMO.. Not even Roland or Jimmy can compete!
ChrisD46 reply :
On 12/6/2014 at 6:28 PM, jakob1010 said:Bill Dace Outdoors of course! That being said, I also enjoy watching In-Fisherman, Extreme Angler TV, and Facts of Fishing. But Bill Dance is the all time best IMO.. Not even Roland or Jimmy can compete!
+1 ..."Extreme Angler" with Karl Kalonka does a particularly good job power fishing with jigs and soft plastics ...
cbass12 reply :
World Fishing Network. In-Fisherman, Extreme Angler, Joe Bucher Outdoors, Musky Hunter....there's probably a few more.
bonzai22 reply :
Major league fishing
Senko lover reply :
On 12/6/2014 at 6:28 PM, jakob1010 said:Bill Dace Outdoors of course! That being said, I also enjoy watching In-Fisherman, Extreme Angler TV, and Facts of Fishing. But Bill Dance is the all time best IMO.. Not even Roland or Jimmy can compete!
Can't stand the dude. He fishes in stocked ponds/lakes and is way too professional. He like never catches dinks. That's not real fishing.
BasshunterJGH reply :
On 12/6/2014 at 4:27 PM, Slade House said:"BasswesternUSA" on ? network because they actually give you the exact bait they;re using each time they catch a fish; and unlike all the other shows it actually applies to where i fish.
Sounds pretty good. I'll have to check that out.
fishguy613 reply :
The next bite, in depth outdoors, MLF, any bass or walleye tournament
Bobby Uhrig reply :
MegaStrike Fishing Coming soon to a lake near you
Reel Fishing By Real Fishermen Who wants to be my first guest??
ColdSVT reply :
MLF and FLW!
ColdSVT reply :
On 12/7/2014 at 3:55 AM, Bobby Uhrig said:MegaStrike Fishing Coming soon to a lake near you
Reel Fishing By Real Fishermen Who wants to be my first guest??
Lets go!
TrapperJ reply :
Come to Oklahoma and you can fish with me and Big Bass Barry, we love those Megastrike shakey head jigs, and just recently ordered some of ur Evo jigs and the 1/2oz Cavitron! Did I mention how much we love Megastrike!On 12/7/2014 at 3:55 AM, Bobby Uhrig said:MegaStrike Fishing Coming soon to a lake near you
Reel Fishing By Real Fishermen Who wants to be my first guest??
TrapperJ reply :
Triple B just got his Evo jig in with great results!
"Megastrike Evo jig worked 1st cast 3 lber"
So of course I couldn't let my buddy be the only one throwing this jig and had to order some for me!
HoosierHawgs reply :
On 12/6/2014 at 8:22 PM, ChrisD46 said:+1 ..."Extreme Angler" with Karl Kalonka does a particularly good job power fishing with jigs and soft plastics ...
I really enjoy that show! He does a great job when flipping/pitching, and has taught me a lot about the technique as I rarely flip/pitch. He also has good stuff about smallies, including topwaters and spinning tackle.
HoosierHawgs reply :
On 12/7/2014 at 1:23 AM, Senko lover said:Can't stand the dude. He fishes in stocked ponds/lakes and is way too professional. He like never catches dinks. That's not real fishing.
Yes, he is professional. This is because he has been Bass Fishing since the 1940s. He knows what works, does his reaearch/pre fishing for a show, and you don't see him catch dunks. I for one have seen a few. He is great because he has developed a great talent for fishing. He is one of the big 3 for a reason, and has a much better earning standpoint (in tournaments) compared to his fellow Big 3 member Jimmy Houston. Need I remind you he came in 2 in, and eventually also one, a Miller High Life Bassmasters Classic.
MichiganBass80 reply :
Major League Fishing, Zona, Facts of Fishing, and Extreme Angler are my favorites. I'll watch just about anything that has bass fishing though.
