Gigantic 17ft Sawfish! - ft. Chew On This, LunkersTV, Jon B & ApBassing - 4K

In this episode of BlacktipH, Josh hooks a gigantic sawfish that measured over 17ft in length and had an estimated weight of over 700lbs. This is the rarest species of fish that Josh has ever caught! This episode was filmed with Chew On This, LunkersTV, Jon B, and APBassing. Sawfish are listed as critically endangered, please follow the steps below if you ever hook one.
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► WHAT TO DO IF YOU HOOK A SAWFISH
1. The safety of the angler comes first
2. Keep the sawfish in the water at all times.
3. Document an estimated length of the fish.
4. Look for any tags or scars that may be on the fish.
5. Get the GPS coordinates of the location where you hooked the fish.
6. Always try to remove the hook, but if you are concerned about your safety, you should cut the line as close to the hook as possible
7. Anglers are permitted to take a photo of the sawfish, but it must remain in the water at all times.
8. The top of the sawfish head must remain in the water at all times. Sawfish take in water through their spiracles which are located on the top of the head.
9. Call the sawfish hotline after you released the fish.
10. Email all data to [e-mail] and include the following:
Name, Date of encounter and Email address
11. You are permitted to post a sawfish photo online, but it must meet the sawfish handling requirements.
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[@joshuarose5421]

Casually talking on the phone while reeling in a 17ft saw fish. Nice

[@JuliRobo96Fan]

:D

[@wolfeblitzer123]

right

[@jacehaybirkett]

lol

[@Stateless7]

ez

[@kyler8446]

Joshua Rose

[@tylernewell1126]

Is it sad that I get stoked when I catch a 2 1/2 foot 13lb carp and this mans over here casually reeling in a 17ft 750lb sawfish

[@robertwhalen9272]

Tonto 22 carp still fight hard though they are fun fish

[@lilbibby3310]

Carp fishing is to easy go for bass

[@lilbibby3310]

I catch carp with corn lol

[@korrinahorn31]

+lil bibby bass are easy and don't fight. fish for carp not overbloated sunfish.

[@molliekarp3]

Tonto 22 literally bro

[@unclegrimsley839]

Dude, that's super rare you managed to catch a saw fish. But seriously, it's saddening to know that there isn't many of them left.

[@Annikalove1]

its veary sad there so cool!!!!!

[@alanmalcheski8882]

so you didn't see the part where if they had gotten too close it could cut their leg off in a fraction of a second...? Yeah no I'm glad, that thing is so much more dangerous than a bull shark or a tiger shark, it's in shallow water there, it can get up that close to land... They are just swimming by not even looking at you, they see a fish, they do their swish swash cutteroo to get it, and your leg is gone. Stupid sawfish.

[@liambanning3674]

Jeremy Wade would be crying his eyes out watching this

[@andrews9707]

Liam Banning you wish

[@GreenBeastPro]

Lol fr

[@omarflores493]

Liam Banning he caught bigger fish

[@bkjeong4302]

Jeremy Wade did get a sawfish once; not this size, but a respectable 7-footer.

[@indeedmyson]

@@bkjeong4302 and way inland in a river

[@brettperry3737]

Thank you for being so responsible about handling it. I wish everyone showed that level of concern when coming into contact with a critically endangered species. That said; I hope you had the sense to stop and buy a lottery ticket on the way home, because your odds of winning that probably aren't much worse than the odds of hooking into that fish.

[@vladputin3664]

But he said it wasn’t hooked? I reckon that mother needs to see the sea dentist.

[@CBonesey]

World class etiquette exhibited by Josh here. Great display of how to handle a unique situation like this! Huge respect and props for how you took the proper steps to ensure this majestic dinosaur returns safely. Love the channel bud.

[@fredpilk7759]

Doesn't he leave the hook in?

[@dfen2614]

@@fredpilk7759 supposedly was wrapped around the bill and will fallout from release of tension or the hook will be push out with the growth of the fish, legitimate concern tho

[@barnholbol1262]

Hardly 'world class etiquette' letting a 2' pair of bolt-cutters smack the poor thing around its head. No evidence either that 'it isn't actually hooked bro' so far as I could see. We can only hope it survived the ordeal.

[@Memorixt]

Agree with Barn. They got scared, this is why they invented the whole “it will fall out” stuff.

[@almandinethegamer3184]

​@@Memorixtbruh all hooks will eventually rust out in not a very long period of time, most of my new hooks are already severely rusted and I got them 2 months ago

[@Marksman]

That's definitely a catch of a lifetime there. Save this video footage haha.

