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 Randy Jones' Strike Zone 2009 season Episode Descriptions

  Episode 53- Sanibel Island, Tarpon: Join Randy Jones and accomplished angler Wendy Tochihara as they travel to Sanibel Island, Florida chasing the allure of Tarpon. Neither Randy nor Wendy have ever fished for one so join in the fun you'll be ready to book your Tarpon trip by the end of this adventure!

 Episode 54- Lake Istokpoga Bass: Randy Jones loves Bass fishing!  Join Randy and accomplished angler Wendy Tochihara as they are removed from their West Coast fishing holes and learn new skills: Bass Fishing the East Coast way!  From learning new fishing techniques to reviewing Woman specific fishing skills this is an episode you won't want to miss!

 Episode 55- Clear Lake, CA: Join Randy Jones as he takes former Minnesota Vikings and Arizona Cardinals Head Coach Dennis Green to "the Bass Capital of the West", Clear Lake where California's great weather produce some of the largest Bass in the United States.  Plus...Are you this week's Catch of the Day winner?

 Episode 56- California Delta Fishing: Randy Jones and former NFL head Coach Dennis Green search out great fishing locations and share their love of sports and fishing with you.  What makes this area such a popular fishing destination...Stay Tuned!  Plus...Are you this week's Catch of the Day winner?

 Episode 57- Little Su Salmon: There is definitely nothing little about the Little Su when 6' 8" Hall of Fame Basketball star Rick Barry takes on your favorite Cy Young award winner Randy Jones.  Tune in to hear all the great sports stories and learn a few tricks along the way to use for your next fishing trip. Plus...Are you this week's Catch of the Day winner?

 Episode 58- Boardwalk Lodge, Alaska Thorne Bay Salmon: The bounty of Alaska is amazing!  Join Randy Jones and Hall of Fame Basketball Star Rick Barry as they try and catch King, Silver and Chum Salmon in Thorne Bay before the fish make their way to fresh water to spawn, will Randy be able to strike out Rick Barry?  Learn a few tricks that you can use on your next fishing trip and hear the insider sports stories you love.  Plus...Are you this week's Catch of the Day winner?

Episode 59- Boardwalk Lodge, Alaska Fly Fishing:  Join Randy and Hall of Fame Basketball star Rick Barry as they wet their fly rods for Dolly Varden and Chum Salmon at Orvis Rated Boardwalk Lodge, just outside Ketchikan Alaska!  You won't want to miss all the fly action!  Plus...Are you this week's Catch of the Day winner?

 Episode 60- A Cattle Farmer with a Pig Problem: Does the thought of 4 inch tusks and hearing mean grunts entice you?  You won't want to miss this episode of Randy Jones' Strike Zone as you join him and former San Diego Padres star Tommy LaVasseur in Monterey California as they spot and stock the mean boars only the California sun can produce!  Learn how you can help farmers in your own pig quest!  Plus...Are you this week's Catch of the Day winner?

 Episode 61- Alberta Ducks:  Come along with Randy Jones and former Padres and Yankees pitcher Eddie Whitson as they travel to the Central Flyway of Alberta Canada for Greenheads!...Mallards that is and also learn about Duck Stamp winner Jim Sprankle's love of Ducks and Baseball!  Don't miss this week's guide tip, plus...Are you this week's Catch of the Day winner?

Episode 62- Alberta Honkers:  Join Randy as he takes Former Major League Pitcher Eddie Whitson on his first Goose hunt, you won't want to miss it!  Can Eddie take is tuned hand-eye coordination as a pitcher and transfer it into Canada Goose Dinner?  You won't want to miss the action!  Also, don't miss this week's guide tip and are you this week's Catch of the Day winner?

Episode 63- Tranquilo Bay, Panama Tarpon:  Want to learn the biggest secret in Tarpon fishing all for less than it would cost to fight the crowds of Florida?  Then join Randy this week you travel with him to the Caribbean of Panama for world class Tarpon fishing without the world famous crowds!  You will be amazed by the beauty and ready to book your trip to Tranquilo Bay at the end of this adventure!  You also won't want to miss this week's guide tip and are you the Catch of the Day winner?

