200lb Tuna Hooked... Big Battle Underway

I have been dreaming of the moment when I catch my first bluefin tuna on my boat for three years. Confidence is boosted after the last trip when we caught four on the D&D boat. I think its time to get my boat bloody. I got a sushi chef and fellow KZbinr ‪@OutdoorChefLife‬ on board who is eager to catch his first.
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[@elgatodiablo6650]

The best set up is: most experienced...drive the boat, second experienced...gaff, least experienced...rod. The thing that should have been done is rod way down or out, and swing the stern away from the fish. The key is to keep the fish mid ship. Lots of steering near the end. Tough loss...it happens. Keep swinging.

[@exploreoutdoors3978]

whats the purpose of keeping the boat in gear seems counterintuitive. moving with the fish provides fresh oxygen to it. Would trimming both engines up and out of the way eliminate line on the prop

[@elgatodiablo6650]

@@exploreoutdoors3978 I'm not saying fight the fish in gear...only that you should manuever the boat when needed as the fish is near the surface at the end of the fight. That's tricky, and why the most experienced crew member should be at the helm.

[@brucepedersen4032]

DRAG was Too Tight. Couldn't lift rod over the camera or the motors. Following fish around boat is fine as long as you keep the line clear. 😢😢😢😢

[@BBBB47884]

Felt the agony of seeing that one swim away all the way up the coast! I’m betting you’ll be ready for it next time. Silver lining is the knowledge you gained hooking into a big one like that. That was a BOSS fight. Sending you some luck from Seattle. You’ll check that bluefin box soon enough!

[@BBBB47884]

Maybe get the spear with the rope attached to it and hit it with that first next time? 🤷🏼‍♂️. Not much you could do with a big one like that

[@ChrisPfish2]

Thank you. yeah tough one. learned some stuff for sure. Stay tuned for the next one! thanks for watching

[@BBBB47884]

@@ChrisPfish2 I’m rooting for you dude! Can’t wait to see it when it happens.

[@anisenkrill6179]

If you got your main and a kicker sticking out off the back, you have to either need to have someone who can run tight circles and pay attention to the fish or just stay put and have someone with enough strength to pass the rod tip around the engines. The smart alternative is to have the engine inside the boat and the wheel and rudder underneath it out of the wraps.

[@exploreoutdoors3978]

ive seen many turn off the engines and trim them up all the way and they landed it with no issue

[@scary_scat3924]

@@exploreoutdoors3978problem is,if the fish makes an aggressive move or you have to maneuver the boat during the fight,your screwed

[@andersonj1each26]

I cried. Wow it’s “almost” like that fish knew lol great video

[@JS-sx3bl]

Right On Chis! 2 speed reel. Push the button for low speed… Good job switching up the angler to stay fresh. It’s a We Fish…but next time could make all the difference. Only some suggestions from a student of BFT fishing college which means ‘Big Fuel Time’…I’m also currently enrolled so just take it with a grain of salt! A. When the fish is close things happen quick so having a hand on the wheel to keep the angler in that rear quarter is important and throttle up to not allow the fish to swim ahead. The fish by getting ahead is taking a break and thinking it’s next move like chess… B. Keeping the boat gear is better and in a slow turn. I like Starboard side of the boat so that the helm operator can glance / view over the right shoulder easier. C. When it does happen that the fish goes towards the props or stern (where the sharp things are) it is important for communication by the “angler” to issue orders to the helmsman. So in your case actually next time do the opposite of stopping the boat by going into neutral and to ask to accelerate the boat away from the trouble may get you that fish next time. D. The rod person did well when under pressure to stuff the rod down potentially below the propeller/sharp stuff but the should next time evenly reduce the drag to let the fish out while getting a the anglers a better chance to tighten the drag up in a better body position to do that. More than likely the fish will continue to remain hooked and with only a few inches of bend remaining on the rod needs that full bend again to work again to even out the subtle head shakes at the end of the fight. Lastly E. The last fish you had was probably gaffed on its back tail section and the hook pulled out of the flesh. In addition the rod was too flexible as well so it surged out of its hooked placement, next time a 2x or 3x medium action could do better. I did notice the upper rack needs a gimbal base to lock the rod in place where the eyes of the rod and reel are facing the correct direction for the spine of the rod to work without failure. Great progress in your channel and your stronger than most to show not catching but “just fishing” and to ask us here to chime in.

