Extreme Fishing with Robson Green

Set against the scenic backdrop of New Zealand's North Island, the actor spends the morning on the water, casting his line in hopes of landing hapuka. The island’s tranquil bays and clear horizons provide an ideal setting for the simple pleasure of fishing, a pastime he's enjoyed as part of his day. Later, he joins a group of Maori who have prepared a generous serving of mussels, turning the catch into a communal birthday feast. The celebration is marked by the shared meal, the sound of laughter, and the sense of camaraderie that comes from enjoying fresh seafood together on his special day.

In Australia, the actor heads out to a wildlife reserve where he tries his hand at catching barramundi, all while sharing the waterway with resident crocodiles. The setting provides a striking backdrop as he navigates the river, hoping the prized fish will bite. Later, he travels to Darwin, where a local guide shows him a simple trick for landing milkfish – using a loaf of bread as bait. The lesson is straightforward, yet it highlights how easy techniques can work in the tropical waters. It offers a hands‑on glimpse into the region's aquatic traditions and the simple joys of local sport fishing.

In Australia, the actor heads out to a wildlife reserve where he tries his hand at catching barramundi, all while sharing the waterway with resident crocodiles. The setting provides a striking backdrop as he navigates the river, hoping the prized fish will bite. Later, he travels to Darwin, where a local guide shows him a simple trick for landing milkfish – using a loaf of bread as bait. The lesson is straightforward, yet it highlights how easy techniques can work in the tropical waters. It offers a hands‑on glimpse into the region's aquatic traditions and the simple joys of local sport fishing.

During a trip along the eastern seaboard of the United States, the actor spends time pursuing both shark and bluefin tuna in the Atlantic waters. After completing that part of the itinerary, he meets a local fisherman and climbs aboard the man's trawler. Together they set off along the Massachusetts coast, where their aim is to locate the region’s lobster. The programme follows the actor as he moves from the chase for the predatory fish to the more methodical search for the crustacean, highlighting the contrast between the two types of marine quarry. The episode captures the shift from the high‑speed pursuit of the fast‑moving fish to the steadier, patient effort required to find lobster on the seabed.

During a trip along the eastern seaboard of the United States, the actor spends time pursuing both shark and bluefin tuna in the Atlantic waters. After completing that part of the itinerary, he meets a local fisherman and climbs aboard the man's trawler. Together they set off along the Massachusetts coast, where their aim is to locate the region’s lobster. The programme follows the actor as he moves from the chase for the predatory fish to the more methodical search for the crustacean, highlighting the contrast between the two types of marine quarry. The episode captures the shift from the high‑speed pursuit of the fast‑moving fish to the steadier, patient effort required to find lobster on the seabed.

The programme follows the actor as he travels to South Australia, where he plunges beneath the waves just south of Port Lincoln to harvest abalone. After surfacing, he sets about securing blue manna crab, which he later grills on a barbecue. The episode also sees him confronting the region’s venomous octopuses, handling the creatures with care. Throughout, the segment showcases his approach to the local marine bounty and the challenges of working with dangerous sea life. He dons a wetsuit, boards a boat and reaches the dive site, showing local techniques for extracting the molluscs. The barbecue on a beach grill sees the crab seasoned before cooking. Handling the octopuses requires gloves, underscoring the care needed with the poisonous creatures.

The programme follows the actor as he travels to South Australia, where he plunges beneath the waves just south of Port Lincoln to harvest abalone. After surfacing, he sets about securing blue manna crab, which he later grills on a barbecue. The episode also sees him confronting the region’s venomous octopuses, handling the creatures with care. Throughout, the segment showcases his approach to the local marine bounty and the challenges of working with dangerous sea life. He dons a wetsuit, boards a boat and reaches the dive site, showing local techniques for extracting the molluscs. The barbecue on a beach grill sees the crab seasoned before cooking. Handling the octopuses requires gloves, underscoring the care needed with the poisonous creatures.