Pete Maina
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Pete Maina is an author, professional muskie angler, professional photographer, TV show host, professional speaker and former magazine owner.
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.
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[edit] Pete's Start
Pete started out as a muskie guide in Northern Wisconsin. He was also a high school gym teacher, and he started guiding in the summer when we was not teaching gym. He loves working with kids, and enjoys playing kickball and volleyball. Later he founded Musky Mania Tackle. In 2003, Muskie Mania Tackle merged with Drifter Tackle due to bankruptcy. He is also a writer/photographer and a member of Outdoor Writers Association of America.
[edit] TV shows
Pete is one of the hosts of The Next Bite TV on NBC Sports Network. The show is now airing their 8th season. He has appeared as an expert on numerous TV shows, appearing regularly on "John Gillespie’s Waters and Woods" frequently because of his large amount of down time from doing anything else on Fox Sports Net, as well as on Muskie segments for Bass Pro Shop’s "Outdoor World" on OLN.
[edit] Magazine Owner, Release Editor
He is a former co-owner and release editor for The Next Bite-Esox Angler Magazine, the international publication for Muskie, Northern Pike and Walleye.
[edit] Books/DVDs/Videos
Pete currently has 2 books published on musky fishing. The most popular being Muskies Suck. Pete also produces educational videos and DVDs on Muskie fishing and has lectured at sport shows throughout North America.
[edit] Photography
Pete's photography regularly appears on the covers of 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.
[edit] Pro-Staffer
Pete is a pro-staffer and product consultant for: Bass Pro Shops, Berkley Fishing, Mercury Marine, Tracker Boats, Raptor Fishing Technologies, Frabill, Motorguide Trolling Motors, Lowrance Electronics, Bert's Custom Tackle, The Inhibitor Rust Preventative, Mustad Hooks, Down-East Rod Holders, Oakley Sunglasses, Sebile and Lakewood Tackle Boxes.
[edit] See also
Pete's personal website with tips and articles: www.PeteMaina.com
