5 MOST DISTURBING Fishing Encounters

Five terrifying stories that reveal the unexpected dangers lurking on the water. Watch as an alligator charges a fisherman the moment he turns his back, mysterious screaming echoes from the woods and moves 200 yards in seconds, a kayaker discovers a body floating in the water, a massive predator surfaces violently near a tournament fisherman, and teenagers throw rocks at a lone kayaker under a bridge.  

Apr 12, 2026

Before He Dies, Jeremy Wade FINALLY Reveals Why River Monsters Was Canceled — And It's Shocking

Jeremy Wade spent 9 seasons hunting river monsters worldwide, but at 69, he's finally revealing the shocking truth about why the show really ended in 2017—and it wasn't because he ran out of monsters to catch. What he discovered during those final seasons was far more terrifying than any predator: the rivers themselves were dying, species were vanishing, and he realized he'd been lying to millions of viewers by presenting a fantasy world that no longer existed. The real reason River Monsters was canceled?

Apr 12, 2026

How to Catch Crab - Tips and Tricks - Ocean Beach San Francisco Dungeness Crab Snaring

Full walkthrough of my setup and everything a beginner would need to know to get out there and catch themselves some fresh Dungeness crab. 

Apr 04, 2026

How to Crab Snare Dungeness Crab from Shore

Crab snaring for Dungeness crab on the Pacific coast is one of the most effective ways to go crabbing from shore – and in this video I show you exactly how to use a crab snare, what gear I use, and how to tell if a crab is a legal keeper.

In this step-by-step crab snaring tutorial, you’ll see multiple pulls, how I time my soaks based on tide movement, how I can tell when there’s crab on the line, and how I quickly measure and check each Dungeness crab before deciding to keep or release it.

Apr 04, 2026

Bait Shops HATE This DIY Fish Attractant That Costs Pennies (Fish Can't Resist!)

The bait industry charges you $20-$30 for "pro-formula" fish attractants. But what if the most powerful fish attractant ever created costs less than a dollar and every ingredient is already in your kitchen?

 In this video, we expose the marine biology and chemical science behind what REALLY makes fish bite—and why commercial bait companies are desperate to keep it hidden.

Mar 28, 2026

Stop Wasting Money on Lures! 1 Cheap Drink Attracts Fish in Seconds — You Already Have It at Home

What if one of the most powerful fish attractants is not sold in a tackle shop at all… but is already sitting in your kitchen right now? In this episode of Forbidden Lures, we uncover the cheap dark drink that can turn ordinary bait into a feeding trigger strong enough to pull fish in fast. While most anglers keep wasting money on overpriced sprays, gels, and designer lures, this forgotten household trick uses simple chemistry to create a scent trail fish can actually detect underwater.

Mar 28, 2026

One Copper Wire on Your Hook — The Forgotten Trick That TRIPLES Your Catch

What if the most powerful fish-triggering secret in America was not hidden inside a $1,000 fish finder… but wrapped around your hook for just eleven cents?

In this Forbidden Lures investigation, we uncover the forgotten copper wire trick that old-timers quietly used to turn slow mornings into feeding frenzies. From the bayous of Louisiana to the hidden science of galvanic charge, electroreception, and predator response, this video reveals why one tiny piece of copper may be doing what the modern tackle industry charges hundreds to imitate.

Mar 27, 2026

Chasing SoCal Legal Halibut with a friend! [Surf Fishing]

This video follows Benjie Kim and his friend Ian (owner of Riverborn Backpacks) as they surf fish for California Halibut in Southern California. After facing a snag-heavy area and switching lure colors, Ian lands a solid 23-inch legal halibut using a Lucky Craft Flash Minnow 110.

Mar 27, 2026

Ultimate Bluegill Catch & Cook With the Griz

Dick Grzywinski, better known as the Griz, is a fishing legend in the Upper Midwest. Here, the Griz and his buddy Lance demonstrate how they catch bluegills through the ice and fry them up afterward. Rather than filleting bluegills, the Griz prefers to scale and gut them. Follow his technique for the ultimate panfish fry.

Mar 22, 2026