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S1 E33 AFTCO Collegiate Bass Fishing Open and Bass Fishing with Swimjigs

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TV-PG

21 minutes

Dec 31, 2020

From Lake Dardanelle, it’s the AFTCO Collegiate Bass Fishing Open featuring some of the highest ranked fishing teams in the nation. Then we head to Choke Canyon to join Wade Middleton as he targets shallow water fish with a swimjig in heavy cover.Featuring: multiple guests, Wade Middleton

Season 1, 46 Episodes

Americana Outdoors - Tailracing in Alabama & Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship

Tailracing in Alabama & Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship,

Pro Clark Wendlandt and Garmin’s Amanda Masters tackle fishing the tailrace on Pickwick Lake, just outside of Florence, Alabama; and then we have coverage of the Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship.

Americana Outdoors - Walking the Banks of a Pond & Bass Fishing at Lake Durant

Walking the Banks of a Pond & Bass Fishing at Lake Durant,

Walking the banks of a pond is something many of us have done, and in this case we're in Kentucky wetting a line for anything that bites! Then we head over to Oklahoma where Jeff Reynolds shares insight on how to catch largemounth bass.

Americana Outdoors - Old Dogs and New Tricks for Bass Fishing

Old Dogs and New Tricks for Bass Fishing,

Jeff Reynolds and Terry McWilliams from Secret Lures have teamed up for a day of fishing the 'Stupid Tube' in Kentucky. Then, we head over to Fayette County Lake with Mike McClelland who answers common questions when it comes to crank bait fishing.

Americana Outdoors - Choke Canyon Bass Fishing and What’s new in Fishing

Choke Canyon Bass Fishing and What’s new in Fishing,

We hit the waters on Choke Canyon with Wade Middleton and Jeff Kriet for a lesson in being patient when bass fishing. Then we learn more about a wide range of products for bass fishing anglers such as new trolling motors, baits, lines and more.

Americana Outdoors - The Pickwick Challenge & C.A.S.T. for Kids

The Pickwick Challenge & C.A.S.T. for Kids,

Coverage of the Haley’s Heroes Cast For Kids Celebrity Pro-Am Bass Fishing Tournament on Lake Waco. Later, we catch up with Wade Middleton, Jeff Reynolds, Clark Wendlandt, and Michael Wersig on Pickwick Lake in Alabama for a tailrace fishing competition.

Americana Outdoors - Ranger Cup University Challenge: Bethel vs. Murray State

Ranger Cup University Challenge: Bethel vs. Murray State,

The 2019 top two collegiate bass fishing teams in the nation are heading over to Fayette County Reservoir to compete for the Ranger Cup University Team Of The Year Championship title!

Americana Outdoors - Gone Fishing

In this episode we mix it up on the water on several trips as we make stops on a couple of lakes near Austin, Texas where we target largemouth bass with Clark Wendlandt and Wade Middleton catching fish on Decker Lake, and Lake Bastrop.

Americana Outdoors - Patterning Largemouth Bass

Patterning Largemouth Bass,

If you're a bass fisherman one thing is for certain you understand how the fish are always changing where they are, how you catch them and what to do.

Americana Outdoors - Kansas Muzzleloader – Texas Handguns For Whitetail Deer

Kansas Muzzleloader – Texas Handguns For Whitetail Deer,

We join Wade Middleton on a pair of hunts in Texas and Kansas as he shares insight on the fact sometimes getting lucky is better than any skill you can have and then we'll join Tony Miele in Texas for a rattling hunt.

Americana Outdoors - Advancements in Rifles and Crossbows

Advancements in Rifles and Crossbows,

Americana Outdoors takes a look at two of the newest items available for hunters -- the Thompson/Center Compass Generation II and TenPoint Crossbows' new Vengent Crossbow.

Americana Outdoors - Handgun Hunting

Handgun Hunting,

Americana Outdoors takes a look at the growing interest in handgun hunting as we go on hunts for Impala, Hogs, Axis, Fallow, and Whitetail with a handgun.

Americana Outdoors - Lessons Learned Hunting Turkeys

Lessons Learned Hunting Turkeys,

Americana Outdoors hits the woods with shotguns and crossbows while hunting spring time gobblers.

Americana Outdoors - College Bass Fishing

College Bass Fishing,

Collegiate Bass Fishing continues to be one of the most talked about and fastest growing aspects in the world of bass fishing. With schools hosting teams all over the nation, we'll showcase the BoatUS Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship.

Americana Outdoors - AXIS Hunting Adventures

AXIS Hunting Adventures,

Americana Outdoors takes a look at the Axis deer. We'll share insight into this uniqe animal that has really expanded its range in Texas and elsewhere.

