Reddington Long Pier - June 19

‘Secrets of the Bay’ is a mini-series which runs intermittently throughout the regular Average Angler seasons. Each episode highlights historical elements of specific places, towns and landmarks around Tampa Bay.

To see clips from these episodes and learn more about the secrets AA discovered, click here.

Watch the Bay News 9 In-Depth interview here

Upcoming episodes:

Ballast Point will air July 1st @ 6pm

Fishing can help a child build confidence and independence while teaching them to respect and preserve our marine resources. The Florida Gulf Coast Center for Fishing Foundation, Inc., a non profit organization, founded in May 2011 is dedicated to teaching elementary, middle and high school students life’s lessons through angling.

Learn more here 

Fishing club scorecard

Reel Tips from the Average Angler to help you with everything fishing!

As we chronicle the Average Angler's quest to complete the elusive Florida Bass Slam, we would also like to see your best bass catches. Send us pictures of you and your best catches and we'll showcase them right here!

Send us your best bass catch!

AA's bass logbook

Viewer bass log

The Bass Federation in partnership with FLW and The Osceola County Department of Tourism announced it will host the 2013 Student Angler Federation Florida High School Fishing State Championship on  Sunday, March 10. The event will be held in Osceola County on Lake Toho in Kissimmee launching out of Big Toho Marina.

TBF Website

Press Release

Glen Pla offers an entertaining, humorous and informative look at Florida fishing for enthusiasts of all ages. You can catch Average Angler Adventures weekdays at 6 p.m. with new episodes airing every Thursday. It's great family fun that only Bright House Sports Network provides!

Email us your pics for the Bait Bucket

• D.O.A. Airhead

• Weedless bass worm

Ed Perry Shows Glen Pla an easy way to clean flounder.

• Cleaning a flounder

Expert fish cutter Shawn Beresford deminstrates how to clean a Sheepshead.

• Cleaning a sheepshead

Captain Wade Osborne demonstrates how to throw a cast net using the triple-load technique.

• Triple-load

Captain Scott lum talks with AA about fishing for tripletail.

• Tips for tripletail

Glen Pla, the Average Angler, discusses the best trout lures with Jon Brooks and Captains Jimmy Huddleston and Brian Epperson.

• Trout lures

• Redfish baits

The Average Angler Classics span 10 years of exciting Florida fishing and ol’ fashioned family fun!

Over that period of time, Glen Pla and crew have conquered the wilds of the state’s interiors to fish lakes and rivers as well as brave the wide expanse of the Gulf.

The extensive AA log of shows is diverse and quite unpredictable, From AA‘s sickness for spotted fish in “Spotted Fever” to using chicken wire shark cages in “Shark Island”, the over 200 episodes have brought colorful stories, high seas adventure and unique Florida history to the aqua-tube!

Sample clips from the AA Classics:

• Shark Island
• Spotted Fever
• Countin' Sheep
• Fishin' for Gold
• Ties that Bind
• Road Trip: Ozello
• Bear of a Day
• Blast Off
• Catchin' Bones
• Just Kidding Around

Tell us your favorite AA episode from the past 10 years:

• Show List

Check here for updates and information on upcoming fishing tournaments and events throughout Florida.

July 3-7: Bermuda Billfish Blast, Bermuda. Contact Dan Jacobs at (407) 571-4680; www.BermudaBillfishBlast.com

July 12-13: 4th Annual Big Dog Fat Cat KDW Shootout. Benefits the Big Dog Rescue Ranch and the Vinceramos Therapeutic Horseback Riding Center. Palm Beach County. http://www.bigdogfatcat.org/ contact Bill Wummer (561) 315-3722 Home of Florida’s first LEED Gold Certified School

July 12-14: 3rd Annual Lionfish Bash, Bimini Sands Resort and Marina, contact Lucy Foerster at lucy.foerster@woodyfoundation.org, www.woodyfoundation.org

July 12-14: Ancient City Kingfish Challenge, St. Augustine. Call (904) 825-1026; www.acgfa.com

July 13: Reefbuilder Benefit Tournament & Lionfish Round-up, Stuart. Call (772) 223-1685; www.mcacreeffund.org

July 13: The Friendly Flamingo Tournament, Flamingo in Everglades Park. Snook, redfish, tarpon and seatrout event and benefits Everglades National Park. Check out www.fftseries.com or email Gregory at gnfsnooker@hotmail.com; (954) 240-7447.