Senko lover reply :
On 12/7/2014 at 5:58 AM, jakob1010 said:Yes, he is professional. This is because he has been Bass Fishing since the 1940s. He knows what works, does his reaearch/pre fishing for a show, and you don't see him catch dunks. I for one have seen a few. He is great because he has developed a great talent for fishing. He is one of the big 3 for a reason, and has a much better earning standpoint (in tournaments) compared to his fellow Big 3 member Jimmy Houston. Need I remind you he came in 2 in, and eventually also one, a Miller High Life Bassmasters Classic.
Oh, I don't deny that he's a good fisherman. I just mean that his shows are fake. He says "lines" from a card the camera man is holding, and it just seems rather fake to me.
Patrick Morrow reply :
On TV I watch worldfishingnetwork only. It seems to fit my time schedule.
Actually I prefer watching fishing videos in youtube more, it is easier to relate to these guys.
ww3869 reply :
the Scott Martin challenge is pretty cool.
HoosierHawgs reply :
On 12/7/2014 at 6:58 PM, ww3869 said:the Scott Martin challenge is pretty cool.
I really like the format of it. It's a really interesting concept, and so are the BASS Brawls, although I like the idea of the challenge better because they each get their own boat. I would like to try that myself. I'm also a big omfan of Scott Martin in general.
blongfishing reply :
Scott Martin Challenge, Fishn Crazee Show(local South Carolina show on local television) and Carolina Outdoorsman show (another local one).,
Catch and Grease reply :
I love the FLW tournaments shows too! There is a ton of FLW tournaments on their YouTube channel, pretty intresting to watch.
boostr reply :
WFN and whatever fishing show they don't have, I'll watch it on The Outdoor Channel.
J Francho reply :
Lunkerville: http://www.facebook.com/lunkerville
Chris S reply :
D) all of the above 
Djf3864 reply :
Major league fishing
Choporoz reply :
I get nothing. Or nearly nothing. Except for Youtube.
I did see a national high school tournament on demand a couple months ago. World Fishing Network only comes bundled with a 10 or 12 channel sports package. Not willing to pay the extra ten bucks a month for it...and a bunch of soccer, badminton and cricket.
swiberk reply :
Good question. I get most of my fishing TV fix from the internet. The Elite and FLW websites both have tons of videos of past tournaments. They also have a lot of tutorial videos. On television, I really like Major League Fishing. I recently signed up for the Extended View on their website.
hoosierbass07 reply :
I enjoy Bill Dance even though he does fish at well stocked lakes/ponds. Major League Fishing is probably the most enjoyable "tournament" program in my opinion, keeping in mind it's made for television so there is the possibility it is not a 100% true competition. This is not a bass fishing show but I think one of the classiest fishing programs on TV is Salt Water Experience. So many bass fishing programs seem too focus too much on one lure over others, pushing those lures down the viewers throat or they treat tournament fishermen like they are Elvis or something.
iabass8 reply :
Extreme angler
Zona
MLF
In depth outdoors
island bassin reply :
MLF , FLW and BASS Elite Series
Jtrout reply :
WFN
Rhino68W reply :
I am glad this topic is getting this much attention!!!
bassindon reply :
I don't have one, darn it. Angler west is always trout or salmon so I would rather watch a re-run of Cops. The other outdoor channel seems to always be hunting ( I don't hunt).
WFN would be super cool.... BUT fishing is enough in my life by living it. If I had it on TV 24 -7 I don't think the wife would dig it as much LOL!
geo g reply :
I loved the old shows especially the Hank Parker show, Bill Dance, and Roland (before he went sponsor crazy and started pushing everything in the boat every few minutes}.
basscatcher8 reply :
The Next Bite..........I'm looking for some fish with Teeth!
Felix77 reply :
FL Outdoors, The Bass Pros and Major League Fishing.
bassindon reply :
On 12/17/2014 at 8:27 AM, geo g said:I loved the old shows especially the Hank Parker show, Bill Dance, and Roland (before he went sponsor crazy and started pushing everything in the boat every few minutes}.
My all-time favorite of old was Jerry in "Fishing Hole" man.... many years ago. But I enjoyed his warm calm voice narrating while they fished. Because of he I never had to use drag again on a spinning reel I back reeled like he did. Drag was just for back up.
Suspendingjerk reply :
My all time favorite is bill dance.
