+10FT Long Tuna Caught 3 Miles Offshore

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[@brandonskidmore2741]

Hey Joe I'm sorry but your boy that's holding the guy has no clue what the hell he is talking about forward neutral he just needs to listen to you and everything will be all right but he has no clue what he is talking about he is trying to get you cut

[@danlafleur2151]

Hey Joe, I'm looking into getting some okuma reels that will be used on party boats in FL. What model would you recommend me getting? Looking for 30w With and without level wind.

[@Bamapride1000]

I would’ve almost been upset if you weren’t emotional after that catch. You’d just taken a monarch from the sea that your dreams are made of, it’s ok to let your passions be seen. Congrats on a awesome catch brother.

[@jaygatsby1]

Monarch? Always heard it described as the chicken of the sea.

[@TheTalkShytShow]

@@jaygatsby1he probably means the size and power of the fish when he calls it a monarch

[@nitrojunkie9027]

Now that's the birthday gift of a lifetime Joe. You are a absolute warrior for manning that rod for that entire fight, great communication between crew also helped but damn what a epic battle. Tight lines from Smyrna NC bro, ya'll are fishing right in my neck of the woods. Hoping you're going to make a video of bringing him into Portside Marina???

[@joevtfishing]

thanks! yes sir, just posted it!!

[@bigmac9064]

Congratulations on the fish of a lifetime! Thank you for sharing the battle and especially all the commentary. The "almost" birdnest scared the bejabbers out of me and your explanation of what happened was perfect! Way to go!!

[@joevtfishing]

i appreciate that haha

[@vdantoni]

Congrats Joe and HAPPY BIRTHDAY! It's OK to get emotional. I do with every PB from Pomps on the beach with wife and then offshore as well. Great Job!!

[@royleeborn6445]

Awesome job, Joe! And crew

[@2001benraze]

Thanks for another amazing video, Joe! I especially appreciate the overlay text explaining the intricacies of the fight you were in. You provided way more detail that I never knew, so it makes watching the battle that much more interesting. Great idea and keep up the excellent work! I was literally on the edge of my seat during the gaffing and roping. That thing was HUGE! Y'all are such a great team. Everyone yelling, but everyone understands it's the heat of the moment and the urgency, not getting mad at each other. What a catch!

[@joevtfishing]

I really appreciate that! We all fish very well together and our feeling aside to do what we need to do

[@mod_incllc3235]

@@joevtfishing Most emotional I;ve ever been watching a fight. I can't even imagine the adrenaline rush you must of felt. Especially on nautical day like that and shallow! better than any Wicked episode. You could make a hell of a reel and get on any fishing show! Yow are beyond blessed to come as far as you've come before 30. Happy B-Day and Have an excellent 2024 Joe.

[@kellystandard703]

Amazing!! And Happy birthday. And no reason to not be emotional with that fish! Thanks as always Joe!

[@joevtfishing]

it was a crazy moment! thank you for watching as always kelly!

[@adamyoung480]

Aloha. Nothing against you, but just bringing that up solo with no switchovers. Impressive. And the crew coordination and communication was sweet. Happy birthday and good job!

[@joevtfishing]

thank you!

[@robertdizon7166]

Happy Happy Birthday Joe, what a gift, what a moment and what a chance of a lifetime. Way to make it happen!

[@freddierowland2683]

That was frigging tense. Wore me out watching it! Congrats on a Monster fish.🎉

[@dcbarker979]

Congratulations Joe, enjoyed the battle and the finish! Love your videos.

[@joevtfishing]

that means a lot! thank you for watching!

[@user-xu6zt8uz7c]

Congrats . Amazing fish. Had my adrenalin pumping too .thanks for sharing Joe.

[@joevtfishing]

thank you for watching!

[@jwyzdm]

Now that's a fish. Thanks for sharing your experience with us.

[@busterellis7188]

What is amazing is the anxiety I have watching you fight this fish even though I already knew you caught him, congrats.

[@PiperStout-hl9qz]

Oh my gosh what an epic battle. Beautiful fish. Makes a grown man cry.

[@markloh3406]

OMG, as you said last time, what a fantastic catch. Huge Tuna, could not have happened to a better guy. Can see how much it meant to you which is great. Looking forward to seeing how it is processed in the next video. Well done Joe, I hope you get top dollar for all your hard work. 🎉

[@joevtfishing]

Thank you very much!!

