Jeremy Wade explains how catfish are traditionally caught in the Congo, and it's not with a regular rod and line.
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River Monsters: How To Catch a Congo Catfish
Jeremy Wade explains how catfish are traditionally caught in the Congo, and it's not with a regular rod and line.
Added: May 17, 2010
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Runtime: 01:09
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