Incredible underwater footage of giant bluefin tuna many of which are over 1000lbs! This video was taken while fishing on Bruce Brothers Charters with Capt Troy Bruce in 110ft of water of off Prince Edward Island, Canada. Two fish were caught and released from this pod and both were over 1100lbs!
This is an all-release recreational fishery and is an amazing example of nearly perfect management. On this trip anglers Capt Andy LoCascio, Steve Palmo, and Mitch Wergiles caught four giants in only 10 hours of fishing over the course of the first two days of the trip. The sizes were 850, 950, and two fish over 1100lbs!
Also in this video, Gannets (white birds) are diving down and actually stealing some of the herring chum from the giants. These birds are fearless and very capable underwater hunters.
Frequently Asked Questions
The footage was filmed off Prince Edward Island, Canada, in 110 feet of water during a fishing trip with Bruce Brothers Charters and Capt Troy Bruce.
Many of the bluefin tuna in the footage weighed over 1000 pounds, with two caught and released fish weighing over 1100 pounds each.
The video showcases an all-release recreational fishery, emphasizing catch and release practices to ensure sustainable management.
The anglers on the trip included Capt Andy LoCascio, Steve Palmo, and Mitch Wergiles, who caught four giant bluefin tuna during the first two days.
The video shows gannets, white birds, diving underwater and stealing some of the herring chum intended for the bluefin tuna, demonstrating their fearless and skilled hunting abilities.
The all-release recreational fishery and the presence of large, healthy bluefin tuna indicate nearly perfect management practices supporting sustainable fish populations.
