Meet the Nuts & Bolts Professionals
The secret ingredient in all the Nuts & Bolts and Back To The Basics programs is the experience and knowledge of our segment experts. Each of them are respected as leaders and innovators within the water sports domain, and they explain topics in an easy to understand format that is enjoyable to watch.
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Host of Nuts & Bolts of Fishing
Fishing and boating since a teenager and now has the good fortune to share his love of fishing with millions of avid outdoor enthusiasts through The Nuts & Bolts of Fishing TV series. He holds a Coast Guard Master Captain’s license and towing endorsement. He is the spokesperson for WhoopAss Tackle, Project X Tackle, SpiderKing Rod Holders and shares the stage and airwaves with Buck, The Wonder Dog. Capt. Cefus regularly makes speaking appearances at fishing clubs, tournaments and outdoor shows. |
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Buck The Wonder Dog The faithful sidekick of Capt. Cefus in our On The Porch segments, Buck is a golden retriever who spends as much time in the water as he possibly can. Buck's philosophy is pretty simple....chase things that will run, bounce or roll... eat...take a nap...then repeat. Good words to live by, Buck. |
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Exploring the waters of the Gulf coast, Brian specializes in providing his charter clients with thrilling offshore and nearshore fishing action. Brian hosts segments on selecting fish habitat, tackle & lure selection, bottom fishing & trolling.
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Captain Mack Farr - Buford GA
One of the foremost striper guides in America, Mack has been hunting trophy striped bass for over 20 years. Mack has developed a complete line of rigs and jigs used by tournament anglers across the country. Capt. Mack provides valuable tips on safety, trip planning, inshore fishing and using umbrella rigs. |
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If there were a Top Gun school for professional anglers, Capt. Ken would be in charge of it. Ken is king of catching large fish in relatively shallow water. He hosts segments throughout the series on topics from hooks to knots to unique rigs for bottom fishing.
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Steve’s expertise in light tackle and nearshore fishing spans over 20 years along Florida’s Big Bend area. He hosts segments on redfish & trout, and other inshore tactics.
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Mike regularly fishes 60-plus miles offshore and shares tips on equipping your boat for offshore trips. He also hosts segments on power boat handling, weather and safety.
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As an experienced charter captain, Wiley has a unique way of finding where the fish are, and how to get them to bite. He and his wife, Doris, provide expert commentary on locating hot spots and other topics. Doris shares her experience from a woman’s perspective.
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Skinny water fishing is Tommy’s specialty. Understanding how weather, sea conditions & bottom type affect fish in shallow water is a key factor to a successful trip. Capt. Tommy hosts several segments on these topics and more.
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Capt. Gary provides in-depth instruction on bottom fishing tactics and how to find where the fish are. Gary is also shares fish cleaning tips...the easy way.
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When it comes to trailering boats, Tony has done it all. He provides easy to understand instruction on backing a trailer, launching and loading. Tony also covers pre-launch checks and several tips on trailer maintenance.
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Robert operates TowBoat US operations in north Georgia and has seen just about every kind of emergency and trouble situation that can occur on the water. He shares tips on what to do when problems happen, and also how to avoid some of the more common problems.
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Betty founded Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing! to help women become better anglers and boaters. Her ‘No Yelling’ approach to teaching fishing and boating skills has received cudo’s from women all across North America. The Better Half of Fishing shows highlights from one of her seminars.
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Chuck is a featured instructor at Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing seminars. He regularly fishes the offshore waters of the US and Caribbean and provides excellent skills tips in several programs.
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Coach Bagby is a nationally acclaimed rod builder. His vast knowledge of all fishing styles enable him to build rods to match any species and angler. Coach hosts segments on tackle and shares tips on playing and landing fish.
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While patrolling inland lakes and rivers, Roy provides a valuable service to boaters in need. As a member of the USCG-A, he conducts Courtesy Inspections and safety courses for boaters of all experience levels. Roy hosts segments on water safety, regulations and handling emergencies.
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Rich helps educate boaters and anglers on the rules & regulations relating to on-the-water activities. In The Better Half of Fishing, Rich explains creel & size limits and licensing issues.
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George manages the docks at one of the Gulf coast’s premier Sea Ray dealerships. If it can happen at a dock, George has seen it. George demonstrates a variety of docking maneuvers, fueling, channel navigation and much more.
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Roland runs the service department at Treasure Island Marina and knows his way around power and propulsion. Roland covers power options, props, winterizing, engine flushing, and numerous other topics in several programs.
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If it’s dirty, oxidized, rusty, or stained, Steve can make it look like new again. Steve demonstrates how to clean, detail and restore your boat’s finish; as well as providing some tips on how to maintain metalwork and fiberglass.
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Working with fiberglass and gelcoat is an art in itself. Paul takes you through the steps of simple gelcoat repairs you can do yourself.
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Lee has helped bring the excitement of fishing to literally hundreds of women through her classes at Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing seminars. Capt. Lee hosts segments on rigging ballyhoo, and tackle selection.
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Dan’s passion for fishing has earned him numerous SKA wins. Dan and wife Ronda travel the SKA tournament trail and consistently finish with high honors. Dan also holds the Miss. state record for kingfish. Dan’s shares his proven techniques for catching offshore and nearshore species and tips on how to rig your small boat to catch big fish.
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The better half of the the RxCape team, Ronda has won the coveted SKA Lady Angler of the Year several times. An accomplished inshore and offshore angler, Ronda provides a unique perspective for both genders who enjoy the fishing sports. Ronda is featured on several shows in the series including The Better Half of Boating and Big Fish/Small Boats.
