Fishing Boating Expers - Meet The Professionals

MEET THE PROS
The secret ingredient in all the Nuts & Bolts and Back To The Basics programs is the experience and knowledge of our segment experts. Each of them are respected as leaders and innovators within the water sports domain, and they explain topics in an easy to understand format that is enjoyable to watch.
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Captain Cefus McRae - Show Host, Wide Open Fishing Team Fishing and boating since a teenager, Cefus provides the narrative commentary and instruction for several segments. He holds a Coast Guard Master Captain’s license and towing endorsement. Capt. Cefus is also the producer for the series and supervises the editing process.
Captain Brian Smith - Big Bend Charters, Steinhatchee FL Exploring the waters of the Gulf coast, Brian specializes in providing his charter clients with thrilling offshore and nearshore fishing action. Brian hosts segments on selecting fish habitat, tackle & lure selection, bottom fishing & trolling.
Captain Mack Farr - Outdoor Enterprises, Buford GA One of the foremost striper guides in America, Mack has been hunting trophy striped bass for over 20 years. Mack has developed a complete line of rigs and jigs used by tournament anglers across the country. Capt. Mack provides valuable tips on safety, trip planning, inshore fishing and using umbrella rigs.
Captain Key Roy - Crystal River FL If there were a Top Gun school for professional anglers, Capt. Ken would be in charge of it. Ken is king of catching large fish in relatively shallow water. He hosts segments throughout the series on topics from hooks to knots to unique rigs for bottom fishing.
Captain Steve Kroll - Pepperfish Keys Charters, Steinhatchee FL Steve’s expertise in light tackle and nearshore fishing spans over 20 years along Florida’s Big Bend area. He hosts segments on redfish & trout, and other inshore tactics.
Captain Mike Mikos - Catatonic Fishing Team, Homosassa, FL Mike regularly fishes 60-plus miles offshore and shares tips on equipping your boat for offshore trips. He also hosts segments on power boat handling, weather and safety.
Captain Wiley Horton - Tuner Sportfishing, Gainesville FL As an experienced charter captain, Wiley has a unique way of finding where the fish are, and how to get them to bite. He and his wife, Doris, provide expert commentary on locating hot spots and other topics. Doris shares her experience from a woman’s perspective.
Captain Jeff Noda - Southeast Yacht Systems, Cumming GA A certified marine surveyor, Jeff has been helping people buy and sell boats for years. His tips on boat operations and locating trouble are featured in several programs.
Captain Tommy Thompson - Photo Opportunity Charters, Gainesville FL Skinny water fishing is Tommy’s specialty. Understanding how weather, sea conditions & bottom type affect fish in shallow water is a key factor to a successful trip. Capt. Tommy hosts several segments on these topics and more.
Captain Skip Bradeen - Blue Chip Too Charters, Islamorada FL Skip is an icon in The Keys. His skills in offshore fishing techniques, boat handling, and bringing home the big one’s is legendary. You’ll enjoy Capt. Skip’s comments on Mal de Mer!
Captain Leonard Lanier - Cutwater Charters, Orange Beach AL There aren’t many fish species Leonard hasn’t tackled. Equally adept inshore or 90 miles offshore, his knowledge of fishing tactics isvast, yet he communicates it so novices can understand. Leonard also hosts segments on anchoring and marlinspike seamanship.
Captain Gary Bryant - Red Eye Charters, Fort Morgan AL Capt. Gary provides in-depth instruction on bottom fishing tactics and how to find where the fish are. Gary is also shares fish cleaning tips...the easy way.
Hans Metz - Gainesville Marina, Gainesville, GA Hans brings a wealth of knowledge on power boat operations from getting underway to maneuvering and docking. Hans hosts segments on handling twin inboards.
Tony D’Ippolito - Magic Tilt Trailers, Clearwater FL When it comes to trailering boats, Tony has done it all. He provides easy to understand instruction on backing a trailer, launching and loading. Tony also covers pre-launch checks and several tips on trailer maintenance.
Captain B.J. Dunson - Dunson Marine Services, Pensacola FL Capt. Dunson is retired from the US Coast Guard and now works as a certified marine surveyor. He hosts segments on safety equipment,rendering assistance, and other topics. He also explains what to look for when buying a used boat.