Americana Outdoors - See What You've Been Missing with HiViz Sights

See What You've Been Missing with HiViz Sights,

On this episode of Americana Outdoors, we take an in-depth look at HiViz Sights. With a simple goal of improving the sport of shooting, whether it's helping you break more targets, harvest more game, or punch more holes in the ten rings,

Americana Outdoors - Deer Camp Adventures

Deer Camp Adventures,

Americana Outdoors takes a look at a number of hunts for whitetail deer and the hunters that pursue them.

Americana Outdoors - Hunting Impala in South Africa

Hunting Impala in South Africa,

Americana Outdoors joins Yamaha's Steve Nessl, and our own Wade Middleton and Shelley Giesecke in South Africa as they hunt for Impala with Kuche Safaris.

Americana Outdoors - Hunting Adventures

Hunting Adventures,

Americana Outdoors welcomes Brian Flaherty from Ten Point Crossbows into camp where he'll be showingcasing Ten Point Crossbows and how they cock and uncock easily and then we'll join the winner of Smith and Wesson's Performance Center Giveaway.

Americana Outdoors - A Melting Pot Of Hunting And Fishing

A Melting Pot Of Hunting And Fishing,

We’re blending our two favorite pastimes and bringing you the whole outdoors experience as we spend time catchin’ big ones on Choke Canyon, and later, venturing deep into the woods for two exciting hunts!

Americana Outdoors - Wingshooting Adventures

Wingshooting Adventures,

Faced with cold snowy conditions, we're off on a West Texas Blue Quail hunt where we will share insight on a mix of products from Garmin to help with managing your dogs.

Americana Outdoors - Kentucky Archery Hunting and The Rolling Plains Quail Research Foundation

Kentucky Archery Hunting and The Rolling Plains Quail Research Foundation,

We join Steve Nessl on an early season whitetail hunting Kentucky with Salt River Outfitters after that hunt it's off to learn more about the Rolling Plains Quail Research Foundation.

Americana Outdoors - Bradley Smoker Overview

Bradley Smoker Overview,

This week on Americana Outdoors, we’re taking a rare look at our favorite method of preparing delicious meals out of the wild game we’ve harvested out in the field using the Bradley Smoker!

Americana Outdoors - A Texas Blue Quail Adventure

A Texas Blue Quail Adventure,

This week on Americana outdoors, we’re gearing up for what’s promising to be a winter whirlwind of a hunting experience as we venture out on the lookout for Texas Blue Quail!

Americana Outdoors - Bass Pro Shops / Cabela's National Team Championship

Bass Pro Shops / Cabela's National Team Championship,

We’re bringing you coverage of the twenty twenty Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s National Team Championship, and also taking a look back upon the history of the NTC, and learn what it means to our anglers.

Americana Outdoors - Secret Lures…. The Secret is OUT

Secret Lures…. The Secret is OUT,

We’re hitting the water with Danny Blandford and Matt McCoy of Secret Lures, as they spend the day out on Kentucky Lake throwing the bait that put Secret Lures on the map, the Stupid Tube!

Americana Outdoors - Collegiate Bass Championship and the Rolling Plains Quail Research Foundation

Collegiate Bass Championship and the Rolling Plains Quail Research Foundation,

This week on Americana Outdoors, we’re covering the 2020 Boat US Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship, and later, we’re meeting up with the Garmin team and Dr. Dale Rollins to gather insight into quail conservation efforts.

Americana Outdoors - Cranking Rocks, Dragging ledges and Junk Fishing

Cranking Rocks, Dragging ledges and Junk Fishing,

We’re revisiting several fishing trips where we experimented with throwing multiple baits of varying colors and sizes, and we’ll see how switching up presentation styles and trying new things can lead to you reeling in the most catches possible!

Americana Outdoors - Fishing The Ice and Bass Fishing in The Spring

Fishing The Ice and Bass Fishing in The Spring,

Americana Outdoors takes a look at ice fishing in Minnesota. Then we’ll migrate south like a duck and go fishing in the spring on the Texas-Mexico Border at the famous Lake Amistad with Wade Middleton and Jeff Reynolds.

Americana Outdoors - Bass Fishing Tips and Tricks

Bass Fishing Tips and Tricks,

Americana Outdoors starts off on Pickwick Lake in Alabama with Clark Wendlandt and Amanda Masters, then we join Mike McClelland in Texas where he shares information on crankbait fishing before wrapping it all up on Lake Beshear in Kentucky.

Americana Outdoors - Field Testing the Garmin Xero X1i and the Trinity Oaks Purple Heart Heroes Celebration Hunt

Field Testing the Garmin Xero X1i and the Trinity Oaks Purple Heart Heroes Celebration Hunt,

It’s the opening weekend of bow season in Texas, and we’re joining Wade Middleton on a whitetail hunt where he’s testing out the brand new Garmin Xero X1i Crossbow Scope. Later, we’re covering the Trinity Oaks Purple Heart Heroes Celebration Hunt.

