March 12, 2013
Catch up on your
favorites this season!
WHO: Outdoor Channel
WHAT: Kicking off Outdoor Channel's Q2 lineup is an all-new competition on
network favorite "Jack Link's Major League Fishing." Returning for
another challenge cup in the second season, 24 of the world's best professional
anglers compete in a unique tournament-style bass fishing competition. This
season reveals an all-new location with real-time leaderboards, surprise
locations and sudden death eliminations. Who will win the ultimate prize in the
2013 Geico Challenge Cup?
Outdoor Channel will also re-air the three new shows that debuted in Q1,
"Elite Tactical Unit: S.W.A.T.," "King of the Spring"
and "Bottom Feeders."
Hosted by Mykel Hawke and presented by Sig Sauer, "Elite Tactical Unit:
S.W.A.T (ETU)"debuted as Outdoor Channel's first-ever tactical competition
series and features two teams made up of the best special weapons and tactics
operators. Competitors are vying for more than $100,000 in cash and prizes for
themselves and the S.W.A.T. departments they serve back home. Watch as the
competitors complete action-filled missions that include simulated real-life
situations.
Presented by RAM, "King of the Spring" pits
brothers Mark and Terry Drury against one another in the ultimate turkey
competition. Each lead a team of celebrity and industry leaders - including
Rascal Flatts singer Gary LeVox,
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Kyle McClellan and Outdoor Channel's very own CEO
Tom Hornish - in pursuit of 12 turkeys in three short
weeks. See who comes out on top in this sibling rivalry.
The new original series "Bottom Feeders" follows three teams of
commercial fishermen battling the harsh conditions of the environment while
searching lakes and rivers for the opportunity to net thousands of unwanted
fish (Carp, Sheepshead, Buffalo).
Each episode showcases the ups and downs of the lives of commercial fishermen.
WHY: If you've been craving more bass fishing adventure since the finale of the
2013 General Tire Summit Cup, not to worry. Fans will get to enjoy the same
competitive style, rules and three new anglers when "Jack Link's Major
League Fishing" premieres. For anyone who missed "Elite Tactical
Unit: S.W.A.T.," "King of the Spring"
and "Bottom Feeders" the first time around, these exciting shows will
re-air in Q2.
WHEN: The premieres are scheduled as follows:
"Jack Link's Major League Fishing" - April 4 at 9p/8c
"Elite Tactical Unit: S.W.A.T." - April 3 at 9p/8c
"King of the Spring" - April 2 at
10:30p/9:30c
"Bottom Feeders" - April 1 at 10:30p/9:30c
WHERE: Only on Outdoor Channel