SERIES 1

EPISODE 101 – British Virgin Islands – The IGFA Anglers Digest crew takes you on a great tour of the British Virgin Islands, after which Bill Boyce fly fishes for bonefish on the flats of Anegada Island with Garfield Faulkner then goes offshore on the 42’ Bertram the BIG TING with Captain Donnell Flax to target wahoo and dolphin.
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EPISODE 102 – Cebaco Bay, Panama – Fishing off the mothership operation, the Cebaco Bay with owner Jim Wiese aboard his custom 56’ Viking, the AGUJA, they fish off Coiba Island in search of black marlin, yellowfin tuna, groupers and jacks. A tour of the Panama Canal is an added travel segment bonus.

EPISODE 103 & 104 – Casa Affinity, Guatemala – This two part episode is loaded with fantastic fishing tips where you will learn the techniques of catching pacific sailfish on 8 lb. test..!!! Light tackle expert Davis Clapp and the talents of Captain “Juanga Lopez” puts the viewers on the action as novice salt water angler Kevin Bell has his hands full early in the action. Bill and Davis get into a little competition amongst themselves as well and the heckling doesn’t stop..!! Travel moments include sky lining, golfing, and touring the beautiful historic town of Antigua.

EPISODE 105 – Buena Vista Resort, East Cape, Baja – Join host Bill Boyce as he drives down the Baja peninsula to one of his favorite fishing and diving spots, in Los Barriles, Baja. Joining resort owners Axel and Felipe Valdez as well as dive master Mark Rayor, they take the viewers beach fishing, offshore fishing and scuba diving in the Cabo Pulmo National Park. A great mix of the exciting watery world will be enjoyed by all in this episode.

EPISODE 106 – San Jose Del Cabo, Baja – The stunning seaside city of San Jose Del Cabo is featured in this amazing adventure. Not only is the excellent striped marlin fishery sampled with great success, the inshore roosterfish are given a test from the deck of the fishy 35’ Cabo Sportfisher, the FISHER MAN with Captain Jorge and mate Louis. This amazing fishery was to be further enhanced by the onshore amenities that are prominently featured in this episode. The world class marina Puerto Los Cabos, the golf courses, the sculpture parks, cactus plantation, art deco district, and fine dining all put the viewer on vacation right in the driver’s seat with the Anglers Digest crew.

EPISODE 107 – Dove Island Lodge, Sitka, Alaska – No other lodge in Alaska does it quite like Dove Island Lodge. Owners Duane and Tracy Lambert bring their Napa Valley roots and eloquent dining experience to the rugged yet scenic splendor of Southeast Alaska. Fly fishing for steelhead, trolling for salmon, and deep dropping for halibut are all featured fishing moments. Tours of the Alaska Raptor Center and getting up close and personal with the fury friends at Fortress of the Bears are fun travel features.

EPISODE 108 & 109 – M/V Ultimate Lady, Austral Islands, Tahiti – We once again join the amazing crew of the 93 custom catamaran sport fisher, the Ultimate Lady, but this time in the Gorgeous Austral Islands of Tahiti. Just imagine the fishing action when you fly 300 miles south of Tahiti to fish a remote island group like the Austral’s. Owner Fred Lewis and his New Zealand friends provide the hospitality and Captain Tom Francis puts us on a variety of offshore fish only a dream could envision. Tunas, marlin, wahoo, GTs, jacks, and deep sea snappers are all given our attention as we are captured in their rapture. Several island touring moments brings the viewers right to the spot the HMS Bounty was taken after the mutiny took place in the 1700’s. We fish waters even more virgin than those fished by Zane Grey in his historic angling pursuits in the early 1900’s. You simply CANNOT MISS this two episode series..!!

