North American Fisherman TV is excited to launch another season of action-packed episodes! Tune in to NBC Sports (formerly Versus) and Fox Sports North (FSN) at the following times to follow the fishing adventures of Steve Pennaz, Hal Schramm, George Liddle, Karen Savik, various NAFC staff and other fishing experts.
ON NBC SPORTS (Formerly Versus)
All Times Eastern
Tuesday -- 10 a.m.
Thursday -- 2:30 p.m.
Friday -- 11 a.m.
Sunday -- 11 a.m.
ON FOX SPORTS NORTH (FSN)
Central Standard Time
Saturday -- 6:30 a.m.
One weekday re-air determined by region/network -- varies
EPISODE #1: Pre-Spawn Smallmouths (Airs week of 12/26/10)
Steve Pennaz heads to northern Minnesota in search of pre-spawn pigs!
Plus, Dr. Hal Schramm breaks down the debate between shoreline development and yearly stocking.
And…IT’S BACK!!! Knot Wars kicks off a brand new season and a new format as we test for the strongest mono knot out there.
Fishing Tip: Don’t Be Afraid To Change It Up -- Karen Savik
Doc Talk: Shoreline Development vs. Stocking -- Hal Schramm
Knot Wars: Improved Clinch vs. Eye Crosser
EPISODE #2: Venice Tuna (Airs week of 1/02/12)
A trip to Venice, Louisiana, for Steve Pennaz usually means big fish, and this week is no exception. The target? BIG tuna!
What is the ideal size for stocking bass? Dr. Hal Schramm breaks down the numbers. Plus, Steve has some tips on what you can do to cut costs on your next fishing trip.
Fishing Tip: The Importance of Fuel Savings -- Steve Pennaz
Doc Talk: The Ideal Size of Largemouth for Stocking -- Hal Schramm
Knot Wars: Week 1 Winner vs. Cheek
EPISODE #3: Fishing With Facebook (Airs week of 1/09/12)
Can Facebook actually help you put fish in the boat? Find out as Steve takes NAF Social Media Editor Greg Huff (aka "Web Guy Greg") to a new lake.
Plus, does the technique that you use to remove hooks factor in to fish mortality? Dr. Hal Schramm lays out the facts.
Fishing Tip: Creating a Little Havoc -- Steve Pennaz
Doc Talk: Hook Removal -- Hal Schramm
Knot Wars: Week 2 Winner vs. Homer Circle
EPISODE #4: Post-Spawn Smallies (Airs week of 1/16/12)
Steve Pennaz heads north with George Liddle to fish post-spawn smallies on legendary Lake Mille Lacs -- during what many anglers consider to be the hardest fishing of the year -- the dreaded mayfly hatch.
Dr. Hal Schramm weighs in on alewives and their impact on the Great Lakes.
Fishing Tip: Storage on a Ranger -- George Liddle
Doc Talk: Salmon Alewives Story -- Hal Schramm
Knot Wars: Week 3 Winner vs. Trilene Knot
EPISODE #5: Lake of the Woods Houseboats (Airs week of 1/23/12)
Fall is in the air and for Steve Pennaz that means a trip to Lake of the Woods. Along with Pure Fishing’s Hunter Cole, the duo battles a massive cold front as they search for giant smallmouth.
And are length limits the answer to maintaining a healthy pike population? Dr. Hal Schramm takes a look at the issue on Doc Talk.
Fishing Tip: Next Time Go Big or Go Home -- Karen Savik
Doc Talk: Northern Pike Length Limits -- Hal Schramm
Knot Wars: Week 4 Winner vs. World’s Fair
EPISODE #6: Quebec Salmon (Airs week of 1/30/12)
North American Fisherman’s Steve Pennaz is fishing the pristine waters of northern Quebec in search of the elusive Atlantic salmon and the province's fabled Brook Trout.
