In The Loop premiere

[Chad Simcox]

As some of you know, I work in TV. Tonight our network (WFN) had a premiere of a great new fly fishing series called In The Loop.
If any of you have made it out to the IF4 (International Fly Fishing Film Festival) this year, you may have seen a short excerpt of In The Loop. I know it played here in Denver, not sure about the other stops.

In the Loop is a day in the life of competitive teen fly fishing phenom Hunter Hoffler as he travels and trains with some of the top fly fishermen in the world, including George Daniels, Josh Stevens and Paul Bourcq. Follow Hoffler, the 2012 US Youth National Fly Fishing Champion, as he strives to stay on top of his game and learn from the very best in his quest to make the cut for Team USA.
It’s a really cool, and extremely well done show. Not only is Hunter a great representation of the next generation of fly fishing, but the show itself is the next generation of fishing related programming. Here is the trailer, https://vimeo.com/60191649

If you have WFN, tune in and watch new episodes on Tuesdays. There are reruns throughout the week.
And if you don’t get World Fishing Network, then go to http://www.getwfn.com to see if it’s available in your market through your cable/satellite provider.

If anyone has seen it, I’d love to hear some feedback on your thoughts of this type of programming vs. tradition fishing shows.

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[Bob Riggins]

Thanks for the heads up.

[Allan Dozier]

I wish my cable company carried WFN.

I plan on living forever, so far so good.

[R Black]

Just watched it.  It is a new generation of television fly fishing.  Great story, great photography.  Had some very good tactical and technical info in a new way.

When I saw the words competitive, teen, and phenom I became very skeptical, but the program was not about competition.  And Hunter was not what I expected, he was a pleasant surprise.

I have two questions.   Is the entire series going to be following Hunter.
And can anyone tell me if the films from IF4 are going to be full length DVD’s.

[Chad Simcox]

Yes the series follows Hunter as he trains with other competitive fly fishermen, in hopes to be able to make the US fly fishing team when he is of age.
I have only seen the first episode so far, but picked up some good info from it. I really liked the tip oh setting the hook.

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[Karlin Bilcher]

I caught the second half of the show and programed it into my DVR.  I will be tuning in with great anticipation.  From my time at a Western PA fly shop got to know a few of the National Youth FF team members and many more hopefuls.  Seems like central PA is an area of the country that is producing lots of interest and excitement in competitive fly fishing.  
George Daniel’s is an absolute gem, one of the greatest ‘younger’ guys in the industry.  He’s a humble, kind, tried and true fish-er-man.  Not some wanna-be rocky mountain, missoula Mt…’here’s a picture of me enjoying a warm PBR by a fire with my bro’s’, techno gear head, poser.      
Back to the show, it’s well done.  The “watch me catch fish” show is so incredibly played out.  What seems to distinguish In the Loop is personal backstory presented through multiple voices and appealing camera work.  Looking forward to next Tuesday.    
Kb
         

[Bob Riggins]

Couldn’t find it last night, but found it next Tuesday.

[dave haines]

I just found this thread. I saw the first episode and really enjoyed it. The story line, interviews, the venues were great. Makes Tuesday night on the fly on WFN a can’t miss evening.

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