The long, cold winter has just hit New England, and while the bluefin tuna season has come to an end in Gloucester, Mass., it’s just getting started in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. After a disappointing season, several of Gloucester’s top fishermen head south to try to salvage their finances by fishing for the elusive bluefin tuna in unfamiliar Carolina waters before the experienced locals beat them to the catch. It’s a whole new battlefield and the Northern captains must conquer new styles of fishing, treacherous waters and the wrath of the Outer Banks’ top fishermen. They’re gambling on what could be a massive payday … or a huge financial loss.
Another season begins, and the Captains are faced with some old hazards like fire on board and sinking, to new hazards like shifting sands and sunken wrecks, on their main routes out to the fishing grounds.
Another season begins, and the Captains are faced with some old hazards like fire on board and sinking, to new hazards like shifting sands and sunken wrecks, on their main routes out to the fishing grounds.
The Outer Banks fleet battle worsening conditions in the hopes of landing a payday before the forecast rough weather arrives and potentially stops fishing.
The Outer Banks fleet battle worsening conditions in the hopes of landing a payday before the forecast rough weather arrives and potentially stops fishing.
The fleet tries to take advantage of a wave of big fish. With bad weather working against them, the Rasta Rocket is having a hard time fishing, and struggles to keep up with the rest of the fleet.
The fleet tries to take advantage of a wave of big fish. With bad weather working against them, the Rasta Rocket is having a hard time fishing, and struggles to keep up with the rest of the fleet.
It's the toughest season in Outer Banks history. New crews and veteran crews alike battle it out in an effort to catch Blue Gold. The Doghouse proves that they may be the ace crew in the Outer Banks, despite it being their first year as a team, while a mishap on the Reel E' Bugging shows that time on a boat together, isn't everything.
It's the toughest season in Outer Banks history. New crews and veteran crews alike battle it out in an effort to catch Blue Gold. The Doghouse proves that they may be the ace crew in the Outer Banks, despite it being their first year as a team, while a mishap on the Reel E' Bugging shows that time on a boat together, isn't everything.
The herds have arrived and for every fisherman in the OBX, this means it's about to be mayhem. A big body of fish brings lower bluefin demand, so it's a race to see who can get a fish before prices dwindle. There is good news for the fleet as a quota extension is announced, which means despite the larger sized fish caught so far this season, the fleet will have more time to make paychecks before the season ends.
The herds have arrived and for every fisherman in the OBX, this means it's about to be mayhem. A big body of fish brings lower bluefin demand, so it's a race to see who can get a fish before prices dwindle. There is good news for the fleet as a quota extension is announced, which means despite the larger sized fish caught so far this season, the fleet will have more time to make paychecks before the season ends.
A risky move by Offshore Outlaw sees the crew taking a short fishing window as a huge storm approaches, and Dog House fights to stay on top.
A risky move by Offshore Outlaw sees the crew taking a short fishing window as a huge storm approaches, and Dog House fights to stay on top.
While the fleet is docked due to bad weather, one boat takes a chance to get ahead, but facing fog, wind, and high seas, could spell disaster for the attempt.
While the fleet is docked due to bad weather, one boat takes a chance to get ahead, but facing fog, wind, and high seas, could spell disaster for the attempt.
With the Outer Banks blue fin season half over, Southern hospitality helps one Captain, as the rest of the fleet go all out to hook as many fish as possible.
With the Outer Banks blue fin season half over, Southern hospitality helps one Captain, as the rest of the fleet go all out to hook as many fish as possible.
The wind wreaks havoc on the fleet, but with over half of the quota already caught, some of them are taking bigger risks than ever to stay ahead.
The wind wreaks havoc on the fleet, but with over half of the quota already caught, some of them are taking bigger risks than ever to stay ahead.
With the quota filling up, fishing season in the OBX could end at any moment and the tension on every boat in the fleet is at an all-time high.
With the quota filling up, fishing season in the OBX could end at any moment and the tension on every boat in the fleet is at an all-time high.
Less than 24 hrs remain before season shutdown, but with deteriorating weather, the bar is more dangerous than ever and Captains need to decide whether one last fish is worth the risk.
Less than 24 hrs remain before season shutdown, but with deteriorating weather, the bar is more dangerous than ever and Captains need to decide whether one last fish is worth the risk.
The long, cold winter has just hit New England, and while the bluefin tuna season has come to an end in Gloucester, Mass., it’s just getting started in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. After a disappointing season, several of Gloucester’s top fishermen head south to try to salvage their finances by fishing for the elusive bluefin tuna in unfamiliar Carolina waters before the experienced locals beat them to the catch. It’s a whole new battlefield and the Northern captains must conquer new styles of fishing, treacherous waters and the wrath of the Outer Banks’ top fishermen. They’re gambling on what could be a massive payday … or a huge financial loss.
Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks (2014) is now streaming with subscription on Disney+
