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Opening Show Dates Are Friday, December 30 and Saturday, December 31, 2011

 

ISLAMORADA BLACK FIN TUNA! This action-packed episode finds Poveromo and his Mako 284, MARC VI, in the Florida Keys, targeting black fin tuna at the 409 Hump, off Islamorada.  Joining Poveromo is veteran Islamorada charter captain Paul Ross.  The team gets right on the fish, scoring nearly at will via flutter-jigging.  Then, to really ignite the action, they live chum the fish into explosive feeding frenzies. How to locate black fin tuna on the Islamorada humps and catch them on artificials and live bait are covered in explicit detail.  The Poveromo team stayed at the Pines ‘n Palms Resort, while Poveromo’s MARC VI was docked at World Wide Sportsman.


 


Friday, December 30, 2011 – 2:30 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time)
Featured airing:    Saturday, December 31, 2011 – 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Standard Time)
Encore Performances:  Saturday, March 31, 2012 – 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Standard Time)
                                              

CAYMAN ISLANDS WAHOO -  “Incredible” is the only way to describe the “bite” Poveromo experienced on his trip to Grand Cayman with friend and noted marine artist Carey Chen. Poveromo and Chen, fishing aboard the 65-foot sportfisherman “Cayman Time” experienced nearly non-stop wahoo action with fish up to 57-pounds.  And if that wasn’t enough, they also caught four yellowfin and even a blue marlin!  In this thrilling episode, you’ll see first hand how to score wahoo on the troll, including the deadliest baits, spread, and speed.  Poveromo and team were guests of the Cayman Islands Angling Club, and stayed at the Comfort Inn Suites on Seven Mile Beach.

 

 

 

Friday, January 6 – 2:30 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time)
Featured airing:  Saturday, January 7– 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Standard Time)
Encore Performances:  Saturday, April 7– 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Standard Time)
                                                 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, FLUTTER-JIGGING -  Perfect weather greets Poveromo and local ace Darren Blum, as they board Poveromo’s Mako 284 – MARC VI , and head out early in the morning to do some bottom fishing in 230 feet of water - some 84 miles off the coast!  Out here, and using light conventional tackle and flutter-style jigs, Poveromo and Blum experience nearly non-stop action with red snapper, scamp, Almaco jack and amberjack.  The finer points of “flutter-jigging” as well as where to consistently catch bottom fish off Florida’s West Central coast are illustrated in vivid detail.  The Hyatt Regency Sarasota served as home base for Poveromo and crew. 


 
Friday, January 13 – 2:30 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time)
Featured airing: Saturday, January 14 – 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Standard Time)
Encore Performances: Saturday, April 14– 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Standard Time)
                                                

ABACO, BAHAMAS, OFFSHORE TROLLING  -  In this two-part series, Poveromo and friend Carl Grassi take Poveromo’s MARC VI on a 200 mile run from the Sailfish Marina in Palm Beach to the Abaco Beach Resort and Marina at Boat Harbour, in the Abacos. Their goal: capitalize on the solid offshore fishing that occurs here during the spring.  Poveromo and Grassi dispatch an attractive spread of trolling baits and teasers, and immediately find action.  This episode showcases how easy it is for a mid-size center console to travel to the Abacos - and catch impressive fish. Small boat trolling tactics are covered in great detail, and the “catching” will keep you on the edge of your seat.  If you’re a fan of fishing in the Bahamas, this is a must see episode!


 

Friday, January 20 – 2:30 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time)
Featured airing: Saturday, January 21 – 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Standard Time)
Encore Performances:  Saturday, April 21 – 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Standard Time)
                                    

ABACO, BAHAMAS, WRECK FISHING -  This Intense episode finds Poveromo and Carl Grassi focusing on catching big grouper and snapper off an Abacos shipwreck.  Faced with clear water and the threat of break-offs on the large, sunken ship, the team must figure out how to lure these fish off the wreck, get them to bite, and – when hooked – keep them from running back into the ship.  It soon becomes a “thinking” angler’s game, combined with some brute force and a lot of luck, to be successful.  This episode showcases how to locate and catch bottom fish in the Bahamas, along with numerous tricks to coax leery fish into striking.  Poveromo and team stayed at the Abaco Beach Resort and Marina at Boat Harbour.

