GREEN TURTLE, BAHAMAS, OFFSHORE!  -  Poveromo and friend Carl Grassi make the 180-mile, one-way run from the Palm Beach Inlet to the famous Green Turtle Club (www.greenturtleclub.com) in the Abacos, aboard  Poveromo’s Mako 284, MARC VI.  Trolling along the Great Abaco Canyon, and using their Lowrance radar to locate birds, Poveromo and Grassi score dolphin and even an 11-pound triple tail that was residing under a board.  Later in the day, they raise, hook, fight and release the fish they came here for - a blue marlin.  This exciting episode is a “can’t miss!” for any fan of offshore fishing, especially those who make the pilgrimage to the Bahamas!
 

BOTTOM FISHING IN THE ABACOS  – In part two of Poveromo and Carl Grassi’s venture to the Green Turtle Club (www.greenturtleclub.com), the duo fish the local reefs and wrecks. Here, they enjoy superb action with yellowtail, schoolmaster and mutton snapper, grouper, Cero mackerel, Horse-eye jack, shark, and several other species.  In this fast-paced episode, you’ll see why it’s nearly impossible to come to the Bahamas without devoting at least one day to bottom-fishing. You’ll also learn the cutting-edge tactics and techniques which lead to non-stop action along these reefs!

SWORDFISH BY DAY – “Incredible” is the only way to describe the day-time swordfishing Poveromo experienced off Islamorada in the Florida Keys (www.fla-keys.com). Fishing aboard his Mako 284, MARC VI ,with Nick Stanczyk from Bud ‘n’ Mary’s (www.budnmarys.com), Poveromo goes on to battle four big swordfish - releasing a 175-pounder and boating a 256-pounder. And if that’s not enough, after the shoot, Poveromo takes Carl Grassi, his buddy who volunteered for camera boat duties, out for a drop; Grassi scores a 380-pound swordfish after a seven hour battle! Poveromo and Stanczyk showcase the sporting aspect of day-time swordfishing, using a “hand-crank” Penn 80-International stand-up outfit filled with 80-pound test Sufix 832 braid, and a Black Magic stand-up harness. You will also witness a swordfish attacking Poveromo’s underwater videographer, and another “incident” that could have had grave consequences.  DON’T MISS THIS SHOW! The Poveromo team stayed at Pines & Palms Resort (www.pinesandpalms.com).


 

YELLOWFIN TUNA AT THE RIGS – It has been said that Venice, Louisiana, has the best fishing within the Continental U.S., and this episode lends credence to that statement.  With his Mako 284, MARC VI, docked at the Cypress Cove Marina (www.cypresscovevenice.com), Poveromo and local pro Captain Billy Wells head out to catch yellowfin tuna.  Beautiful weather enables Poveromo and Wells to load up the live well with herring and then race 50-miles offshore to an oil rig, where “busting” tuna are spotted!  Here, they deploy and troll a three-bait spread.  Shortly after, they’re fighting yellowfins! The bite was so hot, it was nearly impossible to reset all three baits without hooking up.  Poveromo goes on to pitch a Williamson Jet Popper at the busting yellowfins on a Penn Spinfisher V outfit - and scores a 55-pounder on the top water plug!  If you’re into yellowfin tuna, this is a “must see” episode!

GRAY SNAPPER BONANZA  - In part two of  Poveromo’s trip to Venice, Louisiana, he and Captain Billy Wells target the monster gray (mangrove) snapper that gather to spawn in July along some of the Gulf oil rigs.  After loading the live well with menhaden from a local creek, Poveromo and Wells head for a rig some 20-miles offshore. Here, they find gray snapper “stacked” like cordwood 15- to 20-feet beneath the surface, just waiting to devour their menhaden baits.  In what Poveromo claims was the fastest fishing with monster-size gray snapper he has experienced, the duo caught and released countless fish between five- and eight-pounds!  With their arms tired of hooking and “muscling” these big snappers away from the rig, they switch to flutter jigs and drop deep for red snapper. And, yes, the reds were “chewing” too!  The Poveromo team stayed at Cypress Cove Marina & Lodge (www.cypresscovevenice.com ).

SHARKS IN SHALLOW – There’s something about sharks that just plain fascinates people. They can be big, aggressive, mean, fast and even dangerous - all of which they were during Poveromo’s trip to Marathon, in the Florida Keys (www.fla-keys.com )!  Poveromo trailered down Mako’s brand new 234 center console, powered by a pair of Mercury’s brand new 150hp FourStrokes. His mission: join up with local guide Captain Chris Johnson and catch lemon sharks in the shallow back country waters behind Marathon.  Shallow-water sharking is Johnson’s specialty, and in virtually no time at all, he had several big lemon sharks in the slick behind the boat.  Using 15- and 20-pound class Penn Spinfisher V tackle, Poveromo and Johnson have a field day catching and releasing these powerful apex predators.  The fishing was highly visual and fast, showcasing exactly why Johnson stays so booked with clients clamoring to experience backcountry sharking.  Incredible underwater footage highlights this fast-moving and explosive episode!  Poveromo and team stayed at Captain Pip’s Marina & Hideaway (www.captainpips.com).

 

POMPANO BEACH, FL, OFFSHORE WINTER VARIETY –  In this “Home Town” show, Poveromo and Captain Skip Dana set forth to chum up the big Spanish and king mackerel that migrate along the local beaches when the temperatures dip.  A successful chumming strategy is essential to rally these fish, and Poveromo and Dana show exactly how it’s done; they get into a wild feeding blitz with quality size Spanish and kings. After wearing out the mackerel, the MARC VI heads deeper, where Poveromo and Dana dispatch a full spread of live baits along a rip.  Out here, they encounter a hot bite with large pelagics.  This action-packed episode showcases the productive fishing that exists just a few miles from shore, as well as the best tackle set ups and tactics. 

 

ISLAMORADA OUT BACK - Islamorada, in the Florida Keys (ww.fla-keys.com), is well-known for its offshore fishing opportunities.  There is, however, plenty of quality backcountry rod bending available here too. Islamorada is also a strategic destination for a run to Flamingo.  Behind the wheel of a Mako 18 LTS, Poveromo joins up with Captain Matt Bellinger to explore the unique estuarine network deep within the backcountry, which consists of grass beds, flats, mangrove creeks and channels.  Using light Penn Spinfisher V tackle, Poveromo and Bellinger pitch both lures and live baits for redfish, sea trout, snook, and Spanish mackerel. This episode showcases where to find these fish, the right conditions that stimulate the bite, and the little, yet ever so critical subtleties involved in successfully choosing and fishing both lures and live baits.  Poveromo and crew stayed at La Siesta Resort (www.lasiestaresort.com).

 

KEY LARGO SAILFISH  -  The upper Florida Keys (www.fla-keys.com)  have been a regular fishing destination for Poveromo for decades. And in this episode, he returns to Key Largo with his Mako 284, MARC VI, to live-bait sailfish.  Joining him is local ace Captain Jim Mulcahy. Together, they set out a spread of live baits from kites and flat lines, and even deep lines.  The name of the game is locating a hard color change or rip fueled by a good, northbound current, and covering as large a swath of water with your baits as possible.  The sailfishing experience of Poveromo and Mulcahy shines brightly in this highly-visual episode.  In addition to sailfish, they also catch dolphin, blackfin tuna and a wahoo. The Poveromo team, including the MARC VI, stayed at Snappers (www.snapperskeylargo.com/) at Mile Marker 94.5 in Key Largo.