Captain Robert Estrada - TowBoat US, Lake Lanier & Lake Allatoona GA Robert operates TowBoat US operations in north Georgia and has seen just about every kind of emergency and trouble situation that can occur on the water. He shares tips on what to do when problems happen, and also how to avoid some of the more common problems.
Captain Scott Sears - Lanier Harbor Marina, Buford GA Scott manages one of the largest 24 hour freshwater marinas in the southeast US on one of the busiest recreational lakes in the country. Scott discusses required safety gear and demonstrates using signal flares.
Betty Bauman - Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing! Betty founded Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing! to help women become better anglers and boaters. Her ‘No Yelling’ approach to teaching fishing and boating skills has received cudo’s from women all across North America. The Better Half of Fishing shows highlights from one of her seminars.
Chuck Baldwin - Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing! Chuck is a featured instructor at Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing seminars. He regularly fishes the offshore waters of the US and Caribbean and provides excellent skills tips in several programs.
Captain Kevin Merritt - Red Dawn Back Country Adventures, Naples FL Kevin’s specialty is fishing the back country areas of southern Florida, targeting trophy tarpon, snook and other inshore species. Capt. Kevin hosts segments on eyewear and knot tying.
Captain Brian Cutchins - Islamorada FL An accomplished inshore guide in the Florida Keys, Brian teaches effectively using live bait rigs and how to work the currents for snook, tarpon and more.
Paul “Coach” Bagby - Coach’s Custom Rods, Dalton GA Coach Bagby is a nationally acclaimed rod builder. His vast knowledge of all fishing styles enable him to build rods to match any species and angler. Coach hosts segments on tackle and shares tips on playing and landing fish.
John Knight - Tennessee KnightStix Custom Rods, Murfreesboro TN John is another well-known member of the custom rod building community. His rods have handled everything from bream to bass, and tarpon to tuna. John co-hosts several tackle segments with Coach Bagby.
Roy Crittenden - US Coast Guard Auxillary, Lake Lanier GA While patrolling inland lakes and rivers, Roy provides a valuable service to boaters in need. As a member of the USCG-A, he conducts Courtesy Inspections and safety courses for boaters of all experience levels. Roy hosts segments on water safety, regulations and handling emergencies.
Rich Abrams - Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission Rich helps educate boaters and anglers on the rules & regulations relating to on-the-water activities. In The Better Half of Fishing, Rich explains creel & size limits and licensing issues.
Tori Ewing - Lake Lanier GA Tori is the newest member of the Back To The Basics Pro Team. She has enjoyed water sports and boating all her life. Tori makes learning boating skills easy in The Better Half of Boating and relates boat operations and skills from a woman’s point of view.
George Laird - Dockmaster, Treasure Island Marina, Panama City Beach FL George manages the docks at one of the Gulf coast’s premier Sea Ray dealerships. If it can happen at a dock, George has seen it. George demonstrates a variety of docking maneuvers, fueling, channel navigation and much more.
Roland Cortes - Service Mgr, Treasure Island Marina, Panama City Beach FL Roland runs the service department at Treasure Island Marina and knows his way around power and propulsion. Roland covers power options, props, winterizing, engine flushing, and numerous other topics in several programs.
Steve Smith - Detail Dept., Treasure Island Marina, Panama City Beach FL If it’s dirty, oxidized, rusty, or stained, Steve can make it look like new again. Steve demonstrates how to clean, detail and restore your boat’s finish; as well as providing some tips on how to maintain metalwork and fiberglass.
Paul Peacock - Fiberglass Dept. Treasure Island Marina, Panama City Beach FL Working with fiberglass and gelcoat is an art in itself. Paul takes you through the steps of simple gelcoat repairs you can do yourself.
Captain Angel Reyes - Pelicano Fishing Team, Gainesville FL Raised in Puerto Rico, his fishing expertise spans decades and more bluewater fishing adventures than most people can dream of. A highly skilled billfisherman and capable skipper, Captain Reyes shares secrets for locating fish and favorite lures.
Captain Lee Lavery - Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing Instructor Lee has helped bring the excitement of fishing to literally hundreds of women through her classes at Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing seminars. Capt. Lee hosts segments on rigging ballyhoo, and tackle selection.
