AGLOW Media Camps
AGLOW believes in the power of connecting content creators with outdoor opportunities and the product brands, organizations and tourism destinations behind those opportunities. Throughout the year, media camps take place at various locations with a handful of creators who then communicate with stories, photos, podcasts, tv shows and more. It’s a perfect match for everyone involved. Look below to see pictures and videos from past events.
Past Media Camps:
Devils Lake, ND. May 19 – May 23, 2025: The goal was to spend a couple days on the water in search of walleyes and learn more about the lake’s storied history. The crew was able to set the hook on some fish and meet a few of the notable guides who call this area home. The attending AGLOW members included Executive Director Kevin Paulson, Ray Ruiz, Chasen Walter, Curt Underhill, Carrie Zylka, Pat Kalmerton, Paul Johnson,
Brandi Johnson, Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson. See content from the crew by subscribing to The Outdoor Feed, liking our social pages or using the hashtag #aglowatdevilslake25.
Fort Myers, May 11 – May 15, 2025: This media camp featured two days of inshore fishing for tarpon, snook and more! All from the beautiful Fort Myers area in southwest Florida. This includes: Sanibel Island, Captiva Island, Fort Myers Beach, Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, Estero, Cape Coral, Pine Island, Matlacha, Boca Grande & Outer Islands, North Fort Myers, Alva, Buckingham and Lehigh Acres.. See content from the crew by subscribing to The
Outdoor Feed, liking our social pages or using the hashtag #aglowatfortmyers25.
Cast and Blast South | Alabama’s Black Belt, May 20-24: This media camp featured two days of crappie and bass fishing at Lake Eufaula and two days of hog hunting at Great South Outdoor’s 6,000 acre plantation. See content from the crew by subscribing to The Outdoor Feed, liking our social pages or using the hashtag #aglowatblackbelt24.
Niagara River | April 15-18: For this media camp, we headed back to the epic Niagara River fishery. We be partnered with Niagara USA to experience the exciting fishing of the lower Niagara for Steelhead, Brown Trout, Lake Trout, Salmon and Bass. See content from the crew by subscribing to The Outdoor Feed, liking our social pages or using the hashtag #aglowatniagara24.
Lake of the Woods, Feb 12 – Feb 15, 2024: This media camp was at River Bend Resort at the Walleye Capital of the World: Lake of the Woods! See content from the crew by subscribing to The Outdoor Feed, liking our social pages or using the hashtag #aglowatlow24. We’re looking forward to seeing you there!
Pictures | Bret Amundson Video | Brian Bashore Video | Social Hashtag: IG: #aglowatlow24 | FB: #aglowatlow24
Hayward Lakes Area, May 21 – May 25, 2023: The group stayed at Deerfoot Lodge on the Chippewa Flowage. We had delicious food, learned more about the history of the lodges in the area and met some great people. We fished the flowage with St Croix Panfish series rods and Al’s Goldfish. We boated mixed bags of crappies, walleyes, bluegills, perch and pike. The camp also featured tours of the St Croix Rod Factory and
the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame. Attendees were: Mark Smith, Josh Lantz, Blake Tollefson, Karen Lutto, Tom Peterson, Tim Lesmeister, Dan Small, Tim Huffman, Mark LaBarbara, Jason Houser, Dan Amundson and Bret Amundson.
Pictures | Video | SJR Podcast | Social Hashtag: #aglowinhayward2023
Niagara River, February 14 – February 17, 2023: AGLOW traveled to Lewiston, NY to fish the famous river connected Lake Erie and Lake Ontario. The Niagara River is a year-round fishing destination featuring hard-fighting steelhead, lake trout, brown trout, walleye and more. Using the new 2-piece X Trek rods from St Croix we caught all four species. We visited Niagara Falls and the Greater Niagara Fishing Expo. media.
Search #aglowniagara2023 for content shared by members on social media. Attendees were: Mark Smith, Josh Lantz, Matt Crawford, James Proffitt, Frank Campbell, Megan Plete Postol, Dan Amundson and Bret Amundson.
Pictures | Video | SJR Podcast | Hashtag: #aglowniagara2023
Lake of the Woods, January 29 – February 1, 2023: The “Walleye Capital of the World” in northern Minnesota was our destination for a “Ice Fishing Media Camp”. We stayed at River Bend Resort and fished with ice rod and reel combos from Favorite and Zebco along with lures from Live Target. We had non-stop action with plenty of eaters providing a delicious fish fry when we got back to the lodge. We cleaned those fish using
Mr Crappie electric fillet knives from Smith’s Consumer Products. Attendees were: Carrie Zylka, Dena Vick, Sid Dobrin, Dan Small, Jonathan Small, Steve Griffon, Dan Amundson and Bret Amundson.
Pictures | Video | Outdoor News Article | SJR Podcast | Hashtag: #aglowlotw2023
Past Media Camps:
Kentucky Lake: Video from Bonewild TV
Lake of the Woods 2019 Cast and Blast: Prairie Sportsman Episode | SJR YouTube Podcast
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