Fishing & Adventure is a New Zealand television show hosted by cousins Scott Parry and Michael (Mig) Rumney.[1] The show made its debut in 2013[2][3] and is now in its 9th season.[4] Currently the show is aired on TVNZ 1 with the past seasons available online through YouTube and TVNZ OnDemand. Fishing & Adventure follows the cousins while the fish, dive and hunt their way around New Zealand destinations. Each episode is based on completing a challenge set by crew which is then either celebrated if achieved or punished by a consequence if failed. Their style is down to earth and resonates with a wide audience. The show is also known for its educational aspect as Scott and Mig often share their trade tips and secrets.[5][6]

Fishing & Adventure
Created byBullet Ride LTD.
Country of originNew Zealand
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons9
Original release
NetworkTVNZ 1
Release2013 (2013)

History

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The idea for Fishing & Adventure was developed by cousins Scott and Mig in 2011. While working together in a different industry they noticed a gap in the market for a new approach to fishing. After being turned down by a few big networks, Fishing & Adventure made its debut 10 episode season in February 2013.

Locations

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All seasons are filmed off the coast of the North & South Island of New Zealand. Fishing & Adventure focuses solely on New Zealand fishing destinations such as Coromandel, Raglan, Fiordland, and the East Cape.

SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast airedNetwork
110February 2013 (2013-02)April 2013 (2013-04)Prime
213February 2014 (2014-02)April 2014 (2014-04)
313April 2015 (2015-04)June 2015 (2015-06)Sky Sport 1
413April 2016 (2016-04)June 2016 (2016-06)
513August 2017 (2017-08)October 2017 (2017-10)TV One
613August 2018 (2018-08)October 2018 (2018-10)
713July 2019 (2019-07)October 2019 (2019-10)
813August 2020 (2020-08)November 2020 (2020-11)
913August 2021 (2021-08)November 2021 (2021-11)

References

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  1. ^ Hamilton-Irvine, Gary (18 March 2013). "Fishing show catches eye of producers". ISSN 1170-0777. Retrieved 26 August 2019.
  2. ^ "Waikato cable guys get their own show". Stuff. 17 March 2013. Retrieved 26 August 2019.
  3. ^ "Milwaukee Fishing & Adventure – Season 1". Locus Creative. Retrieved 18 July 2019.
  4. ^ "The highly anticipated season 7 of Fishing & Adventure will be on air 13th of July 2019 | Surtees Boats". www.surteesboats.com. Retrieved 26 August 2019.
  5. ^ "Role Model Catch Up – Fishing and Adventure – Books in Homes". www.booksinhomes.org.nz. Retrieved 26 August 2019.
  6. ^ "The Big Clean with Hirepool and Fishing & Adventure". Stuff Events. Retrieved 18 July 2019.
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