Fishing Shows on VERSUS Network- Direct TV

[davidsa]

Many of you may know this already but wanted to share. Last week I dropped cable and picked up a mid-grade package from DirectTV.

To my surprise they have a channel called Versus or VS that is absolutely loaded with fishing shows. Much better then what I saw on the Outdoor channel.

Given that ESPN rarely ever shows any fishing any more, I wanted you guys to be aware of this channel and at least one way of getting it.

Oh- and it is high def channel so you can see exactly what is going on. With DVR you watch them when you elect.

Shows I've seen include Jimmy Houston, bill dance, mike Iconneli, and about 3 names I did not recognize.

Anyway, if you get fed up with cable know that this is something to consider

[ThreeLions]

I get Versus (and the Outdoors Channel) on cable here in Lexington, Insight to be precise. Just levelling the field so it's not all aimed at DirecTV!

DAVE

[BigBlueJake]

I have both channels on insight. I would highly recommend The Bass Pros and Ultimate match fishing. Those are 2 of my favorites

[Bumblebee110]

I have both channels on insight. I would highly recommend The Bass Pros and Ultimate match fishing. Those are 2 of my favorites

bass pros and Bill dance (His tips are good) and linders angling edge and hook n look are my favorites.

[PRO V LE]

Just for what it's worth I get many more fishing shows with Insight cable than the dish offers. I'm in N.Ky

[Tim_T]

I jusr switched to Direct TV and love it. I have Versus, the Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel and Pursuit. Versus has the best bass fishing shows IMO

[walkeraviator]

I am with Dish Network, I get Outdoor Channel, Sportsmans Channel HD, and Versus HD. For a while I was getting WFN HD as a free sample. OMG that channel is awesome. I noticed that last night at 9pm there was a NEW episode of city limits fishing recording.

My favorite is The Bass Pros, but i also like Pro Team Journal and Strike King Classics.

Other good shows:

Gettin School'd
Classic Patterns
Facts of Fishing w/ Dave Mercer
Fishing The Flats
Lost Lake
Flats Class

The list goes on... BUt if you really want all teh great fishing program your brain can handle, check with your provider about gettin WFN. If I want it through dish i gotta buy a $10 package that has an ass load more channels i will never look at....

[davidsa]

I saw bass pros last night and thought it offered a number of good tips. I put that one on the always record list. I will keep an eye out for the ones mentioned by others as well. Have seen a few of them but not enough to memorize the names.

When I ordered my DirectTV package I had no idea what Versus was so that was the point of my post. Nice to know that Dish Network and Insight have it too.

I've been disappointed that ESPN runs soccer during my Saturday morning workouts but now can have Versus on as background entertainment.

[Panfish Man]

You guys who just switched are in for a big suprise. I had problems with Insight and switched to Direct tv over a year ago. I just like you loved Direct until the promotional year price ended. I know what they told you....but they lied. Your bill is going to double, and you will be stuck in a contract. I'm going back to Insight as soon as I can.

[rangerjohn]

I also like Verses but what has happened to ESPNII? Will they televise the Bassmaster series this year? I check out the Bassmaster site and could not find a schedule. Bassmaster has been one of my favorites for years.

Rangerjohn

[12VoltMan]

After I got an HD television last week I've begun researching which service is better, Insight cable in Lexington or satellite television. I've been with Insight for as long as I've had cable in Lexington and have always found them to be an excellent civic partner; however, the HD channels on Insight are only in 720i. Does anyone now what resolution the satellite providers are? Becareful, they can say HD, but still only be in 720i!
For the record I love all the fishing shows previously mentioned here, but my all time favorite fishing show that still on is the Spanish Fly!!

[BigBlueJake]

Anyone have the new ATT Uverse? It is supposed to be better than dish and cheaper than cable. It looks like it carries all the same programing but it is not quite available in my neighborhood yet. It is in Louisville but not all of it yet.

Just curious if anyone has any experience because I was really interested in switching once its available at my house.