River Monsters vs The Hunt for Big Fish

[goldrod]

I watch fishing shows when I can. I really love the Hunt for Big Fish but River Monster seem to aggitate me. I dont know why he never uses braid or if the rods are just under powered , maybe its how they seem to draw the show out but its annoying. What's your take?

[518bassin]

You must be watching a different River Monsters than me. He uses braid all the time in fact on I beleive the Africa Demon Fish episode he mentions that he has to use 80 lb. braid. I like watching River Monsters because I think the guy is crazy like when he jumped into the nets with those huge Amazon fish. I cant think of the name of them right now.

[goldrod]

Currently I am watching the lost episodes. I never really watch the show so maybe I am not giving J. Wade a far shake. The plane went down in the jungle but everyone lived in one cut, that was amazing to me. I would still be in the plane.

[518bassin]

Currently I am watching the lost episodes. I never really watch the show so maybe I am not giving J. Wade a far shake. The plane went down in the jungle but everyone lived in one cut, that was amazing to me. I would still be in the plane.

The only reason I know is because I just started watching the show a couple of months ago on Netflix streaming. I watch an episode every now and again. I like Larry a lot to though. Along with his show I always watch videos of him on YouTube. He has a cool one where he shows how he makes a foam core lure. I reccomend it you would probably enjoy it.

[Sonicx360]

I like Hunt For Big Fish better. River Monsters is way too sensationalistic for my likings. I only watch River Monsters to look at the fish and get he info about them though.

[mhood]

River Monsters = 1st 90% dramatics + last 10% actually catching the fish. I get all I want from River Monsters in the last 10%. I prefer The Hunt for Big Fish.

[Shimano-Or-Nothing]

I think you hit the nail on the head with River Monsters. It's way too drawn out.

[ecu daniel 14]

River Monsters = 1st 90% dramatics + last 10% actually catching the fish. I get all I want from River Monsters in the last 10%. I prefer The Hunt for Big Fish.

x2 on that.

My favorite is still Spanish Fly.

[PittsBoy]

HFTBF all way down! River Monster is not a real fishing show and the fact they are trying to make it looks like some kind of scientific stuff (which is not) really bothers me.

[team510]

the river monster episode when he was going after the snakeheads gave me a heart attack!!!!!

when he was throwing a top water and kept missing the fish!!setting it too fast! and his limp wrist hook sets! i could barley wacth that madness! my wife was asking me what was worng! i told her and she just shook her head at me!

[cjtoad]

River Monsters = 1st 90% dramatics + last 10% actually catching the fish. I get all I want from River Monsters in the last 10%. I prefer The Hunt for Big Fish.

3X if I want drama I'll watch a drama.

[soua0363]

I like watching both. River Monsters is more educative (not really a word ) while Hunt for Big Fish is more imformative for the every day fisherman. I like the fact that he goes after fishes that I have never seen or heard of before.

The thing I like about Hunt for Big Fish is Larry does a good job showing how he fishes a particular bait that I would never thought about doing. For example, I have never thought of ripping a prop bait as hard as he does until I saw him doing it. I also like the fact that he shows how he makes his baits.

[mtowner23]

What channel is the Hunt for Big Fish on? I've seen river monsters and there are some episodes that are good and some that I can do without. I'd like to check out the other show though.

[Sonicx360]

What channel is the Hunt for Big Fish on?

NBC Sports Network, formerly known as Versus.

[emjay]

both help me waste time when i'm bored.