GONE FISHIN': Jimmy Kimmel, Jim Belushi, Huey Lewis & More Star in Outdoor Channel Fly Fishing TV Series, "Buccaneers & Bones"

GONE FISHIN': Jimmy Kimmel, Jim Belushi, Huey Lewis & More Star in Outdoor Channel Fly Fishing TV Series, "Buccaneers & Bones"

DENVER, Feb. 11, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --


WHO: Late-night TV host Jimmy Kimmel and entertainer Jim Belushi join veteran cast members -
venerable newsman Tom Brokaw (narrator), musician Huey Lewis, Patagonia founder Yvon
Chouinard, fly fishing legend Lefty Kreh, Bonefish & Tarpon Trust Board member Bill Klyn and
award-winning author Tom McGuane - in season five of "Buccaneers & Bones," a popular fly
fishing TV series on Outdoor Channel.


WHAT: "Buccaneers & Bones" is an unscripted travelogue about the fly fishing pursuits of an all-star
cast as they head to South Andros Island in the Out Islands of the Bahamas to explore the
area's famed saltwater flats. Produced by Orion Entertainment, the seven-episode series is
equal parts casting and reeling action on the water and laughter-filled antics off the water.


The eclectic group from diverse walks of life and professions has one thing in common: a shared
passion for the outdoors, especially the sport of fly fishing. While some are angling pros and
others novices, the week-long journey inextricably connects them during the trial of the hunt
for the perfect fishing spot, the thrill of the catch, and the battle with a worthy opponent -
in this case, bonefish - that thrashes at the end of an angler's line.


"If fishing is a religion, fly fishing is high church." - Tom Brokaw


"Buccaneers & Bones" doesn't just chronicle the tales of a band of anglers joined together on
the riveting quest for bonefish and mesmeric adventure on the flats in the open seas, the
series highlights the effort to preserve nature's great coastal environments. The show is
presented in partnership with the Bonefish & Tarpon Trust, an organization made up of anglers
and guides seeking to preserve global bonefish, tarpon and permit fisheries through
stewardship, research, education and advocacy.


WHY: Join the intrepid "Buccaneers & Bones" anglers on their remarkable foray of discovery in the
Bahamas. Prepare to be captivated by the tropical landscape. And watch the thrills of the
buccaneers' unique saltwater angling experience, after all, bonefish are giant, powerful
fighters.


"Buccaneers & Bones" also captures the real sense of camaraderie among the group as they catch
and cook wild crabs, learn how to open conch shells and visit a local Bahamian bar. Kimmel
gets an expert casting lesson from Kreh. Kimmel and Belushi catch their very first bonefish.
And, during his struggle reeling in his line, Belushi walks off the
boat...backwards...straight into the water.


WHEN: The new season of "Buccaneers & Bones" premieres on Saturday, February 21 at 5:00 p.m. ET as
part of Outdoor Channel's winter/spring programming lineup.


WHERE: Exclusively on Outdoor Channel.


Check local listings or log on to www.OutdoorChannel.com for show schedules. To find out how to
get the network in your area, go to www.OutdoorChannel.com/channelfinder or call (855)
44-OUTDOOR.


SOURCE Outdoor Channel

Outdoor Channel

CONTACT: Media Contact: Nancy Zakhary | Brainerd Communicators, Inc. | 212-986-6667 | nancy@braincomm.com

Web Site: http://www.OutdoorChannel.com


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