Show Appearances
Don’t miss the chance to meet top fishing experts at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sports Show! Special appearances include Pete Maina, Tim Andrus, Mark Zona, and many more!
Mark Zona
Host of ZONA’S Awesome Fishing Show
Mark Zona is a popular American fisherman and host of “Zona’s Awesome Fishing Show” on the Outdoor Channel. Known for his vibrant personality and fishing expertise, he provides entertaining and educational content for anglers. Zona has become a key figure in competitive bass fishing, offering tips and interviews with top pros.
Tim Andrus
Host of Rush Outdoors TV | World Of Rush Outdoors TV
Tim grew up in a small town in Western NY and from an early age had a yearning for the outdoors. In 1996 he started as an pro staffer for Realtree and hasn’t looked back. Currently he hosts 2 tv shows the regional show ” Rush Outdoors”in NY, PA and Southern Ontario Canada as well as the national show “The World Of Rush Outdoors ” on the Pursuit Channel. His specialty or favorite is DIY trips in the midwest and Western states chasing deer, turkey which has led him to hunting 20+ states and 5 Canadian Province’s. He hosts seminars across the country on deer hunting at various Outdoor Expos and speaks at many Whitetails Unlimited dinners in the Northeast. Bottom line: Tim just wants to be in the outdoors with Realtree.
Pete Maina
North America’s #1 Authority on Muskie & Pike Fishing
Pete Maina is North America’s #1 authority on Muskie and Pike fishing. He is internationally known for his prowess with muskie, northern pike – big toothy fishes! He is an entrepreneur, accomplished author, photographer and TV personality.
Kristine Fischer
Kayak BASS Pro Angler
Kristine Fischer, a pioneering angler from Weeping Water, Nebraska, has made a name for herself in the kayak bass fishing world. With three national wins, a second-place finish in 2019, and multiple top-ten finishes in 2020 and 2021, she’s a formidable competitor. In 2021, she earned a spot on the USA team, making history as the first female angler to qualify for this prestigious event.
Dale Stroschein
Head Guide and Owner of Wacky Walleye Guide Service
Jim Oneil
TV and Podcast Host of MidWest Outdoors
Joe Thomas
TV Host of Pelican's Ultimate Match Fishing | Stihl's Reel in the Outdoors
Bill Schultz
Smallmouth Bass Expert
Mike Norris
Former Touring Walleye Pro and Owner of Wacky Worm Guide Service
Greg Karch
Founder and President of Learn 2 Fish With Us.
Mad Dog & Merrill
Internationally recognized and self-proclaimed "Grillologists"
Loren Voss
Wisconsin's Turkey Commander
Mike Mladenik
National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame Inductee
Starla Batzko
Wisconsin Hunter and Spice Mix Business Owner
Steve Heiting
Professional Musky Angler
Violetta Talley
Midwest Bass Fishing Tournament Angler
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