The Fishing Show Where Kids Are the Stars!

Hook The Future is the kids fishing TV show that revolves around fishing but goes beyond just landing lunkers; it’s about empowering your children through unforgettable fishing adventures. Hosted by Captain Don Dingman, an expert angler who tragically lost his 22-year-old son, Brian, in 2004, the show was inspired by Don's desire to encourage parents to spend quality time with their kids. 

Don learned the value of the parent/child connection during his own fishing adventures with his dad, going out three times a month. He believes the best way to teach a kid is to let them actively participate. As he puts it, “When you take kids fishing, let them drive the boat, let ’em fight the fish... that’s how they learn. Just like in basketball or football, you hop off the bench and grab the ball for them; you let them get in there and play.” Captain Don's great sense of humor and his ability to connect with kids make the experience even more enjoyable. 

Each week, Captain Don takes a new crew on exciting fishing adventures. Last year's episodes included a trip out of Jacksonville, Florida, for giant bull reds, an expedition to Homer, Alaska, for halibut, salmon, and lingcod, and a journey to exotic Guatemala to battle rooster fish and big Pacific sails. In every episode, the kids are the stars— piloting the boat and landing fish as big as they are. From marlin to panfish and everything in between, wherever there are kids and a hot bite, Hook The Future is there. 

Watch Hook The Future as a family- it's about a lot more than just fishing.