Columbus, Ohio — Electrician Paul Hughes travels to Mexico on a once-in-a-lifetime fly fishing trip for monster permit and bonefish on an episode of the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance (USA) Brotherhood Outdoors TV series airing this week on the Sportsman Channel.

A member of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 683 hailing from Columbus, Ohio, he joins USA Conservation and Communications Director Forrest Parker on a fantastic journey to one of the world’s premier fly fishing destinations, Ascension Bay off Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula.

Hughes, a self-taught fly fisher with years of experience pursuing sportfish of all types across the Lower 48 states, faces daunting challenges on the crystal waters of the bay’s lagoons and wind-swept flats.

“Ascension Bay is not an easy place to fish,” explained Parker. “It’s quite demanding, in fact. Constant winds test casting skills, and hours of standing on a rolling boat deck tax both your physical stamina and mental focus. But stepping out of your comfort zone is big part of what makes a great adventure so great.”

A hardworking electrician with a hectic schedule, Hughes finds peace, quiet and a chance to re-center himself when wielding a fly rod on remote waters. So, when the Brotherhood Outdoors television crew visits his hometown, it’s no surprise their first stop is at his local fly shop—the spot that sparked his fly fishing passion years ago.

They also visit the headquarters of his union local, which has strong ties to the USA and its conservation efforts, where they speak with a few of his IBEW brothers about the union spirit and outdoor lifestyle.

Join Hughes’ grand saltwater expedition for elusive permit and bonefish, and get a glimpse into his real life at home, when his episode airs on the Sportsman Channel Tuesday Oct. 15 at 4 p.m. Eastern. Or, catch one of the re-airs on Wednesday at 11:30 a.m., Saturday at 1:30 a.m. or Sunday, Oct. 20 at 11 a.m.

Produced by Rusted Rooster Media, Brotherhood Outdoors invites hardworking and deserving union members on fishing or hunting adventures of a lifetime. Throughout the season, viewers tag along with guests in pursuit of waterfowl and whitetails in Saskatchewan, South Dakota ringnecks, bull redfish in Louisiana, and more.

For a complete listing of all upcoming episodes, visit https://www.thesportsmanchannel.com/show/brotherhood-outdoors/81966. To watch episodes online, visit www.myoutdoortv.com.

Presented by Bank of Labor, Brotherhood Outdoors is also sponsored by the following unions, contractors and corporate partners: Buck Knives, Carhartt, International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers, International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, National Electrical Contractors Association, and United Association/International Training Fund’s Veterans in Piping Program.

Union Sportsmen’s Alliance (USA): The USA is a union-dedicated, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose members hunt, fish, shoot and volunteer their skills for conservation. The USA is uniting the union community through conservation to preserve North America’s outdoor heritage. For more information, visit www.unionsportsmen.org or connect on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Rusted Rooster Media: Rusted Rooster Media is an award-winning production house based in Midland, Mich. The creative team at “The Roost” is best known for their commitment to telling a great story, and their ability to mine out every bit of human interest from every angle of the story.

Sportsman Channel: Launched in 2003, Sportsman Channel/Sportsman HD is a television and digital media company fully devoted to honoring a lifestyle that is celebrated by millions of Americans. A division of Outdoor Sportsman Group, Sportsman Channel delivers entertaining and informative programming that showcases outdoor adventure, hunting and fishing, and illustrates it through unique and authentic storytelling. Stay connected to Sportsman Channel online at thesportsmanchannel.com.