Tyler McLaughlin
Tyler McLaughlin
Tyler McLaughlin (born 22 December 1987), in Rye Harbor, New Hampshire USA, and is known for his appearances in the reality show “Wicked Tuna”.
Early life
Tyler McLaughlin was born on December 22, 1987, in Hollis, New Hampshire, U.S.A, and is 30 years of age now.
He is one of two children from his father Marty Mclaughlin.
His younger sister is Marissa McLaughlin who is also passionate about fishing. Tyler’s father Marty was the one who thought the young boy how to fish, and according to stories in their family, Tyler caught his first bluefin tuna at the age of 7.
Career
Tyler McLaughlin joined the cast of National Geographic TV show Wicked Tuna in 2012. The show is about the commercial fisherman who fishes in the Atlantic Ocean for Bluefin Tuna. Also, at the end of the season, the show declares the winner who catches Tuna's worth most.
Tyler claimed the throne in his debut in the second season of Wicked Tuna.
He alongside his boat crew of Pin Wheel caught Tuna worth $100,861 which was enough to declare them as the winner of 2013. Losers of the season include more experienced and older captains like Dave Carraro, Dave Marciano, and Paul Hebert. Since debut, Tyler has continuously been part of the show which currently airs in its seventh season. In addition to the main show, Tyler joined the cast of spin-off show ” Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks” from the first season premiere on August 17, 2014, and continuously has been part with its fourth season already completed.
Tyler has an impressive fishing record even before the TV show.
He was either winning or getting the second position in a number of 75-boat tournaments he participated in Maine.
Also, his record for the biggest Tuna fish is quite impressive. Though not officially recorded on the basis of what Tyler said in an interview, he caught his biggest Tuna in Massachusetts in October 2011 which weighed 1,269 pounds and 124 inches long. Tyler credits his knowledge and excellence in fishing to the opportunity as a youngster when he got to train under a few good captains. Besides fishing, he also spends time in ocean chartering for Tuna, Shark, striped bass, bluefish as well as ground Fishing.
Personal life
Tyler McLaughlin has been in a relationship with a beautiful girl named Savannah Tapley since 2015. The couple gets along quite well, and Savannah is also close to his family. Besides joining Tyler in fishing and other outdoor activities, she likes to spend family time with his younger sister Marissa McLaughlin. Till now Tyler and his girlfriend are happy to keep their relationship as lovers. However, it would not be a surprise if they get married any time soon.