Glenwood, AL – Pursuit Channel, a nation's leading network for hunting, fishing, shooting, and outdoor lifestyle programming, is excited to announce the addition of a brand-new saltwater fishing series to its growing lineup: Reel Animals with Captain Mike Anderson, set to premiere this week.
Hosted by veteran charter captain and passionate angler Captain Mike Anderson, Reel Animals brings viewers along for high-energy, family-friendly offshore and inshore adventures from the Gulf Coast to the Atlantic. Each episode delivers:
- Fast-paced action targeting redfish, speckled trout, tarpon, king mackerel, snapper, grouper, and more
- Proven techniques for live bait, artificials, trolling, bottom fishing, and sight-casting
- Stunning footage of big runs, screaming drags, and healthy releases
- Captain Mike's easy-to-understand coaching style that helps anglers of all ages improve their skills
- Fun, relatable moments with family, friends, and charter clients
Captain Mike Anderson — a respected Gulf Coast guide with decades on the water — combines expert knowledge with an approachable, enthusiastic personality that makes every trip feel inviting and achievable.
"We're thrilled to welcome Reel Animals with Captain Mike Anderson to the Pursuit family," said Rusty Faulk, CEO of Pursuit Media. "Mike's passion for saltwater fishing, his ability to teach without talking down, and his genuine love for the sport make this series a perfect fit. With our continued explosive growth on Pursuit Channel and Pursuit UP, we're excited to give Mike's program the national stage that it deserves."
"I've spent my life chasing fish and sharing the experience with people — now we get to share it with millions more," said Captain Mike Anderson. "Pursuit is the perfect home for Reel Animals. We're going to bring the Gulf Coast to living rooms everywhere — tight lines!"
Reel Animals with Captain Mike Anderseon airs weekly on Pursuit Channel at the following ET times during Q2 2026: Mondays 7:30pm, Wednesdays 11:30am, Thursdays 1:30am, and Sundays 2:00pm
Every episode is also available via Pursuit UP's free streaming channel available to 120+ million users on The Roku Channel, Samsung TV Plus, Google TV, MyFree by DIRECTV, Truth+, Sling Freestream, Plex, and many more providers.
Pursuit Programs Available Include: Reel Animals with Captain Mike Anderson, Bass Pro Shops Fisherman's Handbook, Hank Parker's Outdoor Magazine, Hard Truths Of Conservation with Dan Cabela, Angler Channel's Bass Wrap Up Show, Sportsman's Adventures with Captain Rick Murphy, Bass Pro Shop's Collegiate Bass Fishing Series, National Walleye Tour, Texas Team Trail, Skeeter Bass Champs, The Scott Martin Challenge, Ted Nugent's Spirit of the Wild, The Choice with Ralph & Vicki, Red Arrow TV, The High Road with Keith Warren, Americana Outdoors presented by Garmin, Fisherman's Digest, Mark Peterson's The Journey Within, Federation Angler, Fisherman's Digest, Jimmy Houston Outdoors, Trigger Time TV, McWhorter Rifles' Precision Hunting TV, On The Hook, Hitmen, Wiebe Trapline Adventures, North American Trapper, The American Way, Surviving Mann, On the Road, USOC Adventures, Dying Breed TV, Dream Makers, Fly Rod Chronicles, Man Vs. Elk, Deer & Wildlife Stories, Uncharted Waters with Peter Miller, George Poveromo, Destination Dive, Saltwater Underground, The Sun Run, The Fish Guys, Sportfishing TV, Operation Healing Heroes, Equestrian Life, Northwest Outdoorsman, Passport to Palm Beaches, Wild Palm Beaches, Parks of the Palm Beaches, Hooked on the Palm Beaches, Let's Take It Outside, Elite Redfish, Chasin The Sun, Seasons on the Fly, and many more to be added throughout the year.
About Pursuit: Pursuit Channel is the industry leader in outdoor lifestyle programming, delivering hunting, fishing, shooting, and adventure content to over 22 million homes via linear TV and 120+ million users through its Pursuit UP digital platform. Based in Glenwood, Alabama, Pursuit Media, LLC, is majority-owned by The Bordelon Group and remains dedicated to promoting the outdoors lifestyle and supporting the rights of enthusiasts nationwide.
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