And have you ever wondered which hook is the correct hook? George Liddle has three things to keep in mind the next time you’re on the water.
Fishing Tip: Which Hook is the Correct Hook? -- George Liddle
Doc Talk: Where Are All of the Big Fish -- Hal Schramm
Knot Wars: Week 5 Winner vs. Fish-N-Fool
EPISODE #7: Late-Season Smallmouth (Airs Week of 2/6/12)
Spinnerbaits, sunshine, and late-season smallmouth ... For George Liddle and good friend Chip Leer it doesn’t get any better than this.
And for Dr. Hal Schramm on this week's Doc Talk, it all comes down to one thing … habitat!
Fishing Tip: The Sebile Revolution -- Steve Pennaz
Doc Talk: Grass and Bass Recruitment -- Hal Schramm
Knot Wars: Week 6 Winner vs. No-Name
EPISODE #8: Late-Summer Lakers (Airs Week of 2/13/12)
For Steve Pennaz and guide Scott Boos, it doesn’t get any better than late-season lakers on the legendary Lake of the Woods.
And do slot limits really pay off? Doc Talk’s Dr. Hal Schramm answer may surprise you.
Fishing Tip: Don’t Overlook Your Kicker Motor -- Steve Pennaz
Doc Talk: Slot Limits -- Hal Schramm
Knot Wars: Week 7 Winner vs. Palomar
EPISODE #9: Venice Rig Fishing (Airs Week of 2/20/12)
Steve Pennaz heads off shore with Captain George Mitchell in hopes of uncovering some Gulf Coast treasure.
And on Pro’s Pointers Karen Savik tells us why fluorocarbon is her go-to line.
Fishing Tip: Why Not Fluorocarbon? -- Karen Savik
Doc Talk: Summer Trout Mortality -- Hal Schramm
Knot Wars: TBA
EPISODE #10: Lake of the Woods Walleye (Airs Week of 2/27/12)
Steve Pennaz hits the water with Northland Tackle’s Eric Naig in search of a little walleye gold.
And have you ever wondered what goes into growing trophy walleye? Dr. Hal Schramm say that you needn’t look any further than forage.
Fishing Tip: Sebile Jerk Baits -- Steve Pennaz
Doc Talk: Trophy Walleye Forage -- Hal Schramm
Knot Wars: TBA
EPISODE #11: River Smallmouths (Airs Week of 3/6/12)
For George Liddle and good friend Jimmy Bell late fall means one thing … smallmouth fishing on the nearest river.
And Dr. Hal Schramm takes a look at the pros and cons of length limits for largemouth.
Fishing Tip: Spooling Up -- Steve Pennaz
Dock Talk: Do Largemouth Length Limits Work? -- Hal Schramm
Knot Wars: TBA
EPISODE #12: Quebec’s Gouin Reservoir (Airs Week of 3/13/12)
Up for a wilderness adventure? Steve Pennaz heads to the remote waters of Quebec in search of some fast and furious walleye action.
Do smallmouth compete with walleye? Dr. Hal Schramm breaks it down on Doc Talk.
Fishing Tip: Selecting Your Lines Based On Sink Rate -- Steve Pennaz
Doc Talk: Smallmouth Bass vs. Walleye -- Hal Schramm
Knot Wars: TBA
EPISODE #13: Pre-Spawn Smallmouths (Airs Week of 3/20/12)
Steve Pennaz heads to northern Minnesota in search of pre-spawn pigs.
Plus, Dr. Hal Schramm breaks down the debate between shoreline development and yearly stocking.
And…IT’S BACK!!! Knot Wars kicks off a brand new season and a new format as we test for the strongest mono knot out there.
Fishing Tip: Don’t Be Afraid To Change It Up -- Karen Savik
Doc Talk: Shoreline Development vs. Stocking -- Hal Schramm
Knot Wars: Improved Clinch vs. Eye Crosser
(Episodes Re-Air Throughout Rest of 2012)