Extreme fisherman wows America with his freaky fish stunts

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Tue, 10 Feb 2009 12:00a.m.

Extreme fisherman Matt Watson

Extreme fisherman Matt Watson

In terms of work stories, Matt Watson has some of the best.

As a stunt fisherman, he pushes every limit until it breaks to bring in the big catch.

As fishing fans would know, Watson and his team have been doing his crazy stunts for six years.

So far, apart from sponsorship, he has never been paid for an episode. But now that is all going to change.

Thanks to the power of YouTube, Watson has just been discovered by America.

Watson has just returned from New York after doing an interview with David Letterman and signing global television deals.

Mr Watson's first attempt at television was a video entry for a Sports Café competition.

What has brought the US networks here is Watson's passion for fishing. He says all of his stunts are just designed to get people to understand the thrill and the need to conserve the fisheries.

"We have a conversation message," he says. "I want my kids to experience what I do - as far as normal fishing goes."

Watson says there is enough extreme fishing for everyone and he is determined not to forget his New Zealand show, despite the international spotlight.

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22 May 2012 03:13p.m.

Greg wrote:

Authors Mark Twain and Zane Grey came down here to fish, thatl be a great followup story.

29 Jun 2009 05:31p.m.

Angie wrote:

i n s a n e ! BUT, very cool!

10 Feb 2009 07:55p.m.

Kirsty, Christchurch wrote:

EXTREME!!! How awesome was it to get on Letterman? Probably just as awesome as going on Campbell Live!! Got any snapper fishing secrets?