11-09-2010, 12:10 PM
DENVER, CO. - NOV. 5, 2010 - Two WFN Original Productions, Hookin' Up with Mariko Izumi and Reel Fishy Jobs with Mark Melnyk air all new episodes this week following the season premiere of both shows last week on WFN: World Fishing Network, North America's only 24-hour fishing lifestyle network.
With her rod, reel and bikini packed, Mariko Izumi is once again traveling the globe in pursuit of fishy adventures. This week, on Monday, November 8, at 7:30 pm ET Mariko will take viewers to Ocean City, Maryland with her local fishing buddies Nick Honachefsky and Sean Reilly. A highlights of the show includes competing in the White Marlin Open where they caught a 1010-lb Blue Marlin and a BlackTip shark. For a complete schedule and additional information, visit www.wfn.tv/hookinup.
For his second episode of Reel Fishy Jobs with Mark Melnyk, airing on Thursday, November 11 at 7:30 pm ET, Melnyk takes on perhaps his most dangerous job of the season - working aboard the crab vessel Starwalker and fishing in the north Atlantic. He joins the crew to help haul in close to 5000 pounds of orange gold. Then, he spends a day at the processing plant getting the crab he just caught ready to be sold to the public. For a complete schedule and additional information, visit www.wfn.tv/reelfishyjobs.
Hookin' Up with Mariko Izumi follows the world's sexiest angler on her journey to meet the coolest people in the hottest fishing spots. At each stop, Mariko is charged with completing fishing-related tasks while exploring the local fishing scene. Whether she's on the water with some of the best anglers or partying at the wildest hotspot, Mariko's inviting style offers viewers a fun and fresh look at each destination. Her 2010-2011 travel dossier also includes stops in Boca Grande, FL; Toronto, ONT; Lake Powell, AZ; St. Thomas, USVI; Cabo, San Lucas, Mexico; Langara Island, BC; Atlanta, GA; and Denver, CO.
Reel Fishy Jobs with Mark Melnyk gives viewers a new understanding of what fishing for a living is all about as Melnyk tackles the toughest, messiest and most outrageous jobs in commercial fishing, conservation and recreational fishing. Some of his jobs will include: serving as a research assistant at the Cape Eleuthera Institute in the Bahamas; working as a Veterinary Assistant at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago; manufacturing and repairing boats at Hell's Bay Boatworks in Titusville Fla; competing as a pro angler in an FLW Tour event in Lake Champlain; and serving as an environment fishing guide at the Queen Charlotte Lodge in British Columbia.
Hookin' Up with Mariko Izumi serves as the lead-in to WFN's "Big Bass Monday," while Reel Fishy Jobs with Mark Melnyk leads into WFN's "Inshore Saltwater Thursday" - two of the network's primetime theme nights -- two-hour blocks of themed programming dedicated to all aspects of the pastime, airing nightly, 8:00 pm-10:00 pm. ET. The six "WFN Theme Nights" this season are: Big Bass Monday; Fly Fishing Tuesday; Offshore Saltwater Wednesday; Inshore Saltwater Thursday; Freshwater Friday; and World Fishing Saturday.
About WFN: World Fishing Network
WFN: World Fishing Network is the only 24/7 television network dedicated to all segments of fishing with programming that covers instruction, tips, tournaments, travel, food, boating, outdoor lifestyle and more. WFN's wide-ranging programming lineup includes primetime theme nights, regional bureaus from across the nation, a selection of the best international series and the most diverse species coverage of any TV channel. Featuring popular programs hosted by the world's top anglers, the network also delivers a weekly news program, WFN News, and the schedule includes a variety of exclusive lifestyle shows including Reel Fishy Jobs, Lost Lake and Getting School'd with JP Derose.. WFN also delivers the beauty of fishing in stunning High Definition with WFN HD, a separate network that delivers 100 percent High Definition programming 24/7.
Like millions of anglers across the continent, WFN is committed to supporting important conservation issues and groups that are fighting to preserve North America's waterways and fisheries. WFN is also dedicated to using its resources and powerful media platform to help grow the sport by promoting and championing groups and organizations that are helping to inspire a new generation of anglers to appreciate and respect the world's natural wonders.
Originally launched in December 2005, today WFN and WFN HD are available in more than 20 million households through North American cable, satellite and telecommunications distributors. For more information, visit http://www.WFN.TV.