[@kevinkawamoto7322]

Just a suggestion. In Kona, Hawaii - we put the motor up, when we've got the 200lb tuna pin wheeling under the boat. They make huge pin wheels that grab the props easily. So there's nothing the leader can wrap around under the boat. Good fight. Tight lines

[@Hamiltime]

Amazing collab, Chris!! Love seeing our Bay Area guys fishing together

[@fishingfromsandiego]

Wow, what an adventure. What a drag hooking two sharks. Good luck next time.

[@rrmerlin3402]

Interesting different Tuna tactics. In Los Barrilos Baja the " hotel boats " back up on the big Tuna and keep them in the water a long time before gaffing. When they do get to the boat they are swimming slow circles ( called the tuna dance ) so gaffing is manageable.

[@marki2659]

Chris, when you go thru the comments, you might find yourself not wanting to read the "negative" ones, but don't make that mistake. READ THEM ALL. They are all right on the money, and probably coming from experienced big tuna fishermen like myself. Read them and take the advice. Once upon a time, when we first started big tuna fishing and we didn't know shit, we all made mistakes and lost fish in the most stupidest ways. We all got the same advice. So even tough some of the advice may be critical, please know that everyone is trying to help. I know I speak for all of the subscribers when I say that we want to see a big bluefin on your boat.

[@ChrisPfish2]

I am not embarrassed, title says going for first. Most people understand what that means. I got them on the next trip so its all good, its the next video. My freezer cant hold more bft, majority of the haters cant say that. Good luck! Thanks for watching

[@americanfortruth]

Tuna are something else, best day as soon as you put it out you'd have a hook up. They're so strong you think they're beat as close in as yours and it'd take off and you start all over again that's how much line it'd take out. Having someone to position the boat is critical, the last place you want them is in the back. Guess sometimes they're so strong they're going to go where they want. You'll get one just have to be patient. Good Luck!

[@paoloseiferle587]

Man, Chris. What a battle and so unfortunate. Not that I am an experienced guy with BFT, but last time we put the rod as much forward as possible to reduce the prop risk. One guy on the rod, one guy pushing the rod forward to make sure it cannot slide backwards, and the third one on the wheel to keep the tuna on the side…. well, easier said than done. I know it all happens real fast. You will get one, sooner or later. I will go out tomorrow and try as well… keep at it - and many thanks for the footage. Always something to learn.

[@ChrisPfish2]

thanks for watching. lessons learned each time out. Stay tuned for the next one and good luck out there.

[@lesterma1608]

Use a gimbal belt to keep the reel stable so the rod does not twist while reeling!

[@joetheagent]

crazy how much power that fish still had at the boat after that fight. what a beast. sorry you didn't get it in. that one hurt.

[@mlee9473]

That's a battle to remember for sure and I felt that heartache too. Glad you got to it though.

[@hectorhinojosa5168]

Even though we don't have any of that color water & structure here in California I love watching catchum!!!! Thanks Jean!!!

[@dennismatsunami7016]

Drop it into low gear. That's why you have a 2 speed reel.

[@SoCoolOutdoors]

The one that got away!!!! Reminds me of the last elk I took a shot at 🤣🤣🤣

[@jamesaragon1825]

I love both of your videos channels, but what a heartbreaker to see a 200+ pound Blue Fin Tuna right next to your boat and to have him cut you off on the prop?😢😮 The only thing I can think of would have been to stop the motor and lift the prop up, but it would still leave some of the prop in the water and who knows if it would have been enough? Only God knows for sure!!! I feel you both did the best you could have done under the scucmstances! God bless all of you and I look forward to seeing one of you catch a big Tuna next time! Jim from So Cal.😊😊😮

[@mikemonaghan9817]

Best video yet, and I've seen all of them!

[@ChrisPfish2]

thank you

[@arthurcitron9774]

Spot on!👊🏻🇺🇸👊🏻

[@kpnitrl38]

Heart wrenching

[@leebarnes393]

Well that just sucks 😔, those fish are so strong, it's Truly a battle !! Time to hit 🎯 the Gym ☺️🤣,get in shape !! Good video though 😊!!

[@jasonmoore5685]

👍😁

[@yepyep340]

Good stuff Captain Chris!

