Not your “typical” fishing show, eE thrives on the unexpected, the happenings in-between takes, which is what sets Erie Extreme™ apart from other sporting reality shows. There are no scripts, no rules, and no shortage of fun.
Anxious to hit the ice after a long bout of cabin fever, Dave searches to find the first safe ice in the area. After a few days of scouting, he locates just the place, and is the first crazy fisherman to walk on Misery Bay, well…almost!
Dave has never caught a fish on a fly rod, hard to imagine. Though the absolute worst time and conditions possible, old friend, Karl Weixelmann, steps up to the challenge. Dave and Karl hit Elk Creek early on a 10 degree day praying for open water and a few off season fish.
Right in our host's wheelhouse, this should be easy right? Join Dave and a couple friends as they attempt to get out on the big lake in search of giant cold water smallmouth bass. But it's the middle of winter and all the ramps are frozen, not to mention an approaching storm looms.
You could say Dave has officially caught fly rod fever. Jeff Blood and boys from AnglrTech.net make the short trek north from Pittsburgh to attempt to help Dave find a big stream Brown Trout. The timing isn't perfect, but Jeff has high hopes as fish have been seen recently where they plan to go!
After a big Ultimate Match Fishing Win in Tennessee, Dave calls his buddy, Danny, to see if the green bass are biting yet. After confirming the weather conditions, Dave makes the long drive north to fish for one day, but nothing ever goes as planned!
A short break between Bassmaster Elite Series tournaments happens to fall right into jumbo perch season on Presque Isle Bay. They're catching State Records and Dave thinks he knows just the right guy to put him in the perfect spot. Andy and Dave hit the banks and cover some serious mileage!
As great as Pymatuning Lake walleye fishing can be in the spring, Dave and Danny have never experienced it. Alabama is a long way from Jamestown, PA, but it's hammertime and Dave's buddy, Jimmy, knows Pymatuning walleyes. But will they ever get on the water?
In part 1, due to technical difficulties, Jimmy, Danny and Dave never made a single cast into the lake. Pymatuning Lake is full of walleyes and the boys are hungry! Can Jimmy put them in the right spot in the dark, or will mechanical issues trump their fishing and fish fry plans yet again?
Catching 5 crappies should be fairly easy this time of year, but this tough Extreme Facebook Challenge presents some unexpected obstacles that could send Dave into a serious tailspin! 5 crappies from 5 lakes in 6 hours…can he possibly pull this off?
With only 2 ½ hours left of a 6 hour Facebook Challenge, Dave has to catch 3 more crappies from 3 different lakes. In this part 2, Edinboro, LeBoeuf and Findley Lakes are in the Erie Extreme team's sites. This one comes right down to the wire!
Dave's been challenged to catch a big Lake Erie walleye on a very small ice fishing rod with only 2lb test line. If that's not tough enough, the Erie winds are picking up, and friend, Kelly Jordon is getting nervous about the Texas-sized building waves. This story takes a serious and unexpected turn!
Carol from Mars, PA challenged Dave to catch a bowfin of at least 20 inches in length — the catch?? He cannot catch it in Presque Isle Bay. Dave and eE Crew Members, Bree and Terry, head south to Lake LeBoeuf to see if he can do it. It's down to the last 30 minutes of the Dogfish Challenge, can Dave pull it off?
Dave looks forward to the Extreme Facebook Challenge episodes, but he may have met his match on this one. Join Dave and Terry, along with very special guests, Frank and Fred and prepare yourself for a ride you literally won't believe!
When it comes to ghosts, Dave is not sold in the least. Will local Paranormal Investigator, James McCann make him and the eE crew believers? Visiting several supposed local haunted spots, Dave and his brother, Nate take Mom on an exciting ghost hunting adventure.
Dave discovers a young, local YouTuber named Matty, who like Dave, has fishing on the brain. After a surprise meeting, the duo hits the water, breaking ice with the boat and facing many challenges in their 2-day search for hungry bass!