Media Contact<br />
Doug Drotman - WFN (631-462-1198 or doug@drotmanpr.com)
With her rod, reel and bikini packed, Mariko Izumi is once again traveling the globe in pursuit of fishy adventures. This week, on Monday, November 8, at 7:30 pm ET Mariko will take viewers to Ocean City, Maryland with her local fishing buddies Nick Honachefsky and Sean Reilly. A highlights of the show includes competing in the White Marlin Open where they caught a 1010-lb Blue Marlin and a BlackTip shark. For a complete schedule and additional information, visit www.wfn.tv/hookinup.
For his second episode of Reel Fishy Jobs with Mark Melnyk, airing on Thursday, November 11 at 7:30 pm ET, Melnyk takes on perhaps his most dangerous job of the season - working aboard the crab vessel Starwalker and fishing in the north Atlantic. He joins the crew to help haul in close to 5000 pounds of orange gold. Then, he spends a day at the processing plant getting the crab he just caught ready to be sold to the public. For a complete schedule and additional information, visit www.wfn.tv/reelfishyjobs.
Hookin' Up with Mariko Izumi follows the world's sexiest angler on her journey to meet the coolest people in the hottest fishing spots. At each stop, Mariko is charged with completing fishing-related tasks while exploring the local fishing scene. Whether she's on the water with some of the best anglers or partying at the wildest hotspot, Mariko's inviting style offers viewers a fun and fresh look at each destination. Her 2010-2011 travel dossier also includes stops in Boca Grande, FL; Toronto, ONT; Lake Powell, AZ; St. Thomas, USVI; Cabo, San Lucas, Mexico; Langara Island, BC; Atlanta, GA; and Denver, CO.
Reel Fishy Jobs with Mark Melnyk gives viewers a new understanding of what fishing for a living is all about as Melnyk tackles the toughest, messiest and most outrageous jobs in commercial fishing, conservation and recreational fishing. Some of his jobs will include: serving as a research assistant at the Cape Eleuthera Institute in the Bahamas; working as a Veterinary Assistant at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago; manufacturing and repairing boats at Hell's Bay Boatworks in Titusville Fla; competing as a pro angler in an FLW Tour event in Lake Champlain; and serving as an environment fishing guide at the Queen Charlotte Lodge in British Columbia.
Hookin' Up with Mariko Izumi serves as the lead-in to WFN's "Big Bass Monday," while Reel Fishy Jobs with Mark Melnyk leads into WFN's "Inshore Saltwater Thursday" - two of the network's primetime theme nights -- two-hour blocks of themed programming dedicated to all aspects of the pastime, airing nightly, 8:00 pm-10:00 pm. ET. The six "WFN Theme Nights" this season are: Big Bass Monday; Fly Fishing Tuesday; Offshore Saltwater Wednesday; Inshore Saltwater Thursday; Freshwater Friday; and World Fishing Saturday.
About WFN: World Fishing Network
WFN: World Fishing Network is the only 24/7 television network dedicated to all segments of fishing with programming that covers instruction, tips, tournaments, travel, food, boating, outdoor lifestyle and more. WFN's wide-ranging programming lineup includes primetime theme nights, regional bureaus from across the nation, a selection of the best international series and the most diverse species coverage of any TV channel. Featuring popular programs hosted by the world's top anglers, the network also delivers a weekly news program, WFN News, and the schedule includes a variety of exclusive lifestyle shows including Reel Fishy Jobs, Lost Lake and Getting School'd with JP Derose.. WFN also delivers the beauty of fishing in stunning High Definition with WFN HD, a separate network that delivers 100 percent High Definition programming 24/7.
Like millions of anglers across the continent, WFN is committed to supporting important conservation issues and groups that are fighting to preserve North America's waterways and fisheries. WFN is also dedicated to using its resources and powerful media platform to help grow the sport by promoting and championing groups and organizations that are helping to inspire a new generation of anglers to appreciate and respect the world's natural wonders.
Originally launched in December 2005, today WFN and WFN HD are available in more than 20 million households through North American cable, satellite and telecommunications distributors. For more information, visit http://www.WFN.TV.
Media Contact<br />
Doug Drotman - WFN (631-462-1198 or doug@drotmanpr.com)