March 13 2014

MFCC Podcast Session 011: Interview With Capt. Dave Carraro From Nat Geo’s Wicked Tuna

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In this session of the My Fishing Cape Cod Podcast I interview Captain Dave Carraro of the FV-Tuna.com. Dave is also one of the leading captains of National Geographic’s hit TV show Wicked Tuna.

Dave also runs charters out of Gloucester aboard his boat the FV-Tuna.com.

FV-Tuna.com

In 2011 Dave landed 52 giant tuna including 8 giants over 1,000 pounds. So needless to say Dave knows a thing or two about tuna fishing!

More specifically, in this podcast you’ll find out about:

  • Dave’s new “battle wagon” boat that will soon replace the FV-Tuna.com, and the reasons behind the upgrade
  • The incredible story behind Dave, and first mate Sandro’s, 1200 pound monster giant bluefin tuna
  • How Dave got started fishing for giant tuna and the reason why he decided to pursue fishing full time
  • How Dave narrowly avoided sinking at night in terrible weather while rounding Monomoy
  • What’s going through Dave’s mind the instant they hook up with a giant bluefin
  • How Dave works to minimize popped hooks, and why you need to be OK with this natural part of the tuna game
  • The theory behind how Dave chooses where to fish and how you can narrow down productive tuna fishing locations
  • How you can make the most of your tuna fishing expeditions, especially if you’re a “weekend warrior”
  • Plus a whole lot more!

At the end of the podcast I will also answer select questions from the MFCC YouTube Channel, Twitter Feed and Facebook page.

Special thanks to my cousin Kevin Collins for producing this podcast!

RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS SESSION INCLUDE:

FV-Tuna.com charters

Season #3 of Wicked Tuna

My Fishing Cape Cod TV

Right click here to download the MP3 file

  • Ryan, Another great podcast/interview. I am a big fan of Wicked and Dave is my favorite. I think he is the best and most knowledgeable fisherman on the show. I like the way he maintains his boat and equipment…

  • Hi Ryan! Mike Boudreau here. I totally enjoyed the pod cast, but; I found it very superficial. I would have liked more in- depth info: like what size and type hooks used for which bait. Do you ‘ bridle’? what length and pound test leaders. Flouro or mono. Get my drift? I love your site but I am in need of and would appreciate more details. Not spots, I understand this ; but methods and details. I hope to hear from you soon. I am retireing this spring and am moving to the cape. I will tell all. Thank you , Mike.

    • Hey Mike! Thank you for the feedback I always appreciate it.

      My friend Jason I can certainly help you get rigged up if you’d like. Feel free to send me an email about what you need.

      Congrats on the retirement!

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