02-08-2010, 10:10 PM
DENVER, CO - FEB. 5, 2010 -WFN NEWS, the industry's first news program reporting on the stories and events that shape the fishing industry will take viewers behind the scenes at the Super Celebrity Fishing Classic held in Miami during Super Bowl week in honor of four former football players involved in a fatal boating accident last year. This moving story, plus reports on the 40th Bassmaster Classic and life on the pro fishing tour will air on WFN News on Tuesday, February 9, at 7:30 pm ET/4:30 pm PT. A new episode of the weekly news program airs each Tuesday night as a lead-in to the network's primetime theme block Fly Fishing Tuesday from 8-10 pm ET. For a complete schedule, visit www.WFN.tv.
The only weekly news show dedicated to covering the tournaments, issues and stories that anglers care about, WFN NEWS leverages the network's regional production bureaus across North America to uncover the stories for millions of anglers. Hosted by broadcast veteran Jim Van Horne, the show tackles professional angling, government and ministry involvement, science and technology, world records, community and regional coverage, environmental news and industry profiles.
THIS WEEK ON WFN NEWS: Feb. 9 @ 7:30 pm ET/4:30 pm PT
- Guest host John Wells
- Anglers prepare for the 40th Bassmaster Classic in Alabama<br />
- Pro Angling feature about life on tour and the ups and downs of fishing for a living<br />
- A report from Miami on the Super Celebrity Fishing Classic to honor four football players involved in a fatal boating accident in February 2009 off Clearwater. NFL players Marquis Cooper and Corey Smith and former University of South Florida player William Bleakley died after their boat capsized in rough seas in the Gulf of Mexico<br />
- Mark Melnyk features the IGFA Hot Catches
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 a selection of the best international series and the most diverse species coverage of any outdoor network. Featuring popular programs hosted by the world's top anglers, the network also includes a variety of exclusive lifestyle shows includingHookin' Up with Mariko Izumi and WFN's Reel Road Trip with Mark Melnyk. 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.
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. In the U.S., distributors include; AT&T U-Verse, Charter Communications, Comcast, DISH Network, Verizon FiOS, and more. For more information visit www.WFN.TV.
Media Contact<br />
Doug Drotman - WFN (631) 462-1198 or doug@drotmanpr.com
The only weekly news show dedicated to covering the tournaments, issues and stories that anglers care about, WFN NEWS leverages the network's regional production bureaus across North America to uncover the stories for millions of anglers. Hosted by broadcast veteran Jim Van Horne, the show tackles professional angling, government and ministry involvement, science and technology, world records, community and regional coverage, environmental news and industry profiles.
THIS WEEK ON WFN NEWS: Feb. 9 @ 7:30 pm ET/4:30 pm PT
- Guest host John Wells
- Anglers prepare for the 40th Bassmaster Classic in Alabama<br />
- Pro Angling feature about life on tour and the ups and downs of fishing for a living<br />
- A report from Miami on the Super Celebrity Fishing Classic to honor four football players involved in a fatal boating accident in February 2009 off Clearwater. NFL players Marquis Cooper and Corey Smith and former University of South Florida player William Bleakley died after their boat capsized in rough seas in the Gulf of Mexico<br />
- Mark Melnyk features the IGFA Hot Catches
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 a selection of the best international series and the most diverse species coverage of any outdoor network. Featuring popular programs hosted by the world's top anglers, the network also includes a variety of exclusive lifestyle shows includingHookin' Up with Mariko Izumi and WFN's Reel Road Trip with Mark Melnyk. 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.
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. In the U.S., distributors include; AT&T U-Verse, Charter Communications, Comcast, DISH Network, Verizon FiOS, and more. For more information visit www.WFN.TV.
Media Contact<br />
Doug Drotman - WFN (631) 462-1198 or doug@drotmanpr.com