By Matthew Harrell

Most fishing television hosts spend an entire segment of 30 minutes showing viewers how many fish are caught. Charlie "The Mad Fisherman" Moore would rather spend 30 minutes making viewers laugh. The catch of some fish is also a plus.

Pride from Boston, MA, Charlie Moore started fishing port of Boston at an early age. Father Moore was an avid sailor and often Charlie is over for boat trips. Charlie was, however, they decided to take advantage of his father's boat, Boston Whaler and start fishing.

Without degree, Charlie realized he had to do something special in order to succeed. In 1996, Moore came up with the idea of making the fishing segment New England Sports Channel (NESN.) Although the producers liked his program, Charlie was only given limited airtime.

After much negotiation with producers of NESN, Moore was granted a spectacle of a full hour. The show, "Charlie Moore outdoor, ended up being so successful that began airing three to four times a week after Red Sox games. With such success in the New England area, ESPN took note of the fishermen the Boston area and decided to "throw" him in his own show.

In 2004, Charlie's Show, "" Beat Charlie Moore "became the most successful open-air performance to date." Beat Charlie Moore "challenges people across the country to a fishing contest. If the challenger wins, Charlie will give $ 5,000 from his own pocket. However, if the challenger loses, Charlie gets bragging rights! Some of Moore Opponents have included: Doug Flutie, Governor Mitt Romney, Tim Wakefield, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Ted Nugent.

"Today [Fishing] shows are pretty boring. They're all about education and education does not seem like much fun for me, "Moore said about his program on ESPN is different from fishing programs." There a lot of fishing programs, but only one Charlie Moore Show. "

"People are what make a great show," Moore said emphatically. "Fishing is all about experience, not about how fish. Sometimes I catch one, sometimes I take four, or sometimes I take forty years. No matter. "

Currently, Charlie is looking to take your career to the next level of primetime television. Charlie revealed which recently signed a deal with CBS Paramount to start working on a sitcom of his own. Charlie's interest in making his own television show caused not satisfied with the comedies currently on television. Ironically, if there is one thing that Charlie is taken seriously, is comedy.

"I love making people laugh. The best cure for anything is laughter," Moore proclaimed. "We are in the midst of a war of gas prices four dollars per gallon. Where's the fun? Show Me The Funny? "

One of the most popular segments in the Charlie is entitled "The Codfather." In the scene, Charlie Codfather plays a mob boss in the world underground outdoors.

"You can hunt, fish, canoe or kayak without permission and written consent of the Codfather or there's a good chance that you will get stuck! "Joked Moore." The character is based in fishermen and their tight-lipped when it comes to helping out [to find good fishing spots.]

Even with all the success that Charlie Moore has had, it still feels like the same man who was before her fame. Moore explains this and other aspects of his life in his new book, The Mad Fisherman: Kick Some Bass with the television presenter wildest United States. Moore revealed that the book was more about having success in life than being a successful fisherman.

"I'm not the brightest bulb on the Christmas tree, [my success] is a lot of hard work and blood, sweat and tears. None of this really changed me. I have a little toy car and some more, but has not changed who I am, "said Charlie about his new book.

For more information about Charlie Moore visit: www.charliemoore.com

Also, be sure to check out the hit television show Charlie's "Beat Charlie Moore" every Saturday morning at 7:30 am on ESPN2!

Charlie Moore Fish FAQ:

Favorite Type of Fishing: Smallmouth and under Largemouth

Favorite Rod: 6'6 "medium-heavy Quantum Baitcaster with 14 pounds. Fishing line test

Favorite Bait: spinner Lunker City bait

Famous fishing spot: "Wherever I am!"

About the Author:

Matthew Harrell, Staff Writer for CareersinGear.com Magazine, is currently a senior at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA. Harrell performs industry research as well as conducts interviews and writes articles for CareersinGear.com Magazine and CareersinGear.com, leading sources for truck driving jobs and other trucking job search tools. For more articles by Matthew Harrell, check out the trucking news section in CareersinGear.com.

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