+10FT Long Tuna Caught 3 Miles Offshore

[@joevtfishing]

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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!!

[@JJHype]

The fight at the boat trying to get him secured had my butthole clenched. Lol Such an intense fight! 🤯🙌👏

[@smokenjoe4022]

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

[@PiperStout-hl9qz]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@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

[@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

[@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!

[@freddierowland2683]

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

[@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!

[@LarryBenson-y3f]

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

[@joevtfishing]

thank you for watching!

[@donmontez622]

You are a stone cold killer Joey - love watching your videos and great job with the narration on the mid fight shenanigans!! Congrats Sir!

[@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!!

[@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

[@vernbolstad3956]

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

[@joevtfishing]

me too! haha

[@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!!

[@dcbarker979]

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

[@joevtfishing]

that means a lot! thank you for watching!

[@Nathan_W63]

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

[@joevtfishing]

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

[@PompanoBrock]

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

[@joevtfishing]

thank you!!

[@steveanderson2881]

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

[@joevtfishing]

always have to keep it interesting!

[@alicquanrichardson8247]

You deserve 500 thousand subs minimum

[@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!!!

[@robertdizon7166]

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

[@Snookninja386]

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

[@joevtfishing]

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

[@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!!

[@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...

[@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. 👍

[@jwyzdm]

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

[@jdgittings]

You’re tuna snatching skills are formidable.

[@GrayGhostSafaris]

Incredible Tuna Joe, congrats for a world class fish!

[@tedgreen7547]

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

[@austinboyd7894]

Wow congrats on the fish that was amazing.

[@joevtfishing]

Thanks 👍

[@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!!

[@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!

[@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.

[@royleeborn6445]

Awesome job, Joe! And crew

[@recilmapis-an3452]

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

[@rossginn1171]

Thank you for sharing such an incredible experience,,,,,,,CONGRATULATIONS and hope to see you back here in SoCal/Baja sometime. Stay safe out there ,,,,👍🏻

[@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!!

[@wyoung3170]

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

[@joevtfishing]

thanks!!

[@jeremylyon3249]

Ahh! I was waiting for this one to drop!

[@joevtfishing]

just dropped part 2 too!

[@DEATHROWCANALPRODUCTIONS]

Thanks!

[@joevtfishing]

my man! thank you so much!!!

[@Spencer-Still]

Happy birthday Joe!

[@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!!

[@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

[@canucklehead0]

Happy 29th Birthday, Joe!!! Now, talk about a Christmas and Birthday Prezzie rolled into one!!!! That is one GIGANTIC MAMMA JAMMA FLIPPIN' TUNA!!!! Congratulations to You and the Whole Boat, very, very well done!!! I don't know how the pay out for a Tuna that size works and I'm not gonna ask, cause no matter what it is , you can't harvest an animal like that and not just be in awe of the reverence it demands. Eventually it'll be a $25.00 seared starter plate, but for that moment it's just a Magnificent Fish!!! Man, I totally get the loosing it a bit after the fish was secured and don't feel bad. The first Moose that I harvested by Bow and Arrow the Bull was 10ft. from me when I let the arrow go, and he only flinched and walked a few steps and stood there until he had lost so much blood he just fell over. I cried for an hour before I called the guys to come help with it. Joe, I know we have never met, but I shall raise a glass to You tonight for your Birthday and your continued success, once again, Congratulations!!! _ Dave (of the Great White North)

[@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!!

[@busterellis7188]

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

[@Clayton-o5c]

, Nice Christmas present Lol, Merry Christmas. Dude mad props for staying calm and working out the backlash. A lot of people would have lost it right there. Your partner kept getting awful close to the line with that dart, it was freaking me out man.

[@joevtfishing]

we somehow kept it all together!

[@kevinsloan3019]

You earned that one well deserved couldn't have happened to a better guy!!! And crew!!!

[@joevtfishing]

thank you sir!

[@MOTORCITYBIG1]

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

[@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 😂

[@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!

[@mustangsandwich]

I must congratulate you guys on this fantastic catch. I do long range fishing here on the west coast. We've had a huge increase in bluefin out here but we aren't catching these giants...yet. This is an epic fish and you were both lucky and good...which was key in this battle. These fish will hand you your ass. I got my PR last year with a humble 106-pound specimen. Fish kicked my ass. Great job! So far, this is the best fishing video of 2024 and will be hard to beat!

[@joevtfishing]

awesome, miss my days in the long range fleet, hoping to get out there again eventually. what boat are you on?

