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“I’m obsessed with learning and experiencing things,” said “Off the Hook: Extreme Catches” host Eric Young in a recent teleconference to promote the Animal Planet show.
The professional wrestler and outdoor adventurer described himself as an “amateur fisherman,” but that isn’t stopping him from actively pursuing the activity. He enthused: “I’m passionate about it; I love to learn about it. I’ve been that way my whole life and this show has really opened that up for me. I’ve camped, canoed and kayaked all over North America and this fishing show opens up all kinds of new adventures for me!”
Aspiring fishermen or anglers can learn about resourcefulness and discipline by watching “Off the Hook,” Young added. “I think the No. 1 thing is just [learning] to be patient. The fish are the ones that are usually in control. You’ve got to put your time in to catch fish… There are a lot of factors that go into it like weather, wind, sun and all that stuff, so just be patient and try as many different styles of fishing as you can. [And in] every episode that we’ve done, we’ve tried a different style. It opened my eyes to a whole new way of fishing!”
The host described “Off The Hook” as a program that shows people a variety of lesser-known but “fun” techniques, including catching sharks with herring-filled pantyhose. While doing the show, Young learned the difference between breeds of sharks and their disparate “personalities.”
“I learned that each fish is completely different,” he said. “A black-tip shark is methodical and plotting; a blue shark is very, very relaxed and laid-back. But a mako shark is super aggressive, and you can just tell by the way they swim in the water. When you see it coming up the chum line, it’s looking at you, it’s hungry and it’s ready to take something out. It’s a very interesting thing!”
Having fished in numerous locations, Young has discovered common traits among seasoned fishermen from different areas: “We’ve traveled all over North America and the one thing I definitely notice everywhere we go, fishermen are some of the most tenacious people I’ve met in my life. They just will not give up. They work hard. They’re up at 3 in the morning; they go to bed late… they’re tireless workers but they’re all kind-hearted people. The small communities that we’re in are often very close-knit families, everyone knows everyone, and everyone’s really friendly.”
The fishing expedition brought him and the show’s crew to North Carolina, California, and Florida, among other places. Young revealed that his wrestling background helped prepare him for the 12-part series.
“It’s made me very comfortable in front of a camera,” he said. “Pro wrestling is a world where you don’t get second chances, it’s often live or you have one take to do what you’re doing so it’s helped me that way. Also, you have to be durable and tough; a lot of these fishing styles are very, very physical and very tough on your body… I consider myself a pretty durable person and it’s a good thing because the show would be very difficult to do for somebody who couldn’t handle a beating!”
“Off the Hook: Extreme Catches” airs Mondays, 9 p.m., on Animal Planet.
Young and Married
MTV Asia’s new documentary series “Young and Married” follows a few young American couples a year after their honeymoons. The show airs Sundays, 9 p.m.
Golden Boy
“Golden Boy” stars Theo James as Walter Clark, a beat cop promoted to commissioner. It airs Sundays, 10 p.m., on Jack City.
Whattamen
Jeepney TV’s first local production of 2013 reunites the men behind “Whattamen”—actors Dominic Ochoa, Marvin Agustin, Vhong Navarro and John Prats, with comedy queen Ai-Ai de las Alas and writer Jose Javier Reyes for a night filled with humor and memories.
Directed by John-D Lazatin, the sitcom which ran from 2001 to 2004, chronicles the adventures and misadventures of Castro (Rico Yan), Matti (Marvin) and Ernest (Dominic) as they live under one roof along with their aunt Vicky (Ai-Ai). “Whattamen” airs on Jeepney TV every Tuesday, from 7:45 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.
The channel will also bring back the popular drama series “May Bukas Pa,” starring Kapamilya child star, Zaijan Jaranilla.
It is available on SkyCable Channel 69 and other leading cable operators nationwide.
Starting tomorrow, the channel of Jeepney TV will change from Channel 69 to Channel 9.
Jeepney TV is also available on Studio 23 on Mondays to Fridays, 11 a.m. to 12 noon.
Ina, Kapatid, Anak
ABS-CBN’s family drama series “Ina, Kapatid, Anak” will air the much-awaited “Gabi ng Rebelasyon (The Night of Revelation)” on April 3 at 8:15 p.m., which will reveal that the characters of Kim Chiu and Maja Salvador are twins. Aside from Oscar (Jayson Gainza), who is the other person involved in the separation of Celyn (Kim) and Margaux (Maja)? For more updates, log onto www.facebook.com/InaKapatidAnak.TV or follow @_InaKapatidAnak on Twitter.
Dirty Jobs Down Under
He has left no rock unturned in the United States. Now everyone’s favorite filthy man, Mike Rowe, is heading to Australia in search of some of the world’s dirtiest jobs in the all-new “Dirty Jobs Down Under.” Taking an unflinching look at the most vile but vital vocations the country has to offer, Mike discovers what it takes to get these outrageous tasks done well.
The four-part series premieres Tuesday at 9 p.m., starting April 9. Encores every Monday at 3 p.m.; Wednesday, 2 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. and 8 p.m., and Sunday, 2 p.m.
Max Steel
Starting April 6, the action-packed superhero series, “Max Steel,” will air on weekends at 6:30 p.m. on Toonami.
Max learns he has the ability to generate turbo energy, the most powerful energy in the universe during his 16th birthday.
Max and Steel, an intergalactic alien war machine, defend the planet from monsters and extraterrestrial invasion in “Max Steel.”
Fab Kardashians
Catch the fabulous Kardashian sisters as they continue to promote their latest venture in Miami. Drama doesn’t seem to loosen its grip on the jet-setting celebrity siblings in the third season of “Kourtney and Kim Take Miami Season 3” every Tuesday at 9 p.m. on E!, SkyCable Channel 57.
Ghost stories
Using reenactment, interviews and archival photography, “My Ghost Story Asia Season 2” takes viewers on a chilling ride through gripping and highly personal ghost stories.
Episode 1 premieres April 4, at 9:30 p.m., on Bio Channel and encores April 5 at 11 p.m.; April 11, 9 p.m., and April 12, 11:30 p.m.
In “Ghostly Accident” (Selangor, Malaysia), Connie and her father, Rudi watched in horror as her niece, Adelina fell off the sixth floor ledge on Nov. 13, 2009. Strange encounters began right after the accident, and Rudi had to trap unfriendly spirits into a bottle before Adelina woke up from her coma.
In “The House with the Death Curse” (Jakarta, Indonesia), Imam and Yanto Hartadi lived in a house which was built on a land where a woman who possessed spiritual powers used to live. Strange encounters started occurring since their house began construction and had intensified over the years.
In “Supernatural Eviction” (Selangor, Malaysia), popular Malaysian actress, Lavin Seow, had a runin with the supernatural after playing a demonic role on stage. More intense hauntings occurred after she moved into her new house. After numerous disturbances and a horrifying sighting by a friend, Lavin feared for her family’s life, packed up and moved out of the house immediately.