Pvr is okay if you like shows that are on late at night or when you're not home, otherwise, just watch it. As for wfn, I believe we got ours for about $1.50/mo.
I've been finding it tough for bass too, you really have to slow down this time of year and maybe upscale a little bit, but they are there. Just find warm rocks or green weeds and you'll find them.
I take Ontario over Alaska for pike, but he was asking about the states so I though I'd throw it in there. And Sinclair, I agree, deep sea is boring to watch, I like the bass, musky and pike.