Pete Maina is an author, professional

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(muskie) angler, professional photographer, TV show host, professional speaker and former magazine owner. Maina's specialty is muskie fishing, and has advocated for conservation of the muskie species. Maina resides in

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Early career

Pete Maina worked at his parents family company during the winter in

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while during the summer he worked as a

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guide. He is also a writer/photographer and a member of Outdoor Writers Association of America.

TV shows

Maina is one of the hosts of ''The Next Bite TV'' on

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. The show is now airing its 8th season. He has appeared as an expert on numerous TV shows, appearing regularly on ''John Gillespie’s Waters and Woods'' on

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and

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in Milwaukee, as well as on muskie segments for Bass Pro Shop's ''Outdoor World'' on OLN.

Magazine ownership

He is a former co-owner and release editor for The Next Bite-Esox Angler Magazine, the international publication for muskie, northern pike and walleye.

Books and DVDs

Maina has 2 books published on muskie fishing. The most popular being ''Muskies Suck''. Maina also produces educational videos and DVDs on muskie fishing and has lectured at sport shows throughout North America.

Photography

Maina is also a professional photographer. His photography has appeared on the covers of '' Game and Fish magazine'' and his own magazine, as well as inside several outdoor related publications.

Consultant

Maina is a consultant for:

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, Evinrude, Humminbird, Ams-oil, and many other fishing and boating companies.

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