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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Look for this segment of the series to air
on ESPN2, 9am EST Saturday, October 21st "Rods & Wheels
Show."
ESPN2 films in conjunction with
Bass Online,
the all new "Rods & Wheels Show."
The Lake Okeechobee episode of the new series started at world famous
"Slims Fish Camp" located on Lake Okeechobee.
This segment they were guided by one of Okeechobee's hottest fisherman
Capt Rick Burton. The
episode started out with a 15 minute ride around Okeechobee where Brad and Joe
got to experience some of what Okeechobee is so famous for.
Joe & Brad elected to try world
renowned Okeechobee
wild shiner fishing. They entered into one of the many grass bays Okeechobee has to
offer. Shortly after setting up, they found the fish to be very active. Pictured
below is Brad releasing a 7 lb trophy that was caught on film.
The both of them continued with almost none
stop action, Brad ended up catching the two biggest fish, but Joe gave him a run
for his money on the numbers of fish caught. The two caught uppers of 70 fish in
two days of filming.
Pictured below is one of the many fish Joe landed. As you
can see, he was cool as can be with the film crews right on top of the action.
Although Joe was in control, it did not always appear that way by
this video clip below.
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