Leave the paddle-boat and pond behind, this is fishing at its most extreme. Innovative anglers risk their lives in ultimate fishing face-offs. Lassoing deadly sharks deep in a coral reef, vaulting from jagged cliffs in the Seychelles, and swim-wrestling a monster bass in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean-alone. Catch the world’s most daring fishing endeavors in Hooked: Extreme Angling.

A PR rep from National Geographic sent me some video, pictures and show information on National Geographic’s extreme fishing show. Consider visiting the show’s website to watch some of more amazing fishing footage of their upcoming episodes! My favorite ‘teaser’ episode is the one I embedded below. A guy trolls from his surfboard and hooks into a massive thresher shark and then it pulls him out to more shark infested water…

The new shows start Sunday October 18 at 9pm ET/PT.

When I watched this YouTube demo of Sebile’s new softbait – I was amazed at how life-like it swam!

Apparently, the new Magic Soft Swimmer Pro bait was best at show at iCast (a huge convention for Sportfishing Trades). I know this looks like a paid ad, but I assure you it’s not. I was made aware of this video by The_Fin on twitter and thought the brief video was great. It is just something new for 2010 that I wanted to share with my fishing visitors.

I need to get some of these!

Dear Wife: If you have not purchased my 52 inch plasma TV or a Polaris ATV for Father’s Day yet, you could consider some of these ideas (Don’t worry – I don’t make money from the links unless you happen to by a Cabela’s gift card. These are all items I would want for father’s day):

• Spool of Berkley Vanish 2lb test for fly fishing tippet
• Spot Satellite  Messenger – The concept of these things is cool
• Virtual Gift Cards from Bass Pro Shops or Cabelas (I can shop online)
• Subscription to Hunting or Fishing Magazine like: Outdoor Canada, Fly Fisher Magazine, Northwoods Sporting Journal

If you want some more ideas – Here is a listing of Father’s day gift ideas from some of my contacts on twitter.

• Wildlife Prints – These would look great anywhere! Suggested by: @shustonphotos
• Handmade Hunting Knife – Something to hand down to future generations. Suggested by: @studioelan
• Membership To Quail Forever - There is a Fathers Day Special on right now! Suggested by: @quail4ever
• Florida Fishing Trip With Dad – A contest sponsored by WFN. Register Now! Suggested by: @WFN