When Indie film director Michael de Avila hooked his passion for story-telling onto his love of bass-fishing, he spawned the award-winning television show, "Lunkerville" (a Rockville Pictures production). Each week, host and co-producer "Mike D" uses his compelling charisma to charm both guest and fish out of the water. While most fishing shows focus on fast-paced pro-tournament competition, Mike D prefers to cast his line at the everyday, recreational bass fisherman, his secret spots and special techniques. In his signature laid-back manner, Mike D reels in the camaraderie, the banter and the bass. And sometimes, his guests even bite back. There's never a dull moment on "Lunkerville", the show that catches real people with real fish stories week after week.

Reality Fishing Show Voted "Viewer Favorite" for Third-Year Running

Orlando, Florida - "Lunkerville", the popular television show that features "real people with real fish stories", was singled out once again with its third consecutive "Viewer Favorite Fishing Show" award at the 4th Annual Sportsman Channel Producer Appreciation Event.

"I'm blown away!" exclaimed Mike de Avila, Host and Co-Producer of Lunkerville. "Being honored with this award once was incredible, twice was awesome, but three times in three seasons is beyond amazing. We are so happy the viewers are enjoying the show and are more excited than ever about this upcoming season."

Of all The Sportsman Channel awards, the "Viewer Favorite" category holds special meaning for producers as winners are chosen by the viewers themselves.

"This year," continues Mike D, "we're experimenting more with our reality show format for a new level of unexpected and entertaining programs where just about anything can happen. So look out for some fun and exciting new shows!"

"Lunkerville" currently airs in the U.S. on The Sportsman Channel and Water Channel networks, and now, can also be seen in Canada on Wild TV, and soon on WFN (World Fishing Network), a new television channel dedicated to 100% fishing programming. Check local listings for air dates and show times.

Choose the episode you wish to view by clicking it's title. However, please note that all episodes need the free Quicktime player, and newer episodes will need version 7.

"Airport 2007" - Mike D. turns airport hell into bass heaven when he spends an unexpected flight layover peacock bass fishing across the street from the Miami Airport. Frank Carbone, local bass guide, shows Mike the ropes as they navigate the bass-filled canals of Miami. Also watch Darrin I., Tristan S. and Sammi357 catch lunkers on the "Home Videos From Lunkerville" segment.

"Bear Paws and the Monkey Brain Theory" - John "Bearpaw" Olsen from Bearpaw's Hand Poured Baits joins Mike D. for a fun-filled day of hand-poured bait fishing. The two catch bass with Bearpaw's swim baits, shakey rig and hippie sticks. Megastrike's new, award-winning Evolution Jig joins the party as Bearpaw shares his "Monkey Brain Theory" of jig fishing. Mike DelVisco also joins the program to discuss "going big for bass" in his weekly installment of Bass Bytes.

"U.S.S. Micromunch" - Craig DeFronzo joins Mike D. for some jig fishing in Eastern Long Island, New York. Craig returns to Lunkerville after being featured on the first ever episode of the show. He still fishes on his "U.S.S. Micromunch", but has upgraded his 3 cylinder Geo Metro sedan for a pickup truck. Mike DelVisco also joins the program to discuss catching bass on flats in his weekly installment of Bass Bytes.

"Wal-Mart BFL Special" - Mike D. explores the world of tournament bass fishing in this Wal-Mart Bass Fishing League special. Interviews with anglers and the tournament director help demystify the process of competetive bass fishing on a professional level. If you're a weekend or club-level angler dreaming of becoming a pro, this show is not to be missed. Pro Angler Mike DelVisco also joins the show to talk about proper boat organization in this week's Bass Bytes.

Lunkerville Programming

AIR TIMES:

Sunday 2:00 AM
Monday 11:30 PM
Tuesday 3:30 PM
Friday 8:00 PM

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