Outdoor Channel Adds Two New Fishing Shows

TEMECULA: Buccaneers and Bones, featuring renowned TV anchor Tom Brokaw and actor Michael Keaton, and Fishing University are the latest shows to be added to the 2011 schedule of Outdoor Channel.

Buccaneers and Bones will also feature Friday Night Lights‘ Zach Gilford, as they explore the arena of bone fishing and tarpon fishing around the world. Fishing University, hosted by Charlie Ingram, provides information on the skills needed to fish like a professional.

"We continue to provide our viewers with unique, compelling shows, all of which will be broadcast in 100 percent native HD, bringing the visual power and thrill of fishing to audiences across the U.S.," said Jeff Wayne, the executive VP of programming for Outdoor Channel. "We regularly include iconic personalities in our programs and the number of outdoor-loving celebrities on the network has definitely increased. For our viewers, this is a unique opportunity to see another side of these celebrities. For Outdoor Channel, this is an opportunity to chart new ground in the fishing category."