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 they 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 by | Bullet Ride LTD. |
| Country of origin | New Zealand |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 9 |
| Original release | |
| Network | TVNZ 1 |
| Release | 2013 |
History
editThe 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
editAll 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.
| Season | Episodes | Originally aired | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First aired | Last aired | Network | |||
| 1 | 10 | February 2013 | April 2013 | Prime | |
| 2 | 13 | February 2014 | April 2014 | ||
| 3 | 13 | April 2015 | June 2015 | Sky Sport 1 | |
| 4 | 13 | April 2016 | June 2016 | ||
| 5 | 13 | August 2017 | October 2017 | TV One | |
| 6 | 13 | August 2018 | October 2018 | ||
| 7 | 13 | July 2019 | October 2019 | ||
| 8 | 13 | August 2020 | November 2020 | ||
| 9 | 13 | August 2021 | November 2021 | ||
References
edit- ^ Hamilton-Irvine, Gary (18 March 2013). "Fishing show catches eye of producers". ISSN 1170-0777. Retrieved 26 August 2019.
- ^ "Waikato cable guys get their own show". Stuff. 17 March 2013. Retrieved 26 August 2019.
- ^ "Milwaukee Fishing & Adventure – Season 1". Locus Creative. Retrieved 18 July 2019.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Role Model Catch Up – Fishing and Adventure – Books in Homes". www.booksinhomes.org.nz. Retrieved 26 August 2019.
- ^ "The Big Clean with Hirepool and Fishing & Adventure". Stuff Events. Retrieved 18 July 2019.