Joan Vernon As a long-time champion of marine conservation,
Joan Vernon has excelled in several roles. She is the past chairwoman of The Billfish Foundation and was one of the founding directors of the Yamaha Contender Miami Billfish Tournament. She is also the founder of the Presidential Challenge tournament series that is dedicated to the conservation of billfish and inshore game fish in the Americas. In 2010, she was named a Hero of Conservation by Field & Stream. Owner of Sporting Traditions, an international sport- fishing travel agency, Vernon is also a skilled, light- tackle angler and tournament winner.
Charlie Moore Emmy-award-winning television personality and
comedian Charlie Moore is host of the No Offense outdoors show on NBC Sports/Versus. Over the last 15 years, this outspoken Boston native has hosted numerous sports and entertainment celebrities on his shows, including basketball Hall of Famer John Havlicek, NFL quarterback Drew Bledsoe, Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield, and rock musicians Ted Nugent and Lynard Skynyrd.
CA unwinds with veteran anglers Joan Vernon and Charlie Moore to talk baits, big battles, and the future of fishing.