Tom Brokaw and Liam Neeson go fishin' for bonefish—yes, this is real television.
Season 7 • Episode 7
LatestBonefish, tarpon and permit are on the menu as the team compares fishing at Belize and in the Bahamas -- the two international hot spots for saltwater fly fishing.
The famed saltwater flats of the Bahamas and Belize give a beautiful setting for the fishing adventure and conservation initiative undertaken in "Buccaneers and Bones." Journalist Tom Brokaw -- who also narrates the series -- leads an expedition in search of the island's legendary bonefish. Joining Brokaw are an eclectic group of celebrities, authors and business titans to fly-fish and swap stories about the wonders of the sport, and the modern-day buccaneers also discuss the importance of ensuring healthy populations of marine species for generations to come. The series reveals research funded by Bonefish and Tarpon Trust and other organizations -- information to help anglers catch more fish and preserve fragile coastal habitats. Other seasons of the series take place off the island of Ambergris Caye in Belize. Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard, actors Liam Neeson and Michael Keaton, TV host Jimmy Kimmel, and musician Huey Lewis are among Brokaw's guests. Supports Bonefish & Tarpon Trust (BTT)
Production
Stunning Bahamian flats cinematography
Acting
Jimmy Kimmel visibly confused by his own presence
Practical Effects
Actual fish, zero CGI, refreshing honesty
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Yvon Chouinard founded Patagonia and invented modern climbing equipment before becoming the ultimate outdoor lifestyle brand mogul. His appearance here is basically his origin story as 'cool billionaire.'
Bonefish are nicknamed 'gray ghosts' for their near-invisibility in shallow water—making this essentially a show about famous people failing to see things, which is metaphorically rich.
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