Heroes on the Water: Justin Vail

Chasin Tail in NYC – Part Two

Retired New York City Fireman Joey “Chasin Tail” Leggio takes Mike D fluke fishing outside New York Harbor. Porgie and Sea Bass join the urban saltwater fishing party.

Chasin Tail in NYC – Part One

Retired New York City Fireman Joey “Chasin Tail” Leggio takes Mike D fluke fishing outside New York Harbor. It’s an urban saltwater fishing party.

Feel the Burn

Mike D and Army Sergeant Major Burnie Haney fish for largemouth bass in the Thousand Islands area of New York. The two are participating in the Fishing For Freedom Tournament to raise money for the USO and the Carthage Areal Hospital.

Lord Stark of Lunkerfell

16 year old Jake Stark takes Mike D fishing in the Florida Everglades for Largemouth and Peacock bass. A bonus run to Jake’s “fishing laboratory” (his backyard lake) caps off an amazing day of fishing.

Cool Hand Luke – Part Two

Justin Bendjak takes Mike D early spring bass fishing on Eagle Lake in the Adirondack Mountains. “Cool Hand Luke”, as Mike affectionately calls Justin, teaches Mike how a steady hand and a cool approach can land you monster bass in cold weather. PART TWO

Cool Hand Luke – Part One

Mike D travels to the Eagle Lake in upstate New York to fish for largemouth and smallmouth bass with Justin Bendjak. Cold water and small jigs are the ticket to success. Part One.

Late Night: Jason Austin

Combat Veteran Jason Austin shares the story of how ‘Heroes on the Water” saved his life.

Late Night: The 3 Legends

Bill Dance, Jimmy Houston and Roland Martin recount their favorite fishing memories to Mike D.

Best of Season 10

Mike D looks back at his favorite moments and guests from the season.

Orillia Perch Festival

Mike D travels to Ontario, Canada to fish at the Orillia Perch Festival with friends Stephen and Caleb.

The Return of Louie

14 year old Lunker Louie returns to the show after 5 years to take Mike D bass and bluegill fishing in Florida.

Skunkerville

Lifetime pals Ron and Dave take Mike D fishing for saugeye, perch and crappie on Atwood Lake in Ohio.

The Bass Coach

Coach Derek from the Bartow High School fishing team teaches Mike D how to bass fish at his “laboratory” in Florida.

Big D – Part Two

Big D teaches Mike D bass fishing tips and tricks on Lake Oscawana in New York. Part Two.

Big D – Part One

Big D teaches Mike D bass fishing tips and tricks on Lake Oscawana in New York. Part One.

The Salmonators

Mike D films best friends Mike and Alberto as the they fish for king salmon in Pulaski, New York.

Lunkerville Bass Parade

Tournament angler Matt Massey shows Mike D how bass fishing can be fun and easy at his local honey hole in Colorado.

A Lunker Runs Through It

Fly fishing super-couple Sandi and Clay take Mike D on his first fly fishing adventure.

The Catfish Hunters

Fishing pals Darian, Hunter and Mike D go on a quest for monster catfish on the James River in Virginia.

Heroes on the Water

Mike D travels to North Carolina to kayak fish for largemouth bass with war hero Ollie Hughes.

The EfishIENT Fisherman

Lunkerville regular Rich Zaleski teaches Mike D a lesson in fishing efficiency while winter striper fishing on the Housatonic River in Connecticut.

No Problem

Mike D goes on vacation to Port Antonio, Jamaica and forgets his South Bend tackle bag… but he gets by with a little help from his new Jamaican friends as he goes marlin fishing and hunts down soldier crabs as bait to fish from shore.

Mike D Goes to Washington

Mike D attends a mock presidential news conference on the “Umbrella Rig Fishing Controversy”. The commander in chief surprises Mike by calling him at home to chat about Lunkerville. Mike shares highlights from “Louie, Louie”, “The Fish Listener” and “Bass in the City” episodes as well as a special, never televised interview with fishing legend Jimmy Houston.

Late Night: Ross Honey

Men can wear skirts and feel good about themselves.

