Saltwater Underground with Nick Honachefsky earned three Telly Awards, including two Silver and one Bronze, for its distinctive approach to saltwater fishing television. The show, which airs on ESPN2, Discovery Channel, Sportsman Channel, and Waypoint TV, was recognized in Travel and Tourism, Sports, and Education and Discovery categories at the 47th annual Telly Awards.
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Waypoint TV announces the premiere of The Captain's Log Season 8, featuring technique-driven fishing content across diverse fisheries. New episodes launch Saturdays at 9:30am EST on the Waypoint TV platform, available via waypointtv.com and multiple streaming services.
Waypoint TV announces Battle for Silver, a four-hour fishing programming event airing Sunday, May 17th from 8 AM to 12 PM EST. The curated block features back-to-back episodes from celebrated series including Chasin' The Sun, Local Knowledge, LBP Spotlight, Captain's Log, Goin' Coastal, and Fly Shop Tour, celebrating inshore and coastal fishing adventure.
Waypoint TV announces the premiere of Into the Blue Season 18, featuring Captains Scott Walker and Steve Rodger returning for offshore fishing action in the Florida Keys. The long-running saltwater series delivers elite-level fishing content across multiple streaming platforms including Amazon Prime, Tubi, and DIRECTV.
Fly Fisherman Magazine's original film "The Shoals," directed by Ben Annibali and featuring Editor/Publisher Ross Purnell's pursuit of Giant Trevally at St. Brandon Atoll, premieres May 9 on Outdoor Channel. Supported by Patagonia, COSTA, G. Loomis, The Fly Shop, and Scientific Anglers, the film showcases one of the world's most remote and pristine fishing destinations.
The Alabama Bass Trail announced its 2026 season premiere on July 4th across Gray Media's Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment, Peachtree Sports Network, and Tennessee Valley Sports & Entertainment. The partnership will bring elite tournament competition and over $750,000 in seasonal prizes to 11.9 million households across 25 markets.
Waypoint TV celebrates the premiere of Saltwater Experience Season 20, marking a landmark milestone for the respected saltwater fishing series. Captains Tom Rowland and Rich Tudor continue their decades-long partnership showcasing world-class flats fishing from the Florida Keys, with the season streaming exclusively on Waypoint TV.
Outdoor Channel presents the "Taste Of The Wild" block airing Mondays in May, featuring shows hosted by Chef Mike Robinson, Daniel Vitalis, Steven Rinella, Scott Leysath, Pat Martin, and Chef Jean-Paul Bourgeois exploring wild game cookery and outdoor cuisine traditions.
MyOutdoorTV launches the Just Dropped Channel, a live streaming channel featuring all-new episodes from popular shows including Bone Collector with Michael Waddell, Everything Eichler with Fred Eichler, Jim Shockey's Shock Therapy, MeatEater Hunts, Pigman: The Series, and Tracks Across Africa, available 24/7 to subscribers.
Pursuit Channel highlights world champion angler Scott Martin and his acclaimed series The Scott Martin Challenge, a reality-style fishing program featuring head-to-head competitions in exotic destinations. The show airs weekly on Pursuit Channel and streams on Pursuit UP across 120+ million users on multiple platforms.
MyOutdoorTV and GAME & FISH TV present a live head-to-head fishing competition between renowned anglers Mark Zona and Kevin VanDam on April 28. The event marks the streamers' first live contest featuring the two Bass Fishing Hall of Fame members competing on familiar waters.
World Fishing Network offers a free month-long preview throughout April on providers including Dish, Sling, Cox, Armstrong, TDS, Service Electric, and Blue Ridge, reaching approximately 7.65M incremental subscribers. The preview features programming from legendary anglers like Bill Dance, Roland Martin, and Jimmy Houston, plus tournament fishing and culinary content.
MyOutdoorTV launches spring fishing content featuring new and returning series from hosts Bill Dance, Roland Martin, Jimmy Houston, the Lindners, Mark Zona, and Kevin VanDam. The platform offers expert-driven fishing tips, tactics, and Major League Fishing coverage across multiple streaming platforms.
MyOutdoorTV (MOTV) announces new MeatEater episodes available every Friday, featuring content from Steven Rinella and his crew. The platform adds three new seasons and two all-new programs: MeatEater – Rinella's Field Notes and MeatEater's 12 in '26, expanding MOTV's outdoor programming library.
Outdoor Channel launches the "Wednesday Night Magazines" block featuring iconic Outdoor Sportsman Group programs including In-Fisherman TV hosted by Doug Stange, North American Whitetail TV, Bowhunter TV hosted by Curt Wells, Guns & Ammo TV, and Handguns TV, airing Wednesday evenings with hunting, fishing, and shooting content.
The Green Way Outdoors Season 6 premieres on Waypoint TV, featuring hosts Kyle Green and Jeff Hutchinson in conservation-focused hunting and fishing adventures. The series partners with Ducks Unlimited, National Wild Turkey Federation, Safari Club International, and The Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's Outdoor Fund.
World Fishing Network launches "Reeling Around Wednesdays" programming block featuring legendary anglers including Bill Dance, Roland Martin, Jimmy Houston, and Jon Thelen. The weekly lineup showcases fishing techniques, destinations, and species across freshwater and saltwater environments, with content available on MyOutdoorTV streaming service.
Outdoor Sportsman Group Networks announces a packed Q2 schedule starting March 30, featuring new series and seasons across Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel, World Fishing Network, and MyOutdoorTV. Highlights include shows hosted by Chef Mike Robinson, Daniel Vitalis, Heather Douville, Chef Scott Leysath, Pat Martin, and Tommy Gomes, plus live McKenzie ASA Pro Am archery tournaments.
GAME & FISH TV, powered by Outdoor Sportsman Group, launches "Fish Fry Fridays" in March featuring Ultimate Match Fishing, JT Kenny's Florida Bass, Zona's Awesome Fishing Show, The VanDam Experience, and The Hunt for Monster Bass. The FAST channel is available on Prime Video, VIZIO, Fire TV, Plex, Samsung TV Plus, and other platforms.
Dr. Bob Ledda's new series premieres Friday nights at 8:30 p.m. ET on Outdoor Channel, featuring fly-in fishing adventures to Alaska's pristine destinations. The experienced ER doctor and pilot shares secret fishing spots discovered over three decades of flying the Kenai Peninsula through his All Alaska Outdoors Lodge.
