The Ultimate Dream Gig! Reeling in Whopper Fish Stories
October 9, 2007
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Forget the ‘ones that got away’…we got to uncover real-life monster catches that shattered records! Shooting stories for Hooked Again: Monster Fish was a wild, unforgettable, ride. Traveling from the U.S.’s biggest fishery in frigid Alaska…to prime fishing country in Florida’s Gulf Coast…to the banks of a sweltering Texas swamp. Meeting some of the world’s most amazing pro and amateur anglers. Sharing stories that kept our jaws dropped to the bottom of the boat.
Along the way, we also got to discover some of the scaliest, biggest and baddest creatures under water. Back on terra firma, I can’t get these amazing fish out of my head. Here are just a few of our favorite ‘Whopper Fish Facts’ you can use to amaze your friends. Check out the super star species behind the most heart-pumping, pulse- racing, white-knuckle tales of Man vs. Fish.
Halibut: ‘Ultimate Transformers’: Pacific Halibut are the undisputed kings of Alaskan waters. They’re born with one eye on either side of their bodies, swimming upright. Their left eye then migrates to their right side, and the fish ‘lays over’ to swim forever on its side. And they stay the flatfish kings, the largest on earth, tipping the scales at 450+ pounds!
Bluefin Tuna: ‘Ultimate Athletes': Bluefin can drag fishing boats for miles! Sleek and super muscular, they can also travel an incredible 100 miles in a single day. Bluefin will range across entire oceans in mere weeks. And unlike most large fish, Tuna travel in schools as many as forty strong…corralling prey in a huge, shimmering surge, feeding and hunting as a pack.
Wahoo: ‘Ultimate Speed Demons': Built like streamlined torpedoes, Wahoos are one of the fastest, most elusive fish in the sea. They can hit top speeds up to fifty miles per hour…have razor sharp teeth…fast beating tails…and are very hard to catch. Wahoo dominate tropical waters’ food chains. Along with Marlin, they are considered among the most elite sport fish in the world!
Marlin: ‘Ultimate Fighters’: The ocean’s heavyweight fighting champs. They club and spear their opponents, and come leaping out bills-first. Marlin also have special “brain heaters” that enable these big predators to stay calm and agile – even capturing prey in cold, deep water. Hooked on fishing lines, Marlin will literally fight till they die. Fortunately, today’s anglers just want the thrill – they release these amazing hunters safely alive.
Alligator Gar: ‘Ultimate Prehistoric Predator’: Meet the scariest looking prehistoric whoppers to rule the American South! Alligator Gar have gills and a rudimentary lung that enables them to breathe air. This ‘bizarre’ biology helps the fish survive out of water for more than thirty minutes. And gar can survive in stagnant swamps when nearly every other species dies.
Remember if you have your own stories about your fishing adventures and what to share them with America, click here to figure out how.
Comments (3)
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Posted by bart simpson | October 23, 2007 5:54 AM
Wow, I actually thought Nat Geo had more intelligence than to host a series on glorifying the taking of large fish and shark.
Why is it they don't understand that apex animals and the largest ones are the key to successful reproduction to keep the species strong.
I therefore have a different opinion now of the company.
Don't promote the taking of the biggest animals. It's plain bad practice. Even idiots can understand that.
Oh, maybe it's just airtime they really care about. Phooey on the producers of "Hooked Again: Monster Fish!"
They should get educated.
Posted by Clayton Kuhlman | January 8, 2008 5:41 PM
i caut a 180 lb blue marlin it took 3 hrs. it waz eASY. i dont have any of the pictures yet.
Posted by Chris ABEL | February 15, 2008 9:15 PM