[@vernbolstad3956]

Sooooo awesome!!! What a fight! Glad your camera worked the entire time. That is massive!!!

[@joevtfishing]

me too! haha

[@PompanoBrock]

That’s was so wild!!! Great work Joe and Crew, Pretty work!!!

[@joevtfishing]

thank you!!

[@sg-mx4ii]

Happy Birthday Joe! 😁 Congrats on a great video and a real nice fish. Great job handling that beast

[@joevtfishing]

Thanks a bunch!

[@innovativetransformations8902]

This was by far the best video I’ve ever seen that anyone has ever posted. I love how raw and un-cut it is. I’ve fished basically from being on the bridges in Sarasota Florida, In diapers with my pops may he rest in peace to date and I’m 53 and it’s my bucket list to catch one half this size. Beautiful fish bro.

[@joevtfishing]

thank you!!! i appreciate that

[@matthewsharpe4759]

Congratulations! So many odd things often happen when catching fish of lifetime! All worked out. I enjoyed the explanation texts. Years of experience leads up to landing a fish like this and a gift from God.

[@joevtfishing]

definitely blessed!

[@stevenfischer5392]

Happy belated Bday now! Congrats on bluefin! What a fish,accomplishment! Great job, your one heck of an angler! Hope to see you around town back in ft.myers.

[@joevtfishing]

not sure ill be spending much time there anymore. thank you for the birthday wish!!!

[@jbodoughnuts]

So happy for you bro! Can’t wait for the next video! I’ve watched this one twice now lol!

[@joevtfishing]

You're the best! thank you!!! just posted part two!!

[@BillyBob38846]

That was awesome! Way to work that fish man! I wish I'd of been on board with you during that catch. I've never caught a bluefin it's definitely on my bucket list! Great video, see yall on the next one. 👍

[@jdgittings]

You’re tuna snatching skills are formidable.

[@Nathan_W63]

Congrats on the massive bluefin!! Wild fight! Looking forward to the next video

[@joevtfishing]

just posted it!

[@timmiller3133]

Great job,intense! Congrats👏👍🎣

[@captpepin]

Wow Joe, nice fish, great video congratulations!

[@PSSKDerby]

Great video Joe! Man, what a catch, congratulations! That bluefin kept you guys honest. Happy birthday to you! Sweet! Merry Christmas to you & yours! All the best in the New Year! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@joevtfishing]

i appreciate that derby! thank you for watching as always

[@PSSKDerby]

@@joevtfishing hey, meant to ask when did you guys do that video with Ryan Morie

[@jeremylyon3249]

Ahh! I was waiting for this one to drop!

[@joevtfishing]

just dropped part 2 too!

[@KhanhTran-ic7lm]

Awesome BFT. Happy Birthday Joe

[@wyoung3170]

I think this was your best video yet, WTG Joe! ❤ Happy Birthday Dude 🥳🎉 👍

[@joevtfishing]

thanks!!

[@kennycook359]

Awesome brother! You a good dude and I am so happy for you. I hope your paycheck blows your mind and keep up the good work! Love from the ole hillbilly Kenny, peace and god speed! Also rip cmr Ron you will be and already are missed!

[@JuiceTube82]

Props to that catch. Great communication from and to that boat driver. Not an easy feat to keep that line out of harms way. What a dance...

[@stonehorn4641]

Nice Tuna. As a charter operator off the south shore of Nova Scotia, that’s a even a good fish here, where we get world record class monsters. My dad was fishing his charter a couple of miles from Ken Fraser when he hooked the 1496lb record in 1979, and made it to them in time to assist with the loading after they finally speared it. And 1496lb is with guts removed. The fish was probably 1525+. They were lucky my fathers trawling crane was still on his boat, made loading it easy apparently. Been running my own charter since the summer I turned 18. Now I run 6 boats and 16 employees who have high paying (but dangerous) jobs. Between Striper, Bluefin, Blue Shark, sailfish when possible, and yellowfin Im booked a year in advance and could get more if I had reliable captains and mates to do the job. Unfortunately only one bluefin licence by law, so only my boat can fish that, but it’s still 4”350$/head with two charters per day on the other boats. Bluefin is one per day, but much more expensive.

