River Monsters

[Bigchunk]

Anyone els think that jeremy wade guy is a duck? Lol his actual knowledge of fishing isnt tv worthy in my eyes. hes going for wells catfish using mr twister grubs. Catches a chub and throws it back....i guess that would make too much sense to use that for bait Then he misses one, shows his hook, its like. 6/0 j hook. I know id have at least a 10/0 circle hook going for them big old boys He just makes laugh idk

[Bluebasser86]

Fishing for Wels catfish with artificial baits is actually very common.

 

I wish he used his show to educate about the fish more since a lot of these monsters are endangered instead of trying to play up the danger factor. 

[Bigchunk]

Fishing for Wels catfish with artificial baits is actually very common.

 

I wish he used his show to educate about the fish more since a lot of these monsters are endangered instead of trying to play up the danger factor.

Yea i hear ya, but i didnt know that about lures for wells, i have caught channel cats on a variety of baits though, one time saw one crush a floating rapala! Thought it was a striper

[Bigchunk]

But a mr.twister ? Lol if your goinf for 100 lb + fish.... Seems like a newby thing to me just saying

[Bluebasser86]

It's usually cranks that are used it seems like but grubs and shad bodies aren't uncommon either.

[Catch and Grease]

I love Jeremy wades show, and honestly if he spent part of the show going in depth about his tactics he would lose viewers, most people who are watching don't fish or atleast not enough to care about that stuff...

That "newbie" has caught hundreds of different spieces of fish and many, many triple digit behemoths in multiple country's in so many different lakes and rivers.

He does have some videos on animalplanet.com where he explains why he uses the tackle and tactics he does.

He does play up the danger factor like bluebasser said, but hey, its show business and you gotta keep the viewers entertained.

[fishinphilly]

I've been watching the show since it started and he only problem i have with it is the story behind it, i know people there might believe things like that but to me he's just blowing smoke up our ***** to make the show an hour long

[WIGuide]

I'm not sure how using a bait that's been around for ages makes him a "noob". Fishing is about doing whatever works. If he thinks he can catch one with what he's using who am I to question him?

[Tony L.]

One if my favorite shows, and I have no question as to the guy's talent as an angler, but other aspects are admittedly starting to get on my nerves. I understand that the general (non fishing) audience wants drama, but the whole "solving mysteries" thing is starting to wear a bit thin for me. People in the countries he visits know exactly what is swimming their rivers because they live and fish them every day. I find it a bit hard to believe that someone attacked while swimming would have no idea what bit them, or that authorities would be completely "stumped" when a body washes up with wounds that match the feeding behaviors of the local wildlife. It makes for good TV though. I do wish that Jeremy concentrated a bit more on conservation like Zen Hogan of NatGeo's Monsterfish. I feel like many of the species he targets are endangered and are only a threat to humans on the rarest of occasions.

Who am I kidding though, I'll still watch every episode because I like the fishing aspect of it, and I like to imagine that I will someday get to take fishing trips to such exotic locations.

On another note--- good eye on him using what appears to be too small of a hook. I thought that was strange too, but it makes sense if you think about it. If you pay attention, the hooks do get bigger and bigger as the episode progresses. I think that this is because the true behemoths are rare, hard to catch, and leave the angler with the distinct possibility of getting skunked---which would be horribly boring to watch. My theory is that Mr Wade (and his producers) start off smaller to hook other species and juveniles that are more plentiful and easier to catch, that way they have at least SOMETHING to put into the episode. Once the pressure is off for footage, they can set sights on something bigger.

[Djman72]

Love the show. Jeremy seems to be an expert fisherman... I know he's caught more fish and much more species of fish that I ever will. The show needs to be dramatic for the average viewer who is channel surfing to gain interest.

 

I could do without most of the theatrics, but at the end of the day. River Monster's is a prime time fishing show that introduces people, myself included, to new fish, fishing techniques, and culture around the world. We all know too well that these shows are few and far between.

 

Besides, Mr. Wade is on the top of a short list of people i'd like to sit with at a bar and pick his brain. He's probably got some NSFW stories to tell.

 

FISH ON

[flyfisher]

A lot of times too he is not sure if there are monsters in there so why go huge at first.  You have to see what is in there first then go after the monsters.

 

I like the show personally and enjoy the various species that he catches.  I am wanting to plan a trip just to get into those red tailed catfish because i think they are some of the coolest looking fish out there.

[Felix77]

I enjoy his show.  One in particular stood out and that is the one where he is in Ukraine chasing after the "Dangerous Soom"  (spelling is off I am sure).

 

Well my wife happens to be from Ukraine.  She also happened to be in the living room when he mentioned the term.  She looks at me and said ... Catfish ... really ?!?!

 

She goes on to explain that he is chasing a catfish that her family had fished for and ate.  Her sarcastic remark to how dangerous it was made me cry with laughter.

