A “bucket list” destination for many anglers, George and D.J. Barrios run the MARC VI to the Dry Tortugas, 75 miles west of Key West in the Florida Keys. Here, big groupers, mutton snapper and off-the-chart yellowtailing await them. After fishing most of the day, the team tours Fort Jefferson and then overnights in the anchorage. For dinner, they grill up some of their catches aboard the MARC VI. In the morning, it's an hour or so of yellowtailing prior to running back to Key West. The Capitana Key West hosted the team, with the MARC VI docking at Murray Marine on Stock Island.
George and his MARC VI are back up in Rhode Island, this time for the trophy striped bass this area is famous for. Leading the way is local pro Cory Crochetiere. George and Cory leave Avondale Boat Yard late in the afternoon for a prime tide. The weather, sea conditions and bite all line up, with the duo scoring big bass on nearly every drift. This can’t-miss episode highlights the subtleties involved in locating trophy stripers, boat-positioning and consistently catching them on artificials. George and team stayed at the Mohegan Sun in nearby Uncasville, Connecticut.
Can television and YouTube personalities get along, given how competitive anglers can be and as different as these two mediums are? George trailers his MARC VI down to Key Largo, Florida Keys, to join Clay and Stephanie Cowart, hosts of the popular YouTube show Life By The Bow. They set forth to test their compatability and, of course, catch fish! Blackfins, mahi, bottom fish and even lobster highlight the bounty, with Snook’s Bayside preparing their catches for the wrap up dinner! George and team based out of Ocean Pointe Suites at Key Largo.
George and Craig Hardy pilot the MARC VI on a 216-mile, one-way crossing from Miami’s Haulover Inlet to the Green Turtle Club Resort & Marina, Abaco, Bahamas. A favorite Bahamas destination of George’s, the team focuses on the offshore bounty available here during the spring. Highlights include fun things to do on and around Green Turtle and by taking a golf cart into New Plymouth, an 18th century village by the sea. This action-packed episode showcases how to locate and catch pelagics on the troll in these waters, as well as the essentials to ensure a safe and successful crossing to the Bahamas.
Basing out of the Green Turtle Club Resort & Marina, Abaco, Bahamas, George and Craig Hardy continue their efforts to score pelagics on the troll. Spring is prime time for offshore game fish off the Abacos, as George and Craig prove with catches of sailfish, wahoo, mahi and white marlin, and by hooking two blue marlin. The 216-mile crossing back to Miami’s Haulover Inlet is also highlighted. If you’re planning on crossing to the Abacos, this is one episode you don't want to miss!
What is the Bud n’ Mary’s experience? George’s version is docking his MARC VI at the marina and within steps of the houseboat he's staying in. Factored in, of course, is the brief walk next door for dinner at Lazy Days. In short, there’s no need to leave the property! Nick Stanczyk, noted angler and marina owner, joins George for the laborious task of deep-drop/hand-cranking for bottom fish in depths pushing 1,000 feet. If you’re feeling quite strong and desire to put the sport back into catching delicious deep water oddities, this highly educational and entertaining episode from Islamorada, Florida Keys, is for you!
Come summer and fall, tunas are the hot pursuits among New Jersey’s offshore fishing contingent. And, when it comes to consistently catching them, Tom Daffin is in a league of his own. George drives up from South Florida to Cape May and then boards Daffin’s Fishin’ Fever around midnight for a steam to the Wilmington Canyon. A full spread of trolling baits splash and skip across the surface prior to sunrise, followed by a hot bite of yellowfins. After catching their fill of yellowfins, Daffin and George drop for tilefish, using both traditional bait rigs and Williamson flutter-style jigs with 15- and 25N- Penn Torque lever drag, two-speed reels. George and team stayed at the Grand Hotel of Cape May.
Tim Carlile is referred to as the “Prince of Tides” in these parts, having fished the backwaters of the lower Florida Keys for over 50 years. In this episode, George and Tim set forth aboard George’s Shallow-Water MARC to catch bonefish, tarpon and permit using Penn 3500 spin tackle and 10lb Sufix 832 braid. Highlights include the intricate backwater creeks and environments of the lower Florida Keys, the “burnt bridge” story and more! Parmer's Resort offers ideal accommodations, and no trip here is complete without dinner at South Of The Seven on Sugarloaf Key.
Mark Daniels, Jr. is a premier freshwater bass pro who competes on the Major League Fishing tournament circuit. In this episode, George invites Mark on a trip to Bimini to experience the saltwater side of life. The duo stays busy catching a wide variety of fish on the reefs not far from the Big Game Club. When fishing a bit deeper, the surprise catch is a Bronze Whaler shark, which was released. George takes Mark on a golf cart ride into town for a conch salad and tour of historical north Bimini. The newly renovated Bimini Big Game Club Resort & Marina hosted the team.
Once again, George finds himself hosting a YouTube sensation for some offshore fishing in the Florida Keys. Erica Lynn is a Tampa-based inshore angler with a huge following on Instagram and YouTube. She and George pair up to chase late season mahi off Marathon, Florida Keys. Can a broadcast TV veteran such as George get along with a social influencer the likes of Erica? Watch this episode and find out! The Faro Blanco Resort & Yacht Club hosted the team, with George docking his MARC VI at the Faro Blanco Marina. The Island Fish Company Restaurant & Tiki Bar hosted the team for dinner.
In this special edition episode, George celebrates the 200th Birthday of the Florida Keys with historians Brad Bertelli and Dr. Corey Malcom. Discussions center on some of the most prominent folks and anglers who contributed to making this archipelago one of the world's most foremost destinations. George also weaves in some of his earliest Florida Keys fishing experiences and memories. If you love the Florida Keys, this is one unique birthday tribute you won't want to miss!