Koi Breeder Says His Hobby Has Gone Extreme

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Koi Breeder Says His Hobby Has Gone Extreme

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Posted: 3:14 PM Aug 1, 2008
Last Updated: 4:01 PM Aug 1, 2008
Reporter: Tom Skinner

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Country Rover Tom Skinner introduces us to a man who collects and breeds koi. Breeding koi started in Japan in the 18th century, but this man breeds these ornamental fish in a big way right here in Eastern Carolina.

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