Filming with cable show

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Wednesday of this week a couple of the Staff here got the chance to film a steelhead outing with the Host of "Cook What You Catch" - Randy Meier.

Those of you who are from the Twin Cities remember Randy Meier as a news anchor from KSTP and more recently, on the national level, at the MSNBC anchor position.

A few weeks ago we were invited by Wall to Wall Media to help out with the show. The crew needed some help on finding good water and also a woman to challenge Randy... see the link to find out why.

We teamed Randy up with fellow MN Steelheader staffer Paula Elert. With a few TV shows under her belt and plenty of fish she was a perfect match. Paula was eager to show Randy how to catch steelhead and a few loopers for the frying pan. " Bring it on Randy!"
Unfortunately for all, no fish were to be caught on film. The steelhead staff did however manages to locate one willing 25" Rainbow on a Tuesday scouting the high muddy waters after the 2" down pour on Monday night. Though Wednesday was a beautiful 64+ day, the rivers were just not willing to give up any fish. After visiting with conservation officers, and countless of streamside anglers we could not find a single person who had either seen or caught fish... perfect conditions - no fish.

Pictured from left to right: MN Steelheader staffer - Paula Elert; Mn Steelheader Director - Davin Brandt; Host - Randy Meier; Cameraman - Aaron Goodyear
Check us out on: the Sportsman Channel week of May 19th

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