Fish The Surf with Lee Samson, a nationally-distributed
video illustrating the beauty and spirit of the timeless
craft of surf fishing, received four Bronze awards in
the 2010 Telly Awards. The Telly honors excellence in
local, regional, and cable television commercials and
programs, video and film productions, and works created
for the web.
The three-hour film represents a merger of passions
for Baltimore-based filmmaker and show host Lee "Samson"
Shapira. After a 30-year career behind-the-scenes as
a crew member in the regional film industry, Shapira
turned the camera inward as he embarked on a personal
journey to capture his experiences and share the stories,
nuances, and secrets of his lifelong obsession, fishing.
"The awards are a real highlight, but the achievement
lies in hearing from the thousands of people who have
viewed the film, enjoyed it, and learned something new
about fishing", said Shapira. "These awards are
a true reflection of the talent and commitment of the
many creative people who collaborated on the production,
and without whom it would not have been possible."
A fitting match to Shapira's distinctive creative
approach to the art and craft of surf fishing, the film
was awarded a Bronze Telly in the categories of How-To/Instructional,
Nature/Wildlife, Sound/Sound Design, and Videography/Cinematography.
This year, over 11,000 entries were submitted from the
US and around the world.
About the Telly Awards
Founded in 1978, the Telly Awards is the premier award
honoring outstanding local, regional, and cable TV commercials
and programs, the finest video and film productions,
and online film and video. The Telly Awards annually
showcases the best work of the most respected advertising
agencies, production companies, television stations,
cable operators, interactive agencies, and corporate
video departments in the world.
www.tellyawards.com
Lee Samson on WMAR's Good Morning
Maryland
Lee appeared on WMAR-TV's Good Morning Maryland on
Monday, June 7th to talk fishing with Jamie Costello.
FISH THE SURF Appears at Philadelphia
Fishing Show
Make a note to visit us at the Greater Philadelphia
Outdoor Sportshow to be held from February 25 - 28,
2010.
Lee Samson will be a featured presenter in the lecture
series on Thursday at 5.30 pm, and again on Sunday at
12 noon and 3.30 pm. Visit their website
for discount admission coupons!
Join Lee Samson at The 26th Annual Fishing Expo &
Boat Show at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium
from January 14 - 17. The show promises "an incredible
display of freshwater, saltwater and offshore fishing
tackle, boats, motors, trailers, marine accessories
and many other fishing businesses and organizations."
Lee will be featured as a presenter in the Saltwater
Seminars, and will speak Thursday at 6pm, Friday at
5pm, and again on Saturday at 6pm. Be sure to
stop by and say "HI"!
All of us at FISH THE SURF were deeply saddened to
learn of the passing of legendary outdoors writer Bill
Burton. Bill died of cancer on August 10, 2009.
A great friend and fan of our show, Bill's contribution
to fishing and the Chesapeake region is immeasurable
and he will surely be missed by all.
On Wednesday, June 10, Lee visited the studios of Baltimore's
98 Rock for an interview with Mickey, Amelia, and the
98 Rock Morning Show. Mickey is a surf fishing
enthusiast and enjoyed learning all about Lee's tips
and tricks!
Lee Samson on "CalZone Outdoors"
Saturday March 28th!
On Saturday, March 28th Lee Samson appeared on "CalZone
Outdoors" airing on Baltimore's Fox 1370
Sports Radio. Hosted by angler and TV's "Reelin
In The Keys" host
Cal Sutphin, the show features in-depth discussion
on various fishing activities on surf, ship, and shore.
FISH
THE SURF joined hundreds of exhibitors representing
the entire spectrum of saltwater sportfishing at the
Toyota Saltwater Fishing Expo held in Somerset, NJ in
March. Thanks to all of our new friends and visitors
who stopped by to meet Lee and talk fishing!
Special thanks go out to Jonathan Sauers and everyone
at SportShows!
FISH
THE SURF has launched FishStories, our own
online bulletin board! Here, members can share
their own stories about "the one that got away" or even
"the one that got caught". Tell us about your
fishing experiences, thoughts on gear, bait, fishing
spots, or just tell us that you like the DVD!
Check it out and be sure to register to share your comments.
Outdoors
writer and editor Bill Burton recently reviewed FISH
THE SURF for The Maryland Gazette, calling
it "among the very best DVDs I've seen on fishing ..."
He continues, "...an outstanding DVD...that covers
just about all the secrets associated not just with
the surf of the ocean, but also that of bays, including
the Chesapeake and big rivers - and whether from shore,
piers and even from boat if one is casting and bottom
fishing."
The Pulitzer Prize nominee and former Maryland Sportswriter
of the Year writes regularly on the Chesapeake Bay.
Lee
Samson presented at the 2009 Baltimore Boat Show, Maryland's
longest-running indoor boating event, held at the Baltimore
Convention Center from January 21 - 25, 2009.
The Sportsman's
Magazine Features
Monthly Articles
The Sportsman's Magazine, a
monthly
publication focusing on outdoor activities in the Virginia,
Maryland, and Coastal North Carolina region, has asked
Lee Samson to write a monthly column on surf fishing.
Lee's column will begin with the February 2009 issue,
and topics will range from gear, tackle, and fishing
tips, to the more esoteric elements of the beauty and
nature of fishing the shorelines.
FISH THE SURF Exhibits at MD Fishing
Expo & Boat Show
FISH
THE SURF welcomed hundreds of visitors at our booth
at the 25th Annual Fishing Expo and Boat Show at the
Maryland Fairgrounds in Timonium, MD from January 8
- 11, 2009.
In addition, Lee Samson, host and executive producer
of the show, was featured during the Seminar Series
on Friday and again on Saturday afternoon. Lee discussed
the behind-the-scenes story of FISH THE SURF WITH LEE
SAMSON, and shared a number of his fishing tips as well.
Guests were treated to one-on-one demonstrations on
casting nets, knots, and insights on area fishing spots.
Many shared their entertaining fish stories, and four
lucky winners took home a copy of The National Audubon
Society's Field Guide to North American Fishes.
Stop
by Greetings and Readings in Hunt Valley Maryland on
Sunday, June 13th!
FISH
THE SURF welcomed hundreds of visitors at our booth
at the 25th Annual Fishing Expo and Boat Show at the
Maryland Fairgrounds in Timonium, MD from January 8
- 11, 2009.