- Pete Maina
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Born: January 1, 1963
TV show host, Muskie Angler, Conservationist
[http://www.petemaina.com/ Official site] ]Pete Maina is an author, professional muskie angler, professional photographer, TV show host, professional speaker and magazine owner. Additionally, Pete is co-owner of [http://www.PeteMaina.com Adventures in Angling, LLC.]
Pete's specialty is Muskie fishing. He is nationally known for his prowess with toothy critters. Pete works hard to bring awareness to the public on the subject of fishery conservation. His major focus is the conservation of the muskellunge species.
Pete Maina resides in
Hayward, Wisconsin .Pete's Start
Pete started out as a muskie guide in Northern
Wisconsin . Later he founded Musky Mania Tackle, which eventually became the largest muskie/pike lure company in the fishing industry. In 2003, Muskie Mania Tackle merged with Drifter Tackle - Pete continues to work on development with both of these companies. He's a writer/photographer and a member of [http://www.owaa.org/index.php Outdoor Writers Association of America] .TV Shows
Pete is one of the hosts of The Next Bite TV on Versus. The show is now filming their 4th season. He has appeared as an expert on numerous TV shows, appearing regularly on "John Gillespie’s Waters and Woods" on
Fox Sports Net , as well as on Muskie segments for Bass Pro Shop’s "Outdoor World" onOLN .Magazine Owner, Release Editor
He is co-owner and release editor for The Next Bite-Esox Angler Magazine, the international publication for Muskie, Northern Pike and Walleye.
Books/DVDs/Videos
Pete currently has 3 books published on musky fishing. The most popular being [http://www.petemaina.com/acatalog/Books_Videos_and_Dvds.html Muskies Suck] . Pete also produces educational videos and DVDs on Muskie fishing and has lectured at sport shows throughout North America.
Photography
Pete's photography regularly appears on the covers of [http://www.gameandfishmag.com/ Game and Fish Magazine] and The Next Bite - ESOX Angler Magazine as well as, inside the pages of these and many more outdoor related publications.
Pro-Staffer
Pete is a pro-staffer and product consultant for: Bass Pro Shops, Berkley Fishing, Mercury Marine, Tracker Boats, Frabill, Motorguide Trolling Motors, Lowrance Electronics, Bert's Custom Tackle, The Inhibitor Rust Preventative, Mustad Hooks, Down-East Rod Holders and Lakewood Tackle Boxes.
See also
Pete's personal website with tips and articles: [http://www.PeteMaina.com www.PeteMaina.com]
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