Hooked with Mark Kruppa by Will Mullis Canada has decided to show the world that it is a fly fishing paradise with a new show appearing on OLN called Hooked with Mark Kruppa. I had the privilege to sit down and watch four episodes recently and must admit I was blown away by the show. Mark Kruppa is the host and he brings a refreshing breath of enthusiasm and entertainment that is absent from most fly fishing programs. Mark travels from coast to coast fishing breathtaking, pristine waters in some of the most remote, unspoiled wilderness you will find anywhere on this planet. Each episode concentrated on a different area of the country and fished a variety of water. In the first episode I viewed, they flew into a breathtakingly beautiful, remote alpine lake where rainbow trout were literally stacked in its crystal clear water. They spent the day in belly boats and caught countless 'bows that gave some amazing aerobatic leaps. In the second episode they traveled to the world-renowned area of Labrador as they stalked trophy Brook Trout. I only knew the little information about Labrador I'd previously read and I must say that it is a truly remote wilderness. They carved their way through a network of waterways, tossing massive deer-hair bombers and mouse flies. The result of their efforts was some of the most amazing Brook Trout that you will ever see. I do not want to leave this earth without experiencing what Labrador has to offer! The third episode found them in Newfoundland, and they were determined to tangle with the majestic Atlantic Salmon. This episode was unique from the others because they focused not only on the fishing, but also spent time covering the history and tradition of the Newfoundland region. Mark spent a good deal of time with the locals and even became an honorary “Newfie”! Another unique aspect was the episode showed just how challenging and frustrating fishing for Atlantic Salmon can be, especially with a dry fly. In the end Mark finally got his salmon, but he spent a lot of time on the water before he got that fish. It was obvious that he was overwhelmed by the experience and was content with his trophy; in the end, it was worth all the hard work. In Conclusion It was clear that a lot of time and resources went into making this show. The camera work was nothing short of amazing. The production team successfully captured all the beauty and great fishing Canada has to offer. The underwater work was phenomenal and they captured some great footage of trout in their natural habitat. Mark Kruppa did an amazing job as the host and all who were involved in making this happen should be quite proud of what they accomplished. I only hope that we continue to see great television like this in the future and it has opened the door for others to do the same. You can see more about Hooked with Mark Kruppa on their website: http://www.hookedtv.com/   Hatches Magazine Subscription Price: $6.95 for each issue The Premiere issue is ready for shipping & the Fall 2008 issue will be available September 1st. Hatches Magazine Subscription Price: $6.95 for each issue The Premiere issue is ready for shipping & the Fall 2008 issue will be available September 1st.