Jeremy catches the notorious "flesh ripper," more commonly known as the New Zealand longfin eel. Amazingly, he doesn't even use a hook!
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River Monsters: Catching the Flesh Ripper
Jeremy catches the notorious "flesh ripper," more commonly known as the New Zealand longfin eel. Amazingly, he doesn't even use a hook!
Added: Apr 18, 2011
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Runtime: 01:35
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