More Videos Online
Swords: Fish to the Head!
The greenhorn takes a hard lesson while packing the day's catch in ice. It takes one tough fisherman to walk away from a collision with a 300 lb. swordfish!
Added: Aug 9, 2010
Views: 6873 Views
Runtime: 01:14
Related Videos
-
Headed HomeIt's the end of the line for the crew on the Eagle Eye II. After a physically and mentally exhausting season, it's finally time to head home.Swords (01:18)
-
Working Day and NightHard work is not an option in the swordfishing business. Catains often push both their equipment and their crews to the breaking point.
Swords (01:32)
-
Shark AttackAfter a huge catch on their first day, Captain Kleme and crew come up empty when they realize that sharks had beat them to their next location.
Swords (01:34)
-
Sword FightHauling in a 300 lb. swordfish is no walk in the park. Some of these sea monsters won't get caught without a fight.
Swords (01:07)
-
Team GoldfishThe new crew members are eager to catch some big fish, but their rookie mistakes might cost them. Can they learn on the fly, or will they come up empty?
Swords (01:30)
-
Sweet Spot StrategyCaptain Scotty Drabinowicz searches for a "sweet spot" on the Grand Banks. How do they know where to look?
Swords (01:39)
-
Stuck in the MudAs the Swordfishing season begins, Captain Linda Greenlaw fights to free her 105 ton boat from the mud.
Swords (01:16)
-
Greenhorn's First VentureCapt. Chris "Chomps" has a new greenhorn on the crew! Watch as he learns the ropes of prepping bait during some harsh weather.
Swords (02:34)
-
Scotty's Big HaulCapt. Scotty's season is off to a great start. Not only did he catch a record-setting number of swordfish, he hauled in a shark too!
Swords (02:14)
-
Danger at SeaThe weather turns sour on the deck of the Eagle Eye II. Gale-force winds are heading their way, pushing the boat and crew members to the limit.
Swords (01:21)
-
Life on the LineEnter the high-risk world of a few brave fishermen on the hunt for giants: swordfish. Tune in for "Swords: Life on the Line" on Tuesday, Aug. 11, at 9PM E/P, only on Discovery.
Swords (00:30)
-
Do You Take Canadian?The Eagle Eye II and the Bjorn II made a friendly captains' bet to see which crew could catch the biggest fish. So who came out on top and who got stuck with the bill?
Swords (02:31)
You Might Also Like
-
Hannah Boden ReturnsCaptain Linda Greenlaw is back aboard the legendary fishing vessel Hannah Boden. After resurrecting the boat and upgrading her crew, she is ready to re-establish herself as one of the best in the business.
Swords - Life on the Line (02:16)
-
Hooking CompetitionBig Eye crew members John and Woody partake in a hooking competition and agree that the loser must shave his head.
Swords - Life on the Line (02:11)
-
Fight of Their LivesTommy Fox and the crew of Eagle Eye 2 fight to reel in the biggest catch of the day.
Swords - Life on the Line (02:32)
-
Playing Catch-upThe Eagle Eye 2 plays catch-up after dropping off an injured crew member.
Swords - Life on the Line (02:42)
-
Squid JiggingUnable to fish for five days, the crew of the Big Eye have a little fun with some squid.
Swords - Life on the Line (02:40)
-
Man OverboardThe Big Eye crew go scrambling when Woody tumbles overboard into the shark-infested waters.
Swords - Life on the Line (02:08)
-
Rough ConditionsThe fishing is just as bad as the weather as the Sea Hawk encounters the first storm of the season.
Swords - Life on the Line (02:31)
-
Light a FireThe captain of the Big Eye gets angry when his little brother slows down progress.
Swords - Life on the Line (01:12)
-
Monster CatchThe crew of the Sea Hawk celebrate when a massive, 350-pound sword is caught.
Swords - Life on the Line (01:23)
-
Tomorrow Will TellThe crew aboard the Eagle Eye II use advanced equipment to drop their hooks where the cold water of the Labrador Current meets the warm water of the Gulf Stream.
Swords - Life on the Line (01:24)
-
Big Fish CaptainMeet one of the most successful captains in the fleet and see one big bite.
Swords - Life on the Line (01:12)
-
Engine TroubleThe crew of the Sea Hawk fishing vessel faces engine woes on the high seas. Their swordfishing season may have a truly unfortunate ending.
Swords - Life on the Line (01:16)
Featured Playlist
The MythBusters answer viewer questions and respond to criticism about past episodes. (07:21:00)
Shop Discovery Channel
MythBusters DVD Specials Set
$59.95
$39.99
Oddities Season 1 DVD
$19.95
Time Warp Season 1 Blu-ray Disc Set
$34.95
$14.97
-
our sites
-
video
mobile
-
shop
-
stay connected
-
corporate
