Displaying items by tag: dvd

RENOWNED BRITISH actor and passionate fisherman Robson Green experiences the adventure of a lifetime in the thrilling Extreme Fishing With Robson Green.

Robson Green (Reckless, Wire in the Blood), a keen fishing enthusiast for many years, has always thought you couldn’t beat a nice quiet day’s fishing, until he went on an extreme adventure – a globetrotting fish finding mission to some of the greatest fishing destinations in the world.

Originally screened on Channel Five, the hugely popular, exciting four part series follows Robson on his mission to discover the weird, the wonderful and the forbidden of the fishing world. This fascinating adventure will be released as a two disc DVD set on 6 April 2009, courtesy of Acorn Media to coincide with the TV transmission of series two on Channel Five.

His travels take him to Costa Rica, living with the Maleka tribe as they hunt the elusive piranha-like mahaca, to Louisiana in search of barracuda; on to South Africa to face the hammerhead shark; hunting giant catfish on the Ebro River and attempting to catch a 500Ib marlin in the Azores.

On boats, in canoes, up river and underwater, Robson chases some of the most elusive and terrifying fish on the planet. He learns new tricks, hears old stories, and eats pretty much everything he catches – like a true hunter-gatherer.

Robson doesn’t fish just for fun – he fishes to the extreme.

Title: Extreme Fishing With Robson Green
Release Date: 6 April 2009
Cat No: AV9727
Running Time: 175 mins approx
Cert: E
RRP: £24.99

For further information or any press materials please contact:
Debbie Murray at Aim Publicity on 020 8292 2818 or email debbie@aimpublicity.com

From some of the highest points on the planet to some of the lowest, from the coldest to the hottest, real life action hero Bear Grylls has seen and conquered it all. The first groundbreaking series Born Survivor: Bear Grylls will be released for the first time on DVD in three parts; Mountains; Deserts & Swamps and Scotland, courtesy of Demand DVD in February and March 2009.

Born Survivor: Bear Grylls Deserts & Swamps

Dropping into the harshest deserts, most barren plains and deadliest swamps on the planet, Bear faces the challenges of surviving alone on the African Savannah in Kenya, the Everglades in Florida and the bush of Kimberley, Australia.

Confronted by some of the deadliest animals on earth, Bear demonstrates how to prevent sunstroke, live off the carcasses of dead animals, survive confrontations with elephants, rhinos and lions and shows how drinking your own urine can save your life.

Title: Born Survivor: Bear Grylls Deserts & Swamps
Release date: 23 March 2009
RRP: £19.99

---

Further Information:

For further information or any press materials please contact: Miles Weaver at Aim Publicity on 0208 245 7903 or email miles@aimpublicity.com

Other Bear Grylls adventures on DVD:

• Born Survivor: Bear Grylls Mountains >>
• Born Survivor: Bear Grylls Scotland >>
• Born Survivor: Bear Grylls Survivor >>
• Born Survivor: Bear Grylls Patagonia and Panama >>

From some of the highest points on the planet to some of the lowest, from the coldest to the hottest, real life action hero Bear Grylls has seen and conquered it all. The first groundbreaking series Born Survivor: Bear Grylls will be released for the first time on DVD in three parts; Mountains; Deserts & Swamps and Scotland, courtesy of Demand DVD in February and March 2009.

Born Survivor: Bear Grylls Mountains

Bear travels the world’s most extreme mountain ranges, from the icy peaks of the Chugach Mountains in Alaska to the Andes in Ecuador, from the Alps to the Rockies to the Sierras, he demonstrates how to survive in some of the most inhospitable places on earth.

Faced with piranha, giant weevil grubs, alpine storms, raging rapids, blizzards and raging winds of deathly cold, Bear is forced to ride the rapids of the Amazon on a single tree trunk, build snow shelters and endure a plunge into a freezing lake, all with a pocket knife and the clothes on his back.

Title: Born Survivor: Bear Grylls Series Mountains
Release date: 23 February 2009
RRP: £19.99

---

Further Information:

For further information or any press materials please contact: Miles Weaver at Aim Publicity on 0208 245 7903 or email miles@aimpublicity.com

Other Bear Grylls adventures on DVD:

• Born Survivor: Bear Grylls Deserts and Swamps >>
• Born Survivor: Bear Grylls Scotland >>
• Born Survivor: Bear Grylls Survivor
• Born Survivor: Bear Grylls Patagonia and Panama

Born Survivor: Bear Grylls Sahara (DVD)

‘Men don’t come much tougher’
The Sun

‘Bear is the first sex symbol of the post apocalyptic age’
The Times

Bear Grylls is an adventurer, record breaker and real life action hero. Experience his latest adventure from the comfort of your armchair as he braves the blistering heat and deadly sand storms of the Sahara Desert in Born Survivor – Sahara.

Bear Grylls has a built a huge following with his Born Survivor TV Series, originally screened on Discovery Channel, numerous television appearances and best-selling book Facing Up. Born Survivor – Sahara will be available courtesy of Demand DVD
on 28 January 2008.

