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Commercial Fisherman: 10 Things You Didn’t Know about Dave Carraro

Dave Carraro probably never thought that his career as a commercial fisherman would eventually result in him becoming a reality TV star. However, thanks to the show Wicked Tuna, that’s exactly how things have planned out for Dave. He has been a cast member on the show since it debuted in 2012 and during that time he has become a fan favorite. Dave is great at what he does and he’s always willing to go the extra mile to make sure things are done right. His contributions to the show are a large part of why commercial fishing has gotten so much attention over the last decade. >click to read< 11:37

N.H. “Wicked Tuna” star Tyler McLaughlin and mate save fishermen from sinking Miss Sambuka near Gloucester

nh-fishermen-bmpCaptain Tyler McLaughlin, star of National Geographic’s “Wicked Tuna,” says he was fishing four miles off the coast of Gloucester, Massachusetts, last weekend. Over the roar of 10-foot sea swells and 35 knots of wind, he heard a distress call calling out for his boat “Pin Wheel”. His first mate, Stephen Field, also heard the desperate call. “I was standing up there just listening and I caught it on the radio. Read the rest here 20:55