[@MOTORCITYBIG1]

Happy Birthday Joe!!! Merry Christmas and have a Happy Nude Year!!

[@MarkG3b71]

Wow. Congratulations Joe & crew. Me & my family’s 1988 32 Blackfin never caught a Bluefin Tuna heavier than 140 lbs in 35 years. That is a fish of a lifetime!

[@joevtfishing]

Old blackfin? Must be in the pacific, right? 140 is a good one for over there!!

[@MarkG3b71]

@@joevtfishing it’s in Cape May, NJ at Utschs Marina. It has twin Caterpillar 3208 375 HP. Diesel’s. My Dad & my 2 brothers & I own it. Great trolling boat. We had a 1979 23 foot Mako with a 350 HP gas inboard that we put a tuna tower on & fished offshore with before we bought the Blackfin in 1989. We have been fishing offshore & inshore out CM NJ for 45 years now. We catch lots of Yellowfin & Bluefin Tuna, Wahoo, king Mackerel, Sharks, Stripers, Fluke,Seabass, etc. We fish for everything, can’t get enough of it! Our Bluefin run is in late June thru early July, then again in mid to late October, no giants tho unfortunately, I can only dream of catching a 10 footer, fish of a lifetime! Congrats again! Love your channel, you work your tail off & fish hard man, I respect that & I know it isn’t easy, it’s why you catch fish!!

[@deebop4904]

Best boat ever made. 3208's. Ray hunt.

[@MarkG3b71]

@@deebop4904 I agree. Our 1988 32 Blackfin with 100% mechanical , 100% steel , twin 375 HP 3208 Caterpillar T/As cruises at 24 knots at 2,350; & it rides equally well in head & following seas. Great for going to the canyons to troll & get back safely & comfortably in most sea conditions. We have 2,600 hours on the engines & except to get at least 4,000. We only replaced the turbos once & do all the maintenance ourselves. The boat has been paid off for 20 plus years too. Just pay for the marina, maintenance, fuel, equipment & bait.

[@smokenjoe4022]

Couldn’t ask for a better day on the water! A shallow water bluefin tuna RODEO!🤠

[@markroper9269]

Happy Birthday!! Love the video! Have a great weekend and New Year!!

[@joevtfishing]

Thank you! You too!

[@tedgreen7547]

i have been saving this video!!!!!!!!!!!! o boy lets see !!!!!!

[@larrymoskowitz7309]

Great video, amazing catch!

[@sabbster1157]

Love the emotion brother. There's nothing like catching a monster. Congrats. Wish I was there. Congrats

[@joevtfishing]

thank you!!! big moment for me!

[@christopherpiner1578]

I've lived in Beaufort my whole life and worked every job you can do as far as fishing. That's a monster, when it was at the marina Ihad to go and I'll be the first to say a picture is nothing compared to seeing it in person.Congratulations guys.. CONGRATULATIONS

[@joevtfishing]

Thank you!!! Bet you’ve seen some cool stuff in your days. Unreal how fishy that area is and how many things/ways you can fish

[@oystertoad2909]

Your truly blessed my friend don’t ever forget it keep it up buddy your welcome anytime 🍻👍

[@georgeniebergall7074]

Fantastic job that’s for sure. Congratulations.😊

[@besearchingforwisdom6267]

Awesome like always dude! And Happy Birthday old man

[@joevtfishing]

Thanks a ton!

[@HulkDad5083]

Man I love ur shtuff ........... My DAD 65yrs old TADAY helps a commercial fisherman and all he wants is fish for the food and the fun, off of Ma. and Ive been many times with his peeps and I know he would be one of ur # 1 fans and it keeps me here since u started bud........... my DAD wishes I was you hahahaha and he never has even seen ur stuff

[@dennyo7798]

Congradulations on the catch of a lifetime!! Also your birthday haircut, looking good!

[@joevtfishing]

Thank you sir!

[@noelwest8234]

My Oh My!!! Get out the Rye Bread and Mustard. That fish is a Grand Salami!! I am soooo looking forward to the next video about the BIG FISH. Merry Christmas. Happy Birthday and Happy New Year to you Joe VT.

[@joevtfishing]

happy new year to you too!!

[@mario.assaad]

Happy for you brother!! Well done and Merry Christmas!!