No stranger to extremes, Grylls become the youngest Briton to climb Everest earning a place in the Guinness Book Of Records, prior to this he was the youngest Briton to climb Mount Ama Dablam in the Himalayaas, a peak once described by Sir Edmund
Hillary as “unclimbable”. And he’s one of the few people to successfully complete the gruelling training for the French Foreign Legion; he also spent three years with the SAS and is a black belt in Karate.

This time, Grylls is heading to The Sahara, one of the most hostile places on earth. This
two-hour feature length special sees Grylls trying to survive in unbearable conditions,
from the shocking heat, the lethal sand storms to the lack of food and water. Resorting
to his skills and unbelievable survival techniques, he demonstrates amazing instinct
and learns new skills from the tribes he meets along the way. Lunching on lizards and
scorpions and drinking water from a camel’s ruman (stomach compartment) adds to the
excitement, and Grylls also demonstrates what to do if caught in deadly quick sand.
The tension will keep viewers on the edge of their seat.

‘For full-on wind in your hair TV escapism, there’s nothing like watching Bear Grylls cavorting on the wilderness like a schoolboy who’s had too much Red
Bull’
Radio Times

Extras: Born Survivor: Preview To Patagonia, Born Survivor: Preview To Panama

Title: Born Survivor Bear Grylls - Survivor
Release date: 21st January 2008
Running time: 120 mins
RRP: £19.99
Certificate: Exempt

---

Further Information:

For further information, to discuss competitions, clips or any other press materials please contact Debbie Murray at Aim Publicity on 020 8292 2818 or email debbie@aimpublicity.com

The Primeval Pike - courtesy of Beckmann Visual Publishing

Description:
This fascinating fish has been around for over 60 million years. The PRIMEVAL PIKE gives us an historical perspective and looks at pike biology and behaviour. Dedicated pike anglers show us their most successful baiting methods and we are treated to the joy of watching them land pike after pike of all sizes.

Highly Acclaimed angler and presenter Andy Nicholson joins forces with the British Museum and fellow expert anglers Ray Baker, Dr Bruno Broughton, Martyn Page, Vic "the rig" Bellars and Max Cottis to raise the profile of this ancient species and to make a compelling case for treating the pike with care and respect.

Chapters:
- History of the Pike - with Awyne Wheeler of the British Museum
- Fly Fishing For Pike - with Ray Baker
- Pike Biology & Behaviour - with Dr Bruno Broughton
- Dead Baiting - with Vic Bellars & Martyn Page
- Lure, Plug & Spinning baiting - with Andy Nicholson
- Mackerel as Bait - with Max Cottis

Running Time: approximately 105 mins

Review:
Right from the start I have to say that this is a cracking DVD full of interesting and useful information about the pike itself, it's history and habits as well as how best to catch one.

Before the DVD even gets to any fishing action we see Andy talking to Awyne Wheeler a pike expert at the British museum who provides loads of fascinating information about the history of this pre-historic fish. Another of the sections I found particularly enlightening was the section dealing with pike biology and behaviour. Bruno Broughton brings his vast experience to play when detailing the pikes feeding and behavioural patterns, vital information for any angler who wished to target this elusive predator.

By now my appetite was wetted for some actual fishing and I wasn't disappointed here either. Great care is taken to detail the methods used by the various participants and the following chapters of the DVD outline fly fishing for pike, dead baiting, lure, plug and spinning and using mackerel as bait for pike. The DVD covers nearly all the methods that can be used for pike fishing and I certainly picked up some really useful tips which will no doubt stand me in good stead this winter.

Throughout the whole DVD it is clear that those taking part are real enthusiats for the art of pike fishing and proper care of the fish they caught was something that was highlighted throughout.

There are some cracking underwater shots of the Pike splattered throughout this DVD and they really bring the whole "pike in their natural habitat" issue to life and make the whole DVD that much more enjoyable.

I would highly recommend this DVD to anyone who wants to find out a bit more about tactics for catching pike and anyone who is interested in the history of the fish we catch in this country. It is a well thought out publication that manages to create a fine balance between the history of the pike and the methods for catching them.

Score:

Where to buy The Primeval Pike:
The Primeval Pike is available to puchase from Beckmann Visual Publishing in either DVD or VHS video format and is priced at £16.99 for the DVD or £17.99 for the VHS.

To order this excellent DVD, visit www.beckmanndirect.com

A big thank you to Kelly Smith and all at Beckmann Visual Publishing for supplying UK Fisherman with this DVD for review.

Fly Fishing in Iceland - courtesy of Beckmann Visual Publishing

Description:
This ambitious and exciting film about fly fishing in Iceland follows Icelandic local fishermen as they pursue their catch - Arctic Salmon, Sea Trout and Arctic Char.

This is a unique fishing film allowing you to see the different fishing culture of Iceland first hand. Iceland is beautiful and a fish-rich, enchanting setting for fishermen keen to share with you their expertise and experiences. Though the northern summers are short, the fish are plentiful, offering up many unforgettable fights between man and his quarry.

