EP. 277 First All-Female Team “No Limits” Debuts on National Geographic’s Wicked Tuna

This Sunday, February 26th, marks a massive milestone for women in fishing with the new season of National Geographic's Wicked Tuna premiering at 9/8 cst with back-to-back episodes.  Viral sensation Captain Michelle Bancewicz is captaining the first all-female team with her First Mate, Lea Pinaud, on the F/V "No Limits." Michelle went viral on social media after landing an 800lb (dressed weight of 601) bluefin tuna solo, which has inspired many and caught the attention of the show's producers.  Now you can watch her and Lea duke it out against the guys! Hear all about it as I chat with Michelle on this week's episode! About Wicked Tuna  Filmed on location in Gloucester, Massachusetts, and the surrounding waters, Wicked Tuna follows a group of salty fishermen from the nation’s oldest seaport as they make their living the way it’s been done for centuries — rod and reel fishing, one catch at a time — all in pursuit of the bluefin tuna. The series gives viewers an in-depth look at the intense battles, fierce competition, crushing losses and major paydays of the country’s toughest captains. For commercial fishermen, the directive is simple: Catch a fish or go home without a paycheck. Mentioned in This Episodes: Wicked Tuna Watch Michelle's Viral Giant Solo Bluefin Catch!