Dan Abshire - RxCape Fishing Team, Pensacola FL Dan’s passion for fishing has earned him numerous SKA wins. Dan and wife Ronda travel the SKA tournament trail and consistently finish with high honors. Dan also holds the Miss. state record for kingfish. Dan’s shares his proven techniques for catching offshore and nearshore species and tips on how to rig your small boat to catch big fish.
Ronda Abshire - RxCape Fishing Team, Pensacola FL The better half of the the RxCape team, Ronda has won the coveted SKA Lady Angler of the Year several times. An accomplished inshore and offshore angler, Ronda provides a unique perspective for both genders who enjoy the fishing sports. Ronda is featured on several shows in the series including The Better Half of Boating and Big Fish/Small Boats.
Tim McNeill - Holiday Sumerset Boat Sales, Buford GA Tim is featured on Houseboats: Lifestyles of Luxury and carries you through all the things you need to know about houseboating. An avid houseboater, Tim provides easy to follow instruction for both the new skipper and experienced owner of these floating water palaces.
Rick Albrecht - Lanier Harbor Boat Sales, Buford GA Rick is featured on the Pontoons & Deckboats program. He guides the new owner operator through operating, docking and maneuvering skills and delivers great information on how to select the perfect open layout boat for you.
Kim Hammond - Alpharetta GA Kim hosts The Better Half of Boating and simplifies the in’s and out’s of boat operations for women who want to improve their on-the-water skills. Kim guides you through pre-launch checks, starting, docking and more.
Stan Fyfe - Atlanta Inboard, Buford GA Stan hosts our inboard boats show and presents the latest trends in ski and wakeboard boats. He is an avid boater and spends nearly as much time at the end of a tow rope as he does at the helm. Stan has great tips on docking and backing shaft-driven inboards.
Capt. Kamen Miller - Capital City Dive & Fish Charters - Carrabelle,FL “Capt. K” owns and operates ‘The Pressure Drop’, a 46’ custom Newton dive boat. It’s open transom is perfect for his diving charters, and also provides and excellent perch for bottom fishing for grouper, snapper, and a host of other species in the northern Gulf of Mexico. Want to go ‘catching’ instead of ‘fishing’? Then the Pressure Drop is definitely worth looking in to. Kamen hosts several segments on the Nuts & Bolts series including tips on anchoring, locating fish, and tackle options.
Capt. Dan Sherraden - Capital City Dive & Fish Charters - Carrabelle, FL Capt. Dan’s enthusiasm for fishing and diving really comes across whether it’s on-camera, or on deck with a charter party. Dan shares his knowledge of rigs and bait choices and much more on the Nuts & Bolts show - Rods, Reels and Rigs.
Capt. Eddie Burger - H2O Guide Service - Venice, LA Capt. Eddie represents the true essence of big game tuna fishing. He regularly runs 70-plus miles into the oil rig fields off the Louisiana coast and targets yellowfin tuna, wahoo, swordfish and other offshore pelagics. Capt. Eddie is featured on Big Fish/Small Boats with some hard fighting yellowfins.
Capt. Bill Delabar - Big Game Adventures - Venice, LA Ever imagine what it’s like to catch tuna over 100 pounds on top water plugs with light tackle? Capt. Bill puts us on the fish in the deep blue waters of Louisiana, and his Frenzy poppers do the trick in Big Fish/Small Boats.
Capt. Joe Dobbins - Frequent Flyer Sportfishing Be sure to bring your Ben gay because you can count on some serious rod bending on a trip with Capt. Joe. Sailfish, kings, dolphin, wahoo and more are just a short boat ride from the marina in Jupiter, Florida, and Capt Joe will definitely hook you up. The Gulf Stream teams with a variety of species, and it’s just a few miles off the beach in this area of southeast Florida. Capt. Joe is featured on our Florida Fishing Forecasts, and hosts segments on Sailfishing in the DVD series.
Capt. Chuck Simpson - Big Bend Fishing Charters, St. Marks Florida Capt. Chuck is an inshore fishing fanatic. He knows how to find and catch skinny water fish like redfish, trout, tarpon and cobia. Chuck's skills are well documented and his fishing reports on the message board keep everyone updated on what's going on in the northern part of the Gulf of Mexico known as the Forgotten Coast. The Apalachee area from St. Marks to St. George Island is his stomping grounds and he provides year-round fishing excitement from his well-equipped Hewes flats boat.

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