Mark Zona's fishing show will move to Outdoor Channel. An announcement from Outdoor Channel noted that Zona's show, plus Madfin Shark and Spanish Fly, will all air on OC, although Spanish Fly is playing there currently.
ESPN2, which recently confirmed it would drop its outdoor programming next year (except for The Bassmasters), owns the title to Zona's World's Greatest Fishing Show. Zona told BassFan today that his new show will be titled Zona's Awesome Fishing Show and it'll dedicate approximately 90% to 95% of its time to bass content.
All three shows are produced by CSE, which acquired JM Associates in September 2007.
Mike McKinnis, VP of media content at CSE, noted: "For 25 years we've used our fishing shows to take our viewers on worldwide adventures and tell great stories. We're excited to partner with Outdoor Channel to reach its audience of avid anglers, outdoorsmen and women and to take them on the boat with us as we battle sharks, visit incredible locations and fish the best waters available. With Jose Wejebe and Mark Zona, I'm pretty sure we'll have some fun too."
