Sunshine Network to Produce New Live Studio Show ``CHEVY FLORIDA FISHING REPORT''; Premieres April 8, 7:00 PM.Sports/Fishing Editors, Television Writers & Columnists ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 30, 2004 Sunshine Network: -- Customized Live Reports Each Thursday From Experts in Seven Florida Regions -- Viewers to Receive Information on the Latest Hot Spots hot spots acute moist dermatitis. , Techniques, Weather and New Product Segments in Live TV Show Targeted to Florida Saltwater Fishing Enthusiasts Florida's many fishing enthusiasts now have a way to get live, up-to-date news and information each week, with specifics on where and what fish are biting, upcoming weather conditions impacting fishing in Florida, product updates and much more, with Sunshine Network's newest original studio program, CHEVY FLORIDA FISHING REPORT. The one-of-a-kind weekly one-hour television series, produced live each Thursday from Sunshine's studios, is tailor-made for all areas of the Sunshine State as each edition will feature area experts reporting live from seven different coastal regions. Focusing on saltwater offshore, nearshore near·shore n. The region of land extending from the backshore to the beginning of the offshore zone. near and inshore in·shore adv. & adj. 1. Close to a shore. 2. Toward or coming toward a shore. inshore Adjective in or on the water, but close to the shore: angling, CHEVY FLORIDA FISHING REPORT airs live Thursdays at 7pm beginning April 8 and continues through September. The show will be available in more than 6.4 million cable and satellite homes in all Florida markets on Sunshine Network. Renowned angler Capt. Rick Murphy, host of the popular "Sportsman's Adventures" on Sunshine, will co-host CHEVY FLORIDA FISHING REPORT alongside Sunshine's primary studio anchor Whit Watson. Also featured will be Dave Ferrell, editor of Marlin magazine, whose "Off the Deep End" segment will provide a fun look at new and different products, rigging and gear. Contributing to the regional appeal and uniqueness of the new show are the live reports from area experts, as well as the customized, up-to-date weather reports provided by Weathervision. Each weather report will be designed specifically for the Florida angler with barometric pressure trends, wind speed, direction and water temperatures broken down by region. Appearing live on-set or reporting in via telephone, area experts will provide updated information from their region, including which fish are biting, recommended tackles and lures and anticipated weather conditions. Sunshine Network is working with World Publications, publishers of leading specialty magazines including Sport Fishing, Marlin and Fly Fishing in Salt Waters, who will offer their expertise and resources to the show. A specially designed set, with a large-scale map of the state of Florida as the studio floor, will highlight the seven regions in the state. "With more than 1,200 miles of coastline, Florida is truly the fishing capital of the world," said Cathy Weeden, vice president/general manager of Sunshine Network. "This new program will allow us to continue our mission of providing Florida fans with information specific to them that they can find no where else. Whether it's dolphin or billfish billfish Any of several long-jawed fishes, especially those in the family Istiophoridae, including marlins, spearfishes, and sailfishes. The name is also applied to the gar, needlefish, and sauries (family Scomberesocidae), as well as to the swordfish (family Xiphiidae). offshore, or inshore species like bonefish bonefish, common name for a fish belonging to either of two species of the family Albulidae. Albula vulpes is widespread in warm, shallow marine waters, and Dixonina nemoptera is found only in the West Indies. , snook snook: see bass, fish. snook Any of about eight species (genus Centropomus) of tropical marine fishes that are long and silvery and have two dorsal fins, a long head, and a large mouth with a projecting lower jaw. or redfish redfish or rosefish or ocean perch Commercially important food fish (Sebastes marinus) of the scorpion fish family (Scorpaenidae), found in the Atlantic along European and North American coasts. , the Chevy Florida Fishing Report will provide weekend anglers with the up-to-date information they need to have a productive trip...whether they're in the Panhandle, the Keys or any point in between." CHEVY FLORIDA FISHING REPORT represents another new undertaking in original studio-based programming from Sunshine Network. 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Regional Experts Reporting Live Each Week:
NORTHEAST
Capt. Scott Guthrie
An inshore fisherman for the past 15 years, he's also a
professional redfish angler. A veteran of many IFA fishing tournaments
including numerous top ten finishes.
CENTRAL EAST
Capt. Rodney Smith
An angler for over 15 years and publisher of "Coastal Angler
Magazine," he has helped establish new I.F.G.A. fly fishing world
records for snook, tripletail and redfish.
SOUTHEAST
Capt. Mike Holliday
An award-winning writer, photographer and owner of "Fish Tales
Guide Service," and one of the best-known guides on the east coast.
Gives lectures across the country on saltwater fishing.
SOUTH
Capt. Dave Sutton
A U.S.C.G. licensed and insured captain with 12 years experience.
Also an established outdoor writer and columnist for many of the
regional Sportfishing publications.
SOUTHWEST
Capt. Ron Hueston
Fishes mainly from Marco Island to the Keys, concentrating on
snook and redfish. Founder of the Ranger/Yamaha Redfish Tour, and an
annual top contender in the tournament.
CENTRAL WEST
Capt. Geoffrey Page
A commercial fisherman for 15 years until five years ago when he
decided to become a full-time professional tournament angler
specializing in saltwater inshore fishing.
PANHANDLE
Capt. Pat Dineen
A U.S.C.G. licensed captain who has lived in Ft. Walton Beach for
20 years. Owner of "Flyliner Charters, Inc.," and one of the state's
flyfishing experts.
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