Your Favorite Shows ? 2025

illusion258 reply :

Hi, I was just wondering what are your favorite fishing shows to watch? Do you watch only fresh water, or both salt and freshwater? I saw a thread asking this from a while ago, but a lot of them shows were not even on anymore. Updated version thread!

I like mainly Outdoor Channel stuff. What are your favorites?

Thanks!

Tuckahoe Joe reply :

I actually haven't watched any bass fishing shows. Animal Planet has 2 I like. 'River Monsters' where the guy goes around the world catching everything from piranah to goliath tiger fish and 6ft freshwater stingrays. They also recently ran another show called 'Off the Hook: Extreme Catches'. The host is actually a professional wrestler with a passion for fishing. That show is a bit different then most fishing shows. He goes around the US trying out different unorthodox methods of fishing that people actually use. Like fishing for sharks from a paddleboard, spearfishing for jack crevales, and even using little remote control boats for fishing in small lakes. Plus the guys kind of a goof so its good for a laugh too.

Sam reply :

I can't stand Charlie Moore.

I don't care for the Linders but will watch their shows.

Hook N' Look is excellent other than for teh Stricker's hawking their sponsors products.

The Bassmasters University series when they are aired.

kylek reply :

Zona's awesome fishing show is one of my favorites.

Quillback reply :

I liked Ultimate Match Fishing, I hope they have another season this year, but haven't seen them on the schedule. I guess I should Google it and find out.

plumworm reply :

All the Bassmaster elite series are on the net @ bassmaster.com click on "vidios" great watching with nor time out for adds.

kickerfish1 reply :

The hunt for big fish with Larry Dahlberg.

LgMouthGambler reply :

Bass Master, Scott Martin Challenge, and River Monsters. I used to watch Fishing with Roland Martin, Orlando Wilson, and Bill Dance when I was younger. Used to get up real early on Saturday to watch them, then go try some of the stuff I saw on Sunday morning.

Kevinator1 reply :

Bassmasters / FLW Outdoors

Bigbarge50 reply :

Lunkerville, The Bass Pros, Bill Dance, Linder's angling edge, North American Fisherman, and City Limits fishing are all watched and DVR-ed by me.

I also watch River Monsters a ton, more for entertainment than for learning about fishing.

Caylub reply :

I like Facts of Fishing with Dave Mercer. He is a funny guy. I'd love to get out the water with him.

SudburyBasser reply :

River Monsters is about the only thing I regularly watch since I got rid of WFN. I do watch some Canadian shows which focus on fishing out in British Columbia.

bassinbrian reply :

On 12/22/2012 at 10:32 AM, Crankenstein said:

I like Facts of Fishing with Dave Mercer. He is a funny guy. I'd love to get out the water with him.

I love that show, by far my favorite.

Run&Gun reply :

Classic Patterns (when it was aired), Zona's, The Bass Pros, Ultimate Match Fishing, Fish PAA, Hunt for Big Fish, Bass West USA

5 Dollar Fishing Game reply :

Bill Dance Outdoors

Fishing with Roland Martin

FLW Series

Caylub reply :

On 12/22/2012 at 10:10 PM, bassinbrian said:

I love that show, by far my favorite.

It is my favorite too. Do you watch Gettin Schooled with JP Derose? I like that show too but he isn't as entertaining as Dave. I kind of like Kayak Bassin too.

bassinbrian reply :

On 12/23/2012 at 12:19 AM, Crankenstein said:

It is my favorite too. Do you watch Gettin Schooled with JP Derose? I like that show too but he isn't as entertaining as Dave. I kind of like Kayak Bassin too.

Yeah I watch it, I also love tackle....so its a win win for me!

keith71 reply :

Back in the day it was "The Fishing Hole" with Jerry Mckinnis,learned a ton as a kid and adult.Today its any tournament style show and "Lunkerville".I like the approach of Mike D coming from the angle as the student and his guest the teachers.

GeorgiaBassBros reply :

Anything i can catch on tv, i cant seem to find very many on channels that i get. And im on the next to highest package available also fun fact, my grandfather grew up with orlando wilson and was good friends with him until he died. Wish I still had connections with him

fowlskies reply :

I can't believe no one has mentioned In-Fisherman with Doug Stange. I like his approach to teaching technique and the learning process, the multi species he goes after and it also doesn't come across as 30 min infomercial. There is some branding in the show but far less than most shows.

