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About Us

The Dimestore Fishermen is a uniquely Canadian outdoor program that focuses on the cultural, historical & recreational aspects of the Canadian communities & watersheds that the program visits. Jim Hoey is the originator, host & producer of the critically acclaimed Canadian outdoor documentary that has spawned 153 unique episodes all over Canada. (See TV Broadcasts on the left side of any page on the site for more information.). The home base for the program is in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The program takes viewers on a tour of some of the very best in Lake, Ocean, River and Ice fishing locations Canada has to offer. Have a peek at some of the greatest fishing areas in the world today. Learn about products and techniques that will help you become better at fishing. The Dimestore Fishermen is celebrating broadcast for over 10 years nationally in Canada, internationally and is one of the premiere television fishing shows in the world today.

Jim is world reknowned as one of the most knowledgable outdoor fishermen, film makers & explorers of his generation. He has vast experience fishing Canada.

We recently caught up with host/producer of The Dimestore Fishermen, Mr. Jim Hoey, while he was in his hometown of Calgary, Alberta, Canada promoting The Dimestore Fishermen.

Question: It has been a while, the last time we spoke you were just coming from Atlantic Salmon fishing in New Brunswick. Where have you been recently?

JH: The show has been all over Canada for our 11 season of filming. I actually just came back from Atlantic Salmon fishing in New Brunswick again (laugh).

Question: A couple of questions Jim. When will the 11th season of The Dimestore Fishermen begin airing? Can you tell us what some of the locations for the show will be? How much fun did you have making this season?

JH: The 11th season will start airing with all of our broadcasters in late February/early March of 2010. I never like to give anything away – our following is fiercely loyal – I can say viewers will get more access to the communities we visit and the fishing we do then ever before. I can say get ready for Shark fishing with us. We have an All Access episode where viewers get to go behind the scenes and meet my family in my home. This particular show will introduce a new hostess for our All Access programs. There will be unprecendented access online to our program. Dimestore Nation can access us through Facebook fan page for The Dimestore Fishermen and Twitter. We offer behind the scenes footage online in our Dimestore Club and also on Youtube and Facebook that is not seen on the show. Our locations for the 11th season are spectacular and I had an absolute blast making them.

~ Jim is the founder and originator of The Dimestore Fishermen and has been with the show for all of its 11 years and this will be his 12th year of filming all over Canada. ~

Question: How about 2010? What is happening and where are you going?

JH: We are traveling this year to many communities in Canada. We will be in the maritimes again. We are on the west coast and pretty much every where in between. We have some really great new sponsors and are anxious to get out fishing. This year Dimestore Club members will able to see footage from where we are on location. In many cases the footage will be uploaded within minutes of it having been filmed. That is pretty cool!

~ Jim Hoey has traveled over 100,000 miles while filming The Dimestore Fishermen. He is known to many in small towns all over the country. Jim donates his time to a number of volunteer efforts and charities. ~

Question: Is there any one experience from the 11th season that stands out for you?

JH: There are always a few experiences every season that shape memories. I am watching the Lord of the Rings movies with my two youngest children right now. They are enamored with the movies. I was thinking the other night while we were watching - that every season for us is like an episode of Lord of the Rings. It’s like your staring up this big mountain at the beginning of the filming season and then before you know it the adventure for the production year is at an end. Every year it goes by faster. I really try to have my family with as often as possible now. It really charges me up. I really savor every moment now.

Question: Last time we spoke about you being recognized now as a premiere Canadian film maker. How do you get better?

JH: That is a good question. Man, you get better at this every year too! (Laughs) It is fair to say that our program has improved every year it has been on the air. That is true of the upcoming season. It will be true of the 12th season. It is because we work very hard. We are motivated. We love our country and our fans. We appreciate this opportunity. I believe you get better when you push hard everyday. We do that.

Question: Thanks very much for your time Jim. It is always a pleasure to speak to you.

JH: Thanks for coming to see me. I like doing this too. It is a great way for our fans to learn about what we are doing. Thanks to you. Thanks to the fans, we love you all.

~ Jim will be in provinces coast to coast in Canada this year filming The Dimestore Fishermen. He will also be participating in a number of different events. Look for The Dimestore Fishermen in your home town this summer. ~