“I’m a crack addict when it comes to harpoon fishing,” Capt.
The prey is also quite different: the Atlantic bluefin tuna, which fishers catch using 10-foot electrified spears.
Yes, it looks just as dramatic as it sounds.
‘Harpoon Hunters’.Discovery
And at $10,000 a fish, they want to catch as many of those bluefin as they can.
“you’re free to make a lot of money.”
Niko reminds us that fishermen aren’t known for their humility.
‘Ezyduzit’ crew.Discovery
“And I’m one of ‘em.”
Harpoon Hunterswill drop anchor on the Discovery Channel on Jan. 24 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
Meet the cast and see exclusive images from the series below.
Capt. Dylan Caldwell of ‘Pine Box’.Discovery
Whether its Bluefin, lobster, or sea bass, Dylan makes his living on the water year-round.
And he must make every season count to support his wife and kids.
Luckily, one of those kids, Emmett, will be harpooning alongside his old man this season.
‘Redrum’ Capt. Joe Dion.Discovery
At 13, he started fishing on charter boats.
By 25, he captained his own harpoon boat.
With Mike Miller (a.k.a.
‘Cynthia C2’ Captain Tyler Macallister.Discovery
The Hacker) as his driver, Joe became one of the most successful harpooners in the fishery.
Joe sold his boat and took two seasons off to raise awareness for the disease.
Now, with his family in a better place, hes itching to get back on the water.
‘Ezyduzit’ Captain Niko Chaprales.Discovery
With his old friend Mike by his side, Joe is ready to prove that lightning can strike twice.
Married for 23 years, Tyler is currently putting his daughter through college.
Luckily, hes got a charter business to supplement his commercial fishing.
‘Pine Box’ mate Emmett Caldwell.Discovery
But one bad harpoon season means hes got to double down on those charters.
Its no surprise that he ended up harpooning by his dads side as an adult.
Sadly, Bill passed away in 2022.
Joe Dion on the ‘Redrum’.Discovery
Luckily, Niko is a fearsome competitor.
Since age 14, he has taken part in Strong Man competitions.
At 29, he won the IPL World Powerlifting Championship.
‘Ezyduzit’ Captain Niko Chaprales.Discovery
This will be his first year captaining theEzyduzit, and Niko is driven to score big for his dad.
‘Ezyduzit’ Mate Kevin Ohlson.Discovery
Tyler Macallister.Discovery
‘Ezyduzit’.Discovery
Joe Dion on the ‘Redrum’.Discovery
