The National Professional Fishing League announced that longtime bass-fishing media personality and historian Ken Duke will host the organization's Round Table livestream this year. The shows will be available live online at PHYXtv each Sunday, Monday and Tuesday evening before events.
The first episode will air this Sunday (Jan. 28) at 8 p.m. ET before the NPFL season opener on Alabama’s Logan Martin Lake. It will feature pro anglers David Fritts (winner of the 1993 Bassmaster Classic on Logan Martin) and Thomas Shelton.
Duke has written two books on the sport and his work has appeared in dozens of national and regional outdoor magazines over the past 40 years. In addition, he’s the host of two bass fishing podcasts.
“It’s a thrill for me to be working with NPFL and to be hosting Round Table," Duke said. “The list of professionals at NPFL doesn’t end with star and rising star anglers, it goes to the entire team of people who deliver a great product and experience for the fans and competitors. I’m excited to be a part of that team and I’ll do my best to live up to their high standards.”
NPFL President Brad Fuller says he’s excited to have Duke onboard.
“Ken is extremely passionate and authentic about our sport,” Fuller said. Round Table is one of our vehicles for introducing our anglers to the audience – particularly our tournament winners, Angler of the Year leaders and newsmakers. Having Ken as the host not only puts the show in experienced hands, but it gives us the opportunity to utilize other key team members in different roles that will add to our mix and make us even stronger.”