[@mustangsandwich]

@@joevtfishing I've been fishing in the fleet annually for about 18 years. Royal Polaris, Royal Star, and Red Rooster III. Love all three boats. It's getting expensive!

[@BayouBengal22]

Unbelievable fish! Congrats and Happy Birthday!

[@joevtfishing]

thank you!!

[@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!!

[@rustbucket9318]

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

[@joevtfishing]

thanks!!

[@sg-mx4ii]

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

[@joevtfishing]

Thanks a bunch!

[@dennyo7798]

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

[@joevtfishing]

Thank you sir!

[@georgeniebergall7074]

Fantastic job that’s for sure. Congratulations.😊

[@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

[@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

[@jbones2422]

Holy shit 18:30 I almost had a heart attack!! You guys handled that very well that was looking like a lost fish for a second 😅 sick video!! And fish of a lifetime for sure congrats brother! Tight lines!

[@joevtfishing]

we got super lucky, it was just that fishes day.thank you!

[@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!!

[@Paul_214]

Wow just wow, have boated a lot of tuna, mostly yellow fin 50 to 150 lb, but this was absolute excitement, The control, and even when the fish caused the out of control ruckus, boys stayed in the fight and didn't lose it, absolutely amazing, congrats!!

[@joevtfishing]

thank you! i appreciate that

[@Bigfishcoffee]

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

[@joevtfishing]

thank you!

[@markroper9269]

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

[@joevtfishing]

Thank you! You too!

[@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!!

[@janicebabin2764]

One more comment your fish fighting skills are spot on and crew your hands must be made of leather choking up on them , So I’m from West Coast We’ve got a blue fin fish free that’s kicking off pretty good always try and learn and also gotta pay your dues over

[@juliafiore120]

1:23 Happy Birthday, Joe🥳

[@joevtfishing]

thanks!!

[@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!

[@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!!

[@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!!

[@basebilljr07]

Congrats on the fish! Just about 6 weeks ago, we were catching them a 1/2 a mile from the beach up here in New Jersey It was insane they were literally airing out of the water on bunker. But nowhere near the size of your fish

[@tallman369]

Where in NJ?

[@basebilljr07]

@@tallman369 from sharkriver inlet down to around seaside for a couple days

[@joevtfishing]

i saw those videos!!! that was insane!!

[@timmiller3133]

Great job,intense! Congrats👏👍🎣

[@williammathews6603]

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

[@joevtfishing]

Thank you so much!!

[@leanmchungry4735]

Just another relaxing day out fishing:)

[@joevtfishing]

super relaxing haha

[@KhanhTran-ic7lm]

Awesome BFT. Happy Birthday Joe

[@tammycate33]

Congrats! Fish of a life time!!

[@joevtfishing]

we got super lucky!

[@perryducote3807]

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

[@chrishelton6928]

Nothing wrong with get emotional about something you care about so much brother no matter if it's a fish deer or whatever great job man

[@joevtfishing]

yes sir, it was a pretty incredible moment

[@scooter313]

New subscriber..I've never seen anything like this. Amazing catch and a beautiful monster tuna. Peace and grace 🐻❤️

[@thublit]

Joe! Joe! Joe! Joe! Joe! Joe! There was a million things that could go right!!!:)

[@larrymoskowitz7309]

Great video, amazing catch!

[@Sayntzkilla1]

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

[@joevtfishing]

it was intense for sure!

[@jayswartz]

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

[@joevtfishing]

i appreciate that!! thank you!

[@tfalani3861]

Incredible monster of a fish. I would’ve been happy to let a fish of that size go but each to their own. Congrats on landing him. That was very skilful.

[@joevtfishing]

thank you!! i appreciate that

[@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 🤙

[@daskiier]

Truly fish of a lifetime. Killer dude.

[@joevtfishing]

we are very lucky! thank you!!

[@oystertoad2909]

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

[@brandonbandura1]

Wow, Joe, you are such a stud. I live out here in SoCal. And I fish San Diego bluefin scene. And I know you used to deck hand out here when I watch You now. It's like you're in the pros over dude your such a stud your skills are incredible What a video. It's amazing how calm you are and how strong you are How crazy is that fish Yeah, I'm so happy for you.

[@joevtfishing]

thank you!!!!

[@OrangeTigerRose]

Happy birthday! Awesome catch!

[@joevtfishing]

Thank you very much!

[@robertpapineau2600]

Fish of a lifetime Joe! Congrats! Can you go over the tackle y’all use? Rod, reel, line, hook, and even the knots used?

[@joevtfishing]

Great idea, I’ll do that in the video if the next tuna we catch!!! Probably will be 2-3 videos from now