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Extreme Fishing
Actor and passionate fisherman Robson Green is on a mission to discover the weird, the wonderful and the way-off-limits that the angling world has to offer.
Working alongside some of the finest in their field, his exhilarating adventure series Extreme Fishing with Robson Greentakes him to the greatest fishing destinations ever seen; chasing the most elusive and terrifying creatures on the planet, learning new tricks, hearing old stories and eating pretty much everything he catches.
From ice fishing in Siberia, mining eggs on the side of an active volcano in Papua New Guinea and struggling with the Mekong Giant Catfish in Thailand, to surviving a Force 10 hurricane on a Canadian trawler, catching a thirty-pound King Salmon in Patagonia and dancing the Salsa in Havana, this is an extraordinary modern-day fishing odyssey with tales of victory, defeat, struggle and joy.
Complete with exclusive off-camera capers, top locations and best and worst catches, this laugh-out-loud adventure is jam-packed full of facts, fishing tips and, most importantly, fun.
Working alongside some of the finest in their field, his exhilarating adventure series Extreme Fishing with Robson Greentakes him to the greatest fishing destinations ever seen; chasing the most elusive and terrifying creatures on the planet, learning new tricks, hearing old stories and eating pretty much everything he catches.
From ice fishing in Siberia, mining eggs on the side of an active volcano in Papua New Guinea and struggling with the Mekong Giant Catfish in Thailand, to surviving a Force 10 hurricane on a Canadian trawler, catching a thirty-pound King Salmon in Patagonia and dancing the Salsa in Havana, this is an extraordinary modern-day fishing odyssey with tales of victory, defeat, struggle and joy.
Complete with exclusive off-camera capers, top locations and best and worst catches, this laugh-out-loud adventure is jam-packed full of facts, fishing tips and, most importantly, fun.
320 pages, Hardcover
First published May 23, 2013
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June 10, 2024
I read the entire book with his accent in my head 👌
Great set of stories with fishing being the underlying theme but not the main story driver.
Great set of stories with fishing being the underlying theme but not the main story driver.
December 17, 2025
I found this an enjoyable and very nostalgic read, much like watching the TV series back in the day. The book is essentially a collection of diary-style entries documenting Robson Green’s fishing trips around the world, and it captures the same spirit as the show.
This isn’t a literary masterpiece, nor would it ever feature among the greats, but the book is very self-aware. Robson’s dry sense of humour shines through, and he’s very much a moaner at times — but that’s part of his charm and exactly what fans of the show would expect. The writing feels honest and personal rather than polished or overly refined.
What I liked most is that it isn’t solely about fishing. There’s a strong travel element, plenty of observations about different cultures, and genuinely interesting information about the fish he catches. It adds variety and keeps the entries from becoming repetitive.
Overall, it’s a good book rather than a brilliant one. I’m unlikely to ever revisit it, but I certainly don’t feel it was a waste of time. A warm, entertaining, and nostalgic read that will especially appeal to fans of the TV series.
This isn’t a literary masterpiece, nor would it ever feature among the greats, but the book is very self-aware. Robson’s dry sense of humour shines through, and he’s very much a moaner at times — but that’s part of his charm and exactly what fans of the show would expect. The writing feels honest and personal rather than polished or overly refined.
What I liked most is that it isn’t solely about fishing. There’s a strong travel element, plenty of observations about different cultures, and genuinely interesting information about the fish he catches. It adds variety and keeps the entries from becoming repetitive.
Overall, it’s a good book rather than a brilliant one. I’m unlikely to ever revisit it, but I certainly don’t feel it was a waste of time. A warm, entertaining, and nostalgic read that will especially appeal to fans of the TV series.
July 23, 2020
Fantastically funny , fun filled , heart warming book filled with so many adventures you as a read because some personally invested in.
As an angler I cannot recommend this enough to fellow anglers however I will also be recommending to none anglers as well .
Thrilling adventure suitable to everyone one .
As an angler I cannot recommend this enough to fellow anglers however I will also be recommending to none anglers as well .
Thrilling adventure suitable to everyone one .
September 25, 2014
Really disappointing. I have always liked Robson Green. I've loved the Extreme Fishing TV show. But this book is so full of snark and bitchiness about other people that I just can't enjoy it. I was hoping to get an inside story of the adventures of making a great TV show, but every chapter is filled with just petty nastiness.
Such a let down.
Such a let down.
March 12, 2020
Reading the book after watching the series you'll see its pretty much the same. To my opinion its enjoyable but not as good as Jeremy Wade.
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