Video — Video

Categories

A Day in the Life of Captain Nick Stanczyk

Posted by Colin Sarfeh on

A Day in the Life of Captain Nick Stanczyk

From many years as a budding FL Keys charterman through his ascent to the pinnacle of sport fishing, follow along as we join Captain Nick Stanczyk for a 24-hour look into the daily life of a true swordfish pro. Filmed exclusively at historic Bud N’ Mary’s Marina [Islamorada, FL], Nick gives us a 360-degree view of what it takes to be a successful swordfishermen, provides some of his insider tips and tricks, & tells some incredible tales along the way – including the story of his 8-hour battle that shocked the world with a record-breaking 757-lb. broadbill swordfish. This is:...

Read more →

1,000-lb. Tuna in P.E.I.

Posted by Colin Sarfeh on

1,000-lb. Tuna in P.E.I.

Few gamefish rival the raw power and sheer size of the giant bluefin tuna, with many fish exceeding well-over 1,000 lbs. and the all-tackle world record sitting at an astonishing 1,496 lbs. Every Fall, schools of herring migrate into the shallow waters off Prince Edward Island (PEI), Canada, inherently drawing in huge schools of giant bluefin tuna. A true sight to behold as behemoth-size tuna gorge themselves mere feet from the boat. With unpredictable weather and sea conditions, and fish that punish even the stoutest of tackle, this adventure is not for the faint of heart. Take a journey with...

Read more →

AUSTRALIA… ONCE IN A LIFETIME…

Posted by Brandon Cotton on

AUSTRALIA… ONCE IN A LIFETIME…

Few experiences can be labeled as “once in a lifetime”… A live-aboard, big-game fishing experience exploring Australia’s exquisite Great Barrier Reef for giant black marlin certainly qualifies. Fishing five days aboard Pelagic Pro Team Captain Haydon Bell’s immaculate 45’ Riviera Release, our film team experienced all that GBR and its famed Ribbon Reefs have to offer… and much more. From behemoth black marlin pushing the coveted 1,000-lb. mark, to frenzied dogtooth tuna and giant trevally annihilating any and all baits presented, to incredible dives amongst the rich and healthy coral reef ecosystem, this journey opened our eyes to a seldom-explored...

Read more →

Swordfishing with the Best in the Biz - Capt. Nick Stanczyk

Posted by Shopify API on

Swordfishing with the Best in the Biz - Capt. Nick Stanczyk
The PELAGIC crew recently joined daytime swordfishing pioneer, Capt. Nick Stanczyk, aboard his iconic Americamo-wrapped 37' Freeman - Broad Minded. Fishing ...

Read more →

GIANTS OF THE NORTH: Bluefin Tuna

Posted by Shopify API on

GIANTS OF THE NORTH: Bluefin Tuna
Exceeding well-over 1,000 lbs., the giant bluefin tuna is one of our ocean's largest big game predators. Gorging themselves on herring, mackerel, and much ...

Read more →