The spinoff series cast includes Wicked Tuna fan favorite Captain Dave Marciano of the fishing vessel Hard Merchandise and season three newcomer Captain TJ Ott of the Hot Tuna, the former mentor of Season 2 winner, Tyler McLaughlin, captain of the Pin Wheel, who returned to his former “bucket scrubber” in his place. Marciano and Ott will battle it out against seasoned local North Carolina bluefin fishermen in the hopes of landing a big payday.