No, it's not about that. Get your minds out of the gutter.

Pilgrim Studios - The largest reality television production company in Los Angeles, CA (http://pilgrimstudios.com/casting/tophooker/)

New show on AP. Fisherman's reality TV show. I'm applying, why the heck not? I would imagine that it's right up the alley of many SB members as well.

Go for it Kevin! Send them the footage of your survival at sea last year. Also play up the gloucester connection. I will watch the show and hope u do not get voted "onto" the island!

Cool. Good luck, Kevin!

Don't forget to mention your Club Affiliation :hee:

The problem with these shows is they turn you into a puppet through their heavy handed direction, combined with their lack of knowledge of the subject matter in hopes of higher ratings... the result??? after editing you look like a friggin' clown...



Taken directly from their site: "as long as you are confident enough to take on anything we throw at you"

Translation: "we are TV guys, not fishermen, so we are going to make you do some stuuuuuuuupid forced-extreme nonsense"



I'll pass and just go fishing for fun...

How do I apply?

Good luck Kevin...

Hey Clammer - you gotta try out - just don't let them see your knots

Good luck Kevin , I unfortunately have a face for radio and lack any real fishing skills but I will sure watch it.

I just think it would be hilarious to be known as the top hooker in the USA.

I just think it would be hilarious to be known as the top hooker in the USA.

My sister held that title for a while a few years ago.

My sister held that title for a while a few years ago.

Now I'm trying to wrest it from Nebe.

This sounds awesome. I think top shot is a pretty cool show, so if its anything lke that it should be a cool experience.
Good luck to you Kevin! I agree that your story could help the cause!

after editing you look like a friggin' clown...

....with a Sizeable Paycheck

I wonder if this is the same for all of their shows?

"Participant must never have been charged with, nor convicted of, a felony, or have felony charges pending against him or her.#^& Furthermore, Participant must never have been convicted of or have charges pending against him or her for any of the following misdemeanors:
Assault
Battery
Stalking
Making terrorist threats
Willful violation of a domestic violence protective order
Threatening a public officer or employee with violence
Intimidating a witness"

If so I know someone that is gonna be in trouble!
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Why do keep bringing up that Stalking thing? It was only for a year for crying out loud.

No, it's not about that. Get your minds out of the gutter.


Well it Should be...bet it would get better ratings

Why do keep bringing up that Stalking thing? It was only for a year for crying out loud.

It's okay I know you were just following me around so you could get skunked all the time. Lol
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Ok I did some digging on this show. I know someone pretty well that is on the short list to make the show. Currently they are filling the cast with representatives from all over the US and he is on his third interview and has submitted more than one video. That is not to say they are not going to be taking other north east anglers or pooling people for season 2. I can't tell you who it is. But it is someone I have fished with in the past
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Interesting read for sure.......

No, it's not about that. Get your minds out of the gutter.

Pilgrim Studios - The largest reality television production company in Los Angeles, CA (http://pilgrimstudios.com/casting/tophooker/)

New show on AP. Fisherman's reality TV show. I'm applying, why the heck not? I would imagine that it's right up the alley of many SB members as well.

I applied. 65 years old. Quad bypass. In remission from cancer . Still working and fishing 100 night a year. Why the F not!
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I applied. 65 years old. Quad bypass. In remission from cancer . Still working and fishing 100 night a year. Why the F not!
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Good for you you might as well living through the big C as well as quadruple BP you gotta be tough as nails. The bypass alone will beat the snot out of you. I hope they consider you
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I got an email back and MADE THE FIRST CUT!!!!!!! Had to send them more pictures

I got an email back and MADE THE FIRST CUT!!!!!!! Had to send them more pictures

Nicely done
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I got an email back and MADE THE FIRST CUT!!!!!!! Had to send them more pictures

That's awesome, Paul! Good luck with the next round! Being a top hooker sure would beat the hell out of being a bottom hooker.

The problem with these shows is they turn you into a puppet through their heavy handed direction, combined with their lack of knowledge of the subject matter in hopes of higher ratings... the result??? after editing you look like a friggin' clown...



Taken directly from their site: "as long as you are confident enough to take on anything we throw at you"

Translation: "we are TV guys, not fishermen, so we are going to make you do some stuuuuuuuupid forced-extreme nonsense"



I'll pass and just go fishing for fun...

