Ron's show was : THE GREAT AMERICAN OUTDOORS WITH RON SHEARER.

I fished the KY ABF (American Bass Fisherman) circuit, back in the early 70's ... and Ron was a member. His show came years later. I don't know where he was born, but I remember him as living in Nicholasville, back then.
Can't say as I've ever seen any TV angler show, that showed anyone doing this type of fishing, though.

... cp