US: caught a 1,005 pound bluefin tuna off North Carolina

Capt. Joe Shute's  of "Bait and Tackle" informed us about the catch of this 115" bluefin tuna for 1005 pounder - 455 kilo today.

Fish Bucket was fishing out of Morehead City in North Carloina when hooked this monster size tuna.

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