Sport Fishing Television
The forces of nature - and the incredible fishing they create.
Episodes
S1 | E1
Migrations: Striper vs. Salmon
SFTV travels to two destinations defined by local migrations: Alaska, home of the annual salmon run; and Chesapeake Bay, a sanctuary for striped bass throughout their life cycle.
S1 | E2
Pelagics: Wahoo vs. Sailfish
Hailing from the equator to the Gulf Stream, world-traveling gamefish have arrived in the Sunshine State. Is it more impressive to catch the beloved billfish or land the torpedo with teeth?
S1 | E3
Tuna: Bluefin vs. Yellowfin
Tuna: they're tackle wreckers, endurance testers, and A-list gamefish. So what will it be, braving the wicked autumnal seas of New England for bluefin, or running 130 miles offshore of Florida for yellowfin?
S1 | E4
Tilefish vs. Vermilion Snapper
Hailing from two parts of the Atlantic, two species make great table fare: tilefish and vermilion snapper. From Ocean City, Maryland, to Palm Beach, Florida, let the hook and cook competition begin!
S1 | E5
Swordfish vs. Lingcod
One is a sea dragon with razor-sharp teeth; the other is an apex predator, known for cruising the deepest, darkest waters in the ocean. SFTV travels to Alaska and the Florida Keys to battle these two very different species.
S1 | E6
Tarpon vs. Roosterfish
For many hardcore anglers, these A-list gamefish are the species of their dreams -- and come with a level of difficulty that gives them nightmares. It's the tarpon and the roosterfish: two of the world's most prized catches.
S1 | E7
FL Keys: Captain vs. Captain
One destination. One boat. One wreck. One beloved gamefish. Two captains. How will two high-level pros handle the same fishing scenario? It's off to Marathon in the Middle Keys, one of the best spots in America for chasing permit offshore.
S1 | E8
Mutton Snapper vs. Tautog
Their names may not ring a bell globally, but in their respective corners of the earth, the mutton snapper of the Florida Keys and New England's tautog are beloved by the locals.
S1 | E9
Cobia vs. Kingfish
Shark depredation is an all-too-familiar story with recreational fishing today, and cobia and kingfish are among their favorite targets.
S1 | E10
Destinations: Town vs. Country
Panama and Miami offer epic offshore fishing, but one does so among remote jungle islands in the Pacific, and the other with the city skyline in the background.
S1 | E11
Best of SFTV Vs.
SFV's 2025 season showcased battles of all kinds -- join us for a look back at some of our favorite fishing competitions from the past year!