[@ChrisPfish2]

thanks for watching

[@matt_the_socalfisherman]

Hey Chris so my tips for you is that first of all get a 2speed reel like a shimano tailca or tigra and also don’t be in gear the whole fight. Only be in gear the Beginning of the fight, when the fish is still far away from the boat. Then whenever the fish get closer turn off the Motor and trim it up All the way. When you are in gear the whole fight your giving the tuna for oxygen so he is getting his energy back, but if you get him in a tuna circle the tuna won’t get as much oxygen through his gills. Make sure to use a rail instead of a rod holder like that

[@williemickbillie]

that Makaira is a two speed he just didn't use it lolz

[@westonmarr792]

Disagree u have to keep boat running , blue fin spin under boat, they need some1 with experience on the wheel and some1 calling left or right hand down or reserves to control the fish, motor off and the fish goes under it will b to late, I think they need a gimbal belt and harness to start with that would make a huge difference using legs and the 2 speeds to gain the line back, it looks painful locked in that rod holder

[@fishingadventureswithB]

i want to see more! excited for future tuna vids

[@ChrisPfish2]

next one is a winner! thanks for watching

[@johntkearns]

You gave it all you could have. Saw Taku disappointment 😖 Sometimes you eat the bear.. One of my favorite uploads so far. Thanks guys.

[@scary_scat3924]

If your gonna fish the rods out of the rocket launcher like that,i would definitely use safety lines.Ive seen those welded on rod holders break off

[@Stugots415]

Remember you have low-gear to switch to, when you're at a stalemate with the fish.

[@shotgunaaron]

solid effort!

[@ToanNguyen-tr1vi]

That was a tough loss. But to make things a little bit easier is you already had the boat In gear to keep the fish tight, put the reel in second gear to save your arms for the end game.

[@ChrisPfish2]

i tried 2nd gear and didnt like it. I do need to practice with it so i am more comfortable with it... Thanks for watching

[@d1676n]

In Hawaii if we are fishing with outboards and fighting a ahi we turn the motor off and lift the leg( even on a I/O)

[@anisenkrill6179]

Boom. Preventative medicine is having the engine on the inside of the boat.

[@yyyhj7895]

This was crazy and exciting.

[@RB-pr4er]

👍

[@kpnitrl38]

Taku got you dude.. I'm sorry, he was exhausted but ultimately he lost control of that fish.

[@homie9989]

Ohhhhh man, I was so pumped. My heart just sunk when the line was broken. Mannn . Next time guys. I think the fish over power you doing the zigzags.

[@ricelovesshoes]

thanks for uploading. hope you get one next time

[@ChrisPfish2]

thank you, stay tuned for the next one! 😉

[@Mark-dj5qf]

That sucks dude! That was cool to watch for sure! Thanks

[@ChrisPfish2]

thanks for watching

[@candyhicks-sf9de]

Y’all had to drag way to tight. If you will have it loosened up a little bit, it could’ve killed some Lino far enough away from the motors to where you Gotta had a better chance of not losing it but I can just see how much fun this is I have my own boat and I fish as much as I can. Good luck next time.

[@ChrisPfish2]

thanks for watching. I am happy with the drag setting. I need to make other adjustments in my opinion. Stay tuned for the next one!

[@kickzip]

@@ChrisPfish2 I'm a fan of heavy drag as well. Down south of you here some people fish heavy drag with the boat in gear to get the fish pointed at the back of the boat. Low gear and wind the fish right up to the boat. Most are very experienced fishermen and boat handlers and so are good at positioning the boat for the gaff shot on a greenish fish. 300ib + fish in the boat in under 15 minutes. As other have mentioned low gear is your friend! Hope you guys get a couple more weather windows before this year is done. Love the videos! Keep on em !!

[@VinceYoutubr]

I feel you! I had a big chinook did the same thing right when I am about to net and lost it. It’s heart breaking.

[@JG-ne1sd]

The Wicked Tuna guys wear a rubber glove on the left hand and use it to pull line onto the reel when they can't crank the handle.

[@catchhappy]

Excellent video! Heartbreaker to lose the 200+ pounder. Learned a lot from you guys on this video. Thank you for sharing.

[@ChrisPfish2]

thanks for watching!

[@johnhudson571]

Great video just heart breaking losing them at the boat.

[@californiasportfishing]

You guys gonna get it next time! 🤙 Just too early for the gaff could have hand line it first due to the tight area

[@davidvandruff9368]

AWWWWWWW Dang it!!!!!

