IBEW member Paul Hughes (left) enjoys the saltwater trip of a lifetime on Brotherhood Outdoors.
Electrician Paul Hughes travels to Mexico on a once-in-a-lifetime fly fishing trip for monster permit and bonefish on an episode of the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance (USA) Brotherhood Outdoors TV series airing the week of October 14 on the Sportsman Channel.
A member of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 683 hailing from Columbus, Ohio, he joins USA Conservation and Communications Director Forrest Parker on a fantastic journey to one of the world’s premier fly fishing destinations, Ascension Bay off Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula.
Hughes, a self-taught fly fisher with years of experience pursuing sportfish of all types across the 48 states, faces daunting challenges on the crystal waters of the bay’s lagoons and wind-swept flats.
“Ascension Bay is not an easy place to fish,” explained Parker. “It’s quite demanding, in fact. Constant winds test casting skills, and hours of standing on a rolling boat deck tax both your physical stamina and mental focus. But stepping out of your comfort zone is big part of what makes a great adventure so great.”
A hardworking electrician with a hectic schedule, Hughes finds peace, quiet and a chance to re-center himself when wielding a fly rod on a remote stream. So, when the Brotherhood Outdoors television crew visits his hometown, it’s no surprise their first stop is at his local fly shop—the spot that sparked his fly fishing passion years ago.
They also visit the headquarters of his union local, which has strong ties to the USA and its conservation efforts, where they speak with a few of his IBEW brothers about the union spirit and outdoor lifestyle.
USA Conservation and Communications Director Forrest Parker (left) joins Hughes’ adventure.
Join Hughes’ grand saltwater expedition for elusive permit and bonefish, and get a glimpse into his real life at home, when his episode airs on the Sportsman Channel Tuesday Oct. 15 at 4 p.m. Eastern. Or, catch one of the re-airs on Wednesday at 11:30 a.m., Saturday at 1:30 a.m. or Sunday, Oct. 20 at 11 a.m.
Produced by Rusted Rooster Media, Brotherhood Outdoors invites hardworking and deserving union members on fishing or hunting adventures of a lifetime. Throughout the season, viewers tag along with guests in pursuit of waterfowl and whitetails in Saskatchewan, South Dakota ringnecks, bull redfish in Louisiana, and more.
For a complete listing of all upcoming episodes, CLICK HERE. To watch episodes online, visit www.myoutdoortv.com.
Presented by Bank of Labor, Brotherhood Outdoors is also sponsored by the following unions, contractors and corporate partners: Buck Knives, Carhartt, International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers, International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, National Electrical Contractors Association, and United Association/International Training Fund’s Veterans in Piping Program.