As someone mentioned, it may be contrived, and he may fish in well stocked reservoirs, but it's the nostalgia for me.
Me and my dad would wake up every Saturday and eat breakfast while watching bill dance before heading out to go fishing ourselves.
Some of the best days of my life I'll never forget.
I also like hank parker.
Felixone reply :
On TV I only see FLW, Bill Dance, and occasionally Roland Martin and Jimmy Houston. I can't really get into FLW much since it is too much like listening to sports announcers for more mainstream sports like football or soccer. FIVE BASS LIMIT!!! Ugh...
I don't really care for Roland Martin much, and I rarely see Jimmy fishing. Bill Dance though is on all the time. I don't mind him too much personally but I cringe every time he catches a fish. I feel like he lets them "dance" around on the end of the line too long. It seems like he waits until the fish is completely exhausted and just falls over on its side. Then once he gets it in the boat he holding it all wrong. Have you noticed how often he puts his fingers inside the gills. Then he slaps them a couple times before throwing them back in the water. I know it is completely irrational but it kind of creeps me out.
Anyway, the rest of my fishing "TV" comes from the internet. If it is still up you should watch the "reality" show FLW put out where they followed anglers on tour. It was kind of neat to get that perspective. Watching them get up in the morning and head to the tournament reminded me of the old Dunkin Donuts commercial. It is time to make the donuts! If you want to be a pro angler you should definitely watch it. It helps you realize the reality of the situation and that is this is their job, and every tournament is a gamble just to stay ahead, let alone win. I am not very competitive but even if I was tournament fishing at that level just isn't for me.
Anyway, bored at work on a Friday and I digress.
CDMeyer reply :
My favorite would be Bassmaster on ESPN college or elites are cool
Major league fishing is awesome too
Rhino68W reply :
I recently found the Scott Martin challenge on his YouTube page. Full length episodes that are very entertaining. He challenges other anglers to a random competition each episode, and delivers tips.
Scott F reply :
There's a show in that probably 90% of you guys can't get where you live called John Gillespie's Waters and Woods. He does 52 shows a year, new content every week. He films during the week, generally somewhere in Wisconsin and the show then airs on Saturday. The content is always fresh. He doesn't always show stuff I'm interested in, like now in the winter, the shows are about ice fishing. But as I posted recently, he did a show about brown trout fishing on Lake Michigan. I learned enough to go where he was fishing and got some big browns. A lot of guys get irritated by him because he goes a little nuts when somebody catches a big fish, but it's all in fun and he's a genuinely nice guy. If you are a multi-species angler, it will help you get more fish.
OntarioFishingGuy reply :
On 12/21/2014 at 12:12 AM, Scott F said:There's a show in that probably 90% of you guys can't get where you live called John Gillespie's Waters and Woods. He does 52 shows a year, new content every week. He films during the week, generally somewhere in Wisconsin and the show then airs on Saturday. The content is always fresh. He doesn't always show stuff I'm interested in, like now in the winter, the shows are about ice fishing. But as I posted recently, he did a show about brown trout fishing on Lake Michigan. I learned enough to go where he was fishing and got some big browns. A lot of guys get irritated by him because he goes a little nuts when somebody catches a big fish, but it's all in fun and he's a genuinely nice guy. If you are a multi-species angler, it will help you get more fish.
That is a good show but man does he freak out when someone catches one!
fisherrw reply :
Bill dance.
HoosierHawgs reply :
On 12/20/2014 at 11:27 PM, Rhino68W said:I recently found the Scott Martin challenge on his YouTube page. Full length episodes that are very entertaining. He challenges other anglers to a random competition each episode, and delivers tips.