 Episode 64- Long Leaf Plantation Bob-White Quail:  Looking for a good 'ole Southern gentleman style Quail hunt?  Then come along with Randy to Southern Mississippi where the Bob-Whites thrive in this pristine habitat...But wait, does Randy know what he's doing when another Left handed pitcher joins him?  Find out this week, the Bob White won't be the only thing jumping up this week!  Don't miss this week's guide tip and are you this week's Catch of the Day winner?

 Episode 65- San Diego Pheasant and Chucker:  San Diego California doesn't make most people think of great hunting, but nestled just East of the beautiful shoreline is upland bird hunting that will make you want to plan that next family vacation so you can drop the kids off at the beach to catch some rays as you catch some great bird hunting! Join Randy for all the action in his hometown!  Don't miss this week's guide tip and are you this week's Catch of the Day winner?

Happy 2009,

As the new episodes begin to air I would like to hear from you! 

I have been working hard to provide more information that you can use while hunting or fishing.  I have been digging into my guests to give you all of the inside sports information you love.

Let me know what you think of the changes and what else you would like to see.  Would you like to learn about cooking the game that I hunt and catch?  Would you like to see more tips that you can use in the field?  Do you have any tips you would like to share?  If you have a good tip I may use it in the show and give you credit for sharing it with me.

I hope you have a wonderful 2009 and thank you for watching Randy Jones' Strike Zone!

Randy Jones

Start sorting though your digital photo's or digitizing those hard copies because the opportunity to have your favorite hunting or fishing catch featured on Randy Jones' Strike Zone is here!!!  Each new episode will feature one of your photos chosen at random to be featured near the end of each episode.  From little catch to Boon and Crocket contender send in all of your favorite photos and Stay tuned to Randy Jones' Strike Zone in the coming months to see if your photo is accepted.  What's in it for you...well besides you being featured on a Nationally broadcast television show all featured contestants will receive an Autographed Outdoor Channel hat that I will personally autograph!  Submit your favorite Hunting and Fishing Photos to www.OutdoorChannel.com/StrikeZone for your chance to be featured in the weekly Catch of the Day.

Watch Randy Jones' Strike Zone Thursdays and Saturdays beginning in January to see if your photo is chosen.

Happy fishing and hunting and remember to capture all of the moments on camera.  I want to see you on my show!!!

Sincerely,

Randy Jones

The Photos seen above and below are examples of what I would like to see from you!

Hello All,

I have been busy working on new shows to begin airing January 2009.  This season will bring you so much information, new features, guests and locations!  I have always been a Fishing and Bird guy, but this season presented an animal hunt that I will not disclose yet, but let me tell you.  I'm hooked!  My wife is going to be worried when I tell her.  I am very blessed to have the opportunity to share my knowledge of fishing and hunting with you.  I look forward to sharing these adventures with you shortly and I hope all of you are enjoying the hunting season!

Shoot straight and tight lines!

Randy Jones

Start sorting though your digital photo's or digitizing those hard copies because the opportunity to have your favorite hunting or fishing catch featured on Randy Jones' Strike Zone is coming!!!  Each new episode will feature one of your photo's chosen at random to be featured near the end of each episode.  From little catch to huge bagged animal get ready to send in all of your favorite photo's and Stay tuned to Randy Jones' Strike Zone in the coming months to see if your photo was accepted.  What's in it for you...well besides you being featured on a Nationally broadcast television show all featured contestants will receive an Autographed Outdoor Channel hat from me, Randy Jones!  I will have more details soon but wanted to give you warning to get ready.  I want your photo's and a brief description of what the picture shows.

Happy fishing and hunting and remember to capture all of the moments on camera.  I want to see you on my show!!!

More details soon,

Randy Jones