This April 1st Line-up is no Joke!

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This friday, April 1st, you’ll want to spend the day watching out for friends and colleges playing pranks on you. But on friday night you’re gonna want to sit down for an absolutely stacked fishing line-up on Outdoor Channel!

Wanna Go Fishing? – Debuts Friday, April 1st at 9:00 p.m. ET

Host Matt Eastman picks a random individual to join him on an all-expense paid fishing trip of a lifetime. While the jets and boats are standing by, the potential guest has five minutes and two phone calls to decide if he or she has “got the guts to go.” “Wanna Go Fishing?” travels to the best fishing locations on the planet, and the journey often becomes a life changing experience for one lucky guest. “Wanna Go Fishing?” is a two-time Emmy Award winner for Best Sports Series and Best On-Camera Talent.

The Bassmasters – Debuts Friday, April 1st at 10:30 p.m. ET

“The Bassmasters,” hosted by Tommy Sanders and Mark Zona of Outdoor Channel’s “Zona’s Awesome Fishing Show,” serve fishing fanatics with the most comprehensive how-to and where-to information about ways in which Bassmaster Elite Series pros tackle a body of water. The shows provide in-depth analysis on lure choice, fish management, the mental approach to fishing and countless other variables that affect the competition. The series has received critical acclaim, as the production of the “Bassmaster Classic” earned a 2008 Sports Emmy nomination for Outstanding Live Event Turnaround category.

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First Carrot Rods, Next Banana Boats?

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Scientists say they have developed a way of using fibers from bananas, pineapples and other plants to create a plastic that rivals Kevlar in strength but created from a renewable resource. The article mostly focuses on how stronger and lighter plastics could be used to lighten cars and increase fuel economy, but that’s boring! I immediately thought of a boat hull made of bananas, which might not sound very cool but I can assure you it is.

via Wired

And just in case anyone missed the carrot reference- CarrotStix.com

Swamp People Season 2-nite!

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The season two premiere of Swamp People drops tonight on History channel at 9PM EST. If you’ve never seen Swamp People, and you absolutely have to see things in order you can catch up by watching season 1 online right now! And if you’re not sure if Swamp People is your thing check out the videos below to find out.

SWAMP PEOPLE explores and celebrates a unique culture far removed from the mainstream of contemporary America. This is a united community that fends for itself and makes a living any way they can in an unpredictable environment. The families of SWAMP PEOPLE battle Father Time, Mother Nature and the challenges of life in and around the murky waters of the Atchafalaya Swamp. They are America’s forgotten pioneers

OK, Who Invited The Shark Onboard?

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Now here is a shark story I can really get onboard with *rimshot*! Steven Prejean and crew were fishing in Freeport, Texas early Monday morning when the unexpected happened. The three men were cleaning fish on their boat and discarding waste into the water when a 375-pound Mako shark jumped in to the boat!

Yahoo! News Photos.

Luckily nobody was hurt, other than the shark and the boat I guess. It could have turned out much worse, as you may recall this happened with a barracuda leaping out of the water and injuring a 14 year old girl.