Delta Safari: Born On The Delta: The Lew's Fishing Story | History | Bass Fishing | Biography
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Experience the untold story behind one of fishing’s most influential innovators. “Born on The Delta: The Lew’s Fishing Story” takes you deep into the Mobile Delta at sunrise—mist on the water, cypress silhouettes, and an angler casting into history.
This documentary explores the life and legacy of Lew Childre, the Alabama tackle maker whose obsession with better gear led to groundbreaking partnerships in Japan and the creation of the first low‑profile baitcaster. His designs reshaped modern fishing and built the foundation for the Lew’s brand anglers trust today.
Whether you love Southern fishing culture, gear history, or the craft of innovation, this story brings the Delta to life—one cast at a time.
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Recommended viewing:
Scaling Mt. Cheaha Part 1 https://youtu.be/qt9JnX3LBLs
Scaling Mt. Cheaha Part 2 https://youtu.be/R0riNV0-TSw
Stu’s Top 5 Alabama State Parks https://youtu.be/2bNOZe-kums
Stu’s Top 5 National Park Service Lands https://youtu.be/fQAjld3fxD0
Visiting The Sipsey Wilderness https://youtu.be/N6033PjW010
Alabama’s Epic Appalachian Hikes https://youtu.be/-tqWOLd6stc
Some AI employeed for mood and storytelling. No AI voiceover. I’m an actual dude.
Stu Donald is a chef, writer, radio host, frequent TV guest and all around culinary personality. He is one half of the Dynamic Duo of Dining on FM Talk 1065 in Mobile, AL as the co-host of “Sip & Chew with Mike and Stu.” Sip & Chew is a twelve-time Nappy Award nominee and a four-time Taste Award finalist for best food and drink radio program in the nation.
Stu is a two-time World Food Championships competitor and the author of three cookbooks:
Amigeaux’s: Mexican/Creole Fusion Cuisine
*Third Coast Cuisine: Recipes From The Gulf Of Mexico https://tinyurl.com/mrxbsvpd
No Sides Needed: 34 Recipes to Simplify Life https://tinyurl.com/yckxsjkd
Additionally Stu has penned an anthology of celebrity chef interviews he has done for various publications:
Dinner Conversations: 39 Interviews with America’s Favorite Culinary Movers and Shakers https://tinyurl.com/3dxruech
*2010 Gourmand World Cookbook Awards nominee for best charity related cookbook.
“Delta Safari” as well as original music:
“Stu’s Boogie”
“Tensaw Shuffle”
“Luke’s Jive”
Copyright 2022 by Stuart Reb Donald
The only music used that I claim ownership over are those listed above.