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Fighting Tuna

Fighting Tuna

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  • Premiered: 
    October 30, 2012
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  • Network: Discovery
  • Category: Series
  • Genre: Reality
  • Type: Live Action
  • Concept: 
  • Subject Matter: Workplace
  • Tags: fishing (tuna)

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Plot Synopsis

Using boats only one-third the size of Bering Sea trawlers, four captains battle the cold Atlantic waters, survive extreme weather and compete against each other, as they struggle to make a living by fishing for bluefin tuna. Weighing in between 320 and 1,500 pounds, bluefin are the most expensive fish in the world, because their price -- as much as $20,000 per fish -- is driven up by Japanese demand for sushi. The largest tuna swim north to the icy waters of the Atlantic Ocean where they're caught the old-fashioned way: with rod and reel. The four captains are: Paulie, the master, who struggles to make a catch -- and keep his secrets; Donnie, the legend, who is in for the fight of his life; Carmine, the sport fisherman, who faces a big decision; and Anthony, the youngest captain, who is facing ruin.

Other Titles

  • Previously known as: Reel Men

Production & Distribution

  • Produced by The Studio, aka Discovery Studios (as Discovery Studios)
  • Produced by Splash Entertainment