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SPIRIT OF PILAR – Chasing World Records |
“Spirit of Pilar” is a 30-minute series filmed in High Definition following the highest of HD Broadcast guidelines featuring Enrico Capozzi and Stacey Georgia Parkerson attempting to break fishing world records of different species during their travels around the world.
The hosts Enrico Capozzi and Stacey Georgia Parkerson, who between the two of them have set 78 IGFA world records as a team of which 34 World Record catches are still current with the International Game Fish Association. 46 year old Enrico Capozzi was born and raised in Italy, and has been an avid fisherman since he was a child. His international lifestyle and infectious personality is well suited for the camera, and he is highly respected in the fishing community, having just received a Light Tackle Award from the International Game Fish Association. Enrico is the only man in the world to have caught a world record billfish on 2 lb tippet. 28 year old Stacey Georgia Parkerson is an accomplished light tackle angler from Florida with World Records held in both light tackle conventional techniques and Fly fishing. She is the only women in the world to have caught a world record blue marlin on fly fishing tackle. Her stunning personality and intelligence is very well suited for the sport and she can hold her own on deck, in front of the camera, and behind the reel of any fishing gear.
A reality show for fishing enthusiasts, each episode would include the tackle preparation, selection of species, destination selection, and the effort it takes to catch a world record. The show would include Stacey’s attempts at her own world records; Enrico’s attempts at his records and their team effort as a couple. There are many locations where the episodes would be filmed. Costa Rica is their home, and their sport fishing vessel Spirit of Pilar II (Named after Earnest Hemingway’s boat) would be used for many of the episodes as well as locations where they regularly travel including Florida, Venezuela, Dominican Republic, Europe, the Caribbean, Central America and Hawaii.
A high percentage of underwater footage would be shot in this production utilizing HD Cameras.
Fishing Statistics for Enrico Capozzi – Other achievements include: Current World Records Held By Enrico Capozzi - |
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Stacey Georgia Parkerson
Stacey has caught 1,456 billfish (including 98 blue and black marlin)
Stacey was awarded three years in a row as Lady Angler of the year for the most billfish releases in the world. Stacey was awarded IGFA lady angler of the year for the most world records in 2004, and is an active member of the International Women’s Fishing Association
Other accomplishments
First woman to land world record blue marlin in angling history on fly 20 and 16 tippet
First woman to land a billfish in angling history: sailfish on 2 and 4 lb tippet
First anglers as a couple in angling history to have held every single line class world records in one category: Mullet snapper from 2 to 50 lb.test.
Current World Records held by Stacey Georgia Parkerson |
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The Crew –
Capt.Scott Jones,USA (far left)
Two years Billfish Foundation Captain of the Year for the most releases: blue and black marlin
2008 Marlin Magazine Captain of the year
78 IGFA world records
Fished with the team since the 80's in Venezuela, St.Thomas ,BVI, Mexico, Baja, Hawaii, Costa Rica, Panama, Guatemala, Caribbean, New Zealand and Australia.
"Pelon" Ruiz - First Mate and Wireman (far right)
Legendary Costarican mate
42 IGFA world records with the team
Has wired over 15,000 billfish including 111 sailfish on 2lb for Enrico and 2-4-6-8-12-16-20-30-50-80-130lb. blue marlin for Enrico all on conventional tackle.
Allen Smith – Gaff man / Teaser man / Fly expert (not pictured)
Several IGFA world records with the team both inshore and offshore
Master fly tier
Has been with the team in Costa Rica, Panama, Dominican Republic, Caribbean, Guatemala, Venezuela, Madeira
In the News:
http://www.marlinmag.com/article.jsp?ID=8587
http://www.billfishfoundation.org/NewsArticle.asp?ArticleID=16
http://www.billbeardcostarica.com/php/note_detail.php?id_home=21&id_edicion=195
http://www.igfa.org/newsreleases/April_07/catches_apr2007.asp
http://www.fishingworld.com/News/Read.php?ArtID=000018136&BID=000022392
G350 Productions LLC -
Executive Producer: Sue Vermillion brings her vast experience both as an international angler and event planner to the shows. She has served as the tournament director for some of the most prestigious sport fishing events in the world, the Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament, and the Rolex/IGFA Offshore Championship. Both of these events draw anglers from all over the globe to tackle marlin and other fish, not for cash, but for the love of the sport. Producing over 78 HD TV shows for National Broadcast, Sue has a proven track record in producing quality shows with the world’s most notable fishing personalities.
Director of Photography: Rick Westphal truly lives the mantra “Anywhere… Anyway… Anytime”! The above and the below water high definition camera work is that of Rick Westphal, who has been a mainstay in the hunting / fishing / adventure travel show arena for over 20 years, having worked on productions with Norm Isaacs “Inside Big Game Fishing”, Guy Harvey's “Portraits of the Deep” and on many other successful long running productions for ESPN, OLN (VERSUS) and Outdoor Channel. Ricks cheerful disposition and energy is infectious on location and is a huge asset to his long list of filming credentials and experience.
Second Camera: Jeffrey Smith is an award winning freelance Camera Operator, Film & Video Production. Underwater Specialist. Clients include ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, ESPN, CNN, TNT, VERSUS, MTV, Outdoor Channel, NFL Films, and many more. Jeff specializes in Action Sports, Olympics, Fishing, Golf, and Surf.
Post Production Lead Editor: Jeff Nemetz is an accomplished broadcast television editor with many years’ professional experience ranging from online editing to the creation of motion graphics and titling effects.
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Demographics
Big Game Sport Fishing has a market of the one of the highest income per household of any outdoor sport.
Most anglers and audience are between 30 and 65 years old.
Median Age is 43 of all viewership, 83% are Male.
Median Household income of viewers is between $75K - $100K.
There are more than 45 million anglers in America who view TV fishing shows.