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Thoughts on Hillbilly Handfishin'

October 2nd 2011 00:06
The other day someone asked me, "What do you think about Hillbilly Handfishin'?"

Well, the thing is--I don't.

Skipper Bivins
Skipper Bivins, one of the hosts.
Hillbilly Handfishin' is a program on America's Animal Planet. Like most programs on the network, I'm sure this is a decent program but handfishing, noodling as it's often called, is not my cup of tea.


Noodling is mostly found in southern states. This is a past time where you actually take your bare hands and stick them into crevices under water and try and grab onto a catfish.

When noodling, your head/eyes are usually above water. That disadvantage is just as well because the bottom is so stirred up the water gets muddy to the point of zero visibility.

"They must be crazy," you say???? Okay, we're in the same boat! Snapping turtles hang out in rocks and crevices the last time I checked. I don't know about you but, I value my fingers!

Perhaps I should watch, at least, one episode before passing judgement. On the other hand, I have a hard time watching people doing something I refuse to do!



Remember to take the hooks outta yer pocket before ya sit down!
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Just who is Zeb Hogan?

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Sometimes, when you see guys on TV narrate a program and they begin with, "Hi, I'm so and so," you have to wonder if they even deserve to be on the air. Exactly what credentials do they bring to the table?

I was wondering that again the other night while watching National Geographic


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River Monsters returns in April

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If you're a fan of Animal Planet's River Monsters the wait is over.

New episodes of River Monsters will begin airing Sunday, April 10.

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Mr. wacky--fiSh fiShbuRne

February 20th 2011 12:44
Fish Fishburne
Okay, I'll admit it sounds like a made-up name but, I was feeling lazy Saturday and watched some of those fishing guys on TV.

Since I'm not too fond of TV anglers, I wanted to watch something different and decided to give Fish Fishburne a half hour of my time and I'm glad I did! I came away with a little knowledge and a smile on my face!

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Jeremy Wade and River Monsters

October 8th 2009 00:48
Jeremy Wade
Jeremy Wade is a British writer, biologist, extreme angler, and TV host. His series River Monsters on America's Animal Planet is is what I like call "A fishing program for people who don't fish."

Wade has traveled all over the world during the past two decades to study and/or catch some of the most unusual fish you can imagine. Aside from fishing adventures he has contracted malaria, been arrested as a spy, survived a plane crash, as well as having been threatened at gun point.

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How fishing programs are made

June 23rd 2009 00:46
Here's a pretty cool video from YouTube featuring European Angler Matt Hayes who is demonstrating the task of filming a fishing program for television.

If you think this video looks a little different from what you're used to seeing, it's because Matt Hayes is also a photographer and his knowledge of interesting camera angles and lighting is used in the making of this piece.

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The Hunt for Big Fish--check it out!

March 30th 2009 20:48
Larry Dahlberg
The host with what may be a trophy for most people. It's another day at the office for him.
Although this blog isn't heading toward a critique of TV fishing programs, after mentioning Hook 'n' Look, I'd be remiss not to mention my favorite show, "The Hunt For Big Fish" with Larry Dahlberg. I've been watching this program for three or four years now because, unlike a lot of fishing programs out there, "The Hunt for Big Fish" uses unusual camera angles, creative editing, and the host catches fish like you'd NEVER imagine.

You may be familiar with the host if you're into fly fishing. The Dahlberg Diver was invented by former guide, Fishing Hall of Fame inductee, and host Larry Dahlberg.

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Bill Dance

August 20th 2007 01:34
Few names are synonymous with fishing but, Bill Dance is one of them. Growing up in Tennessee, Bill was always and avid angler and entered the professional tour back in the 60s when most people weren’t aware that there was such a thing as “professional” fishing.

After turning pro, Bill quickly established himself by placing highly or winning several of his first tournaments. Despite the success, Bill kept an eye on TV and began “Bill Dance Outdoors” in 1968 as a locally produced fishing show. From humble beginnings, the program moved to The Nashville Network before moving to the Outdoor Life Network and the cable channel’s current incarnation, Versus. (And people call “Gunsmoke” the longest running TV program


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