Familiar Waters - Season 5

Mike Pawlawski travels to the world's most famous flyfishing destination of the Yucatan Peninsula on the hunt for the world's greatest fly-rod species, tarpon. Mike and guide Alejandro 'Mr. Sandflea' Vega explore the ancient Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza.

This week on Familiar Waters. Mike is fishing for brown trout with streamers in the Lower Mesa Falls in Idaho.

Today, Mike Pawlawski fishes one of the finest dry fly fishing rivers in the world. Guided by World Class Anglers' Pete Erickson, Mike will find the biggest fish in the deepest darkest holes because that's the way the South Forks fishes.

This week Mike Pawlawski is in search of trophy tarpon in the deep offshore water of Isla Holbox. With the help of guide Alejandro 'Mr. Sandflea' Vega, Mike is ready to hook a record class tarpon

Mike is on the Big Hole River looking for the fabled spruce moth hatch. The giant browns that have made the river famous are on the eat. There's always a chance for a Big Hole Slam here.

Mike Pawlawski fishes eastern Idaho's Teton River, a natural wonder with a tragic history. The Teton is wild and loaded with trout, and fishing here means big dry flies all day long.

Mike Pawlawski fishes one of the world's greatest fly fishing destinations and one of California's greatest resources at Hot Creek Ranch. Mike gets to spend time with his favorite person in the world for Father's Day: his son Casey.

This week Mike Pawlawski fishes one of the most famous streams in the Eastern Sierras. The East Walker is famous for big fish and Mike, along with guide Brad McFall, is ready to catch some trout.

This week on Familiar Waters, Mike is fishing for sharks in Jupiter, Florida with Captain Dino Torino from Only On A Fly Charters.

This week on Familiar Waters, Mike Pawlawski re-lives his favorite moments from the 2010 season.

Mike Pawlawski travels to Florida's Key West to fish for tarpon, bonefish, and permit with Captain Don Gable. With air temperatures in the 90s and water temperatures not far behind, making the slam will certainly be a challenge.

This week on Familiar Waters, Mike Pawlawski is fishing for Steelhead near Eureka, California with his friends and guide Aaron Grabiel.

Former NFL and Arena league quarterback, and current professional fishing guide, Mike Pawlawski hosts this Outdoor Channel original flyfishing show.