[@shanchi1869]

ImMarksman Hey

[@wswsparks4542]

Honestly dint expect u here

[@MrXxflamezxx]

Marksman!!!! Lets go fishing!!!

[@canttamemeh2180]

ق

[@lewiepostalone8776]

@@wswsparks4542 if you didnt expect marksman here you are not a fan of both nick and blacktip !!!!!

[@closecombat211]

I get excited when I catch a 1-3 foot fish... lmao

[@catfishhunter5204]

same lol

[@thejoepro4729]

saltwater has way bigger fish then fresh so if you catch a 3 foot fresh water fish its like a 9 foot salt water fish

[@shahiraomar4229]

hey ever heard of the Beluga sturgeon it's the biggest freshwater fish in the world the biggest ever seen was more then 7000 pounds

[@shahiraomar4229]

beluga sturgeon are over 5,000 pounds fredik feragen olsen

[@evaannavonbehne8605]

I get excited if I catch a fish.

[@TacticalLeo]

just another reason I don't go swimming in the ocean lol. whoever said that looks like a dinosaur was being polite... that thing is a dinosaur! lol

[@begintothink]

Well, it is a dinasour.

[@ciaraabeyta6958]

they're harmless, really. they have these at the Atlantis resort the bahamas,and you can swim with them.

[@blitztfup1910]

Ciara Abeyta I know I've seen the sawfish at Atlantis it's so cool

[@sethgage6055]

They aren't completely harmless I'm sure a wild one not kept in captivity especially of that size can destroy someone's legs easily if agitated.

[@kroakie4]

seth gage, they're normally very placid though. You'd probably have to be near one that was slashing at a shoal of fish to get injured by its rostrum (saw).

[@JoeZBoardz]

Take a shot every time he says "call the FWC"

[@niklasalmaas6369]

JoeZBoardz I'm dead (I'm 11 btw)

[@Apollomuscles]

Yeah idk why

[@rb6troling729]

He is a true fisherman and cares about his sport and wants to preserve it.

[@gabrieldnchf2822]

Apollomuscles anytime you see a sawfish you’re supposed to tell fwc the size and location of it

[@tabithamerritt539]

@@niklasalmaas6369 well now u are 14 and I'm 12

[@TAFishing]

That was Epic Josh! What an incredible fish

[@joshuadunn9322]

1

[@joshuadunn9322]

12

[@kieranlifts605]

Didn’t think I’d seen here ur a legend

[@rcfrenzy]

Incredible catch, that's one for the books!

[@fletcherterrell925]

RcFrenzy whats a book?

[@bennyblanco4696]

Fletcher Terrell - a book is an analog phone, bro. They are pretty cool if you like old timey things and have a bit more patience and imagination to exercise. Edit: My finger spazzed and hit post early. Statement was incomplete.

[@yauheniyauhlianets3510]

I hope Stiles had his camera, what game is it from you think?

[@zahangiralam3547]

Good

[@mdimtiyaz4916]

Ggghhhiokhhn ,

[@mark621000]

Im hooked on this channel.

[@rachelhokaj4060]

Nice pun

[@aidenschwartz8371]

mark621000 me too

[@thesavage4938]

mark621000 me too

[@jakoblarson474]

(Slow clap) But it was a good pun

[@JacobRhodes-gj3yl]

Nice pun and I am too

[@12346unkown]

„Try to remove the hook without hurting yourself“ ...well thanks for the advice

[@theodoro89]

The power of this sawfish is incredible.

[@justinkelleher2644]

Just wanted to thank you josh you make my day every time you post a video. This is a once in a lifetime fish you deserve it!!!

[@huntnfishnuts5880]

That's a rare catch for sure

[@owenpope1786]

Huntnfishnuts

[@peterlafrance5392]

Like if Blacktiph is the best saltwater KZbinr

[@shiivermetimbers4760]

Test Tickles Did you get your name from nigahiga?

[@tookut1299]

Sean Amet wtf did u just say cracka

[@abigailtidwell1252]

Awesome

[@Pro-mj5nr]

Ysc Donta it’s somebody’s User Stop being a snowflake

[@LittleIcarus]

Stop fishing for likes

[@eyeclammedu]

That’s an amazing catch @BlacktipH I’ve only seen them while deployed in Australia... it’s amazing to see them so close to home! Congrats on the fish and wtg for calling to take appropriate precautions regarding this fish, other fisherman might of killed it to have a trophy! I commend you for all you do! You’re an inspiration to many! Kudos to you!!!

[@quentinboyce7462]

I've been watching your videos for about 4-5 years now and they are always awesome to watch. keep it up!

