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Danny Blandford from the PAA – the Professional Angler’s Association – joins us today on the Fish Schtick. Danny went to Indiana University and majored in public affairs with an emphasis in environmental management. He stuck it out for a master’s degree, and earned one in environmental science with an emphasis in water resources.
He’s not just a theory guy though. He was a member of the Indiana bass club, and served as president for four years. He’s been the Conservation director for the Indiana BASS Federation too. Danny fished competitively for a number of years and even won the Indiana Federation Championship in 2003. He’s competed in the B.A.S.S. Northern Opens, and spent five years as the business development manager for Skeeter boats.
Earlier this year, he took a new gig with the PAA, so we’ll hear about that and all the stuff they’ve got cookin’ – including a partnership with Recycled Fish and our 24 Hour Fish-A-Thon – in just a minute.
Brian / Moldy Chum News
World Record Trout Video
World Record or Genetic Cheat
FFR Video Shorts
Stripers Forever Issue
Teeg / Recycled Fish News
The 24 Hour Fish A Thon is finally here!
Guest Intro / Interview
Technically, Danny Blandford’s title is “Business Development Manager” at the PAA, but in practice, he’s more like head cook and bottle washer. Since his coming on board at the PAA earlier this year, he’s gotten a bunch of fresh new things started and we’ll hear about those, plus some inside scoop on what happens behind the scenes in the world of professional bass fishing. Danny – welcome to the Fish Schtick.
Danny – we’ve got lots to cover, but first, how’s fishing?
Tell us a little about yourself – give us your life story in a couple of minutes.
So this year, you joined the PAA and not long after, we got acquainted. Since then, there have been two projects that we’ve worked on together – the Professional Angler Auctions and the Recycled Fish 24 Hour Fish-A-Thon, which is this weekend.
Let’s talk about Professional Angler Auctions first – what was the first round of auctions like, and what can people expect from the next round of auctions?
Professional anglers have also been very generous to help with our 24 Hour Fish-A-Thon. (I’ll give a little summary of the Fish A Thon). If it were you – and if you won Fish-A-Thon and got to pick, which of these trips interests you the most, Danny?
Another big event with the PAA name connected to it is coming up in just a few weeks, the Toyota Texas Bass Classic. Tell us a little bit about that event. (Teeg is also going to that and will be fishing in the Pro-Am, so can touch on that.)
The PAA has – as far as the world of bass fishing goes – a pretty star-studded board of directors. Talk about these guys a little bit.
As a guy who is involved with Professional Angling, talk to us a little bit about what the differences you see are between the pros and guys who fish for fun on the weekends.
Is professional fishing a glamorous gig? Are these guys really better anglers, or just better at marketing themselves?
Your anglers come from both the BASS and the FLW sides – few guys fish both – what’s the difference that you see?
Conservation
Danny – you deal with bass fishing day-in and day-out but your education is in environmental management and environmental sciences, with an emphasis on water resources.
What do you see as the main threats to our waters and the sport of fishing right now, and what are the solutions?
Song of the Week
Little Dixie by Shawna Russell
Host – Randy Joe Heavin – Patriot Records
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Danny Blandford from the PAA – the Professional Angler’s Association – joins us today on the Fish Schtick. Danny went to Indiana University and majored in public affairs with an emphasis in environmental management. He stuck it out for a master’s degree, and earned one in environmental science with an emphasis in water resources.
He’s not just a theory guy though. He was a member of the Indiana bass club, and served as president for four years. He’s been the Conservation director for the Indiana BASS Federation too. Danny fished competitively for a number of years and even won the Indiana Federation Championship in 2003. He’s competed in the B.A.S.S. Northern Opens, and spent five years as the business development manager for Skeeter boats.
Earlier this year, he took a new gig with the PAA, so we’ll hear about that and all the stuff they’ve got cookin’ – including a partnership with Recycled Fish and our 24 Hour Fish-A-Thon – in just a minute.
Brian / Moldy Chum News
World Record Trout Video
World Record or Genetic Cheat
FFR Video Shorts
Stripers Forever Issue
Teeg / Recycled Fish News
The 24 Hour Fish A Thon is finally here!
Guest Intro / Interview
Technically, Danny Blandford’s title is “Business Development Manager” at the PAA, but in practice, he’s more like head cook and bottle washer. Since his coming on board at the PAA earlier this year, he’s gotten a bunch of fresh new things started and we’ll hear about those, plus some inside scoop on what happens behind the scenes in the world of professional bass fishing. Danny – welcome to the Fish Schtick.
Danny – we’ve got lots to cover, but first, how’s fishing?
Tell us a little about yourself – give us your life story in a couple of minutes.
So this year, you joined the PAA and not long after, we got acquainted. Since then, there have been two projects that we’ve worked on together – the Professional Angler Auctions and the Recycled Fish 24 Hour Fish-A-Thon, which is this weekend.
Let’s talk about Professional Angler Auctions first – what was the first round of auctions like, and what can people expect from the next round of auctions?
Professional anglers have also been very generous to help with our 24 Hour Fish-A-Thon. (I’ll give a little summary of the Fish A Thon). If it were you – and if you won Fish-A-Thon and got to pick, which of these trips interests you the most, Danny?
Another big event with the PAA name connected to it is coming up in just a few weeks, the Toyota Texas Bass Classic. Tell us a little bit about that event. (Teeg is also going to that and will be fishing in the Pro-Am, so can touch on that.)
The PAA has – as far as the world of bass fishing goes – a pretty star-studded board of directors. Talk about these guys a little bit.
As a guy who is involved with Professional Angling, talk to us a little bit about what the differences you see are between the pros and guys who fish for fun on the weekends.
Is professional fishing a glamorous gig? Are these guys really better anglers, or just better at marketing themselves?
Your anglers come from both the BASS and the FLW sides – few guys fish both – what’s the difference that you see?
Conservation
Danny – you deal with bass fishing day-in and day-out but your education is in environmental management and environmental sciences, with an emphasis on water resources.
What do you see as the main threats to our waters and the sport of fishing right now, and what are the solutions?
Song of the Week
Little Dixie by Shawna Russell
Host – Randy Joe Heavin – Patriot Records
Podcast: Play in new window | Download