Good show! I really like the concept of a 'Dual Tournament Format' so to speak. There is a reason it's been on for over a decade. Great show!
lordpaxin reply :
I can't stand any of them
I would rather watch super fluke stand in his boat with the wind whipping any day
Than a mainstream corporate bs fluff
30 minutes of BS
15 minutes of commercials
10 minutes of slow motion action of them reeling a fish
And 5 minutes of anything of any actual benifit
Though I like watching bill dance
Rhino68W reply :
On 12/22/2014 at 11:49 PM, lordpaxin said:I can't stand any of them
I would rather watch super fluke stand in his boat with the wind whipping any day
Than a mainstream corporate bs fluff
30 minutes of BS
15 minutes of commercials
10 minutes of slow motion action of them reeling a fish
And 5 minutes of anything of any actual benifit
Though I like watching bill dance
Check out Scott Martin's youtube page. It's pretty enjoyable, and doesn't seem to have too much product promotion. Plus he has tons of episodes where he challenges well known anglers.
hoosierbass07 reply :
Scott Martin is pretty cool. I watch some of his videos on YouTube but don't watch his Scott Martin Challenge program much.
I almost forgot - Jarrett Edwards. He seems humble and nice and his programs are somewhat interesting.
Dillo reply :
On 12/23/2014 at 4:54 AM, hoosierbass07 said:Scott Martin is pretty cool. I watch some of his videos on YouTube but don't watch his Scott Martin Challenge program much.
I almost forgot - Jarrett Edwards. He seems humble and nice and his programs are somewhat interesting.
i watch jarrett edwards, but he seems to fish at one or two lakes only, at least on his colorado program
scaleface reply :
Championship Fishing with Virgil Ward. Watched it every sunday. At the end of the show he'd swim his Scorpion , Beetle Spin...in an aquarium and show us how he worked it. He worked them all the same. Lift and drop. I loved that show .
Brent Christian reply :
i miss the ultimate match fishing!
Jrob78 reply :
On 12/21/2014 at 12:12 AM, Scott F said:There's a show in that probably 90% of you guys can't get where you live called John Gillespie's Waters and Woods. He does 52 shows a year, new content every week. He films during the week, generally somewhere in Wisconsin and the show then airs on Saturday. The content is always fresh. He doesn't always show stuff I'm interested in, like now in the winter, the shows are about ice fishing. But as I posted recently, he did a show about brown trout fishing on Lake Michigan. I learned enough to go where he was fishing and got some big browns. A lot of guys get irritated by him because he goes a little nuts when somebody catches a big fish, but it's all in fun and he's a genuinely nice guy. If you are a multi-species angler, it will help you get more fish.
It comes on WFN. I enjoy watching it. He does get pretty excited sometimes but I don't really mind that.
There's a new show that started this week on WFN called Honey Hole All Outdoors. It's come on locally for years here in N. Texas. It follows the same format, 52 shows a year, one every week. It's strictly bass fishing on TX lakes. The host is Bill Wilcox, he used to fish BASS back in the day. It's one of my favorite fishing shows and I'm happy that they made it off of local tv to a national audience.
SudburyBasser reply :
I'm not all that into watching TV shows about fishing these days but I do enjoy watching the Scott Martin Challenge, Jarrett Edwards, The Next Bite, The New Fly Fisher and a few others.
I don't need to ever watch John Gillespie or Karl Kolanka.
powerduster reply :
There are far more interesting fishing channels on youtube than there are on TV. The only thing on TV that I enjoy fishing wise is river monsters. It's more about the enviroment, physical demands, desperation, struggle, etc. than the actual fishing part that appeals to me.
Jd_Phillips_Fishin reply :
Outdoor Channel:
Zona
Mercer
MLF
UMF
Joe Tomas
The Bass Pros
ESPN:
Bssmaster Elite Series
NBC Sports:
Bill Dance
Roland Martin
You Tube:
BassResource
Bama Bass
Jar11591 reply :
On 12/9/2014 at 6:02 AM, Choporoz said:I get nothing. Or nearly nothing. Except for Youtube.
Same here. I get my fill of fishing videos on YouTube. LakeForkGuy, BamaBass, and of course BassResource.
