Best Capt Nick Podcasts (2025)

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Chicagoland 1800 board up episode 78: former State Fire Marshall Matt Perez , Nate Rice Peoria FD and John Koch Joliet FD 1:36:34

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CBS talks to former state Fire Marshall Matt Perez, Nate Rice from Peoria FD and John Koch from Joliet FD about a data driven ground breaking program for the fire service that has shown success in targeting problem areas of their community and providing proactive measures to slow them downBy Fire & Iron Media

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Roll call episode from chicagoland 1-800-boardup: from the Gurnee Mills Fire Expo retired Capt Kevin Calhoun FDNY with Tunnels to Towers Foundation 18:45

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CBSP talk to Trudy Maatta from Newport Township fire protection district and Kevin Calhoun retired Captain from FDNY. Trudy is organizes the Gurnee Mills first responder expo. Kevin is a 9/11 survivor and travels with the "Tunnels to towers" mobil memorial exhibit. "tunnels to towers" helps America’s heroes by providing mortgage-free homes to Gold …

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Episode 77: Richard Stack, Matt Berk and Joe Keenan of the Southside fools pt 2 1:25:21

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CBS talk to Southside FOOLS members Richard Stack, Matt Berk and Joe Keenan about the FOOLS and the upcoming training opportunity Mac a Palooza on October 4th at the Calumet City Public Training CenterBy Fire & Iron Media

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Episode 148 : Sheepshead tagging in NJ with Chase Wunder and Dr Keith Dunton 1:21:23

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This week on the Tidechasers Podcast we’re joined at the round table by special guest host Paul from Great Bay Outfitters. Paul has been working closely with Chase from Rutgers University, who is also collaborating with Dr. Keith Dunton of Monmouth University, on several exciting marine research projects. In this episode, we dive into some thought-…

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Episode 77: Richard Stack, Matt Berk and Joe Keenan of the Southside fools pt 1 1:09:30

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CBS talk to Southside FOOLS members Richard Stack, Matt Berk and Joe Keenan about the FOOLS and the upcoming training opportunity Mac a Palooza on October 4th at the Calumet City Public Training CenterBy Fire & Iron Media

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Episode 76: Pt 2 The financial episode with real estate investor Alex Moore and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER Chris Bauchle 1:12:44

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Vince and Josh Hill talk to real estate investor Alex Moore and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER Chris Bauchle. Alex and Chris are also urban Firefighters who work for a busy fire department East of Chicago. listen how to, over time, grow your hard earned money into wealth to help with your futureBy Fire & Iron Media

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RAF Form 414, Vol 35 18:08

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Delving into my log book yet again I recall thatI had flown a couple of supernumerary trips to John F Kennedy airport in New York, sitting in the back of the cockpit watching how it was done but now it was my turn to clamber into the hot seat to start my line training with Virgin Atlantic. I was also flying with the Chief Pilot so absolutely no pre…

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Episode 77: Mike Rossi from Des Plaines FD and Carson Zastrow from Arlington Heights FD promote FIRE & ICE hockey Charity Tournament Aug 2 2025 46:39

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Mike Rossi and Carson Zastrow are firefighters who organize the FIRE & ICE charity hockey Tournament and have helped raise money for charities like the 100 club of illinois and Shield 23By Fire & Iron Media

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Episode 76: Pt 1 The financial episode with real estate investor Alex Moore and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER Chris Bauchle 53:33

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Vince and Josh Hill talk to real estate investor Alex Moore and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER Chris Bauchle. Alex and Chris are also urban Firefighters who work for a busy fire department East of Chicago. listen how to, over time, grow your hard earned money into wealth to help with your futureBy Fire & Iron Media

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ALPA Pilots Perform at Oshkosh 21:42

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For many ALPA members, flying is more than a career—it is a passion. And that passion is on full display at EAA’s AirVenture Oshkosh every year. At the 2024 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, the Air Line Pilot Podcast caught up with ALPA members who arrived in classic warbirds or other vintage aircraft, or who flew as part of the daily airshow. William “Skip…

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Roll Call with Jose Perez: " Im walking out of here" Jose is a Chicago firefighter/Paramedic who was paralyzed during a triathlon in San Francisco 1:04:48

