Mark Sak is host and producer. He has been fishing the national pro walleye trails for nearly a decade with multiple top ten divisional finishes and several national championship appearances. Mark still owns the all-time weight record for Michigan pro's with a three-day, 15 fish weight of 130.89 pounds. He is also a very accomplished whitetail and upland bird hunter. He has been a Pheasant Forever president for many years.
Mark is also an outdoor writer and has published hundreds of articles in local, regional and national publications. He is an active member of the Outdoor Writer's Association of America.
Mark has more than 5 years of national outdoor television experience as well as several years of syndicated outdoor radio.
Carl Coffey is one of the best-known voices in Michigan radio and has brought his comfortable down-home feel to Great Lakes Sportsman Television. Carl has a love for rural life and all through his incredible rock and roll radio days still works his farm in Michigan's thumb. Carl will show us "Around the back Forty", and will be our announcer. We are extremely excited to be working with an icon in Michigan broadcasting!
Chuck Follet is an extremely accomplished whitetail hunter and fly angler. He has 15 whitetails scoring over 150 in his lifetime and is an incredible sportsman. When viewers see his intensity and expertise in the field they will understand why he is so successful!
Pilot Lynn Walton owns Walton Helicopter and farms in his spare time...about 3000 acres!
Lynn brings a whole new perspective to outdoor television with his awesome
Aerostar Helicopter.
Champ is really the star of this production. He has an amazing personality and loves to both hunt and fish. He also enjoys posing for the camera more than eating dog biscuits! There is no doubt that Champ will be the favorite of most viewers.
Mike Gnatkowski is one of the best known outdoor personalities in the region. He is a charter captain and waterfowl guide. Mike is an award-winning outdoor writer and photographer, and has written for Ducks Unlimited, North American Fisherman and Great Lakes Angler Magazines among many. When it comes down to it, he can do anything when it comes to the outdoors, and simply changes with the seasons. Mike is an incredible addition to Great Lakes Sportsman Television.
Denny Lantzy is currently ranked in the top 5 in the World Walleye Association rankings for walleye professionals. He is constantly on the water fishing for many species and is also an extremely accomplished ice angler. You will see Denny fishing for everything that swims...and wait till viewers see the secret pro tips he will reveal. Some outstanding tactics learned over many years on the pro tour!
