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Born in Havana, Cuba in 1958, Jose Wejebe and family fleeing Fidel Castros' revolution moved to South Florida to start a new life. Growing up in Miami, Jose Wejebe cut his teeth on the waters of South Florida. After his first experience with fins and a snorkel, it was a life changing experience that marked the beginning of Jose's marine based career and life.After encounters with fishing greats and pioneers, Jose learned from the best including Stu Apt, Flip Pallot and Lefty Kreh. His travels and passion for learning new fishing and rigging techniques took him all over the world where he learned new and non-traditional methods.Jose took this knowledge back to his home waters of the Florida Keys and shared it with his charter clients and leaders among the fishing industry. Building relationships with trade leaders such as Shimano, Mercury and other boat companies, Jose was an intetgral part in the development of the booming light-takcle industry.After joining long-time friend Flip Pallot for the filming of several episodes of Walker's Cay Chronicles, Jose was approached by producer, Jerry McKinnis, to star in his own show on the brand-new ESPN2 network.In 1995, the first episode of Spanish Fly was aired. Filled with breathtaking underwater footage, spectacular cinematography, complimentary editing and Jose's signature on-screen style, the show shot to the top of the ratings. The light-tackle saltwater guru showed viewers each week a unique interactive style of fishing that no one had done before. He used techniques that he learned throughout his travels and continues to do so today.Added in 2001, Jose debuted a new, unique "short show" on ESPN called Vida Del Mar (meaning “life of the sea”). It is a 2-4 minute vignette that reflects an intriguing perspective on how life below the surface can make us all better fishermen.While not filming Spanish Fly, Jose finds time to work for several charities including Make a Wish Foundation, Cystic Fibrosis and Big Brothers and Big Sisters. He feels strongly the importance of taking the time to fish with kids and teach the next generation of anglers. PLEASE SEND E-MAILS TO: [email protected]

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Some of the greatest adventures in sport fishing are highlighted each week on ESPN2’s longest running outdoor program, The Spanish Fly. Host Jose Wejebe is happy to share his journeys, whether on his home waters of the Florida Keys, or in some exotic locale like Venezuela, Costa Rica or even Brazil.Jose Wejebe is the star of Spanish Fly and one of the most respected fishing guides on the blue planet. Jose started fishing on Miami beaches as a boy after his family fled Castro’s revolution in the 1960’s. Today, he is in his prime sharing his passion for fishing with millions. Jose gives Spanish Fly its comfortable, casual, hip style. But he’s quick to share the credit. “Every once in a while”, he says, “you find a team where everything clicks perfectly. That’s what we have with the Spanish Fly”.The show is produced by Mike McKinnis of JM Associates, a production company synonymous with outdoor programming and pioneers in the art. The JM Crew and Jose turn Spanish Fly into first rate television. Contemporary. Adventurous. Polished. From its three camera shoots to music ranging from hot Latin salsa and Schubert Waltzes, Spanish Fly has a look and feel like no other program on the air. “This is a great team,” says Jose Wejebe. “We work very hard to capture the passion and adventure of the world’s most spectacular fishing; and we are always thinking of the viewer because we want to give them something to savor, something to remember and that’s the magic of Spanish Fly.”Tune in, turn up the volume and enjoy Spanish Fly.

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Stu Apte, Flip Pallot, Lefty Kreh, Mike McKinnis, Shannon Nardi, Tim Schick, Wes Miller.