 

 

 

Friday, January 27 – 2:30 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time)
Featured airing: Saturday, January 28 – 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Standard Time)
Encore Performances:  Saturday, April 28 – 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Standard Time)
                                        

OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND, WHITE MARLIN – The white marlin fishing off the mid-Atlantic has been nothing short of sensational the past few years, and, in this episode, Poveromo cashes in on an awesome bite off Ocean City, Maryland.  Fishing aboard Captain John Oughton’s “That’s Right”, Poveromo catches and releases five white marlin in a nearly slick calm sea.  In this dramatic episode, you’ll learn the most important tips on how to raise and score more white marlin, and see sensational footage of white marlin on the teasers, billing and eating baits, and unleashing heart-stopping acrobatic displays!  The Poveromo team stayed at the Castle In The Sand Resort in Ocean City.

 


 

Friday, February 3 – 2:30 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time)
Featured airing: Saturday, February 4 – 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Standard Time)
Encore Performances: Saturday, May 5 – 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Standard Time)
                                        

 

KEY WEST MANGROVE SNAPPER  - The full moon in July sets up some awesome fishing for mangrove snapper, when these scrappy and delicious fish school up to spawn.  In this episode, Poveromo trailers his Mako 284, MARC VI, to Murray Marine on Stock Island, where he meets up with longtime friend and veteran Key West guide, Mark Schmidt.  Poveromo and Schmidt then head to a few “hot spots” along the Atlantic side reefs, where they anchor up and catch these wily snappers.  As anticipated, some other predators join the party, and Schmidt soon finds himself battling a husky Goliath grouper on light conventional tackle.  This show exemplifies the variety and quality of the fishing within the Florida Keys and Key West.  Poveromo and crew stayed at the Westin Key West Resort and Marina.



 

Friday, February 10 – 2:30 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time)
Featured airing: Saturday, February 11 – 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Standard Time)
Encore Performances:  Saturday, May 12 – 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Standard Time).
                                       

SOUTH JERSEY FLUKE BONANZA –  The fluke bite off New Jersey was unbelievable at times this past season, and Poveromo got to experience just how good it can get when he visited Cape May in August.  With his 284 Mako, MARC VI, docked at Snug Harbor Marina, Poveromo fished the offshore wrecks and structures with local pro Captain Adam Crouthamel.  The duo went to town on the flatties, bucktailing them on light tackle. At some points, the bites came non-stop.  If you’re into catching fluke and learning the little subtleties that yield sensational catches, you can’t afford to miss this action-packed, informative episode!  Poveromo stayed in Atlantic City, at the Golden Nugget Casino and Marina, the very same facility he brings his Salt Water Sportsman National Seminar Series to.
                                   

 
Friday, February 17 – 2:30 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time)
Featured airing: Saturday, February 18 – 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Standard Time)
Encore Performances:  Saturday, May 19 – 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Standard Time)
                                             

CHOKOLOSKEE, FLORIDA EVERGLADES – For catching a wide variety of inshore, saltwater gamefish within the 10,000 Islands region of southwest Florida’s Paradise Coast, the tiny city of Chokoloskee is in the heart of it all.  In this thrilling episode, Poveromo brings down his Mako 2201 Inshore skiff – the Shallow-Water MARC, and is joined by Captain Brian Sanders, a third-generation Chokoloskee fishing veteran. Poveromo and Sanders fish various points and holes for snook and redfish and then anchor over an offshore rock pile to catch seatrout. On the way back in, they even score a tripletail! This episode vividly illustrates just how good the action can be here, along with how to successfully keep track of game fish based on tides, and catch them using the most effective rigs, baits and techniques. If you’re looking for some short cuts in learning how to catch more fish around Chokoloskee Island, this episode is just what the doctor ordered!
                                   

