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Reed Meredith      

Cast of "Wicked Tuna: North vs. South," Captain of the "Wahoo"

It didn't take very long before Reed Meredith knew that he wanted to be a fisherman. Born and raised on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, Reed dropped out of school to follow in his fathers footsteps and join his dad on the first fishing vessel Wahoo full time. Twenty-four years later, Reed, now a father and family man himself, is the captain of the third incarnation of the fishing vessel Wahoo. The responsibility is now on Reed's shoulders to pilot his boat through the most treacherous inlet on the Eastern seaboard in order to preserve his and his family's way of life.

Despite the fishing lifestyle keeping him away from his wife and two daughters more than he'd like, Reed has managed to keep at least some of his family close to him at all times. The first and only mate on the Wahoo is Reed's older brother Banks Meredith. After Banks attended college, Banks decided to join his younger brother in his fishing endeavors and become a partner in the family business.

Although sibling rivalry can occasionally rear its ugly head between the two, earning them their nickname "The Bickering Brothers," there is never a question of who drives the boat in the family. Reed is the captain, gives the orders, and is responsible for all who step foot on the Wahoo - and he makes sure this is understood by all, especially by his older brother.

Being responsible for putting the boat on the fish and the fish on the deck is a challenge that Reed relishes. When it comes to fishing, the Wahoo is one of the top boats of the fleet due to her hard-charging and extremely competitive captain. Reed prides himself in his willingness to attempt crossing the Oregon Inlet in weather that keeps lesser boats safe and sound, tied in their slip.

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Captain Reed Meredith competes in season finale of Wicked Tuna this Sunday
This season, three veteran northern boats faced four new southern boats, along with one returning captain from Season 1 of “Wicked Tuna.” For the residents of the Outer Banks, this captain from the south may look familiar. Captain Reed Meredith from Nags Head came back with a vengeance this time around. After a five-year hiatus, Meredith returned to the show with his new boat, the Kahuna. Along with his brother Banks and his mate Steve Buchanan, the men of the Kahuna battled their fiercest competition yet.
Bluefin or Bust | National Geographic Channel
Some Good News. Photograph by PFTV. Captain Reed Meredith and First Mate Banks Meredith rush to secure their catch while aboard the Wahoo.
Wahoo | National Geographic Channel
Born and raised in the Outer Banks, Captain Reed Meredith and his older brother Banks designed and built the Wahoo back in 2000.

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