The smaller quota of one bluefin tuna per day has changed the dynamic of the fleet, making it difficult to take or maintain a lead. It is imperative captains bring in a catch every single day. It also makes fishing far offshore a gamble because of the travel time and extra fuel costs. But one captain, desperate to salvage his season, decides to take his chances on a trip to Georges Bank.

Captains weigh the decision to fish 170 miles away from Gloucester, where the fish promise to be big and profitable. In an atypical move, former champion FV-Tuna.com spends precious days fishing offshore while current leader Pinwheel remains close to home. Falcon and Hot Tuna also make the journey out to sea, trying to inch their way closer to the top of the fleet.