Traverse City Fishing Show Debuts In January

A Traverse City-based fishing TV show will debut on New Year's Day, according to an announcement by Traverse City Tourism.

Danny Leonard, a former steelhead/salmon fishing guide and National Bass Tournament professional, will host iFishigan on the World Fishing Network, which delivers fishing programs to more than 50 million households in the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean.

"The Traverse City region is the Holy Grail in terms of freshwater sport fishing," says Leonard. "The Traverse City region may be the best-kept fishing secret in all of North America."

The show is underwritten by Traverse City Tourism and the half-hour programs will air Thursdays (10pm and 3am), Fridays (1pm) and Saturdays (8am and 5pm) on WFN between January and June. Leonard and his crew filmed 13 segments during this past summer and fall.