200kg Bluefin Tuna, Striped Marlin, and the Swordfish That Attacked His Boat
🎣 Get the Net – Tight Lines, Loose Lips! 🎙️Show Notes
200kg Bluefin Tuna, Striped Marlin, and the SwordfishThat Attacked His Boat
Luke Davis is one of those names that needs no introduction in New Zealand fishing. A true gamefishing all-rounder, Luke has spent his entire working life at Yeehaa Fishing Tackle, and over the years has quietly built a reputation as one of the most respected and knowledgeable fishos in the country.
In this episode, Luke goes deep on gamefishing strategy,from chasing yellowfin tuna on topwater to consistently finding and hooking marlin, and how he sets his boat up for success before the lures even hit the water. It’s a masterclass in preparation, reading conditions, and stacking small decisions in your favour when targeting big fish.
But the stories don’t stop there. Luke also shares two ofthe most unbelievable captures of his life — landing a 200kg bluefin tuna, and the infamous 360kg swordfish that attacked his outboard in what might be one of the strangest catches ever recorded in NZ waters.
Packed with hard-earned knowledge, proper yarns, and decades of experience, this is a must-watch for anyone who loves big fish and real fishing stories.
✅ Luke Davis @lukendavis (IG) ✅ Precision Angling @precisionangling ✅ Verivas New Zealand @verivasnewzealand ✅ https://www.yeehaatackle.co.nz
⏱️ Chapters /Segments (00:00) — Intro: Luke Davis & a Lifetime in Fishing One job, one tackle store, decades on the water, and areputation built the hard way. (10:00) — Growing Up in the Fishing World How Luke’s early years shaped his approach to fishing andproblem-solving offshore. (20:00) — Marlin Strategy & Boat Setup How Luke sets his boat up for success before the lures evenhit the water. (30:00) — Gear, Spreads & On-WaterDecisions Lure choices, positioning, and adapting when things aren’tgoing to plan. (40:00) — Light Gauge VS Heavy Gauge How Luke changed his rigs from heavy gauge to light gauge and WHY it works (50:00) — The recreational fisherman & his value Why sport fishing is a crucial industry to New Zealand & how important it is to look after it! (60:00) — The 360kg Swordfish That Attacked the Outboard The most bizarre catch of Luke’s life — how it unfolded and why it still blows minds. (67:00) — Final Thoughts & Rapid-Fire questions Luke’s answers to the fun questions we like to ask everyone who comes on Get the Net 🌟 Links & Socials - YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/@getthenet_nz] - Apple Podcasts: [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/🎣-get-the-net-–-tight-lines-loose-lips🎙️/id1824558692]
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🎵 Music Used ✅ Proctor, Topher Mohr & Alex Elena ✅ Satellites, Swello ✅ Momentum, Zplit ✅ Source (YouTube Audio Library)
🎥 Production Notes ✅ Shot on: Sony A7iii + Sennheiser Mics ✅ Edited in: Adobe Premiere Pro ✅ Shot, Edited & Produced by Nick Hoyle
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