After three weeks and three unsuccessful attempts, Jeremy Wade finally gets the "demon fish" he was after. Behold: the goliath tigerfish.
More Videos Online
More Videos Online
River Monsters: Hooking a Goliath Tigerfish
After three weeks and three unsuccessful attempts, Jeremy Wade finally gets the "demon fish" he was after. Behold: the goliath tigerfish.
Added: Mar 26, 2010
Views: 169125 Views
Runtime: 02:30
Related Videos
-
The Demon FishThe "Demon Fish," better known as the goliath tigerfish, is Africa's equivalent of the piranha, only much, much bigger. Its double-hinged jaw full of crocodile teeth is truly the stuff of nightmares.River Monsters (01:50)
-
How to Catch a Goliath...The goliath tigerfish is said to be the hardest freshwater fish in the world to hook and land. Jeremy Wade reveals how he caught this nightmarish-looking "River Monster."
River Monsters (01:47)
-
Monster Chomps Fish in HalfUsing a catfish for bait, Jeremy Wade hooks a goliath tigerfish. Unfortunately, the goliath tigerfish slips the line, but not before biting the catfish in half!
River Monsters (01:21)
-
Demon Fish: Jaws of Death"River Monsters" host Jeremy Wade recalls his encounter with the terrifying "demon fish," known by science as the goliath tigerfish. This freshwater monster is built like an underwater hyena.
River Monsters (01:35)
-
Belching African LungfishThe lungfish is an ancient creature, predating all animals that walk on land. This bizarre river monster probably senses its meals by vibration or scent. It also apparently enjoys belching.
River Monsters (01:52)
-
Killer Congo CatfishJeremy Wade catches a catfish in the Congo so powerful that it could possibly drag someone to their death. Just imagine what an adult-sized version of this fish can do.
River Monsters (01:28)
-
Landing a Nile PerchJeremy Wade pulls a Nile perch through the thick foam of a river running through East Africa's Rift Valley, one of the most dangerous places to fish in the world.
River Monsters (02:00)
-
The Silent AssassinJeremy Wade is in awe of the short-tailed river stingray, a gargantuan, muscular creature with a poisonous barb that can easily kill a man. He says it's one of the strangest fish there is.
River Monsters (01:58)
-
Hooking a Giant Bull SharkJeremy Wade hooks a giant bull shark in an African river. This is his biggest freshwater catch ever, and the longest fight of his life.
River Monsters (01:16)
-
The Predatory PikeIn search of a legendary monster in Alaska, Jeremy Wade lands a northern pike. From its razor-sharp teeth to sighting grooves along its snout, the pike is the perfect predator.
River Monsters (01:43)
-
Jeremy Wade Answers Fans 3How long does it take to film an episode of River Monsters? Jeremy Wade reveals the answer and explains what goes in to each production.
River Monsters (00:39)
-
The Giant SnakeheadJeremy Wade reels in a giant snakehead. This one's only about a tenth the size of an adult. In Southeast Asia, the giant snakehead is rumored to be a maneater.
River Monsters (01:02)
You Might Also Like
-
River Monsters, Killer CatfishJeremy Wade, host of River Monsters, takes on the goonch: a giant, elusive catfish that dwells in the Great Kali River and may in fact be a man-eater.
APL Top 25 of All Time (00:58)
-
Spear TaggerTagging a fish helps researchers learn about its growth patterns and migration habits. Matt Watson tags a lot of the fish he catches.
How to Be a Madman (01:10)
-
All Bets Against MeExtreme fisherman Matt Watson struggles to catch a catfish with his bare hands as his own film crew bets against his success.
Matt Watson (01:45)
-
Tough SkinExtreme fisherman Matt Watson discovers that a mako shark's tough skin makes tagging a nearly impossible task.
Matt Watson (01:16)
-
Tease & SwitchExtreme 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!
How to Be a Madman (01:41)
-
Noodling for CatfishExtreme fisherman Matt Watson experiences the elusive art of catfish noodling for the first time.
Matt Watson (02:00)
-
Submarine of a FishExtreme 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.
Matt Watson (02:37)
-
Fish Bracelet TechniqueFrustrated by his inability to catch a catfish, extreme fisherman Matt Watson employs an innovative method for luring the fish out of their burrows.
Matt Watson (02:04)
-
Film Canister LuresFishing can be expensive! Learn how Matt Watson makes his "Four Dollar Slayer", a lure that helped him catch over a hundred marlin during his travels.
How to Be a Madman (01:26)
-
Burley Pots"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!
How to Be a Madman (01:14)
-
River Monsters, Amazon...River Monsters host Jeremy Wade hauls in an arapaima, a massive killer that has been roaming the waters of the Amazon River since the Jurassic age.
APL Top 25 of All Time (01:36)
-
River Monsters, Amazon Flesh...The piraiba is one of the deadliest freshwater fish in the world. The largest catfish in the Amazon, this monster looks like a shark and has a reputation to match.
APL Top 25 of All Time (02:15)
Advertisement
River Monsters
Show Schedule
-
Thursday, May 24 / 09:00pm
-
Friday, May 25 / 12:00am
Shop Animal Planet
-
our sites
-
video
mobile
-
shop
-
stay connected
-
corporate
