Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Fishing in a hurricane? That’s exactly what the anglers in this year's Wedgeport Tuna Tournament were facing.
In this Season 40 episode of The Fish’n Canada Show, we head to Canso and Wedgeport, Nova Scotia, chasing giant Atlantic bluefin tuna as Hurricane Erin intensifies offshore.
But bluefin fishing in Nova Scotia is about more than just 600+ pound giants. It’s a story deeply rooted in Acadian culture, global sportfishing history, and one of the most legendary tournaments in the world: the Wedgeport International Tuna Cup.
In this episode:
• We explore the historic tuna grounds of Wedgeport, once called the “Sport-Tuna Fishing Capital of the World”
• Meet 91-year-old tournament veteran Jules Boudreau and the next generation carrying on the tradition
• Dive into the Acadian roots that shaped Nova Scotia’s coastal fishing communities
• Go behind the scenes of the Wedgeport Tuna Tournament weigh-in
• And face the reality of fishing as a Category 5 hurricane approaches Atlantic Canada
Atlantic bluefin tuna are among the most powerful sportfish on the planet. Highly migratory, tightly regulated, and globally prized, this fishery represents the intersection of conservation, science, and tradition.
With only one tournament fish allowed per team — and the best grounds located 15 hours offshore in a place known as “The Hell Hole” — crews were forced to decide: play it safe… or gamble before the storm hits.
This is Part 1 of a two-episode story.
Next week: Did the offshore gamble pay off? And what happens when a hurricane changes everything?
If you love giant tuna fishing, maritime history, and high-stakes angling, this is one you don’t want to miss.
Fishing in a hurricane? That’s exactly what the anglers in this year's Wedgeport Tuna Tournament were facing.
In this Season 40 episode of The Fish’n Canada Show, we head to Canso and Wedgeport, Nova Scotia, chasing giant Atlantic bluefin tuna as Hurricane Erin intensifies offshore.
But bluefin fishing in Nova Scotia is about more than just 600+ pound giants. It’s a story deeply rooted in Acadian culture, global sportfishing history, and one of the most legendary tournaments in the world: the Wedgeport International Tuna Cup.
In this episode:
• We explore the historic tuna grounds of Wedgeport, once called the “Sport-Tuna Fishing Capital of the World”
• Meet 91-year-old tournament veteran Jules Boudreau and the next generation carrying on the tradition
• Dive into the Acadian roots that shaped Nova Scotia’s coastal fishing communities
• Go behind the scenes of the Wedgeport Tuna Tournament weigh-in
• And face the reality of fishing as a Category 5 hurricane approaches Atlantic Canada
Atlantic bluefin tuna are among the most powerful sportfish on the planet. Highly migratory, tightly regulated, and globally prized, this fishery represents the intersection of conservation, science, and tradition.
With only one tournament fish allowed per team — and the best grounds located 15 hours offshore in a place known as “The Hell Hole” — crews were forced to decide: play it safe… or gamble before the storm hits.
This is Part 1 of a two-episode story.
Next week: Did the offshore gamble pay off? And what happens when a hurricane changes everything?
If you love giant tuna fishing, maritime history, and high-stakes angling, this is one you don’t want to miss.
