Saltwater Underground with Nick Honachefsky has been recognized with three Telly Awards, earning two Silver Telly Awards and one Bronze Telly Award for its distinctive approach to saltwater fishing television and its genuine, relatable portrayal of fishing destinations, industry characters and coastal cuisine.
Hosted by veteran outdoor writer, television personality, and lifelong saltwater angler Nick Honachefsky, Saltwater Underground's 6 seasons bring viewers inside the world of saltwater fishing and coastal communities with an underground, fun-loving style.
"I'm honored for Saltwater Underground with Nick Honachefsky to be recognized by the prestigious Telly Awards as an entertaining, realistic look into the pursuit of fishing and traveling lifestyle of anglers from all walks of life," said Honachefsky. "It's an authentic, relatable production showcasing anglers' personalities, knowledge and passion and I believe that connects to the viewer in an inviting way."
The show took honors in the highly competitive Travel and Tourism, Sports, and Education and Discovery categories, competing against top network productions from over 13,000 entries globally. The 47TH annual Telly Awards honor excellence in television and video worldwide across all broadcast, linear, streaming and digital platforms, recognizing outstanding work in storytelling, production quality, creativity, and impact.
"It's uplifting the TV industry's top judges recognized the show has immense staying power, attraction and draw," said Honachefsky. "I believe viewers can appreciate the program is not necessarily just about tips, tackle and fishing, but highlights the coastal maritime culture and lifestyle that make our industry unique and engaging to the everyday viewer who wants to be entertained, educated and inspired," said Honachefsky.
For Saltwater Underground, the recognition reflects the show's reputation as a series that goes beyond traditional fishing programming. With its mix of expert fishing insight, high-energy on-the-water action and strong Northeast identity, Saltwater Underground with Nick Honachefsky offers sponsors and media partners a powerful platform to connect with a loyal, engaged saltwater audience and to inspire new anglers to enter the sport.
Viewers can catch up on past seasons of Saltwater Underground with Nick Honachefsky on:
Saltwater Underground Youtube- YOUTUBE
Waypoint TV – WAYPOINT TV
@nickhonachefsky – INSTAGRAM
ABOUT SALTWATER UNDERGROUND
Saltwater Underground with Nick Honachefsky is an award-winning, nationally broadcast fishing production reaching tens of millions of anglers yearly through an award-winning multi-platform approach. Each episode explores the world's finest fishing destinations through an easygoing, relatable lens showcasing the subculture scene of salty characters and captains that come along with it.
ABOUT NICK HONACHEFSKY
Honachefsky's 25 professional years in the sportfishing media industry have taken him through continuous editorial positions, contributions and roles at Saltwater Sportsman, Marlin, Sport Fishing, Guy Harvey Magazine, Outdoor Life, Field & Stream, ESPN, The Fisherman, On the Water Magazine and many more. He is continually featured as an expert angler, hurricane survivor and world traveler in the New York Times, Rolling Stone, Men's Journal, MSN, MTV, Vice, Villanova Magazine, Hemispheres, Frommers.