Trev Gowdy's Monster Fish Season 1 Episode 9 New Guinea Bass and Tuna

Trev Gowdy, the renowned angler, takes the thrill of hunting for massive aquatic animals to the limited-known Papua New Guinea in the ninth episode of the first season of Monster Fish. As Gowdy navigates through the dense jungles to the fascinating lakes with the PNG locals’ help, he sets out to catch two of the most elusive and monstrous fish there - the New Guinea Bass and Tuna.

Gowdy's journey kicks off inside a canoe, where he gets to fish with the locals in Sepik, the largest river in PNG. He quickly learns that fishing in Papua New Guinea waters can be very different from fishing in the US. Gowdy emphasizes the importance of learning from the local fishermen, who have a better understanding of these waters.

On his journey, he also meets the Huli tribe, one of the most ancient tribes in the country. They lead him to the Lake Kutubu, located in the remote Southern Highlands. Gowdy learns from the tribe that the lake is known for having monstrous-sized fish. There, he primarily sets his focus on catching the notorious New Guinea Bass, a deeply coveted prey for fishermen worldwide.

He discovers that the local fishermen catch the Bass with their hands in the crevices between the rocks, but Gowdy takes a more conventional path. He puts his expertise to the test by using one of his most massive lures and perfecting his trolling technique to lure the Bass to his bait. He shows us that fishing is not only about brute strength but skills and knowledge that are honed over time.

After a few unsuccessful attempts, Gowdy finally gets a bite from a New Guinea Bass, and it's a massive one. He strains to maintain control over the catch, but the Bass fights back with a brute force that almost drags him into the waters. The excitement mounts as the fish pulls the line, but Gowdy gradually reels it in to land his biggest catch ever. The moment of truth has come, and the size of the fish is measured and recorded.

In the second part of the episode, Gowdy moves from Lake Kutubu to the Arafura Sea in search of one of the most massive fish in the ocean, the Yellowfin Tuna. The waters surrounding the Arafura Sea are bountiful with marine life. So, Gowdy embarks on a thrilling hunt for the Tuna with his team before the season winds down. The Tuna, commonly found in these areas, is the apex predator in the ocean, and catching one is a badge of honor for any angler.

Gowdy and his team head out to sea, using their knowledge of the migratory pattern of the fish to locate schools of Tuna. They rely on their sonar equipment to survey the waters and sight their prey. With the help of some well-placed bait, they successfully attract a school of Tuna.

Once they have the Tuna in their sights, Gowdy demonstrates the art of using a tuna rod, with the right reel and line combinations, to hook the fish. The Tuna's fighting mentality is unmatched in the ocean, and Gowdy has to use all his strength to land the fish. The team finally lands one of the largest Yellowfin Tunas in the season as Gowdy celebrates his feat.

In the final moments of the episode, Gowdy stresses the need to preserve the habitats of these fish for future generations. He talks about how the conservation of the species and their habitats is crucial and how we can achieve that by embracing sustainable fishing methods.

Overall, this episode provides an enthralling underwater experience, from Gowdy's struggle to catch the New Guinea Bass to the fear-inducing fight to catch the Yellowfin Tuna. Monster Fish season 1 episode 9 is a must-watch, and any angling enthusiast will find it educational and high-octane.