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Vince talks with Jose Perez from Colorado where Jose is currently doing rehab for an injury suffered at a triathlon in San Francisco which left him paralyzed. Vince and Jose talk about Jose's boxing and firefighting career. Jose wanted to thank everyone who supported him and shares his ultimate goal of walking out of the hospital on his own…

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Episode 147 : Trout fishing the Nick Kurtz of TCO Fly shop 1:06:30

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On this week’s episode of the Tide Chasers podcast we head to the streams of southeastern Pennsylvania to talk with Nick Kurtz of TCO Fly Shop! We sat down with Nick to talk about summertime fishing opportunities, his passion for multi-species fishing and upcoming events from TCO! Make sure to tune in this week! Tide Chasers is a weekly podcast fea…

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Episode 146 : Catching 403 species on the Fly with Randy Richter 1:30:40

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🎣 On this week’s episode of the Tidechasers Podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome traveling angler and seasoned life-lister Randy Richter! With an incredible 403 species caught on the fly—and counting—Randy shares some of the most jaw-dropping stories from his global fishing adventures. From landing tiger sharks on the fly to figuring out how to catch…

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Modernizing Air Traffic Control: Interview with NATCA President Nick Daniels 31:20

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Air Traffic Controllers are critical to safe airline operations, but they have faced a chronic lack of support and infrastructure funding. ALPA president Capt. Jason Ambrosi sits down with Nick Daniels, the president of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA). In their conversation about the challenges that controllers face on the …

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Episode 145 : Light tackle and fly fishing for Stripers with Capt Zack Flake of Flyway Charters 1:15:38

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On this week’s episode of the Tide Chasers podcast we visit our home waters in New Jersey to talk with Capt. Zach Flake of Flyway Charters! Capt. Zach is an excellent guide with fly fishing and light tackle for many of our favorite species. We got the chance to talk with him about fishing for Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Mahi and more. Tune in th…

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Sabotage 19:26

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From the French word saboter, sabotage refers to the act of bungling, botching or wrecking something, particularly for political or military aims. It is derived from the French word for a wooden shoe, a sabot and likely refers to clumsy work carried out by those peasants who clattered about in such simple footwear. The world of aviation escaped kno…

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RAF Form 414, Vol 34 19:08

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I’m sorry dear listener but the logbook stories continue unabated with the next instalment. I had been inducted into Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd and, after completing the type rating technical exam we were dispatched to the heart of Airbussery, Toulouse in France, to undergo their simulator training course. There were about 10 of us but, other than…

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Episode 75: Nick Bostic pt 2 pizza delivery guy turned hero 43:31

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special co-hosts Josh Hill and Damien Cuppello sit down with Vince and guest Nick Bostic. Nick was driving when he found a house on fire, Nick entered the house and rescued 3 girls from the flames before having to jump out of the 2nd story window with a little girl in his armsBy Fire & Iron Media

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Episode 144 : Early Season Fluking in NJ. with Rich Natoli of Fat Dad Fishing 1:31:41

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On this week’s episode of the Tide Chasers podcast we welcome back Rich Natoli of Fad Dad Fishing! With the New Jersey Fluke opener coming up we picked Rich’s brain for some tips for early season success. We also talked with Rich about the return of his podcast. Tune in this week to learn more! Tide Chasers is a weekly podcast featuring local fishe…

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Episode 75: Pt1 with Nick Bostic, Nick is the pizza delivery guy turned hero after he rescued 4 girls from a house fire 1:03:48

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special co-hosts Josh Hill and Damien Cuppello sit down with Vince and guest Nick Bostic. Nick was driving when he found a house on fire, Nick entered the house and rescued 3 girls from the flames before having to jump out of the 2nd story window with a little girl in his armsBy Fire & Iron Media

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Episode 143: Small river fishing with Host Tyler Wilczek 42:08

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On this week’s episode of the Tide Chasers podcast, we hit the small rivers with host Tyler Wilczek for a complete break down of how to target Smallmouth Bass and Walleye in these river systems. Tune in to learn more and get geared up for spring and summer! Tide Chasers is a weekly podcast featuring local fishermen, charter captains, tackle shop ow…

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President Ambrosi Shares His Furlough Experience 14:27