 
Friday, February 24 – 2:30 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time)
Featured airing: Saturday, February 25 – 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Standard Time)
Encore Performances:  Saturday, May 26 – 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Standard Time)
                                             

VIRGINIA BEACH TROPHY STRIPED BASSVirginia Beach, Virginia, hosts some of the most diversified saltwater fishing to be found anywhere along the coastal United States. From seatrout in the lower Chesapeake Bay to white and blue marlin in the offshore canyons, they have it all, and often in impressive quantities. In this episode, Poveromo once again teams up with local pro Dr. Ken Neill III. This time, the duo target the winter run of striped bass out of Virginia Beach. With his Mako 284, MARC VI, on hand, Poveromo and Neill fish live eels at night along the shadow line of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. Virginia Beach’s winter run stripers come big and generally plentiful, and Poveromo scores his personal largest bass in the show – a 39-pounder. Not to be outdone on his home turf, Ken Neill III follows up George’s catch with a 49-pounder! This fishing has established a major winter business for the local charter boats and tackle shops, and even an extended fishing season for recreational anglers. Once you watch this episode, you’ll see just how awesome southern striped bass fishing can be! "

 

Friday, March 2 – 2:30 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time)
Featured airing: Saturday, March 3 – 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Standard Time)
Encore Performances:  Saturday, June 2 – 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Standard Time)
                                         

KEY LARGO BACKCOUNTRY -  This episode finds Poveromo back in the Florida Keys. This time he’s in Key Largo and behind the wheel of a Mako 18 LTS (Light Tackle Skiff), scouring the shallow backcountry flats for redfish with local ace Captain Tony DeLosSantos, from Lying Hawaiian Charters.  Tony is an expert at finding fish within the intricate backcountry of the upper Florida Keys, and he proves his worth in this episode by putting Poveromo on some very impressive redfishing!  After catching their share of redfish, they drift over some deeper grass flats and have a go at seatrout.  The quality of fishing amidst the beautiful backcountry scenery showcases yet another side of Key Largo’s vast sportfishing opportunities.  Poveromo and team stayed at the Marriott Key Largo Bay Resort.



 

Friday, March  9 – 2:30 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time)
Featured airing: Saturday, March 10 – 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Standard Time)
Encore Performances:  Saturday, June 9 – 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Standard Time)
                                              

FORT LAUDERDALE DOLPHIN -  Chasing dolphin off his home waters is a favorite activity for Poveromo, and that’s exactly what he and local angler John Webb set forth to do in this episode.  Aboard Poveromo’s Mako 284, MARC VI, the team clears the Port Everglades Inlet early in the morning.  Their goal: charge seaward and look for signs that will lead them to fish.  A nice weedline sets up a beautiful dolphin catch early on, followed by some more running-and-gunning and locating a large school of dolphin that keeps Poveromo and Webb extremely busy.  This is a virtual dolphin “how to” episode, where Poveromo showcases a number of tricks that help him locate fish, catch them, and keep the action with school fishing coming like there’s no end.  It’s a must see program!

Friday, March 16 – 2:30 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time)
Featured airing:  Saturday, March 17 – 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Standard Time)
Encore Performances:  Saturday, June 16 – 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Standard Time)
                                        

NORTH CAROLINA, CRYSTAL COAST, TROPHY RED DRUM - The Neuse River and Pamlico Sound play host to some of the largest red drum in existence, when they enter these waters to spawn during late summer/early fall.  Poveromo has fished here before and captured his largest red drum to date, a 47-pound monster.  In this episode, he’s back fishing with noted local guide Captain Gary Dubiel, who put him on that monster, along with several other trophies.  Together, and aboard Poveromo’s Mako 2201, Shallow-Water MARC, they set forth to once again catch and release these big redfish.  On this trip, Poveromo scores another big redfish right off the bat, and then some rather interesting circumstances turn the table on Poveromo and Dubiel.  This episode showcases the phenomenal red drum fishing offered by the Crystal Coast, the tricks to consistently score the big ones, and a humorous look at a challenging situation that every angler has experienced at one time or another!  Poveromo and team stayed at The River Dunes Resort and Marina.


 

Friday, March 23 – 2:30 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time)3
Featured airing: Saturday, March 24 – 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Standard Time)
Encore Performances:  Saturday, June 23 – 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Standard Time)