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Jet ski tagging. Heli-fishing. Baiting sharks. You don't have to be crazy, but it helps. Matt Watson takes species survival to the extreme on "Madman of the Sea."

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  • Play How to Be a Madman
    5 Clips Playlist How to Be a Madman

    (06:20)

    Matt Watson is the Madman of the Sea. Do you want to be a madman, too? Check out a few of Matt's useful fishing tips and tricks.
  • Play Man vs. Fish
    12 Clips Playlist Matt Watson: Man vs. Fish

    (19:18)

    Matt Watson, host of Man vs. Fish and Madman of the Sea, is like the Evil Knievel of fishing. Watch his catches from Man vs. Fish.

Animal Planet Clips

  • Play Matt Watson: Noodling for Catfish
    Noodling for Catfish

    Matt Watson (02:00)

    Extreme fisherman Matt Watson experiences the elusive art of catfish noodling for the first time.
  • Play Matt Watson: All Bets Against Me
    All Bets Against Me

    Matt Watson (01:45)

    Extreme fisherman Matt Watson struggles to catch a catfish with his bare hands as his own film crew bets against his success.
  • Play Matt Watson: Submarine of a Fish
    Submarine of a Fish

    Matt Watson (02:37)

    Extreme angler Matt Watson met a catfish angler who battles with a piraiba catfish, a species that can grow to up to 9.5 feet long and weigh more than 500 pounds.
  • Play How to Be a Madman: Spear Tagger
    Spear Tagger

    How to Be a Madman (01:10)

    Tagging a fish helps researchers learn about its growth patterns and migration habits. Matt Watson tags a lot of the fish he catches.
  • Play How to Be a Madman: Tease & Switch
    Tease & Switch

    How to Be a Madman (01:41)

    Extreme fisherman Matt Watson explains a tactic called "Tease and Switch" in which he modifies a marlin lure to increase his chances of a big catch!
  • Play Matt Watson: Tough Skin
    Tough Skin

    Matt Watson (01:16)

    Extreme fisherman Matt Watson discovers that a mako shark's tough skin makes tagging a nearly impossible task.
  • Play Madman of the Sea: Series Preview
    Series Preview

    Madman of the Sea (00:30)

    Jet ski tagging. Heli-fishing. Baiting sharks. You don't have to be crazy, but it helps. Matt Watson takes species survival to the extreme on "Madman of the Sea."
  • Play Matt Watson: Fish Bracelet Technique
    Fish Bracelet Technique

    Matt Watson (02:04)

    Frustrated by his inability to catch a catfish, extreme fisherman Matt Watson employs an innovative method for luring the fish out of their burrows.
  • Play Madman of the Sea: Shark Attacks Blow-Up Doll
    Shark Attacks Blow-Up Doll

    Madman of the Sea (01:58)

    To simulate a shark attack, Matt Watson and crew dress a blow-up doll in a wetsuit and throw it to the sharks. How long will "Jane" last before getting torn to pieces?
  • Play How to Be a Madman: Burley Pots
    Burley Pots

    How to Be a Madman (01:14)

    "Chumming" can be an effective way to attract bigger fish to your boat. Matt Watson shows how burley pots can help increase your chances at sea!
  • Play Madman of the Sea: Shark Hauled In by Hand
    Shark Hauled In by Hand

    Madman of the Sea (01:56)

    Leigh tries to catch a shark using an old wooden rod and reel, but when it snaps Matt Watson must haul it in by hand to untangle it!
  • Play Matt Watson: Bait Smell
    Bait Smell

    Matt Watson (01:11)

    Two-thirds of a shark's brain is devoted to smell ... bad news for a live tuna bait used to lure makos to Matt Watson's boat.
 

Jet ski tagging. Heli-fishing. Baiting sharks. You don't have to be crazy, but it helps. Watch Matt Watson, the "Madman of the Sea," in action.

 
 

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