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Nearly two decades after a significant number of ALPA pilots were furloughed, many ALPA members still remember what it feels like. ALPA’s Furloughed Pilot Support Program (FPSP) is built on the first-hand experience of members, like ALPA president Capt. Jason Ambrosi and FPSP volunteer F/O Quincy Flemming. Listen now to hear their furlough stories …

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RAF Form 414, Vol 33 20:23

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I’m sorry dear listener but the logbook stories continue unabated with the next instalment. I had been inducted into Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd and, after completing the type rating technical exam we were dispatched to the heart of Airbussery, Toulouse in France, to undergo their simulator training course. There were about 10 of us but, other than…

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The Final Checkout 20:48

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In earlier decades, the early demise of pilots was mainly based on empirical evidence and based on the well publicised news of an ex colleague’s early death. However, in 1992, the time when I was putting in my papers to leave the RAF to pursue a life as an airline pilot, the Flight Safety Foundation published a study which seemed to confirm that pi…

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Episode 142 : The art of Euro Nymphing for trout with Mike Slepesky of Tight lining Maryland 1:20:33

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On this week’s episode of the Tide Chasers podcast we hit the trout streams of central Maryland with Mike Slepesky of @tightliningmd! We talked with Mike about his guide service, favorite streams in Maryland, best flies for the spring, and his preferred technique to catch trout, Euro nymphing. Tune in to learn more about this underrated trout fishe…

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CAP'N 12: Guest Barry Rose (Talking Glory Days GrappleCon #2!) 39:39

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Just under a week away, March 29th, Capt. Nick Masci & Barry Rose present GLORY DAYS GRAPPLECON #2, in beautiful LUTZ, FL! Featuring Nikita Koloff, Haku/Meng, Robert Fuller, Bunkhouse Buck, Abdullah the Butcher, NWO Sting (Jeff Farmer), "Nightmare" Danny Davis, Glacier, & many more! Get your Tickets now at TIXTREE.com Please Subscribe to our Patreo…

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Episode 74: with Ron Rufo retired Chicago Police Officer and author of "Breaking the barriers" 1:17:19

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Vince talks to Ron Rufo, retired chicago police officer and author of the book "breaking the barriers" which looks into first responders mental health and wellnessBy Fire & Iron Media

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Episode 141 : Late Winter and Early Spring Tactics for Striped Bass with Capt Brian of Badfish Charters 1:02:20

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On this week’s episode of the Tide Chasers podcast we travel to the back bays of south Jersey to talk about strategies for late winter and early spring Stripped Bass with Capt. Brian Williams of Badfish Charters of Ocean City, NJ! Capt. Brian gave us some great tips and techniques for catching bass during the early season. Tune in this week to lear…

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RAF Form 414, Vol 32 19:22

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So the logbook tales continue. I am out of the RAF and seeking an airline job but in the downturn there are few available. In the meantime I am working for British Aerospace flying Tornado F3s on trials flights. I had also been given the chance to deliver a Hawk 100 series trainer to the Royal Malaysian Air Force. I left you at Bangkok having turne…

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CAP'N 11: Featured Guest Top Gun (Fidel Sierra) w/Fantasy!!! 49:56

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Capt. Nick Masci returns to discuss the recent Portland Wrestling Expo, the sensational event that drew hundreds of wrestling fans to meet and reminisce with the legends of the Pacific Northwest territory. Special Guest this week is the returning TOP GUN (Fidel Sierra) with special appearance by valet Fantasy! Another fun conversation as part of Ca…

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Managing Conflict and Strengthening Negotiations: An Interview with Naseem Khuri 25:40

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Effectively managing conflict and knowing what works in a negotiation are essential skills for life, but especially for union work. Naseem Khuri, a trainer, consultant, mediator, and facilitator who specializes in negotiation, influence, and conflict management, sat down with ALPA president Capt. Jason Ambrosi to talk about how his best practices c…

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Episode 140 : Project Skillie ( What Mass residents call White Marlin ) with Capt John Galvin 1:01:04

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On this week’s episode of the Tide Chasers podcast we travel north to Massachusetts to learn about the Skillie Project with Capt. John Galvin! Known locally as the Skillie, White Marlin are the beloved billfish in the waters off Cape Cod. We got the chance to talk with Capt. John about his team’s efforts to tag Skillies in these famed water and lea…

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PORTLAND WRESTLING EXPO IS HERE!!! 12:11