Late Night: Sandi Roberts

South Bend’s Lunkerville Lounge contest winner Sandi Roberts tells her favorite fish story to Mike D at ICAST 2015.

McMillan and Wife

Donna and Mark Bilbrey, the dynamic fishing duo from Crossville, TN, take Mike D bass fishing on their honey hole with top water frogs and crankbaits.

Late Night: Roland Martin

Mike D chats with fishing legend Roland Martin in South Bend’s Lunkerville Lounge at ICAST 2015. Roland shares his fondest fishing memory and the two discuss the Senko; the most popular fishing lure on the planet.

The King of New York

Native New Yorker Dave “Godzilla” Rojas shows Mike D how urban fishing is done in Central Park. It’s a multi-species extravaganza in the middle of New York City.

Life’s a Beach

Best friends Debbie and Natalie take Mike D beach fishing for snook near Naples, Florida. In true Lunkerville style there’s drama, fun times, good people and glory!

Foshizal Fo Sho

17 year old high school cheerleader and bass fishing phenom Laura Ann Foshee takes Mike D fishing on a secret lake in Eufaula, Alabama. “L.A.” immediately finds fast and furious bassin action on Lake X.

Korn on the Kolb

Professional NFL Quaterback Kevin Kolb takes Mike D bass fishing on Lake Granbury in Texas. The two talk football, fishing and Mike’s fleeting dream of becoming a kicker in the NFL.

Fold, Fold, Fold Your Boat

Mike D goes behind the camera to film NYC Demolition Expert Jerome Simms fishing at his favorite lake in his beloved “folding” boat. When the fishing is tough, Jerome knows how to make the fun happen.

Newfoundville

Mike D travels to Newfoundland, Canada to fish for cod with Mike “Hags” Hagerty and friends. The “Newfie” hospitality is contagious and the fishing furious.

Iceman Meets Iceboy

Mike D gets a lesson in ice fishing for perch from Corey “Iceman” DiLorenzo. Mike crashes his truck in a snow bank, gets rescued, and revisits fond memories of ice fishing days from the past.

Sir Richard

Mike D heads to Lake Candlewood, CT to fish with local bass fishing hero Richie “Sir Richard” Tomasini. Smallies and largies come to play as zombies dance in Mike D’s head.

Late Night: Capt. Wild Bill

“Deadliest Catch” star Captian Wild Bill Wichrowski stops by the Lunkerville Lounge to chat with Mike D about the importance of getting kids interested in fishing.

Late Night: Jimmy Houston

“America’s Favorite Fisherman”, Jimmy Houston, joins Mike D for a chat about his famous hair, the new 3 Legends line of fishing products and most importantly the kind of underwear he prefers.

The Sturgeonator

Mike D heads north of the border to the Fraser River, British Columbia to fish with Rick “The Sturgeonator” Clark. The prehistoric looking Dino fish is the target as the 2 attempt to catch the biggest freshwater fish ever seen in Lunkerville.

100th Episode Glory

Mike D heads to Washington State to celebrate the 100th episode of Lunkerville with Pat and Jen Zickler, the rock and roll couple of Moses Lake. Who’s ready to party, Lunkerville style?

Late Night: Times Square

Jason Reynolds from “Fetch N Fish” gives Mike D bass fishing tips in Times Square, New York City.

The Spaceman Cometh

Mike D fishes in the Redbone “Catch the Cure” Celebrity Fishing Tournament with NASA Astronaut Bruce Melnick. The bluefish are biting, but the real catch is raising money for Cystic Fibrosis research.

Forever Young

Mike D fishes at the annual Outcast Bass Anglers Family Fun day with Joe “J-Train” Inella. Fun+Family+Fishing is what Lunkerville is all about.

Chunkerville

New York City Firefighter Joey “Chasin Tail” Leggio and Mike D fish for stripers and sea bass outside of Oceanside, New York. Stormy seas and a cameraman who forgot to take his Dramamine lead to an unexpectedly interesting day.

Late Night: Noodlin Catfish

Mike D noodles a catfish.

Best of Season 8

We look back at memorable moments from Season 8. No tips and tactics here; just lots of fun.

Tips n’ Tactics 2013

A compilation of interesting tips and tactics from Mike D’s travels in Season 8.

