Major League Fishing today announced that Marty Stone will serve as the on-air analyst for the organization’s competitive events, which will be televised on the Outdoor Channel. Stone had been scheduled to compete in MLF events, but said he has re-evaluated his options and chosen to take on the analyst role.
“I have been given a rare and terrific opportunity – a chance to serve as analyst for an incredible new venture," he said. "I couldn’t be more excited.
“I’m looking forward to this new chapter of my life in pro fishing, and I promise to give viewers an inside look at what happens during Major League Fishing events. I believe I can help people understand and appreciate the format, as well as what happens on the water when the best anglers in the world are trying to win a high-stakes event.”
Stone, a former Bassmaster Elite Series pro, briefly retired from competitive fishing in 2010 but recently announced a comeback. He will compete on the FLW Tour while working on MLF TV productions.
“Marty will bring the right touch,” said MLF commissioner Don Rucks. “He’s articulate, and people who know Marty know that he won’t pull back from telling you exactly what’s going on during the events.”
The inaugural MLF event is scheduled to take place next month at Lake Amistad in Texas.
