Capt. Steve Chaconas

Celebrity Angler and Charter Boat Captain

Featured as expert angler in major fishing magazines: Field & Stream, BASSMASTERS, BASSIN', BASS TIMES, FLW, Bass West, Woods & Waters, Sportsman's, Virginia Game & Fish and others. Also featured as celebrity angler in Smithsonian Magazine, Washington Post, Washington Times, Washingtonian Magazine, Baltimore Sun, Los Angeles Times, Free Lance Star, Stratos Magazine

Expertise

Fishing

Biographical

Featured as expert angler in major fishing magazines: Field & Stream, BASSMASTERS, BASSIN', BASS TIMES, FLW, Bass West, Woods & Waters, Sportsman's, Virginia Game & Fish and others. Also featured as celebrity angler in Smithsonian Magazine, Washington Post, Washington Times, Washingtonian Magazine, Baltimore Sun, Los Angeles Times, Free Lance Star, Stratos Magazine, and others.

Guest appearances on dozens of radio stations promoting fishing. Angling expert on numerous radio fishing shows across the country.
TV fishing expert on: ESPN Basscenter, NBC4, ABC7 Fox 5, CBS Ch 9 in Washington, DC and other stations from Richmond to Baltimore
Public Appearances
Live broadcasts from the Washington Boat Show
Master of Ceremonies and board member of the St. Jude Children's Hospital annual charity bass tournament (12 years)
Master of Ceremonies Alexandria Seaport Foundation "Seaport Day"
As a celebrity angler, ! participated in other RBFF and ASA events, including conducting ICAST press conference.
Organizer of fishing events, giving kids a chance to fish, along with corporate representatives, local and national elected officials.
Seminars at boating and fishing events and fishing clubs.

Outdoor Communicator
Covering fishing topics in several monthly columns and many website reports and other publications.
Feature articles for the American Sportfishing Association
Hosted weekly National Bass Fishing Show AM 1590, Balt, MD

14 years Radio Talk Show Host
Education: BS George Mason University 1978
US Coast Guard Charter Boat Captain
Maryland & PRFC Guide Licenses
2004 Excellence in Craft SEOPA Winner
2002 & 2003 Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year
2002 & 2003 Winner in STEP OUTSIDE Story Contest
ASA Member

Most Popular Presentation

Catching anything that swims

Light line...big fish

Casting 101

Topwater tutorial...pop, buzz, walk!

Tacklebox Tour...a seasonal look at lures

Lining Up for Lures...the right line at the right time

Speaking Topics

Fishing Tales

Fishing Humor

Publications/TV/Other

TV fishing expert on: ESPN Basscenter, NBC4, ABC7 Fox 5, CBS Ch 9 in Washington, DC and other stations from Richmond to Baltimore

Hosted weekly National Bass Fishing Show AM 1590, Balt, MD

14 years Radio Talk Show Host