I'd agree with this. i mean they are going to try to get ratings and no one (outside of the fishing communtity) is gonna watch alot of what we as fisherman consider our skills. even i were eligible i probablly wouldn;t audition for it.

That said it should be something to watch, and to those of you who have entered, i wish nothing but the best of luck to you :grins:

That's awesome, Paul! Good luck with the next round! Being a top hooker sure would beat the hell out of being a bottom hooker.
Thanks. I think it might be a hoot. Plus I get paid to fish in a bunch of places I have never been. I haven't made it yet though. Just the first cut.

Great job! I haven't received an email :fury:

I got an email back and MADE THE FIRST CUT!!!!!!! Had to send them more pictures
:kewl: and :kewl::kewl:
Show them young wipper snappers how it's done!!
I will put in a good word for you....I know someone:uhuh:

I got an email back and MADE THE FIRST CUT!!!!!!! Had to send them more pictures

Just as long as you don't have to fish with a Charlie Moore type

So what does anyone know??????? I heard it was mentioned on NPR today, so am assuming it is coming up soon?

i TRIED John, But the link won,t come up >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> I think I,d have a better chance at a #^&#^&#^&#^& ed up fishing classic ><><:fishin:

The deadline to apply was last August, Mike....

But I found a few of the video submissions. (which I would never be able to bring myself to do...shameless self promotion:yak5:) But here is one that I did choose to watch. We'll have to see if she makes it.

Top Hooker Audition - Melanie Housh - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbYDl6qW6MU)

Im in ... You Guys in for getting schooled for thé weekend :)
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So what does anyone know??????? I heard it was mentioned on NPR today, so am assuming it is coming up soon?

I haven't heard anything recently on it. My buddy wound up going to LA tk do some test shots etc. he had issue with some of the disclaimers after he sent them to his attorney and la de da he is off the show. There was also a guide from NJ that did not make it
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A CSA Club member was on the show- said it was all legit nothing scripted- was one of the best things he ever did in his life - can't say more- Watch the show in April.

I had 2 interviews and submitted a vid but didn't make the third cut... Like Andy said, I have a face for radio anyhow.. and I'm not sure I would have liked being away from my boys without any contact for a month. :smash:

A CSA Club member was on the show- said it was all legit nothing scripted- was one of the best things he ever did in his life - can't say more- Watch the show in April.
Hmmm, this is from another who is on the show!


Hey all! Just got done filming the season premier of "Off The Hook" for The Animal Planet. WOW, this is gonna be some funny sheet! I am actually "Acting" in this show, lines and all!!

My guy actually knows the name of the show.

2 different Shows Lou :)

2 different Shows Lou :)

:confused: How many damn Hooker shows are there?

I had 2 interviews and submitted a vid but didn't make the third cut... Like Andy said, I have a face for radio anyhow.. and I'm not sure I would have liked being away from my boys without any contact for a month. :smash:

Same here. 2 go rounds and didn't make the third cut

:confused: How many damn Hooker shows are there?

too many.. damn whores :humpty:

Same here. 2 go rounds and didn't make the third cut

hey it was worth a shot... I don't think prime time is ready for me in a wetsuit anyway

I had 2 interviews and submitted a vid but didn't make the third cut... Like Andy said, I have a face for radio anyhow.. and I'm not sure I would have liked being away from my boys without any contact for a month. :smash:

Well they blew that, Dropped TJ Hooker :smash:

:rotf2:

My guy actually knows the name of the show.

Wait...There's a difference between Top Hooker and Off The Hook?

GG

Just curious what you guys thought of the show.

Personally I thought it started a bit slow but the second half picked up. I liked watching the competitive side of the fishing personality's. Im sure a lot of guy's here would be up for that kind of challenge. Hope they come up with some creative saltwater challenges.

Just curious what you guys thought of the show.

Personally I thought it started a bit slow but the second half picked up. I liked watching the competitive side of the fishing personality's. Im sure a lot of guy's here would be up for that kind of challenge. Hope they come up with some creative saltwater challenges.


Did it air?

Yes John,
Sunday nights on Animal Planet

also on on demand if you have comcast

I thought about the same goose

I'm not watching. After they told me I made the second cut they didn't have the decency to let me know I didn't make it. I just got an email to apply for the second season. $^&^$%@ THEM!

