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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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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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Hans brings a wealth of knowledge on power boat operations
from getting underway to maneuvering and docking. Hans hosts
segments on handling twin inboards.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Working with fiberglass and gelcoat is an art in itself. Paul takes you through
the steps of simple gelcoat repairs you can do yourself.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. |
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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.
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“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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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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