"One time I caught a sixteen footer off of Montauk. Had to stick two barrels in 'im. Two, to wear 'im down and bring 'im up.
Nowadays these kids bring out everything. Radar. Sonar...'Lectric toothbrushes..."
Quint was actually based on Frank Mundy, who was a deep sea fisherman and local legend around Montauk. I believe he is now in his 90s, but lives in Hawaii with a much younger woman.
Eye, he’s a big bad fish