RoLo reply :
'Lindner's Angling Edge'
Roger
TyTheAngler reply :
World Fishing Network
My favorite show is the Scott Martin Challenge
BaitMonkey1984 reply :
Up here in the NE we have a shown on the local sports station called "Charlie Moore that Mad Fisherman." It is a combination of bass fishing in New England and talk show. He has a new guest with him each episode who generally are Boston Sports Heroes. He is the Boston version of Ike. One of the top 5 people I would love to fish with. He actually fished a nearby lake in an episode and I was trying to figure out where on the lake he was fishing. Check him out on youtube.
livetofish28 reply :
MLF, Zona's and whatever else seems to pop up on the outdoor channel lol
tight lines
Andrew
ChrisWi reply :
favorite show!On 12/21/2014 at 12:12 AM, Scott F said:There's a show in that probably 90% of you guys can't get where you live called John Gillespie's Waters and Woods. He does 52 shows a year, new content every week. He films during the week, generally somewhere in Wisconsin and the show then airs on Saturday. The content is always fresh. He doesn't always show stuff I'm interested in, like now in the winter, the shows are about ice fishing. But as I posted recently, he did a show about brown trout fishing on Lake Michigan. I learned enough to go where he was fishing and got some big browns. A lot of guys get irritated by him because he goes a little nuts when somebody catches a big fish, but it's all in fun and he's a genuinely nice guy. If you are a multi-species angler, it will help you get more fish.
Catch and Grease reply :
I started watching Addictive Fishing and I can't get enough... I've been watching episode after episode on YouTube, it's pretty entertaining...
BannedForSpamming-1234555 reply :
Bob Izumi "The Real Fishing Show"
Mass Bassin' reply :
The Bass Pros, Zonas Awesome Fishing Show, Facts of Fishing, Hook & Look
RMcDuffee726 reply :
On 12/7/2014 at 6:58 PM, ww3869 said:the Scott Martin challenge is pretty cool.
I think the best one is when he went against Jacob Wheeler. The fish they caught were f*@)ing insane!
HoosierHawgs reply :
I enjoyed that one as well. Also, seeing the local guy beat Scott was kinda nice lol!On 1/22/2015 at 12:38 AM, RMcDuffee726 said:I think the best one is when he went against Jacob Wheeler. The fish they caught were f*@)ing insane!
FryDog62 reply :
"'Lindner's Angling Edge'
X2 - all time favorite fishing show. Have learned more instructionally from these guys than anyone. Outside of my dad, #1 person I would spend time in a boat with is Al Lindner.
Joe Bucher smallmouth segments are very good too ~ he'd be #2.
Felix77 reply :
The Bass Pros and MLF.
toddwchandler reply :
I really like The Bass Pros. I feel like I learn something every time I watch and I don't feel like they are pitching product.
mmkeel reply :
It's not specifically bass fishing, but I used to love The Spanish Fly. Jose just seemed so genuine and acted like he wasn't putting on a show at all. I've still got a lot of them on my DVR.
stkbassn reply :
In Fisherman, Major League Fishing, The Bass Pro's, Hook and Look, FLW Outdoors...hard to pick just one !
MemphisFF reply :
On 12/7/2014 at 1:23 AM, Senko lover said:Can't stand the dude. He fishes in stocked ponds/lakes and is way too professional. He like never catches dinks. That's not real fishing.
I live in Memphis and see him alot he's from here and I can say that's the opposite what you think of him... He's an approachable guy and doesn't come off too professional and he will take the time to talk with you.. Sorry but I disagree with you. Another great thing he's got going is that Orange T:)
BannedForSpamming-1234555 reply :
Bob Izumi's The Real Fishing Show
stkbassn reply :
On 3/19/2015 at 11:11 PM, MemphisFF said:I live in Memphis and see him alot he's from here and I can say that's the opposite what you think of him... He's an approachable guy and doesn't come off too professional and he will take the time to talk with you.. Sorry but I disagree with you. Another great thing he's got going is that Orange T:)
X2, I think Bill is a fine ambassador for fishing. He really cares and does a lot to help folks with their fishing. He's just a down to earth, classy guy.It pains me to see him aging but it's nothing any of us can stop. When I met him he couldn't have been nicer. Same goes for Hank and Jimmy..very nice guys and spread a positive message as well. These guys are legends in our time and I'm so glad I can say I've met them and shook their hand.
WarEagleBassin reply :
Major League Fishing on the Outdoor Channel. I really enjoy that format.
BassmanDan reply :
I haven't read all of the responses yet but where is One more cast with Shaw? ROFLMAO
Anyone else noticed that Timmy Horton is starting to sound a lot like Shaw when fighting a fish?
