Bermuda's angling scene will be featured on one of the biggest fishing shows in the world.

Celebrity angler Mariko Izumi, who is the star of the World Fishing Network's "Hookin' Up" show, will today go in search of fish off the Island in Captain Sinclair Lambe's Mega Bucks.

Izumi, who travels the world in search of the best places to drop a line, will film her show from today until Sunday and following that she will cook her prized catch with chefs Michele Celentano and Tan Son Liang at Blû Restaurant.

The World Fishing Network is shown on Bermuda Cablevision who are helping to sponsor the trip.

This will not be the first time in Bermuda for Izumi. "I have fond memories of the Island and look forward to returning to do some fishing, cooking and whatever other fun things come my way," she said.

The Bermuda episode will air in the spring next year on CableVision channel 102 and also in HD on channel 443.

Izumi has a large following among viewers and WFN describes her as "every guy's fishing fantasy: she's smart, sexy, and loves to be out on the water. Whether it's cooking with a world famous chef, partying at the wildest hotspot in town or fishing with some of the best anglers, Mariko is sure to get us excited."

Launched in August this year, WFN is the only 24/7 network dedicated to fishing, with programming that covers instruction, tips, tournaments, travel, food, boating, outdoor lifestyle and more.

WFN's coverage includes a selection of the best international series and the most diverse species coverage of any outdoor network. The network offers viewers insight from a variety of world-renowned professional anglers.

Izumi will fish on Challenger and Argus Banks aboard Mega Bucks and she will be accompanied by CableVision plant manager and local angler, Mike Jones.

Jones said yesterday he was looking forward to this weekend's fishing.

He said: "Hopefully the weather will be OK. Izumi will be on Sinclair's boat and I will be on my boat, Attitude Adjustment. The camera crew will also be on my boat to get shots of her reeling in fish. It should be fun and great publicity for Bermuda.

"The show will also have a segment featuring places like the Crystal Caves and Izumi will be on my boat on Saturday night for the Christmas Boat Parade."

Jones' boat is 41 feet while Mega Bucks is a 43-foot Torres, built in Key West, Florida.

Captain Lambe is a well respected member of the Bermuda fishing community and has over 30 years of experience fishing in Bermuda, both charter and commercially and boasts many local tournament victories.

Terry Roberson, general manager, Bermuda CableVision, said: "We are truly excited that Mariko is coming to Bermuda. Not only will our subscribers really enjoy watching Mariko fish in Bermuda's waters, but we also believe that people in North America who watch the World Fishing Network will be intrigued by the possibility of a fishing vacation in Bermuda after they see the show next spring.

"We're so pleased that the World Fishing Network has chosen to film in Bermuda and I'm sure they won't be disappointed."

William Griffith, Director of the Bermuda Department of Tourism, said: "Bermuda is well-known as a fishing destination, whether fishing the reef, the flats or going offshore. We are thrilled that the World Fishing Network has chosen to film one of their episodes here in Bermuda.

"With WFN and WFN HD being available in more than 20 million households throughout North America, this exposure to anglers is an excellent showcase for our Island."