There's a lot riding on this ridiculous challenge, and this time failing is not an option for Dave and the eE crew! It's a cold, wet, breezy day, which won't help the cause. And the fact Dave is deathly afraid of heights could ruin everything!
Nate Wheeler and the gang at WeCreate give the eE crew a 4-part mega challenge that requires some serious help. Dave tracks down a special guest host for this one. There's a huge reward if they can pull off this list of crazy challenges!
Having a couple days off from the pro tournament tour, Dave and Danny hit Pymatuning Reservoir in search of big, ice out slab crappies. The fish are biting, but unfortunately, so are the googans, who literally toss anchor in Dave's boat!
Terry (aka: Skippy) gets a rectal exam, courtesy of episode 4 guest host, Hannah Dudzek. Erie Extreme and Dr. Joe Leone stress the importance of prostate health and awareness.
After Terry accepts his reward, Nate from WeCreate again tries to stump Dave and the eE crew. A special mail delivery containing a curious mystery lure throws them into a tailspin, and as usual, the Erie weather just won't give them a break!
Muskies are the top of the freshwater food chain. Known as the fish of 10,000 casts, Dave and his guests hit Chautauqua Lake in attempt to get one of these big elusive monsters on camera, but looming thunderstorms might have the final word!
This WeCreate Challenge seems easy, at least for someone who knows how to catch catfish, but Dave has no clue. James McCann of the Erie Paranormal Group and Jon DeMarco of the Presque Isle Partnership tag along for a wild ride!
If the eE crew accepts this one, Dave and the eE crew will definitely have their work cut out for them in this multi-part WeCreate Challenge presented by Bentley Tree Care. Putting all the pieces to this puzzle together proves almost impossible!
Acting on a tip from a friend, Dave, Terry and the eE crew hit the water in search of the toothiest critter that swims in Lake Erie. These long, bony, snake-like fish are very hard to catch, but hopefully with a little luck, they'll put one in the boat!
Part 2 of Garrrr Matey: Acting on a tip from a friend, Dave, Terry and the eE crew hit the water in search of the toothiest critter that swims in Lake Erie. These long, bony, snake-like fish are very hard to catch, but hopefully with a little luck, they'll put one in the boat!
Dave makes his living from a technologically advanced bass boat, but this WeCreate Challenge requires him to put down the High-tech gadgets and go “old school.†Don't be surprised if Dave's first time in a kayak doesn't quite go according to plan.
Dave gets sucked into competing in a Kayak bass tournament on Lake Arthur by the boys from FishingOnline.com. Fishing from a state-of-the-art kayak, can the BASS Elite pro pull out the win on a lake he hasn't fished for more than 20 years?
National outdoor writer, fishing guide, and long time friend, Darl Black, says the big pumpkinseeds WERE biting last week. Dave's in town for the week, and trying something he's never done before sounds inviting, but is it too late?
Thanks to Capt. Tim Small of Bomber Charters and Captain Larry Grundler of Maximizer Sport Fishing for for getting Dave Lefebre, the ee crew and the Georgians out on the water. This was a great day, but everyone's looking forward to the rain check!
Dave has never experienced a chartered walleye fishing trip on Lake Erie. Dave has never fished with someone from the Republic of Georgia, near Russia. Lucky Dave! He gets to kill two ducks with one paddle on this hair raising episode!
Dave gathers up a couple of familiar buddies in hopes to conquer the very first weCreate Challenge of the season. But the record snow event might have the final word in this crazy 100+ mile adventure!
Taking advantage of a short gap in his tournament schedule, Dave takes to the ice on one of his favorite locations, Misery Bay. Things don't start off well, but once Uncle Terry leaves with the camera, things heat up!
eE sponsors step into action to take advantage of the PA Fish & Boat Commission Youth Mentor Free Fishing Day. Of course it turns into a friendly competition, but will the extreme cold temps ruin everything?
Dave's little brother, Nate loves to fish, but doesn't get the opportunity to go often. This trip to Pymatuning should take care of him for a while. Watch Dave and Nate destroy a bunch of giant springtime papermouths!
