Mariko's Manitoba adventure starts with a journey to Budd's Gunisao Lake Lodge and shortly after getting off the plane Mariko and her guide Dusty are already on fish.

If you are a fan of walleye fishing then Gunisao Lake is the place to be! The walleye action was so hot Mariko couldn't even have a conversation with being interrupted.

In this web exclusive Mariko is in Alaska and sharing a tasty recipe. On the menu at Silverking Lodge is a seafood boil. This is a southern recipe with an Alaskan twist that you can do yourself!

Mariko is offering a sneak peek into season four - starting November 7th - and her shrimping adventure in Alaska. You never know whats going to come up in the pot along with the shrimp so Mariko is in for an exciting day on the water.

While Mariko was in Tennessee she Hooked up with Craig Campbell to film his music video “Fish”. A special thanks to the people at Bigger Picture Group, Acoustic Peach and the Director, Wes Edwards.

Mariko's hookin' up all over the place. Meeting colorful characters, exploring fishing destinations and going for the big one.

Mariko hooks up with her fishing buddies in Ocean City to compete with one another in whatever they can get their hands on!

The Marlin Darlin' crew show Mariko a good time as she catches her FIRST EVER Blue Marlin!!

While Mariko is in Boca Grande she spends time on the other side of the camera! Mariko learns what it takes to be a camera woman and how to catch a tarpon - sort of.

Mariko and her camera man, Darryl, have a great day on the water fishing for Dorado on the beautiful Pacific Ocean.

Mariko takes a break from hosting and let's her friend Shanna do the interviewing.

Finger Freddy (a.k.a. Mariko's camera man, Darryl) takes us behind the scenes on a Hookin' Up shoot.

Watch as Mariko ACCIDENTALLY catches a shark!!

Hookin' Up Season 3 starts November 1st

Get ready for season three of Hookin' Up With Mariko Izumi

Mariko is heading over to meet her fishing buddies in Ocean City for a day of fun, sun and competition.

Join Mariko Izumi as she fishes from Pier 7 in San Francisco.

Mariko visits Washington, DC for the Independence Day celebrations and hits the Potomac River to do some bass fishing.

Mariko's in Philadelphia to eat with the best of them, learn about America's fight for freedom and hang out with some locals.

Mariko's in Oregon learning how to fly fish, exploring the world of skateboarding and attempting to eat a colossal doughnut.

Mariko's in Montreal to fish with Ben Woo, check out the B1 Berkley Tourney and find out what all the drifting hype is about.

Mariko's in Belize bone fishing and bottom fishing with her parents, cave tubing deep in the jungle and hanging from a 150 foot cliff.

Mariko's in Seattle mooching for salmon, learning the ropes at the Pike Place Fish Market and checking out a legendary music store.

Mariko's in St. Petersburg/Clearwater learning how to fly, taking part in the annual Steve Yerrid Kid's Fishing Derby and mastering the art of fish filleting.

Mariko's in New Jersey digging up clams, night time blue fishing and hunting for the Jersey Devil.

A few photos taken at various fishing spots around the Commonwealth.

Bass

Fish caught by me

Bass

Steelhead, Pike, perch, whatever we get to fish for we catch.

trout killers

largemouth

Few outings in the Cold Lake area, AB. Main species caught, Lakers, Rainbows

New for 2012

Here are some photos from this season tournament series. This year Audrey, my wife has joined me and together we are Team AJ.

Here are some photos from the South Texas Catfish Association Tournaments we participated in last season.

Specs

Random pictures! A lot more to come!

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i will be placing some random fishing photos from my past here.

Friday AM Chinook Fishing Vancouver BC ... Then Dinner Saturday !

Mostly caught at or near Lake O' the Pines

At no particular time, no particular order

Allure Fishing Charters from South Carolina are on the staff at Fish Bait Radio and host a saltwater show with us. They are also IFA Redfish tour anglers. These photo's mark some of their good times..

Fly tying cause I hate the cold and ice.

catching Walleyes !

Fishing over the years

from all over!

Fishing with Capt. Tony Perez and Capt. John Ochs

Another weekend fishing the Vedder River