Ultimate Fishing Experience TV Series
After dreaming of the opportunity for so long, the anticipation of actually fishing the first tournament of my professional career was so great that I drove straight through from Dayton, Ohio to Orlando, Florida in one day! I couldn’t wait to get my new boat on the water and a rod in my hand. Over the next [...]
Sgt. Joe Kowalski (USMC, Ret.) is a man on a mission. The 52-year old, disabled Gulf War Veteran from Cheshire, CT discovered that fishing helped him manage his PTSD. Once Joe realized how fishing was helping him, he figured it could help other veterans, so he started a fishing outreach program. Named after his lifelong [...]
Since the day that I got hurt, I never thought that I would be able to share the things that I love to do with my little boy. Having a strong wife who pushed me every day that I laid in that hospital bed told me to stop worrying and keep positive is what got [...]
When I started the Maj. Steven Roy Andrews Fishing Outreach Program four years ago I never dreamed that I could reach out to all veterans around the country. Thanks to Keith Alan and Jason Wald, I now have that very opportunity threw THE ULTIMATE FISHING EXPERIENCE TV Show. First off, to pull one over on the [...]
Today my career dream comes true, when the NBC Sports Network premieres the first episode of the Ultimate Fishing Experience TV Series. When I first met my friend Jason Wald, it didn’t take long to realize how much we had in common. Although we were raised on opposite coasts with different influences, we are both [...]
Like millions of Americans, we celebrated 4th of July weekend by having a pool party and cookout with family and friends. Whether you went fishing, took the family to the beach or had your own pool party, did you ever take a moment to consider the reason for the 3 day weekend? 235 years of [...]
Somewhere, we all have a list of things we want to experience “someday.” What’s on your list? Does it include a fishing trip in Florida or someplace exotic like Costa Rica. Maybe you dream of climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro or sitting at a high stakes poker table in Vegas. While we all have those lists of [...]
I had the priviledge of spending a day on the water with two guys who know all too well what Memorial Day is all about. Toho Bass Guide and former BASS Youth Director Stacy Twiggs has done more to get kids involved in fishing than anybody I know. He almost never talks about what happened [...]
National Fishing & Boating Week is June 4th – 12th How amazing would it be if we could all have jobs doing what we love to do on the weekends? It’s beyond your dream job, because it’s something you’re so passionate about you do it on your own time and your own dime, every chance [...]
When opportunity knocks, you rarely get a second chance to answer the door. That statement is certainly true when it comes to fishing. Just think of all of the times you’ve had a shot at a fish and missed it, or better yet, hooked it and lost it. There are those rare instances that you [...]
There has been a lot of talk about the state of the sport, and there is no question that the fishing industry has taken a hit. Then again, the majority of American businesses have felt the squeeze over the past 3 years. While we all know there are fewer boats being sold, are there really [...]
A busy week is about to get better as I head to New Orleans for the Bassmaster Classic. For the first time since 2005 I wont be standing on the weigh stage, and I’m okay with that. Lots of exciting things on the horizon with the Experience, and I’m looking forward to going to the [...]
Since January 1st, we have had more web visitors and more reservations requests than ever before. I appreciate everybody spreading the word. If you haven’t taken the time to navigate the new site, get in there and play with the tag cloud. It’s a fun way to browse. If you haven’t turned any of your [...]
Consider what the most rewarding moments of your life have been. For me it goes far beyond catching big fish or career opportunities to be on TV. My most rewarding moments aren’t when I am the one in the spotlight. On the contrary, they are when I am able to shine that light on somebody [...]
On a recent family trip to one of the most beautiful historic cities in America, I discovered an ecosystem teaming with life and a redfish bite rivaled only by Louisiana. What makes Charleston such a fantastic fishing destination is that has such a great variety of offerings both on and off the water. In fact, [...]