Others include: Ultimate match fishing, and the one where the Brauer father and son compete against each other, it reminds me of my buddies and I out on the water talking smack and trying to catch the most/largest fish.

Silas reply :

The In Fisherman was a great show.....it DID show how to techniques. I quickly tired of Roland Martin's "look at me catch the big fish" with very little info.....sort of narcissistic.

Enjoyed The Fishing Hole years ago.....laid back and easy. And some of the old Bill Dance shows, on the ONE lake he fished.....heck, a Jimmy Houston show was good for laughs.

Sadly, today, I don't see ANY fishing shows that I feel are worth my time.

I would like to see a more lesson oriented series again, but I can see that's not going to happen.

But, it's not so bad....NOW I just go out and FISH. Others can sit home and WATCH.

PABASS reply :

River Monsters

FLW

Addictive Fishing

Fly Fishing The World

And a few others that I forget the names of.

Bankbeater reply :

River Monsters, and back in the day I used to watch Virgil Ward.

Topwaterspook reply :

I used to watch "Spanish Fly". Jose is now sadly missed. I watch "Reel in the Outdoors" with Joe Thomas. He's a really personable guy with an honest sense of humor. His cameraman, Jim, is a real hoot as well.

papajoe222 reply :

I've always watched both Bill Dance and Jimmy houston. More for the entertainment value than from gaining any new knowledge. Some of Dance's bloopers are classics, but still get a roar from me and Jimmy's giggle brings a grin to every member of my family.

I look for instructional shows and sadly there aren't many out there. 'The Next Bite' is about the only one I watch that I believe is returning this year.

IntroC reply :

Lindners Angling Edge is head and shoulders above the rest IMO. In-Fisherman ranks up there. Bass Pros is a good one. Zona has an awsome fishing show. I used to really like Classic Patterns but it must not air where I'm at any longer.

SirSnookalot reply :

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I used to watch "Spanish Fly". Jose is now sadly missed.

IMO unmatched by anyone, I still watch his videos.

I don't watch too many shows, but enjoy Bill Dance's lay back sitting down approach, editing aside of course. I've seen him on his saltwater series and as guest with others, this man knows what he is doing.

Every now and then I'll catch " Seasons on the Fly", I love their enthusiasm and those trout are beautiful.

Jake P reply :

First off, ZAFS is the bomb!!!

I watch Jimmy Houston, some Bill dance, flw, bassmasters, the bass pros, hook n look, really all I can. I just dvr them all then pick through the ones I think will be enjoyable or informational.

JeziHogg reply :

Facts of Fishing, Getting School'd with JP DeRose and Extreme Angler. I watch WFN religiously, I find these 3 shows are the most informative.

Addicted to Smallies reply :

River Monsters -- This is the kind of show that reminds me why I love fishing: the adventure, the drama, and the science behind the fish. Jeremy Wade makes fishing seem like one of those old-time safari adventures from the early 1900's where you might end up drinking kava tea with a Tongan tribe or getting chased away from a river by a group of armed militia... it's a fantastic show (even if the drama is a bit hyped-up at times.) Even my wife enjoys watching this one with me.

Lunkerville -- Gotta hand it to Mike D for coming up with a totally new and fresh concept in a sometimes tired category. Even after several years, the concept is still fresh and enjoyable and paints the everyday fishermen (and women) in a very favorable light. No matter if it's a bank fisherman, a paddle tin boat or a fancy bass boat, the people on this show obviously love fishing, and Mike makes them all seem like genuine, likable people. (BTW, Mike, if you're ever looking for another partner, come on down to Virginia -- or I'm happy to meet up with you when I'm in NYC for work every week! I've got a 10 year old that can outfish you and me both, and can probably teach folks a few things!)

Facts of Fishing -- Would LOVE to be able to fish with Dave Mercer for a day! Even a catchless day would be a blast with that guy, I bet.

Addicted to Smallies reply :

On 12/25/2012 at 1:34 AM, Topwaterspook said:

I used to watch "Spanish Fly". Jose is now sadly missed. I watch "Reel in the Outdoors" with Joe Thomas. He's a really personable guy with an honest sense of humor. His cameraman, Jim, is a real hoot as well.

May Jose RIP... Spanish Fly was always a great show, and I was truly sad to hear about his passing.

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