Steve's been a part of the eE family from the beginning. This day with Kirk of East End Angler was supposed to be an enjoyable, relaxing trip for Dave and Nate, but what happens will change the future of eE forever!
Well now that mom has learned to use Facebook, she's thrown a weCreate Challenge at the eE crew and her eldest son, Dave. There are two parts, but even with help from our old friend, Darl Black, neither will be easy!
This crazy weCreate Challenge calls for some serious experts. Nico and RJ know turtles, and have a hunch on exactly where the eE crew needs to go. It's perfect weather for a change, but it's going to be a long night!
Brian the daredevil craneman is back! But this time, he and Dave will not be fishing from 100 feet up. Thankfully, several friends help out in this foul weather, week long weCreate Challenge presented by the Minnow Man!
The entire eE gang has shown up for this one, which means something extraordinary is probably about to happen. Dave and the crew are treated to the boat ride of their lives on the beautiful Allegheny River...Hang on!
Erie, PA is known for its world class fishing opportunities for several species, but one of them is perhaps overlooked. Join Dave and past eE guest, Mark Graziano for some amazing monster pike action on the Bay!
We haven't had much chaos lately, so how about an overdose of it in this crazy weCreate Challenge. What starts as a peaceful fish-filled day on beautiful French Creek ends with unwelcomed night time adversity!
For this weCreate Challenge, Dave gathers up a large group of anglers to join in a road trip to Oak Orchard in Buffalo, NY. The King Salmon are said to be biting and all they need to do is simply catch one...easy right?
Our old friend James McCann has invited the eE crew and a pair of lucky contest winners to the haunted Knickerbocker Hotel. Its an active paranormal adventure that ends with some unexpected midnight catfishing!
Here’s a sneak peek into a few of the many exciting episodes coming up in season 4. Erie, PA is a rich and diverse playground and Erie Extreme will never run out of interesting things to do.
A cool Challenge comes in, one which Dave Lefebre simply cannot ignore. Accompanied by a few good friends, Dave hits Canadohta Lake to compete in his first ever ice fishing tournament!
Though not an “official” challenge, this episode turns into a big one. Covering two lakes in two states, and fishing into the night, Dave, eE crew and a few guests hit the ice in search of trophy fish!
The eE gang gets a unique challenge to catch a big pike using a tip up, so Dave hooks up with a familiar face to attempt something he’s never done before. The destination?...Findley Lake, NY.
This challenge seems ridiculous, practically impossible, but Dave Lefebre and the Erie Extreme crew rarely turn one down. It’s time to get froggy with it and we know just who to call for help!
The Presque Isle Bassmasters have challenged Dave and his crew to a friendly Sheephead competition on Lake Erie. With the title of Drum Kings at stake, there’s plenty of trash talking to go around!
Dave gets lots of challenges, but this one comes in for Bree. She has to catch a truly giant fish, something over 20lbs! The species has been chosen and the location has been set, now it’s up to Bree!
Dave Lefebre takes advantage of any excuse to hit Lake Erie. The challenge is to catch 5 different species in a short period of time, but that’s not all...The title “King of Bass” is also at stake here!
We’ve used tiny fishing poles before, but this challenge to catch the biggest fish ever caught on the show requires one even smaller. The boys head down to the Shenango River to try to pull this one off!
Dave Lefebre has never shot a fish with a bow before, so when this Challenge came in we had to jump on it. It’s a carpy kind of night and Lake Arthur in Butler, PA is the spot according to our guide!
This is all about the largest predator that swims in our local waters, the elusive musky. After failing a kayak/musky challenge, Dave Lefebre and Aaron hit several nearby lakes to get revenge on them!
After multiple unsuccessful walleye trips, Dave Lefebre invests some time in finding a proven system to catch them by casting, not trolling or drifting. His persistence paid off in a huge way!
The Presque Isle Bassmasters have challenged Dave and his crew to a friendly Sheephead competition on Lake Erie. With the title of Drum Kings at stake, there’s plenty of trash talking to go around!