To Dew or Not to Dew

Mike D fishes with the winner of the Mountain Dew Outdoor Gear Sweepstakes where the grand prize is a trip to New York City for a fun-filled weekend of fishing, filming and sightseeing. Mike D plays the role of NYC tour guide and resident fishing expert.

Late Night: Debbie and Natalie

Bassfisherwomen Debbie Hanson and Natalie Leeke tell Mike D their fish story on Lunkerville Late Night.

Clark Kent in Smallieville

Bassresource.com “Superman” Glenn May takes Mike D smallmouth bass fishing on Banks Lake in Washington State. The weather threatens, but the fish are out to play.

Grandma’s Lake

Mike D travels to Chicago, Illinois to fish with Andy K and his son Fisher on Grandma’s Lake. Largemouth bass, bluegill and yellow bass are the ticket to fun fishing.

Cletus Maximus Pt. 2

Part 2 of fishing with Clint “Cletus Maximus” Buice at a private lake in Buford, Georgia. Butterball and native bass are the target species and Cletus unexpectedly finds himself in the water.

Cletus Maximus Pt. 1

Mike D travels to Buford, Georgia to fish for butterball and native bass on a private lake. Clint “Cletus Maximus” Buice is the guest/expert for the day in part one of this wild day of fishing with 2 buddies who have been friends for years, but who never met until today.

Late Night: Stephen Bates

“Lunkerville Late Night” is a series of short films featuring interviews, skits, cartoons and other random fishing segments all produced in the irreverent Mike D / Lunkerville style. In this webisode, Stephen Bates from “Ontario Out Of Doors” joins Mike D for a chat at ICAST 2013.

D-Money

Mike D heads to the James River in Richmond, Virginia to catch multi-specie fish with Darian “D-Money” Brown. Darian is all-money as he shows Mike how to fun fish for shad and catch big catfish!

Best of Season 7

Lunkerville takes a look back at highlights from season 7.

Apocalypse Chickenbone

Mike the “Chickenbone” Wiltshire takes Mike D schoolie striper fishing on a river in Connecticut. An unexpected helicopter assault will not keep the two from having a good time.

Slick Nick

14 year old “Slick Nick” Petrou helps Mike D catch his first New York CIty smallmouth bass, perch and pumpkinseed.

SS Double Bubble

Mike D heads to Cornwall, Ontario to fish with Facebook Lunkerville fan Jamie Antoine on the St. Lawrence River. The boat is tiny, the ambition is huge, and the two struggle. But in true Lunkerville style, the two have fun and they figure out how to catch fish. A new segment on the show “Making a Difference, presented by South Bend” is also introduced. In this installment, one man makes a difference in his local community by creating a fish passage.

Big Bird and the Cookie Monster

Scott “Big Bird” Gladney and Mike “Cookie Monster” D meet windy and unstable weather conditions on Lake St. Francis in Southwestern Quebec. A temperature drop turned the fish off, but the Big Bird is intent on figuring it out.

The Back Seat Hooha

A memorial episode for a great friend of Mike D and Lunkerville, “Wild Bill” Holzapfel.

Father Knows Best

Lunkerville tags along with the Vargo family for some family fun fishing in the Adirondacks. Mike D does the filming and the child shows the adults how to catch fish in this special episode.

Jaws 5

Mike D hooks up with his 2 best friends to go multi-species saltwater fishing on the North Fork of Long Island, NY. 10 species of sea life were caught including a monster blue shark!

Pike Place

Mike D hooks up with Steve T on Lake Champlain in search of northern pike. After this outing, Steve is compelled to buy a bigger net.

Aloha Mr. White

Winter doldrums in New York City cause Mike D to travel to Hawaii to fish with ceramic lure maker Mark White. Toenails and fish may be lost, but paradise is found.

Peanut Butter Jelly Loaf

Mike D fishes with Joe Sancho on Lake George in a tournament to benefit the USO and Wounded Warrior Project. Peanut butter fuels the day.

Hail to Rolando

Mike D fishes in a benefit tournament to raise money for cancer research and to pay tribute to his father. Washington Redskins glory is found.