July 13: Root Memorial Fishing Tournament, D&D Bait & Tackle, Matlacha. Benefits regional Trauma Center, the Lee Memorial Health System Trauma Center, serving all Southwest Florida. Catch, photo & release tournament. Call (239) 282-9122 or www.davidleerootmemorial.com

July 13-14: Stuart Sailfish Club’s Ladies’ Tournament, Stuart. Call Char Griggs at (772) 286-9373; sailfish@stuartsailfishclub.com.

July 14-17: Del Brown Permit Tournament, Fly-Only, Key West, FL. Contact Loren Rea at info@delbrown.com, www.delbrown.com

July 14-17: Del Brown Permit Tournament, Islamorada. Call Charlotte Ambrogio (305) 664-2444 or email her at csasun@aol.com

July 15-20: AT&T Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament & Festival. Contact Bob Gipson at (904) 251-3011; www.kingfishtournament.com

July 17-20: Key West Drambuie Marlin Tournament. Contact Scott Greene, tournament director, at (305) 292 2710 or info@keywestmarlin.com; www.keywestmarlin.com

July 20: C-Quarters Youth Fishing Tournament, Carrabelle. See www.c-quartersmarina.com for more info.

July 20: Annual Horizons Benefit Tournament, Palm Beach. Call Lauryn Barry at (561) 494-6884; www.hpbcf.org

July 20: FLFA Jr. Angler Free Inshore Tournament #1, Sebastian. Call Jeff Brauer at (772) 633-8800, irafr03@yahoo.com; www.myflfa.com

July 26-27: Annual Marquardt’s Marina Offshore Classic, Mexico Beach. Call (850) 648-8900; info@marquardtsmarina.com

*Aug. 1-3: Old Salt Fishing Foundation’s Ladies In/Offshore Tournament, Madeira Beach. See www.oldsaltfishing.org

*Aug. 1-4: Pompano Beach Saltwater Showdown, Pompano Beach. Call Jamie Bunn at (954) 725-4010; www.saltwatershowdown.com

*Aug. 3-4: Fernandina Beach Fishing Rodeo, Fernandina. www.fishnsfa.com

*Aug. 3-4: Annual Kingfish Shootout, C-Quarters Marina, Carrabelle. Net proceeds benefit The Leukemia Research Foundation. Visit www.c-quartersmarina.com for more info.

*Aug. 6-10: Sarasota Slam HBA Fishing Tournament, Sarasota. Contact Leslie Weed at (941) 907-4133; www.sarasotaslam.com

Aug. 10-11: Stuart Sailfish Club Junior Anglers Tournament, Stuart. Call (772) 286-9373; www.stuartsailfishclub.com

Aug. 11: Ricky Ramsey Memorial Fishing Tournament, Palm Beach. Kingfish, Dolphin, Wahoo, Bonito. Weigh-in at Jupiter, Palm Beach and Boynton. See www.FishingForRicky. com or contact Caroline, fishingforricky@aol.com

Aug. 17-18: The Grouper Grab, location TBA. Contact Kristi Riley (239) 850 1707; kristiriley@gmail.com; thegroupergrab.com.

*Aug. 23-24: Annual Mexico Beach Artificial Reef Association Kingfish Tournament, Mexico Beach. Go to www.mbara.org for full details.

*Aug. 24: 5th Annual Spartan Fishing Tournament, La Siesta Resort and Marina in Islamorada, FL, Contact: Scott Giberson. Email: sgiberson@pacehs.com; www.paceanglersclub.com.

*Aug. 30-31: Gator Classic Flathead Catfish Tournament, Gaskin Park Landing, Wewahitchka. Contact Dennis Peak (850) 340-1029; www.floridacatfishclassic.com.