Americana Outdoors - Port Aransas, Texas

Port Aransas, Texas,

The Big Bass Bash from Kentucky Lake featuring top college anglers from around the nation vying for a collection of prices and points towards the Bass Pro Shops School of the year program.

Americana Outdoors - Big Bass Bash On Kentucky Lake and Bass Fishing Lake Whitney

Big Bass Bash On Kentucky Lake and Bass Fishing Lake Whitney,

The Big Bass Bash from Kentucky Lake featuring top college anglers from around the nation vying for a collection of prices and points towards the Bass Pro Shops School of the year program.

Americana Outdoors - AFTCO Collegiate Bass Fishing Open and Bass Fishing with Swimjigs

AFTCO Collegiate Bass Fishing Open and Bass Fishing with Swimjigs,

From Lake Dardanelle, it’s the AFTCO Collegiate Bass Fishing Open featuring some of the highest ranked fishing teams in the nation. Then we head to Choke Canyon to join Wade Middleton as he targets shallow water fish with a swimjig in heavy cover.

Americana Outdoors - On the Hunt for Red Stag & Turkey

On the Hunt for Red Stag & Turkey,

We’re hitting the fields and joining Kevin Giesecke on a thrilling multi-day hunt for a massive Texas red stag, and later, we’re joining Michael Wersig on a Turkey hunt with the Tenpoint Havoc RS 440 paired with the Garmin Xero X1i crossbow scope!

Americana Outdoors - Debuting the Yamaha Helm Master EX and Why You Need Garmin Livescope

Debuting the Yamaha Helm Master EX and Why You Need Garmin Livescope,

This week on Americana Outdoors, we're giving you a full walk-through of Yamaha's latest innovation, the Helm Master EX! And later, it's all about Garmin electronics, and why Garmin's Livescope is an essential unit for any angler!

Americana Outdoors - Bass Fishing With The New Stupid Craw

Bass Fishing With The New Stupid Craw,

In this episode of Americana Outdoors presented by Garmin, we go out on the water with something new from Secret Lures -- the Stupid Craw!

Americana Outdoors - Turkey Bass Smash - Part 1

Turkey Bass Smash - Part 1,

It’s day one action from the 3rd annual Yamaha Turkey Bass Smash. Competitors juggle the need to harvest turkey and catch big bass.

Americana Outdoors - Turkey Bass Smash - Part 2

Turkey Bass Smash - Part 2,

It’s day two action from the 3rd annual Yamaha Turkey Bass Smash. Competitors juggle the need to harvest turkey and catch big bass.

Americana Outdoors - Getting Outdoors with the Kiddos

Getting Outdoors with the Kiddos,

Passing on the traditions of hunting and fishing to younger generations is something that brings smiles to the face of anyone! We’ll join several families as they go outdoors together.

Americana Outdoors - Crappie Fishing

Crappie Fishing,

Crappie Fishing with the Garmin Live Scope is the focus of this episode of Americana Outdoors. While on the water we'll showcase a new jig, ways to help keep minnows alive longer, and fishing for one of the most popular fish in the nation.

Americana Outdoors - Big Ole Mean Hogs

Big Ole Mean Hogs,

Hogs are one of the most destructive animals on the plant and in this episode of Americana Outdoors we go indepth on these big ole mean looking creatures while sharing insight on various hunting methods for them.

Americana Outdoors - Time Outdoors with Fred Roumbanis

Time Outdoors with Fred Roumbanis,

In this episode of Americana Outdoors, we go out on the water and into the woods with one of the most well liked and passionate professional anglers you’ll ever meet… the one and only Fred Roumbanis.

Americana Outdoors - The Ranger Boats Experience

The Ranger Boats Experience,

We're off to Table Rock Reservoir for a one of a kind fishing trip where passonate outdoorsmen and women are paired up with a variety of Ranger Boats pro Anglers for a one of a kind experience.

Americana Outdoors - Garmin Xero and BIG Whitetails

Garmin Xero and BIG Whitetails,

This week on Americana Outdoors presented by Garmin, we're sharing more insight on the Garmin Xero sights. While showing you the latest model released to help you shoot your bow more accurately.

Americana Outdoors - National Team Walleye Championship from AuSable and Oscoda, Michigan

National Team Walleye Championship from AuSable and Oscoda, Michigan,

In this episode it's coverage of the 2021 National Team Walleye Championship from AuSable and Oscoda Michigan. 219 Teams have gathered here to compete for this prestigious championship and the $242,000 Purse.

Americana Outdoors - Archery Hunting Adventures

Archery Hunting Adventures,

Bow Hunting is the focus of this weeks Americana Outdoors as we look at the evolution of gear used in bow hunting and what its meant to hunters.

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Americana Outdoors

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Americana Outdoors® presented by Garmin has entertained and informed viewers for two decades by documenting adventures filmed in many of the best fishing and hunting destinations in North America.

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