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Stan hosts our inboard boats show and presents the latest trends in ski and wakeboard boats. He is an avid boater and spends nearly as much time at the end of a tow rope as he does at the helm. Stan has great tips on docking and backing shaft-driven inboards.
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“Capt. K” owns and operates ‘The Pressure Drop’, a 46’ custom Newton dive boat. It’s open transom is perfect for his diving charters, and also provides and excellent perch for bottom fishing for grouper, snapper, and a host of other species in the northern Gulf of Mexico. Want to go ‘catching’ instead of ‘fishing’? Then the Pressure Drop is definitely worth looking in to. Kamen hosts several segments on the Nuts & Bolts series including tips on anchoring, locating fish, and tackle options.
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Capt. Eddie represents the true essence of big game tuna fishing.He regularly runs 70-plus miles into the oil rig fields off the Louisiana coast and targets yellowfin tuna, wahoo, swordfish and other offshore pelagics. Capt. Eddie is featured on Big Fish/Small Boats with some hard fighting yellowfins.
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Capt. Joe Dobbins - Frequent Flyer Sportfishing
Be sure to bring your Ben gay because you can count on some serious rod bending on a trip with Capt. Joe. Sailfish, kings, dolphin, wahoo and more are just a short boat ride from the marina in Jupiter, Florida, and Capt Joe will definitely hook you up. The Gulf Stream teams with a variety of species, and it’s just a few miles off the beach in this area of southeast Florida. Capt. Joe is featured on our Florida Fishing Forecasts, and hosts segments on Sailfishing in the DVD series. |
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Capt. Chuck Simpson - Big Bend Fishing Charters, St. Marks Florida
Capt. Chuck is an inshore fishing fanatic. He knows how to find and catch skinny water fish like redfish, trout, tarpon and cobia. Chuck's skills are well documented and his fishing reports on the message board keep everyone updated on what's going on in the northern part of the Gulf of Mexico known as the Forgotten Coast. The Apalachee area from St. Marks to St. George Island is his stomping grounds and he provides year-round fishing excitement from his well-equipped Hewes flats boat. |
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Ron Barwick - Half-Hitch Tackle
Custom Rod Builder...Back Bay Wizard...Tackle Guru. Ron's depth of knowledge with all aspects of fresh and saltwater fishing and tackle has helped anglers from across the U.S. Need to have your reels refurbished? Recondition a favorite rod? Or want to know what's biting and the baits to use in the Panama City area? Ron's your guy! Contact him at Half Hitch Tackle in Panama City Beach, Florida |
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Capt. Dan Utley - The Fishin' Coach Charters, Hilton Head Island, S.C. Capt. Dan offers inshore and offshore fishing charters from Hilton Head Island, S.C. Cobia, grouper, snapper and amberjacks offshore, and redfish, trout, tarpon and flounder inshore. Having spent almost 30 years teaching and coaching, Captain Dan has plenty of patience to "Coach Up" the beginning angler, and lots of savvy to challenge the experienced angler. |
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Capt. Rick Hiott - Reelfishhead Charters, Charleston, S.C. The backwaters, bays and sounds around Charleston represent an abundant fishery with a variety of species for the inshore angler. Redfish, trout, tarpon, flounder and more will be the targeted species on an exciting trip with Capt. Rick. He is a regular on Nuts & Bolts television programs. |
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Capt. Judy Helmey - Miss Judy Charters, Savannah, GA Captain Judy Helmey, a native of Wilmington Island (Savannah, Georgia) has been fishing the Georgia coastal water for way over 50 years. Her father Captain Sherman Helmey introduced Judy to fishing at a very young age. She has been hooked every since. Captain Judy’s passion for fishing and story telling come together in her weekly fishing reports that are published world wide and available at www.missjudycharters.com . Her slogan is and has always been “Kicking Fish Tail Since 1956!” |
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Tony Narcisse - Kayak Fish Lanier Charters, Lake Lanier, GA Let's go chase those monster stripers! Kayak Fishing on Atlanta, Georgia's Lake Lanier is an exciting and VERY productive way to catch fish. If you've been curious about kayak fishing, join me on a kayak fishing adventure on Lake Lanier. Warning: kayak fishing on Lake Lanier is addictive! We provide everything you need to chase the hardest fighting freshwater fish in America. If drag screamin', rod bending, high adrenaline fishing is your bag, we have what cures ya! |
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Paul Hudson - Kingfisher Outfitters, Callaway Gardens, GA For an exciting fishing adventure Paul will guide you on Callaway's private lakes for trophy bass, bream and trout. Use fly rods or spinning tackle. Callaway also offers public fishing opportunities on Mountain Lake with their fleet of rental jon boats. Kingfisher has a complete fly shop to stock up on the flies you need to catch the big one's. |
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Capt. Ray Golden - Coffee Bluff Marina, Savannah Capt. Ray's desire to be on the flats stalking redfish is what led him to coastal Georgia. Being in the bait & tackle as well as charter fishing business for over 10 years has enabled him to create a unique atmosphere at Coffee Bluff Marina where any type of fishing is offered to appease the fishing appetites his customers demand - but sneaking up on redfish in the flats is what he favors the most! |
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Capt. Ron Doerr - Bite Me Charters, Jupiter, FL As a professional guide, I truly enjoy helping my clients fishing dreams come true. We all have special dreams that seem to never come true. If your dream is to catch a trophy fish, I would be honored to help make that dream come true. I believe in serving my clients, keeping them safe, and most importantly making their time on the water fun and enjoyable. Nearshore or offshore in the blue waters off Jupiter, FL, Capt. Ron's charters include sailfish, dolphin and one of the most exciting fish in the ocean --- spinner sharks! |
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Adrian (Louie) Echols – Charter Junior Pro Staff Member Fishing the Gulf coast and inland waters of |
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