EPISODE 110 & 111 – M/V Royal Polaris, San Diego, California – IGFA Anglers Digest takes you all on a fishing nirvana vacation aboard Captain Frank LoPreste’s famous long range sportfisher, the Royal Polaris. This eight day trip is a two part episode that will show viewers just how much fun and how much fishing time is provided on these amazing multi-day trips to Baja waters. Bluefin tuna, yellowfin tuna, yellowtail, calico bass, halibut, and other Baja favorites are hitting the decks with the happiest passengers in the world. Not just from the incredible fishing they experienced but with the 5 star dining they were catered to the entire trip. If you are thinking about a long range trip out of San Diego, this is a MUST SEE adventure…!!

EPISODE 112 – San Juan, Puerto Rico – The 60th anniversary of the famous Club Nautico Yacht Club provides the venue for this exciting marlin fishing extravaganza where the docks are filled with the WHO’S WHO of the Caribbean Sportfishing industry and several IGFA dignitaries as well. We fish with Tim Mossberg and his Team MOJO while we share laughs and try to gain respect in this prestigious tournament.

EPISODE 113 – BEST OF SERIES ONE…!!!  This is a remarkable WRAP-UP of the best highlights of the first season of IGFA Anglers Digest. With so many amazing stories and travel moments to choose from, we had our hands full trying to assemble what we thought to be the Ultimate Moments to capture your imagination. Be sure to tune in for this action packed finale to an amazing season.

SERIES 2

EPISODE 201 – St. Lucia
Few islands in the Caribbean can compare to St. Lucia, an amazing destination for several good reasons. The friendly people, the amazing beaches, the diverse accommodations are why they visit, but we returned this to fish with our good friends of local “pirate lore” Bruce Hackshaw and Gary Hussion. Fishing out of Capt. Mike’s Sportfishing on the 46’ Bertram the LUCKY STRIKE, we target wahoo, tuna, and blue marlin and come up with a few surprises in this action packed, travel / fishing adventure.
You’ll join us on an informative island tour of volcanoes, waterfalls, gardens, and scenic viewpoints, and even get a chance to party with the friendly natives that are lucky enough to call this paradise their home.

EPISODE 202 – Curacao
The Southern Caribbean is blessed with the ABC Islands; Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao. The Curacao Tourism Board brought us to fish and frolic in their island environment that one minute is distinctly Caribbean, and the next moment displays a fabulous Dutch European flair. We join in the family fun of the 48th annual Blue Marlin Release Tournament, put on by the Curacao Yacht Club and what a party event it turns out to be.
This episode includes a great island tour where you’ll explore the island history, the natural scenic splendors, and a city tour of Willemstad, all of which will make you strongly consider a trip here in the future

EPISODE 203 – Grand Cayman
IGFA Anglers Digest returns to Grand Cayman to fish and dive in this secluded piece of paradise. Known the world over for its world class scuba diving, those who really know the island come to fish as well. The steep drop-offs and offshore banks hold a variety of fish species; wahoo, yellowfin, dorado, barracuda, and blue marlin. Fishing with the McCartney family on their 32’ Scout Abaco, the STOCKS N BLONDES, we are joined several members of the Grand Cayman Angling Club who have some tricks up their sleeves and a rabbit in their hats
Then we make a splash with Dr. Guy Harvey as we join him on his annual Stingray Census at the Sandbar in the sound, and then go “hunting” lionfish off the North wall in hopes of helping rid this island’s population of this pesky non-native invasive species.

EPISODE 204 and 205 – Turks and Caicos Islands
Having never been to these amazing Caribbean jewels, I can now see what everyone has raved about the last several years. We will be fishing on Delphine Hartshorn’s 46’ Bertram, the PANOPLY and joining Captain Russ Kleppinger and his expertise as he puts us offshore and on the fish.
Then we join Capt. Ed Missick to fly fish the flats for the numerous bonefish known to inhabit the amazing 60 square miles of premium skinny water.

EPISODE 206 – Cabo San Lucas
Not much has to be said about Land’s End at the tip of the Baja Peninsula to make you want to crave a trip there. We will target an extreme variety of fish species on this episode and instead of the typical offshore species; we surprise you with some hard fought battles with some not so friendly fish with Ed Morrison’s Sindicate Sportfishing, as well as a day on the Don Luis, the Pride of the Solomar Fleet.
And then we come inshore for a day with Brian Solomon, fishing roosters and other beach combers. And just to keep sand in our toes, we will try some surf fishing with Stephen Jansen of Jansens Tackle.

