# Pete Maina

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**Pete Maina** is an author, professional [muskellunge](/source/Muskellunge) (muskie) angler, professional photographer, TV show host, professional speaker and former magazine owner. Maina's specialty is muskie fishing, and has advocated for conservation of the muskie species. Maina resides in [Hayward, Wisconsin](/source/Hayward,_Wisconsin).

## Early career

Pete Maina worked at his parents family company during the winter in [Wisconsin](/source/Wisconsin) while during the summer he worked as a [muskie](/source/Muskellunge) guide. He is also a writer/photographer and a member of [Outdoor Writers Association of America](/source/Outdoor_Writers_Association_of_America).

## TV shows

Maina is one of the hosts of *The Next Bite TV* on [NBC Sports Network](/source/NBCSN). The show is now[when?] airing its 8th season. He has appeared as an expert on numerous TV shows, appearing regularly on *John Gillespie’s Waters and Woods* on [Fox Sports Wisconsin](/source/Fox_Sports_Wisconsin), [Fox Sports North](/source/Fox_Sports_North), [NBC Sports Chicago](/source/NBC_Sports_Chicago) and [WVTV](/source/WVTV) in Milwaukee, as well as on muskie segments for [Bass Pro Shops](/source/Bass_Pro_Shops) *Outdoor World* on [OLN](/source/NBCSN).

## Magazine ownership

He is a former co-owner and release editor for The Next Bite-Esox Angler Magazine, the international publication for muskie, northern pike and walleye.

## Books and DVDs

Maina has 2 books published on muskie fishing. The most popular being *Muskies Suck*.[1] Maina also produces educational videos and DVDs on muskie fishing and has lectured at sport shows throughout North America.

## Photography

Maina is also a professional photographer. His photography has appeared on the covers of *[Game and Fish magazine](/source/Game_and_Fish_magazine)* and his own magazine, as well as inside several outdoor related publications.

## Consultant

Maina is a consultant for: [Livingston Lures](/source/Livingston_Lures), [Evinrude](/source/Evinrude_Outboard_Motors), [Humminbird](/source/Humminbird), Ams-oil, and many other fishing and boating companies.

## References

1. ["The Fish that Frightens"](https://books.google.com/books?id=t4hg11y8xRoC&dq=%22pete+maina%22&pg=PA56). *Field & Stream*. February 1999. p. 56. Retrieved 6 March 2016.

## External links

[Official website](http://www.petemaina.com)

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