Who Needs A Rod And Reel? Guy Harpoons A 675-Pound Bluefin Tuna In New England

Charlie Nutting demonstrated a spear-harpoon method rarely seen today when he harpooned a 675-pound bluefin tuna off the New England coast. The video reportedly shows Nutting positioning for the shot from an elevated perch, using a long, sharp harpoon designed to avoid glancing off the fish. A strong line is attached to keep the tuna from disappearing. Nutting describes the location as “zero bycatch, zero habitat disturbance,” and says the strike is fast “literally,” resulting in a single fish at a time. After the harpoon connects, the fish is subdued quickly, but bringing a 675-pound tuna aboard requires a sturdy pulley system and careful boat handling. The article also notes harpoon fishing for swordfish remains common in parts of the Mediterranean, though it is declining with rising sea temperatures.