EPISODE 207 – San Jose Del Cabo
Leaving the hustle and bustle of Cabo we land in a neighboring city, San Jose Del Cabo where some of the finest fishing in all of Baja is located just outside the marina entrance. We’ll be searching for striped marlin on a stylish classic 1970’s 31’ Bertram the TOTTY TOO. And we will take you from these artful jumping billfish offshore to the artful art district in town where the finest galleries in all of Baja exist.
But fishing isn’t the only fun in this historic Baja enclave, the golfing is world class and we will sneak you on the Puerto Los Cabos Golf course and show you some spectacular ocean view fairways.

EPISODE 208 – East Cape
On the last episode of our Los Cabos TRIFECTA we enjoy the serenity of the Buena Vista Beach Resort and the fishing found from it. From offshore giant dorado, to striped marlin just a few miles off the beach, the East Cape never ceases to please the visiting angler, such as the pair of newlywed anglers who become our un-suspecting guest anglers aboard the JENN WREN, a beautiful 35’ Cabo looking for their first marlin experience. Then we fish a morning inshore where Chris Britton hopes to pick a fight with a feisty roosterfish.

EPISODE 209 – Islamorada
Plenty has been written, photographed, and filmed about the Florida Keys, and the epicenter of fishing activity that surrounds them. In this episode, you’ll share a fishing trip of as lifetime when marine artist Guy Harvey joins us offshore fishing daytime swordfish with the Stanczyk Family out of Bud and Mary’s Marina in Islamorada. We then spend a day on the flats with Guy Harvey, IGFA’s Mike Myatt, and Hells Bay Boat Company owner, Chris Peterson warning all the tarpon to be on the lookout..!!
Then we take a splash for a day of diving with Captain Slate and photographer Annette Robinson to fully experience the only living coral reefs in America.

EPISODE 210 – Clover Pass, Ketchikan, Alaska
Our love of Alaska, “America’s Africa” is continued this season joining Mike Briggs as he hosts us at the Clover Pass Resort in beautiful Southeast Alaska. An added treat are two Guest Anglers who won a trip to fish with us there and be a part of the show. Sarah Elizabeth hopes to catch her first king salmon and Jeff Manley looks for his first halibut. Then we take you on a walking tour of the famous Creek Street District, a visit to Ward Lake, and a spiritual trip to the Totem Park Memorial round out this episode.

EPISODE 211 and 212 – Port of San Diego, California
Never a dull moment in my old stomping grounds, San Diego is one of my favorite cities in America. We will target the insane the yellowfin tuna fishing Southern California enjoyed last summer. Fishing on a 24’ Cuddy Cabin with Captain Bob Woodard, then going BIG on a 60’ MICKELSEN fishing with Captain Rob LeTourneau, and guest anglers Aubrey Kuepper and Tim Haber of COBIAN Footwear.
We then take you all on a very cool tour of what the Port of San does for its citizenry, showing piers, parks, and plenty of great fishing opportunities for everyone to enjoy. Last we take a peek at a piece of naval history, a tour of the USS MIDWAY
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EPISODE 213 – Matava Resort, Fiji
The South Pacific, a place so endearing in terms of the people, the fishing, and the diving, yet no place in the region can compare to Matava Resort on Kadavu Island. Guest anglers Mike McGrath and Sandy Kaiser share our week in paradise as we fish yellowfin tuna, dogtooth tuna, GT’s and wahoo in the crystal clear waters and stunning reefs that surround the resort. We dive with mantas, swim over un-matched fields of coral to give viewers an amazing underwater perspective.
You can’t leave Fiji without sampling the warm culture and the amazing people and a tour of a local village will give you all the chance to enter their lifestyle up close and personal as they share their piece of paradise with us all.