[@randylippert6416]

Heart breaker!!!

[@chazbickel4518]

Living the dream ChrisP. Fighting a 200lb tuna must be nuts...

[@ChrisPfish2]

it is lol. thanks for watching

[@stevelambert7496]

That was crazy I need to lay down and rest after watching that hook up

[@gpm4147]

Great channel Chris, love watching your adventures. I have a question for you...Is you Mak 50 a two speed? Those bluefin pull hard and it looks like it's a real fight to get them to the boat, even if the reel is in low gear? Thanks for the info and tight lines!

[@SteveFromWyoming]

Hey Chris awesome video, have you ever used your Radar to find birds? Man, I was bummed out when that fish broke off I bet you all were too.

[@lesterma1608]

You can also back down on the fish to gain line, put in reverse to gain line!

[@cesarmorales4005]

I've always wanted to fish off a boat in the bay area. Don't know anyone who has a boat out here tho so its bank fishing for me. Love the video man

[@9363234]

PARTY BOATS.

[@cqc_tv]

I know the feelings of loosing the fish at gaff. We have been fishing these monsters many years in SoCal and learn a few things. Over tight drag equals fish loss, we set our to 22LB let the fish run as needed. BTW, when you are unable to reel in the fish, have one guy hand pull in the line while the other guy reels in.

[@exploreoutdoors3978]

one guy can lift and use his hand to pull line in

[@americanfortruth]

I agree, the drag was too tight, they like to go in circles that close to the boat, if he's not ready, it's a lost fish. It was so close, he'll get him next time.

[@GymRat339]

Loosen up the drag and fight the fish. It will take longer but let him run a bit more. Fish was way too lively when you got him to the surface. Fight the fish longer, I know it sucks, but tire it out, let it take long runs with less drag

[@RGB06084]

You may not have landed it but, Congrats Crispy!

[@ChrisPfish2]

thanks for watching

[@ThaiNguyen-ro9dd]

The moment that happened, should of free spool and let the fish take some lines out to get it out from under the props

[@blonddog8417]

Bad luck, but plenty to take out of the loss. Firstly good gimble belt and kidney harness to fight the fish comfortably and have more control. Always try to have your fish toward the side meaning plenty of driving even moving away at times to have good angles, worst case is what happened to you but was avoidable with boat control. Finally waiting for the good gaff shot without rushing and panic! All comes with experience and that is what you guy's are gaining, best of luck for the next time 👍

[@jaycarmichael435]

Sorry to see that chris... I've been following you for a while I know you're gonna catch ONE...

[@ChrisPfish2]

stay tuned for the the next one, its better then ONE! Thanks for watching

[@TrinidadPacHalibutSportfishing]

That sucks big time, we went out of Eureka on Thursday and were not lucky but a handful were caught in the 130 lbs range.

[@seansullivan3795]

Damnit

[@krazycorw7561]

Wow that sucks. I could feel your pain

[@ultimatejay]

Was the reel in low gear? Also, take the engine out of gear when the fish is straight up and down and have someone on the throttle when needed.

[@alungfishing]

👌👍👌👍👌❤

[@jeraldtucker7469]

What a bummer. Big bluefin are hard to land. 😢

[@douglasgusimat]

Dang, u got the coords and now u hunting!! 😂 bro send me the numbers……with a cherry on top

[@douglasgusimat]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

[@douglasgusimat]

Dang. GG’s

[@lesterma1608]

While keeping the boat in gear with minimal power the person at the wheel and angler must keep the fish and line behind the boat, by saying which way to turn the boat, then when the fish tires, the boat is turned so slack line is easy to reel in and the turn toward the fish cuts the corner, now the fun really happens when the fish is circling next to the boat, now keep the fish to one corner of the boat by steering right or left.

[@ralphjackson8097]

Hey Chris, is that a sea sick patch on your neck? Is it effective? Is it a prescription? Thanks. I love your setup.

[@ChrisPfish2]

yeah i get sick in the dark driving sometimes, why i wear it. i take it off once the daylight and conditions look good. Yes i think it works good and prescription yes.

[@AhmedMahmoud-lg6em]

Damn bro I would’ve cried little on the inside. That’s the worst feeling. You will get another one on your boat soon

[@jonathanpassaro228]

What channel do you run on your radio?

