Miles Burghoff
/ Sonar
Hey everyone! Miles here, but you can call me Sonar. I was dubbed the name Sonar because my father had the role of Radar on the TV series “M.A.S.H.” I started fishing when I was really young and had my first fishing tournament when I was only 12 years old. From a super young age I was determined to be a professional angler.
By the time I was 18 I had organized a youth fishing tournament in California where I grew up, but soon moved to Florida to hone my fishing skills. I joined the fishing club in college and in 2013 I became a professional angler. I can’t express to you how much it means to me to be doing what I had dreamed of as a kid. This was what I wanted to do for as long as I can remember and I am humbled and honored to continue to compete in fishing tournaments and host Sweetwater TV.
In my career I have won the FLW twice and placed in the top 10 fifteen times. I have competed in the BASS tournament as well and placed in the top 30 six times. You can read more about me on my site; sonarfishing.com and check out two podcasts I did with Tom Rowland HERE:
Hope you like the show!
Miles Burghoff
The winter season can bring about trouble for boat owners who live in areas that experience cold winters. The freezing of water can cause serious damage to your boat in addition to the rough winter weather. Winterizing your boat is key to long term protection during the off season and to prevent any costly repairs. No matter what type of boat or engine you have, these general steps will help maintain your boat over the winter and have it ready to hit the water next season.
S6:E7- “Ted Lincoln In The Sunshine State” (2020)
Miles meets up with professional artist and bass fishing aficionado Ted Lincoln.
S6:E6- “Kissimmee Tournament Training’ ” (2020)
Joey teaches his son Zeke what a real day of tournament practice is like.
S6:E5- “The Sweetwater Challenge ” (2020)
Miles and Joey hit the Kissimmee Chain in Florida for a friendly competition day on the water
S6:E5- “The Sweetwater Challenge ” (2020)
Miles and Joey hit the Kissimmee Chain in Florida for a friendly competition day on the water
In this episode of Sweetwater, hosts Joey Nania and Miles Burghoff spend a day fishing on Nickajack Lake to hit the late fall bass bite. After unhitching their Nitro boat off their B&W trailer hitch, they head out for a versatile day on the water with changing weather conditions forcing them to shift their strategies, acting as a great example of how an angler can adjust to stay with the fish… Read the full article HERE
S6:E3- “Touring The TVA ” (2020)
Joey takes a trip up to Miles' neck of the woods & the two pick apart Nickajack & Chickamauga Lakes.
In this episode of Sweetwater, Joey Nania takes his two sons, Zeke and Eli, fishing out on Lake Chickamauga. With two very excited young boys, Nania’s passion evident in them, it makes for an exciting and uniquely rewarding day for the Sweetwater host. Miles Burghoff joins Nania to talk about the importance of teaching kids to fish and some of the best ways to do that. “It’s so important to take your kids fishing,” says Burghoff, “and at least allow them to experience the outdoors from an early age.” Here is some advice from the Sweetwater team on how to teach your kids to fish.… Read the full article HERE
S6:E2- “Fishin’ Friends And Family ” (2020)
Miles & Joey take Joey's kids out for a fun day of bobber fishing for crappie.
Sweetwater hosts Joey Nania and Miles Burghoff head out to Nickajack Lake just outside of Chattanooga, TN to meet up with 4-time FLW Tournament winner Buddy Gross for some bass fishing. “Any time you go to a new body of water, it’s best to go fishing with one of the experts of that specific place,” says Nania… Read the full article HERE
S6:E1- “Our Pal Buddy ” (2020)
The Sweetwater guys are joined by professional bass angler and Tennessee Valley guru Buddy Gross.
S5:E4 - “Springtime Spots With Brian Latimer ” (2019)
Brian Latimer shows Joey some honey holes on his home lake: Lake Hartwell.
S5:E3 - “The Chickamauga GOAT” (2019)
Miles & Joey go fishing on Lake Chickamauga and get a little help from the GOAT, Andy Morgan.
S5:E2 - “Thrift On The Norm” (2019)
Miles takes a trip to North Carolina to pre-practice with Mr. Bryan Thrift on Lake Norman.
Hey guys! My name is Joey Nania, I’m married to a great Alabama girl, Jessica, and have two kids, Zeke and Eli. Some fun facts about me are that my favorite angler is Kevin VanDam, my favorite movie is Across The Universe, I have two dogs, love the Green Bay Packers and Alabama football and will eat just about anything!
By the time I was 18 I had organized a youth fishing tournament in California where I grew up, but soon moved to Florida to hone my fishing skills. I joined the fishing club in college and in 2013 I became a professional angler. I can’t express to you how much it means to me to be doing what I had dreamed of as a kid. This was what I wanted to do for as long as I can remember and I am humbled and honored to continue to compete in fishing tournaments and host Sweetwater TV.
Living in an area that doesn’t have a winter season can seem like a blessing to boaters. You don’t have to worry about winterizing your boat or protecting it from the snow and freezing temperatures. However, living in sunny climates can also be a bad thing for your boat. Constant exposure from the sun’s UV rays can cause damage to different parts of your boat, resulting in avoidable repairs and costs.