 

He ends the show catching that dangerous catfish.  Guess my wife was right.  LMAO.

[Dylcook91]

Love the show, watched hours of it lastnight. My favorite episode though is when he fished in Chernobyl. It was amazing seeing the abandoned building.

[EmersonFish]

As far as hook size goes, I can tell you that most people use much larger hooks than are necessary, or ideal for that matter, for what they are fishing for. From a conservation standpoint, which is important because he is generally fishing for rare species and intends to release everything he catches, smaller hooks are less likely to damage other areas of the fish, depending on the fish' anatomy.

As far as bait for the species he is targeting; although many of them are relatives of our catfish, they tend to be much more aggressive eaters, and more likely to target a moving bait. We also cannot presume to know the local regulations he is fishing under in every situation, which might dictate some of his choices.

[justhere]

Oh man, this is my favorite show on television, the only one I make a point to watch when it is on. It isn't so much about the fishing know how, but all the different fish he catches and the places he fishes.

[Bigchunk]

All im sayimg is that, this guy goes for days trying to catch one fish. Lets say red tails or something., when larry dalburg catches 20 in an outing. Idk maybe im the only one ha

[Catch and Grease]

Jeremy wade is targeting the big ones.

He literally catches an amazing fish, usually triple digit, almost every episode....

[EmersonFish]

All im sayimg is that, this guy goes for days trying to catch one fish. Lets say red tails or something., when larry dalburg catches 20 in an outing. Idk maybe im the only one ha

I think the way they edit the show for dramatic effect makes it seem like he's really grinding for that one fish, then, as his time is running low, he hooks up! I'd love to see him just do a pure fishing show, cause 'River Monsters' ain't it.

[SirSnookalot]

These shows are strictly for entertainment, no question they are edited.  Even Larry Dahlberg doesn't catch 10 muskie in 20 minutes or any other of the exotic species that are targeted.

I don't often watch Jeremy Wade, I do prefer Zeb Hogan.

I have not been to the locations or have caught the species that they are seeking, but I have caught many triple digit fish.  Sometimes, in fact most of the time bait is the better producer.  As a rule the hook matches the bait size, very good sized fish are caught on a 4/0 or 5/0 hook, something not unusual for bass fishing.  I have used 2 hook king rigs with smaller bait and as many as 4 with a larger bait, landed shark up to 200# with 5/0.  My tarpon lures have #4 & #2 trebles and jigs are 2//0 and 4/0, big hooks are not always needed for big fish.

[flyfisher]

I like Zeb Hogan too.  I like the scientific aspect of the whole show and how he really isn't even a fisherman but he does the research and it seems more experimental and analytical rather than entertainment.  They are both good shows though.

[Bruce424]

He's actually very intelligent dude. I'll defend him. What you see on TV is only like 20 percent of what really goes on.

[Patrick Morrow]

Fun show, big fish and Jeremy seems like great guy. I don´t know why you guys want that he should focus more on conservation. That`s boring as hell! I understand it`s important to preserve and talk about endangered species, but let`s leave it out from entertainment shows that River Monster clearly is! If anyone wants to know more about these fish he catches why don´t they do the research themselves.

About all that mystery and danger stories - my kids love it. I bet it`s the most engaging part of the whole series. Building up the story and atmosphere which will ultimately end in catching that fish. That is what non-anglers engaged! I take this part of the show with humor.

[Patrick Morrow]

BTW guys, here is the Ask Me Anything session Jeremy Wade did in reddit exposing some of the behind the scenes of the River Monsters + multiple other good fishing stories. Worth checking out for everyone!!!! http://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/226tyj/i_am_the_real_jeremy_wade_host_of_river_monsters/

[5 Dollar Fishing Game]

Whoa whoa whoa, JW is a legend!!! IMO he is one of the best anglers out there. I love his shows. No advertising, no trying to sell products, etc. He has caught some true giant monsters on hand held rod and reel. Hours and days on end in the water catching and waiting to catch. Ripped out treble hooks from under his thumb nail, survived plane crash, heart bruised from a tarpon, countless injuries from fighting hand verses fin with huge fish. Yeah, he's legit.

[5 Dollar Fishing Game]

Love the show. Jeremy seems to be an expert fisherman... I know he's caught more fish and much more species of fish that I ever will. The show needs to be dramatic for the average viewer who is channel surfing to gain interest.

I could do without most of the theatrics, but at the end of the day. River Monster's is a prime time fishing show that introduces people, myself included, to new fish, fishing techniques, and culture around the world. We all know too well that these shows are few and far between.

Besides, Mr. Wade is on the top of a short list of people i'd like to sit with at a bar and pick his brain. He's probably got some NSFW stories to tell.

FISH ON

Spot on!!!