Captain Johnny Johnson from Discovery’s “All on the Line”

Welcome Aboard Captain Johnny Johnson Jr.

We’re joined on the Starline by a former Grateful Dead roadie who is now on the hunt for bluefin tuna. From Discovery Channel’s “All on the Line” we welcome Captain Johnny Johnson   

Let’s go Beyond the Mic All on the Line shows the story of 2 boats fighting their way through the Gloucester Massachusetts bluefin Tuna season. How long does a typical season last?

Growing up in Alabama how did your love of fishing start?

You have a reputation of being willing to help anyone anytime. How is this community so tight yet threatened?

In the pilot, you had to fight some nasty waves to fish. What’s the worst waves you’ve had to fight to catch a tuna?

On your boat the Subdivider you are not only fishing for your family but for two others…

In the pilot episode, you said about a fish escaping from the line quote “It happens but it’s not supposed to happen to me.

Does this battle royale between the Subdivider and a fish with nearly a 4 “ eye eat at you on a daily basis or have you found a peace in the war?

Subdivider Captain Johnny Johnson preparing the harpoon.

The Rockin’ 8

Time is running out, so it’s time for the Rockin’ 8, 8 random questions, answer with the first thing that comes to your mind. There is no Pressure.

1. Favorite Grateful Dead Song?

2. From living in Hawaii, do you like Spam?

3. Favorite fish to eat?

4. Most interesting thing you did growing up?

5. What do you do on those longer days to relieve the boredom?

6. Other than tuna, favorite fish to catch?

 7. When you take people on charters, do you get the same energy when THEY land a fish?

8. Favorite memory of your family

“All on the Line” airs on Tuesday  Discovery. Captain Johnny Johnson tight lines in your future and our thanks for talking with us today.

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