
The unpredictable nature of fishing is why the sport is, well, awesome. That's the opinion of former professional angler Mark Zona, who demonstrates on his Outdoor Channel show the allure of not knowing what's going to happen with each cast. Episodes might start with a targeted species, but that's where the scripts end. What happens after that -- the successes and the failures, the magic and the miseries, the ecstasies and the agonies -- keep viewers guessing on what the next bite may bring. Zona's TV career began in 2005 as the co-host of "Loudmouth Bass." He has also provided analysis on Bassmaster tournament telecasts.

Sometimes calling an audible pays off in a huge way. This one is a Smallmouth stop off cash out.

Record high water opens up a shallow water slugfest, non-stop, whip cracking hook sets. This quickly turns into a skinny water heavyweight fight.

Hidden gems all over the country hold untold Bass treasures and on this occasion shows up in a peculiar way.

When the wicked winds of Lake Huron blow it's no country for old men but when Mother Nature opens the window our team kicks down the door for a full on smallmouth assault.