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It's the final edition of the Captain's Corner Pod leading into this weekend's huge PORTLAND WRESTLING EXPO EVENT!!! It's been promoted on local Portland TV and Radio, and now this week on the podcast the Captain talks all of the big things going on this weekend and the talent involved. From Portland legends like "Grappler" Len Denton, John Nord (T…

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Episode 73 Jimmy Scharnhorst Pt 2" never miss an opportunity to shut the f***k up" 44:18

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part 2 with Jimmy Scharnhorst a Chicagoland institution since 1979By Fire & Iron Media

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Episode 73 Jimmy Scharnhorst Pt 1 " never miss an opportunity to shut the f***k up" 1:14:40

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Jimmy Scharnhorst sits down with the guys and talks about the fire service, Jimmy has been an institution in the chicagoland area since entering the fire service in 1979By Fire & Iron Media

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Episode 139 : Winter time Trout Fishing with Braden Story of Creekside Fly 1:07:49

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On this week’s episode of the Tide Chasers podcast we head to the stream with Braden Story of Creekside Fly to talk wintertime trout fishing! Braden gave us some great tips for techniques and flies to make the most of your time on the water. We also got to talk with him about his new fly shop, Creekside Fly! Tune in this week to learn more! Tide Ch…

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Recovering from Tragedy: How ALPA Investigates Accidents and Supports Pilots 20:03

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On the evening of January 27, 2025, ALPA’s Air Safety Organization enacted programs it hopes to never have to use: the Accident Investigation Board (AIB) and Critical Incident Response Program (CIRP). These highly trained ALPA volunteers went to action at a moment’s notice after a midair collision between PSA Flight 5342 and a military helicopter t…

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Episode 138 : All about the Philly Fishing Show and Hi Flier Sportfishing with Capt Dave Degennaro 1:23:06

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This week on the Tidechasers Podcast, we’re joined by Captain Dave DeGennaro, owner of Hi Flier Sportfishing out of Barnegat, NJ. Captain Dave is also the founder of the Philly Fishing Show, which takes place every February at the Expo Center in Oaks, PA. In this episode, we dive into all the exciting offerings at the show, from top-tier vendors an…

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Flight Lieutenant Colin Bell DFC, Part 3 20:18

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Colin will be visiting California in a few weeks and will speak at the Voices of Valor Gala Dinner, A Tribute to the Greatest Generation, to be held at the Palm Springs Air Museum California Gala Dinner on the 8th of February 2025. https://palmspringsairmuseum.org/gala/ Colin Bell telling us his story The cockpit of a Mosquito The Canadian Mosquito…

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CAP'N 10: THE GRAPPLER RETURNS! 1:00:59

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"THE GRAPPLER" LEN DENTON returns to the Captain's Corner Pod and spends another 40 minutes sharing road stories and memories from throughout his career. Some of the topics include, being forced out of Mid-South by Bill Watts, sending Denton to work for booker Ole Anderson in the Mid-Atlantic only to find out it was intentional "revenge" by the Cow…

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Episode 137 : Crab Theory & The Addiction of TOG with Capt Woody of Stripetease Sport fishing and Capt Barry of Barr Bill Fishing Charters 1:51:52

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On this week’s episode of the Tide Chasers podcast we sit down with two local captains from our home waters in New Jersey, Capt. Bryan Woodfield and Capt. Barry Potts to a deep dive into the world of Tog fishing! We pick their brains about the addiction Tog fishing creates which fuels the drive to fish through the harsh winter months. Plus, ever he…

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CAP'N 09: Featuring Guest - Rocky Della Serra 54:07

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New Captain's Corner Pod with Special Guest from the territory era, Rocky Della Serra! Rocky has vivid memories of his time in the business as he talks a variety of topics including his brother Bob Della Serra, Montreal, Stampede Wrestling, Portland & Elton Owen, teaming with Frenchy Martin, (almost) teaming with Eddie Gilbert, working Puerto Rico …

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Episode 136 : West Coast Tuna hunting with Curtis Bayer 1:24:20

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On this week’s episode of the Tide Chasers podcast we travel to southern California to talk west coast tuna fishing with Curtis Bayer! Curtis breaks down this special tuna fishery and tells us how luxurious these charters can be. Throw in shots at Dorado, Yellowtail and marlin, this is an exciting episode you will definitely won’t want to miss! Tid…