Robson Green embarks on more intrepid fishing adventures. The latest stop on his world tour is Brazil, home to the most famous river of all – the Amazon. Robson fishes for deadly piranhas, meets some over-friendly dolphins and sets out to catch the world’s biggest freshwater fish.
Robson’s journey into the unknown begins in the bustling jungle city of Manaus. At the early morning fish market, he spots an extraordinary variety of unusual fish, including the legendary pirarucu, the largest freshwater fish in the world. “If there is one fish I want to get from the Amazon, it’s this fellow here,” Robson says, marvelling at the giant animal. “He is the big daddy of the Amazonian basin.”
Before Robson heads deep into the jungle to track down the mighty pirarucu, he goes in search of a smaller yet much more deadly creature – the notorious black piranha. Balbina Lake was formed in the 1970s as part of a huge hydroelectric dam project. The lake is now home to thousands of vicious piranhas with teeth so sharp that they can bite through metal. Robson’s guide for this trip is local fisherman Tarzan, and Robson nervously checks that each of his guide’s fingers is intact before they set sail.
The next stop on Robson’s Brazilian tour is the Rio Negro, the world’s largest blackwater river and a major Amazon tributary. With the help of experienced fishing guide Mike Cartwright, Robson’s aim is to hook a peacock bass. The river is so low that all the fish have been forced to congregate together in one space, which should make easy pickings for the intrepid pair. However, Robson’s catch does not come as easy as he had hoped. After replacing the first fish he reels in because of its small size, the sun comes down and puts an end to the day’s angling.
After the previous day’s less than bountiful expedition, Mike and Robson head back onto the Rio Negro at dawn, determined to at least catch something for their lunch. Three frustrating hours later, Mike gets a bite and reels in a beautiful peacock bass. To celebrate, Robson leaps into the water to join the apparently friendly pink river dolphins as they feed. Unfortunately, the inquisitive creatures mistake the actor for their dinner. As a slightly traumatised Robson heads to land for his fish supper, he reflects on his first dolphin experience. “I didn’t like any part of that,” he admits. “I hated every second!”
For the final leg of the tour, Robson heads to the remote fishing community of Jaraua to achieve his ultimate goal – catching the famous ten-foot long pirarucu. His guides are local fisherman Fernando and his son, and they are under strict orders from Fernando’s wife to bring back some arowana fish. Robson is astonished by the sheer number of fish he spots in the water. After Fernando spreads his net across the entire river, some upstream helpers drive the fish downriver and into the net by beating the surface of the water. On the long journey home, Robson thinks he spots an elusive pirarucu, but the hunt for the giant must wait until the next day.
Early the following morning, Robson heads out in search of his new favourite fish with another local guide. The sheer size of the pirarucu and the tangled swamps mean that harpooning is the most practical way of catching the giant. The pirarucu is an air-breathing fish, so Robson plans to strike when one comes to the surface, but his first few attempts are an unqualified disaster. “Oh, I just missed it – by about 25 yards,” a frustrated Robson exclaims, much to the amusement of his guide. After seven long hours, the harpoon strikes a pirarucu, but the duo reel it in to find that the creature has wriggled free, leaving them with only a plate-sized scale for their efforts. Will Robson be forced to leave the Amazon empty-handed?
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Comments (37)
11 months ago
jennifer Boyle
My home! I am from amazon wild people.. Oh how I miss it!
over 1 year ago
stinky
the best show on earth ever!!!! i want more
almost 2 years ago
cool bob
he is the best fisher man i have ever saw
almost 2 years ago
bob marley
this is an amazing program, ive only been fish 2 and didnt even catch any fish but i just love this program
almost 2 years ago
Jason Heeps
Hello robson i would love to go fishing with u one time and catch some fresh water salmon on the fly rod ps jason heeps
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2 years ago
Joyce Johnson
Loved the Ascension Island program last night. Robson is such a nice guy. People who have been to Acension has such fond memories unique as it is.
over 2 years ago
Leigh
Robson rocks....
over 2 years ago
Anonymous
this is a great program hope it comes out on dvd
over 2 years ago
Anonymous
Great show Enjoyed every minute.
over 2 years ago
ian
great show keep it up ! good too see something good coming outta Five ;)
over 2 years ago
Miles
I'm a carp fisherman personally :p Would like to see Robson try some european carp fishing in France etc because 60lb+ carp are still extreme! I'm also surprised he hasn't been to the River Ebro where they were catching 200lb catfish - I think that's still the case? Let's have a European coarse fishing episode!
over 2 years ago
albert
extreme fishing is the best viewing ontv please repeat it on tv at 7 pm on sat in it is better then x factor or come dancing
over 2 years ago
albert
extreme fishing is the best program on tv
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over 2 years ago
Mahmut Aksakal
Enjoyed every minute. Well done mate!
over 2 years ago
steve
Now thats EXTREME FISHING, what a man, great show, keep it robinson.
over 2 years ago
Paisley
Heard he went to ascension island no mention of it here......after the folks went out of their way to help him with his filming what a shame.
over 2 years ago
Snowy
BIG THANK YOU TO PUT SHOW BACK ON.Realy love it,just brings you appetite on-for lovely healty proper food.Can't wait next episode(6).keep going,at least a year.
over 2 years ago
Daisy
this si such a cool show i hope it goese on next year it is so cool and i hope they do some fishing in england in lakes around my area like monk lakes or elphicks fishery!
over 2 years ago
Anonymous
Ive been waiting for this for so long
over 2 years ago
Josh
i love robson hes the daddy
over 2 years ago
Sarah louise
I think hes great really entertaining well done Robson your cool as!!!
over 2 years ago
Jam
D N. Dry up
over 2 years ago
Craig
This guy is not a fisherman, and shouldn't pretend to be one!
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over 2 years ago
Jamie
Love this show!!!
over 2 years ago
ross
keep making episodes please love the show
over 2 years ago
eddie
great epsiode love this show
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over 2 years ago
daddychoops
you can watch it on youtube
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over 2 years ago
tj
lol sutch a legand
over 2 years ago
Anonymous
Not sure - probably tomorrow. =[ Something to look forward to, anyway! Keep you going all day I suppose!
over 2 years ago
emmsie
when will it be on the website?
over 2 years ago
swlindley
So am I!
over 2 years ago
Anonymous
Great to see the show back on! Looking forward to watching the Brazil episode when it comes on the website.