I made my living for a few years working on head boats and commercial pin hooking. Tuna season is how we made it through the winter. When conditions were right and we had them boiling on the surface, we would handline fish up to 80-100#, usually yellowfin or big eye. Longfin were in the 40-50# range. Handlining was much faster than rod & reel and ya had to get 'em while the gettin' wuz good!
I love fishing and have enjoyed this hobby since I was knee high to a grasshopper. I am sure it isn’t enjoyed as much when you are doing it for a living. On my bucket list is Mako. I know, I know... that is strange but I have always wanted to fish for one. (plus, they taste very good)