I enjoy MLF, Bassmaster, FLW, Scott Martin Challenge, good ol Bill D., and the Bass Pros to name a few. It's a good thing they are in full swing right now or my wife would have stuck me in temporary housing until I can fish again.
RHuff reply :
On 12/9/2014 at 10:14 AM, hoosierbass07 said:I enjoy Bill Dance even though he does fish at well stocked lakes/ponds. Major League Fishing is probably the most enjoyable "tournament" program in my opinion, keeping in mind it's made for television so there is the possibility it is not a 100% true competition. This is not a bass fishing show but I think one of the classiest fishing programs on TV is Salt Water Experience. So many bass fishing programs seem too focus too much on one lure over others, pushing those lures down the viewers throat or they treat tournament fishermen like they are Elvis or something.
I always wondered where BD fishes at. It seems he's always the only one around and everything seems private all the time. I wondered many times if he has his own private pond he's fishing for different episodes. I love the show and will always watch.
I like The Bass Dr with Todd Hallowell I think he does a great job.
hoosierhawghunter reply :
The Bass Pros. And MLF, not the on tv. But the dvds, way more information and details on the dvds.
24.99 for 14 hours of fishing? Completely worth it.
Bassaholic84 reply :
Zonas Awesome fishing show
Djf3864 reply :
I like the Bass Pro's, has a lot of good information and not always just a commercial for new lures/gear/etc.
I like the Scott Martin Challenge, pretty entertaining with a lot of back and forth with this guests.
I will watch anything and if it sucks not watch it again, I think that there is some take away even a small one that can be gleaned from any of the shows out there now. Its more about whether or not you can take the commercial aspect of many of the shows now a days.
aluislugo reply :
1. Bass Pros
2. MLF
3. Timmy Horton
4. In Fisherman
5. Extreme angler
6. Linders Angling Edge
7. Hook n Look
8. Bill Dance
9. Bass Doctor
10. Dave Mercer
11. Jarrett Edwards
Refuse to watch Zona and Jimmy Houston.
FrogFreak reply :
Does anybody remember that fishing show with fish fishburne?
Big C reply :
Does Sponge Bob count?
BassAddict'18 reply :
Probably FLW The Show. But I am a bit biased because they sponsor college fishing haha. I enjoy old stuff like Bill Dance though, can't beat an oldie but a goodie.
Nebasska reply :
Charter Cable in Grand Island Nebraska just took World Fishing Network off their cable here so bye bye Charter........Only channel I watched besides ESPN
I love all the Bass Fishing shows but get real sick of all the Fly Fishing and Saltwater Fishing since I am in the middle of no where and am way too poor
to go anywhere they do that...
RoLo reply :
On 3/29/2015 at 10:21 AM, FrogFreak said:Does anybody remember that fishing show with fish fishburne?
Oh Yeah, I remember Claude Fish Fishburne,
but like Orlando Wilson, it was a show I've had more fun forgetting 
Roger
bigbill reply :
It's still Jerry Mckinnis in the fishing hole. I watched this fisherman for over 50 years.++++++++++++++++++
Then it's Glenn on you tube.+++++++++++++++++++
Bill Dance+++++++
Hank Parker+++++++++++++
Jimmy Houston++++
Lately I don't watch the shows much I'm on my Ipad what ever it is maybe a iPad notebook? And my kindle. My health is improving but I'm in bed. I'm ok I'll be back.
gunsmoke reply :
Don't watch them I go fishing!!!!!!
Jd_Phillips_Fishin reply :
On 4/5/2015 at 9:48 PM, gunsmoke said:Don't watch them I go fishing!!!!!!
So you are off the water by 9:30?
ItsallabouttheBass reply :
My favorite, and really one I ever knew of, was Charlie Moore Outdoors when I lived in Massachusetts. The guy was awesome! Fisherman first, comedian second! The cool thing about that show was that local celebraties and were on his show fishing with him all the time. Players from the Celtics, Bruins, Red Sox and Patriots were always on his show and most of them never fished before filming. It was a fun watch!
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