Just curious what you guys thought of the show.

Personally I thought it started a bit slow but the second half picked up. I liked watching the competitive side of the fishing personality's. Im sure a lot of guy's here would be up for that kind of challenge. Hope they come up with some creative saltwater challenges.


Don't miss episode 2 then ;)

GG

I tried watching it, but it just made me think of "Survivor" or "Fear Factor" or any number of tv shows where the only reality is that IT'S A GAME SHOW!

Sorry, but if I wanted to watch that kind of fishing, I'd have been a Chucky Moore fan and spend my free time dreaming of someday actually catching a real fish.
Instead, I'll stick with real fishing shows that show me how to fish, what the new lures are that are coming out and the latest advances in
fishing line and gear! If I wanted to watch yahoos fishing, I'd hit the canal any day of the week and watch the bucket brigade battle royal.

Don't miss episode 2 then ;)

GG


I'm watching it because you are on the show

and you are still on by the skin of your teeth
that was close

I did not understand why in that team challenge, why didn't you guys try to get a few fish first before going to the basket? was that only allowed if you got a double or triple hookup?
seemed like a waste of time all that paddling for one fish at a time

I'm watching it because you are on the show

and you are still on by the skin of your teeth
that was close

I did not understand why in that team challenge, why didn't you guys try to get a few fish first before going to the basket? was that only allowed if you got a double or triple hookup?
seemed like a waste of time all that paddling for one fish at a time

I am happy you are still watching. Thank you...and yes that was close and very nerve racking for me.

Many anglers may have had the expectation that the show was designed specifically for the angler when in fact the show was designed to appeal to a general audience...Y? Ratings. Advertising. MONEY. Numbers man. Simple as that. AP is a big money making network and reality TV is a huge part of that.
This is not a show you will see on WFN. This is not a show that true anglers should benefit from or learn from. It's sole purpose is to entertain. Epitome of Hollywood. If you look at it in that light it may have more appeal. It may not.
With that said I will say the challenges continue to get better.... More fishing, less BS. I knew that the goldfish challenge would have most angler's saying WTF is this #^&#^&#^&#^&? In fact...thats what I said when they told us we had to do it. But I think that should be part of the appeal, though. Rest assured that no one on this show is a "yahoo". All (with the exception of me) are incredible anglers within their subspecialties. The appeal for the true angler watching Top Hooker should be our reactions and commentary to the crazy #^&#^&#^&#^& Hollywood threw at us. Again just for entertainment.

As far as the team challenge in ep 2, we were not allowed to keep the fish in the boat. When a fish was caught it had to be put in the live well. The live well was placed over prime grounds so we didn't have to stray far. The only way more than one fish could be brought to the live well was if two or more fish were hooked up at the same time. When a fish was hooked, all lines came in so we could row to the live well.


I just want to mention that I do behind the scenes write ups for the animal planet website. This may answer some questions about the challenges. So much is edited out and so much occurs behind the scenes that is just lost. Here is my facebook page that has the write ups, link and photos from behind the scenes. Please "like" for updates.

https://www.facebook.com/GrampaGregMcNamara


Behind the Scenes
Episode 1
Top Hooker: Behind the Scenes of Episode One - Bites @ Animal Planet (http://blogs.discovery.com/bites-animal-planet/2013/06/top-hooker-behind-the-scenes-of-episode-one.html)

Episode 2
Top Hooker: Behind the Scenes of Episode Two - Bites @ Animal Planet (http://blogs.discovery.com/bites-animal-planet/2013/06/top-hooker-behind-the-scenes-of-episode-two.html)

Cool! thanks for the links! I personally think the show is entertaining and I thought the challenges in last night's episode really did test an angler's skills, so in that sense I think the show is pretty legit!

Sorry to see the cute blond leave though! :D

I laughed my but off when she went for swim :)
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In all honesty yesterday was the first time i watched it, as the commercials made it look stupid, but when i walked into the room and it was on, it wqs a bit interesting and i may watch another episode now they whiney biatch blonde is gone.
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Jacob and I watched all the episodes and we enjoy the show alot!!!

i'm rooting for you, Greg! I like the show so far.

Thanks fellas :) Don't miss ep 4..... It's gonna be a dooozie!

GG