The producer Eggert Skulason is the editor of the premier Icelandic fishing magazine called "Veidimadurinn" (The Fishermam). He has been fishing in Iceland for over three decades and has all the skills needed to point out the best places to fish and explain the tactics that work. Eggert is also a veteran producer having produced over 40 fishing films.

Five very different rivers are fished in this film, providing great variety. Among them is the River Hofsa, visited by Prince Charles for many years and a small but beautiful river in an isolated fjord that gets invaded by arctic Char every summer. The film contains some stunning unerwater footage including a big Char chasing and eventually catching the fly.

The DVD also includes maps of locations fished in the programme

Running Time: approximately 67 mins

Review:
Right from the start, I should say that I am neither a fly fishermen, neither have I ever been to Iceland. After watching this video though, I am seriously considering doing both!!

This is not fly fishing as most of us probably know it. Rather than well stocked commercial trout fisheries, this is fishing at its best, on wild natural rivers that tumble their way through some dramatic and stunning scenery.

The DVD manages to create just the right balance between technical fishing information about line, flies & techniques, footage of fish being played and caught and just unashamed shots of the wondeful Icelandic scenery. Underwater footage of fish in the natural habitat is almost obligatory in fishing videos these days and Fly Fishing in Iceland is no exception. It brings the whole experiece so much more to life.

I really enjoyed Fly Fishing In Iceland and would highly recommend it. Sitting at home in London on a miserable January afternoon, it has certainly made me want to get on my bike and experience other countries and the fishing they offer. If UK Fisherman doesn't get updated for while cos I've gone travelling, you can blame this film !!

Cheers for now ... Paul@UK Fisherman

Score:

Where to buy Fly Fishing In Iceland:
Fly Fishing in Iceland is available to puchase from Beckmann Visual Publishing in DVD format and is priced at £16.99.

To order this excellent DVD, visit www.beckmanndirect.com

A big thank you to Kelly Smith and all at Beckmann Visual Publishing for supplying UK Fisherman with this DVD for review.

The Deadliest Catch DVD

Think you’ve got a raw deal? Just wait until you hear about these guys. Battling against forty-foot waves and freezing temperatures is all a part of the daily routine for the Alaskan crab fishermen in Deadliest Catch – Series 2.

Routine brushes with death are all in a days work.

The hugely successful Discovery Channel series was nominated for seven primetime Emmys, and series 1 garnered a huge following with in excess of 3 million UK viewers. Deadliest Catch Series 2 will be released as a lavishly packaged five DVD set, featuring over 500 minutes of fantastic footage, on 28 January 2008 courtesy of Demand DVD.

This amazing documentary examines the fascinating lives of Alaskan crab fishermen as they struggle to survive in one of the most deadly vocations around. With an injury rate of almost 100%, this adventure is not for the faint-hearted. The Discovery Channel crew take us across the Bering Sea in search of the highly lucrative crab. With just a few weeks to reach their quota, these men must find what they so desperately seek, or risk going hungry the rest of the year. For this, they willingly jeopardise everything.

Competing against Mother Nature is a struggle, but with mounting pressure from regulatory institutions, these men must battle to keep their lives and income; as well as their heritage.

Follow the compelling lives of these blue-collar men as they encounter the perils of the Bering Sea. Discover the ups and downs and near death experiences all from the comfort and safety of your own armchair. Catch reality TV at its exciting best.

Extras: Second Deadliest Job In The World, Life On A Boat

Title: The Deadliest Catch - Series 2
Release date: 28th January 2008
Running time: 510 mins
RRP: £29.99
Certificate: Exempt

---

Further Information:

For further information, to discuss competitions, clips or any other press materials please contact Debbie Murray at Aim Publicity on 020 8292 2818 or email debbie@aimpublicity.com

PIKE FISHING IN IRELAND DVD

From Beckmann Direct - The Best in Special Interest Video and DVD

A 100 minute DVD in which Paul Gustafson, one of the world’s leading pike anglers, catches fish to over 23lb in weight. This DVD explains how to locate pike on huge strips of water, along with the most effective tackle and techniques. These include float fishing, trailing and dead-baiting.

In this DVD Paul demonstrates how to catch huge pike, with lures and dead-baits, on some of the most difficult waters in Ireland. He explains how to locate pike on these huge strips of water, along with the most effective tackle and techniques to use, including float fishing and trailing. Fly fishing for pike is also covered in depth, along with tackle and techniques.

Lough Gowner, Lough Oughter, Lough Ramor and Lough Earn all feature in this breathtaking action packed DVD in which Paul lets you into some of his secrets. This is an inspirational DVD that is a must for all pike anglers worldwide.

Paul Gustafson, 50, is acknowledged to be one of the world’s leading pike anglers. His experience is extensive and he has fished in Europe, America and Great Britain, catching huge numbers of big fish from a wide range of waters including rivers, lakes and loughs. He has an uncanny sense of where, how and when to target big pike globally, which has kept him at the top of his game for almost three decades.

Release date: 5th February 2007
Running time: 100 mins
RRP: £16.99 DP: £11.57

Where to Buy:

The pike fishing in Ireland DVD is available to buy online from:www.beckmanndirect.com

For further information, please contact:
ksmith@beckmanngroup.co.uk