Trusted PENN Performance Powers Captain David Wright’s Historic Catch
On January 10, 2026, angler Mike Rogerson, fishing with Captain Wright, battled a massive Atlantic bluefin tuna that weighed 832.6 pounds—shattering the previous Virginia state record by more than 100 pounds.
The epic fight unfolded off the coast of Virginia Beach in challenging conditions, pushing both angler and equipment to the limit. After a 90-minute battle, Rogerson successfully brought the giant tuna to the boat using a PENN International VISW 2-Speed 80 Wide conventional reel, spooled with Berkley ProSpec Chrome Premium Hollow Braid backingand topped with 100-lb Ocean Blue Berkley ProSpec Chrome…