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."
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River Monsters: How to Catch a Goliath Tigerfish
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."
Added: Apr 5, 2010
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Runtime: 01:47
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