[@perhaps_not_]

What radio frequency do you use when fishing to communicate with other boats?

[@ChrisPfish2]

9 in bodega bay, 19 in san francisco or half moon bay. thanks for watching.

[@PaintGuy]

Devastating. Definitely a 200lb fish. I’ve never hooked a BF that big so I can only imaging the struggle!

[@ChrisPfish2]

thanks for watching

[@dggfishingllc3657]

You want to fight them from the bow when they are death circling.

[@ChrisPfish2]

you cant get to the bow from the sides on my boat. thanks for watching

[@janicebabin2764]

You were definitely in them blue sharks I think they actually bet or 10 to 2 and then got fouled. Anyhow, back to tuna fission I couldn’t tell. If you had a top shot on there or not Pretty important ox ask is a shock leader. Also having your rods at a slight angle works better dragon script light strip like that and it’s someone someone mentioned before play them off of the corner and do wide circles around them. Also having someone studies Rod, while you’re real helps immensely and when you get them in a pinwheel close strip line from the first Rod guide. To the real takes a lot of work out a cranking and picking up slack

[@taylorfallen4322]

Yo bro I’m out of Long Beach I’m a deckhand on sport boats if you ever need a hand let me know I’ll help you put whatever fish you want on your boat

[@jonnysanchez3833]

😮😮😮😮😮😢😢😢😢😢

[@janicebabin2764]

I meant top shot very important

[@robertevans00]

Those big fish know what to do to free themselves

[@guidorost5013]

So sorry you lost it. But amazing bite. Keep doing this Chris, I am watching your video to learn from you . Thanks for everything you do.

[@fishingandfarming7100]

That hurts!!!

[@ehumaui4087]

Omg tough lose. He went right for the motor.

[@lesterma1608]

Need to outfit gimbal rail rod holders on the boat!

[@joephan7659]

Once the fish is close and the line is straight down, turn off motor and raise motor.

[@kpnitrl38]

Next time Chris, it's going happen.

[@ChrisPfish2]

its does. thanks for watching

[@hao2fish]

Heartbreak😢😢😢

[@EM3LT_CO]

At 17:34 you will see the line threaded under the ring guide.. prolly the cause of the line breakage.. Ouch!

[@Kriticalanglers]

Tought lost 😮communicate among each other on moving the boat around when fighting the fish

[@Marc-nx9ce]

Damn that sucks.. just how it is sometimes

[@salmonsteelheadnorthcoast7639]

Dude holy shit what a heart break

[@sparksmobilerepair4025]

heartbreak

[@BruceSakai]

Excellent footage, I'm hoping to get my first bluefin also : ) #bodegabay

[@ChrisPfish2]

thanks for watching and stay tuned for the next one!

[@claftclavin]

Use the low gear on the reel

[@Josh-pz6rx]

next time turn the motor off and trim it out water lol just drift and make the fish circle

[@anthonycarmichael123]

Hey Chris, how long is your north river?

[@ChrisPfish2]

20ft seahawk. Thanks for watching

[@Monku123]

You definitely don't need the drag that tight but you need to wear gloves and grab the line with your left hand and pulling down while reeling with the right. You can also just turn off the motor and lift it up and let the fish circle from the side of the boat and slowly work it up. Eventually you get it to gaffing range. Live and learn but you'll get em next time.

[@itsvladdydaddyfromvallejoc4662]

was that 130lb hollow braid?

[@ChrisPfish2]

yes. thanks for watching

[@GetSomeFuker]

Taku messed that up. Keeping the rod too short to clear the motor when the fish ran

[@Stillboating]

I don’t believe that you’re fighting chair is IGFA approved.

[@ChrisPfish2]

lol. thanks for watching

[@user-xh1bm9fs1p]

Always trim your motor up when they get close.... So sorry you lost it.

[@ChrisPfish2]

yeah will be doing that from now on. thanks for watching

[@tamalpias]

Chris I share in your heartbreak but when I saw your title I knew it wasn’t going to happen. You would had titled it “got my first bluefin tuna on my boat!” Had it happened. Maybe you should have me on your team as a newbie as a good luck charm because you know what they say about beginner’s luck! 😂

[@ChrisPfish2]

stay tuned for the next one. thanks for watching

[@tuomasholo]

Two of my favorite KZbinrs together in one video!