[@joevtfishing]

Same to you!

[@Snookninja386]

That’s INSANE!!! Epic fish, best video yet!!!!

[@joevtfishing]

thank you so much!! i really appreciate that, glad you liked it

[@brucechoyce5866]

Dude! That was the Fricn Bomb of a Video! Unbelievable Video and could be the Video of the Year! Thanks for the excitement!

[@joevtfishing]

thanks for watching!!

[@johnhicks2974]

Wow!!! Such great teamwork, so much knowledge of how to catch a tuna that large, really impressive Joe, congrats that will be one for the ages… Riveting video

[@joevtfishing]

i appreciate that! thanks for watching!!

[@justintime3944]

You all did such an awesome job. I thought for sure it would go under the boat hit the prop and GONE, but no, you were amazing. Congrats!

[@joevtfishing]

Thanks so much!

[@NotCaden]

An insane catch congrats!

[@AATW82]

thank u for this video. happy bday bro

[@joevtfishing]

and thank you for watching!

[@davidvoitle2502]

Awesome job man!! What an amazing tuna and video!! On the edge of my seat and heart racing like I was there!!

[@joevtfishing]

it was a wild battle!!

[@steveanderson2881]

It's never dull for you !!! Awsome fish brother!!!

[@joevtfishing]

always have to keep it interesting!

[@esits]

Awesome!!!! Great fish and you gotta love a cluster-F! Those are the best!

[@joevtfishing]

nothing like a proper cluster fk while battling a fish of a lifetime 😂

[@silverlicious2086]

That's a big boy. Nice job!

[@larsmenefee8362]

I was on the edge of my chair fighting it with you every time it would run I would tense up. Great job Joe.

[@joevtfishing]

Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@recilmapis-an3452]

You are a great fisherman young man credit to you. Always a saddening moment to see a mighty beast felled for money.

[@rickmartinez4586]

Happy birthday dude! Been waiting all week for it since the last video haha

[@joevtfishing]

Hope you enjoyed it! just posted part 2 of this video

[@rickmartinez4586]

@@joevtfishing when I get home I’ll scope it out! Just had some excellent wahoo dorado tuna and bluemarlin fishing down in Costa Rica 🤙

[@HarlyGuy13]

Damn thanks for shar8ng the experience. An absolute beast and what an impressive angler you are!

[@joevtfishing]

it was all a team effort, i just turned the handle a few times

[@rustbucket9318]

An absolute monster!!! Congratulations on possibly the best fish I’ve ever laid eyes on!!!

[@joevtfishing]

thanks!!

[@zubsbhamjee]

Awesome fish and epic fight. Nerve wrecking stuff. That was surely a monster. The power of that fish to turn that boat and even till the end was truly magnificent. Thanks you for sharing this epic and legendary catch 👏🏽

[@joevtfishing]

thank you! and thank you for watching!

[@Bigfishcoffee]

Nice job man! That was an awesome battle! Those tears made me emotional😂 so awesome

[@joevtfishing]

thank you!

[@HuneyRN]

I am amazed you got that fish in the boat. It shows how much of a professional you are. Had I not seen the thumbnail I would’ve been on the edge of my seat wondering if you caught it. Exciting stuff!

[@joevtfishing]

thank you!!

[@Spencer-Still]

Happy birthday Joe!

[@frankquesnel2768]

Incredibly awesome fish, stoked just watchin!

[@joevtfishing]

thank you for watching!

[@BayouBengal22]

Unbelievable fish! Congrats and Happy Birthday!

[@joevtfishing]

thank you!!

[@AyayronBalakay]

I knew that reaction would be amazing

[@williammathews6603]

happy bday joe! mygod man unreal..KUDOZ to you an the guys with you..well done..stay safe..

[@joevtfishing]

Thank you so much!!

[@ivaninzunza2140]

Happy birthday Joe, God bless you always, with work, friends, fishing. Hugs from La Paz Baja Mexico. You shoukd come here down and i´ll take you fishing every day!!

[@joevtfishing]

thank you!! i would love to come down there and fish!!

[@jayswartz]

Great job Joe!!!! That’s an Amazing Fish!

[@joevtfishing]

i appreciate that!! thank you!

[@connor.....]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOE!!!! Congrats on the birthday and christmas fish😂

[@joevtfishing]

it was definitely the best present i got!

