It's Out There!

Solo Source-to-Sea Paddle on the Mighty Mississippi AND Star of The Next Bite TV Show

Ellen McDonah          

We are so excited to welcome Ellen McDonah to the show.  Ellen is an artist, an author, an avid outdoors person and lover of nature, and an amazing adventurer.  Ellen will tell us about a few of her many adventures and about her book “One Woman’s River”.  The book is about her solo paddle down the entire Mississippi River.
FROM AMAZON:  “Pack your paints and your paddle; we’re going on a 2,552-mile creative adventure from source to sea on the mighty Mississippi River in a 14-1/2 foot kayak named Inspiration… alone. In 2014 artist paddler and educator Ellen Kolbo McDonah left the security of her home and family to find creative power along the banks of the Mississippi River and during the spring flood celebrated her sixtieth birthday in the headwater marshes. Experience towering city scapes, reflective Mississippi beaches, pristine wilderness and people met through Ellen’s richly illustrated book with glossary, including 42 color paintings and 69 pen and ink/pencil drawings completed from and during her journey.”

Now on to TV land with Chase Parsons from “The Next Bite” TV show. 

We recorded this interview with Chase Parsons at the NPAA (National Professional Anglers Association) Convention in January.

“THE NEXT BITE crew spans ALL of North America in search of Walleye, Muskie, Pike and other “FISH WITH TEETH”! In this adventurous, educational based outdoor series. From open water to ice fishing, the Great Lakes to small lakes and rivers; you’ll feel like you’re along in the boat, as CHAMPION tournament anglers GARY PARSONS, KEITH KAVAJECZ and CHASE PARSONS explain the finer points of how to get the most out of the latest tackle, boating and electronics.

“Chase Parsons has made an impressive imprint on the fishing industry throughout his career. Throughout his long career, Chase has been involved with many national television and commercial spots for several powerful fishing companies. He works extensively with sponsors in many aspects of the fishing industry, including product development and seminar/video promotions. Chase is one of the co-hosts of the popular The Next Bite TV show (now in its 14th season on air), airing on CBS Sports Network, WFN and Destination America networks.