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)
Buccaneers & Bones (Season 1)
Silver Kings (Episode 1)
Air date: 2010-12-31
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: The group of iconic anglers reunite for a week of fishing & camaraderie in Belize. Bill Klyn & Tom McGuane fish for snook, Lori-Ann Murphy & Zach Gilford go after bonefish & Michael Keaton & Tom Brokaw pursue permit & tarpon.
Grey Ghosts (Episode 2)
Air date: 2010-12-31
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: The team of anglers cast into the flats off the coast of Belize in pursuit of bonefish. Tom Brokaw & Bill Klyn casts from a boat, McGuane & Yvon Chouninard try their luck wading & Michael Keaton & Lori-Ann Murphy use both methods.
The Backcast (Episode 3)
Air date: 2010-12-31
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: The group of anglers continue their week of fishing out of El Pescador Lodge & the Belize River Lodge. Tom McGuane experiences a memorable fight with a giant tarpon & we join up with angling legend Stu Apte in Florida.
The Lateral Line (Episode 4)
Air date: 2010-12-31
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Old friends Michael Keaton & Tom McGuane share a boat together, which means there will be plenty of action & plenty of laughs. Bonefish & Tarpon Trust's Aaron Adams helps Zach Gilford dance with a tarpon for the first time
Rising Tides (Episode 5)
Air date: 2010-12-31
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Off the coast of Belize, the group of intrepid anglers continue their pursuit of bonefish & tarpon. Michael Keaton & Zach Gilford chase tarpon, while Bill Klyn & Yvon Chouinard are after bone. We also share a boat with Aaron Adams & Tom McGuane.
Fighting Fish (Episode 6)
Air date: 2010-12-31
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Angling experts Lori-Ann Murphy & Aaron Adams prove that catching a tarpon is no easy feat as they try to land a silver king in the Florida Keys. Dr. Jerry Ault discusses the research underway as scientists try to unravel the mysteries of these fish.
Tippets and Leader (Episode 7)
Air date: 2010-12-31
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: The team's goal of landing & tagging a mature tarpon is fulfilled, as one of the anglers lands a 60lbs silver king. Michael Keaton & Yvon Choulnard spend time wading through the flats together & we look back on the week spent in Belize.