[@austinboyd7894]

Wow congrats on the fish that was amazing.

[@joevtfishing]

Thanks 👍

[@OrangeTigerRose]

Happy birthday! Awesome catch!

[@joevtfishing]

Thank you very much!

[@Sayntzkilla1]

Jus watching this video, I felt every single second of that fight 💯🔥

[@joevtfishing]

it was intense for sure!

[@DEATHROWCANALPRODUCTIONS]

Happy Birthday Bud and what a present you received LoL...WoW! You only get emotional cause you truly enjoy the chase and it paid off. All that hard work and you were rewarded. Great video love your channel. I can only hope to get my channel to a 1/4 of where you are at! Hope to see you in Venice one day when Im at the camp!!

[@joevtfishing]

Come say hi whenever you see me at the marina!! Would love to fish with you

[@DEATHROWCANALPRODUCTIONS]

Now that would be awesome! I'll be on the lookout lol. Have a good one!@@joevtfishing

[@mayersimchasandman9147]

Happy birthday, what an awesome video!

[@joevtfishing]

thanks! thanks for watching!

[@janicebabin2764]

That was Incredible what are the best fish fighting videos I’ve ever seen You called yourself dumies , not saw nothing you did wrong in my opinion, and most everything right under the circumstances

[@thomasbridenstine5562]

Great video, all I can say is WOW nice catch Joe.

[@joevtfishing]

i appreciate that!!

[@brickedup1985]

Yooooo!!!!!! Cakes and Candles, hauling ass my man

[@adamwhite207]

Awesome fish! Congratulations and happy birthday

[@joevtfishing]

Thanks a bunch!

[@budrohammbone2806]

Atta' Boy(s) ! Y'All got by with triple teaming the big one. Great Job. I heard there were giants now we've seen one caught.

[@joevtfishing]

big giant ones are around!

[@tammycate33]

Congrats! Fish of a life time!!

[@joevtfishing]

we got super lucky!

[@eddiepickering3983]

For sure one of your best!!!

[@joevtfishing]

Thank you!!!

[@royrostjr1352]

Happy birthday Joe VT and Merry Christmas and happy New Year God bless

[@joevtfishing]

happy new year to you!

[@keithwhite3250]

Ayyeee happy birthday 😎😈 and congrats on the Big Tuna

[@joevtfishing]

thanks!

[@perryducote3807]

Mario’s JVt, that’s how to fight a fish!

[@jimmymosierjr.7530]

What a toad… I got misty eyed seeing this monster. Congrats for the fish gods seeing this one through. You deserve it! She’s absolutely gorgeous!

[@joevtfishing]

that means a lot! thank you!!

[@thomas9079]

Awesome! Merry Christmas to all and hoping you have a wonderful New Year! WA

[@joevtfishing]

Thanks! You too!

[@chriskron2512]

What a fight!!! What an awesome fish! What an awesome team!! Happy Birthday on top of it all ! ...... The only boat to get and keep a bite, and what a bite it was! EXCELLENT !! We've all heard and or have had Buck fever.... Now Tuna Fever..... EPIC Video and to show your emotions added to the video in the best way. Congrats Joe and team on a epic battle and a fish worthy of a life time of fishing

[@joevtfishing]

thank you thank you!!

[@jarvisburton77]

Dude!!! 1st thing is Happy belated Birthday and hope you had a great holiday season. 2nd, what a darn fish!! Great team work to get that monster in. Last, you about had me with tears with that little bit of raw emotion coming out there brother. Beyond happy for ya. 29 years old! What was I doing at 29....Oh yeah, I was in the darn truck😂 Maybe by 49, I will have fished with and learned some from my favorite to watch fish on the Tube. Tight lines brother

[@joevtfishing]

Appreciate it!! thank you!!

[@richardtravis2275]

Now that’s a Happy Birthday! Well done.

[@joevtfishing]

you arent kidding! best present i could have asked for!

[@reney7228]

Awesome you go Gi joe ,congratulations

[@joevtfishing]

Thank you!

[@franiannarone8196]

Wow, that'll get adrenaline going 👏 Happy Birthday 🎉

[@joevtfishing]

thank you!!

[@glennplomchok5125]

what an insanely strong fish. Nice work!

[@joevtfishing]

thank you so much!