[@AlmostReady504]

I guess you can't pull it up on the shore safely and do what you have to do. Great video. This dude is amazing. The Joy he gets and brings to fishing is unparalleled

[@mattaytayan2831]

Call river monsters

[@joshl1350]

But this isn't fresh water

[@mattaytayan2831]

+Josh L he does salt water too

[@shoyhi]

he caught one of those

[@Yerinjibbang]

that 17 ft is much bigger than the one he caught in the show!

[@comeatmebro3229]

hes already caught a few of these there not as rare here in a couple of our rivers in Australia. still rare and endangered but not as rare.

[@erikm7034]

That release was absolutely incredible. That smack of the tale was vicious and just a reminder to everyone that the sawfish is indestructible. Holy cow I had my jaw dropped watching this.

[@Kare_and_Compassion]

Thank you for being so responsible and caring!!

[@silvanaturalis]

Great to see you behaving so responsibly @BlacktipH, very cool.

[@anthonymichael6048]

The two things that I'm wondering right now is how that fish did not pull him in and what kind of line he's using

[@BlacktipH]

We caught this fish with 100lb Bullbuster braid with a 200lb leader. We used the drag of the reel to wear down the fish.

[@bennyblanco4696]

BlacktipH how many hours did you have to fight it? If you can remember.

[@bays19]

@@bennyblanco4696 3 hours at least.

[@omymomo]

Can't tell how much is was a pleasure watching that and still blow away by the fish. Keep up the great work!!!

[@DxnnyLy]

Amazing catch. Super rare too since it's an endangered species :) glad Jon, rob, and Ap were there to help you out!

[@kimehunt4501]

I wish all anglers were as respectful as you. That tail slap was unbelievable the power that fish still has after that fight. What is the one fish you'd love to catch?

[@clutchkylekorver1831]

A minnow

[@bennyblanco4696]

Tbh I found it disrespectful to lift its tail like that. He did it for the camera. After it thrashed the bolt cutters away from him I feel it was obvious it needed no assistance regaining its position for return to the depths. That tail thrash was predictable and risky. It's easy to tell that no matter what is going on, viewership is at the forefront of this guys subconscious mind. Cool for us, kinda sucks for the fish.

[@NCHerpers]

ClutchKyleKorver samw

[@whdclan4689]

U know your a god when having casual conversation with a 17 feet saw shark

[@blurghgitty3000]

Hate to be nit picky but it's a sawfish not a sawshark, they are different.

[@dertythegrower]

trite copycat commenter. Kids always copy top comment, it really make less useful comments on youtube with kids copying the good jokes and stuff others say

[@nolanburchett7972]

Truly the most bad ass catch on KZbin. Literally nothing ive seen on here compares.

[@uslsuspect]

Thank you for posting an entertaining and responsible video. It’s clear that you have respect for the fish. Awesome!

[@billrose6391]

you know this was on the fox news Facebook in boston? nice catch!

[@BlacktipH]

Glad to hear this video made the news, thanks for watching!

[@sirlurksalot4454]

I can't believe my parents actually let me swim in the ocean when I was a child

[@bigjimmy3792]

It’s not that dangerous shark attacks are extremely rare, and there has never been a documented sawfish attack on humans

[@MatthewLaRue43]

The power and quickness of that tailwhip was... incredible

[@jayrominger]

Congratulations Blacktip.....awesome vid!!!!

[@umarthomas4428]

I seen this on someone else's channel first.... your enthusiasm makes its better... I've been fishing once about a mother ago for the first time... I caught a rainbow trout that weighed about a pound lol... now I want to catch something like you just did I feel I'm ready lol

[@DeadBeatDex]

Trust me you aren't. I struggled with a 45 pound fish for the first time last month. I thought I'd be prepared too since I've caught 10-20 pound fish. Big fish fight hard.

[@CrazedGwonam97]

As long as you've got the strength and the equipment for it it is possible

[@markh.9822]

Wow you really got yourself a nice Sawfish there! I'm confident it can battle with the best of 'em.

[@2sleeeepy686]

I'm pleased that you are treating the fish well and going along with what the hotline said

[@heatherd.9390]

That had to be one of the coolest, yet scariest fish you've ever been near. I would be terrified, haha! You must be so glad you have all of these awesome fish on video!

[@JohnP-qj4ls]

Will you mark this as redemption for the monster that broke you off last year?

[@fishfreak2001]

He should

[@LegitEliminator]

Most likely that was monster hammerhead shark

[@GerbilZ]

Somehow I doubt you actually watched the video.

[@LegitEliminator]

+Timothy Holt who me or JPritchOutdoors?

[@GerbilZ]

+LegitEliminator reread 4 times. ok. the redemption video is where you suspect a hammerhead. My confusion came from wondering where the hammerhead was in this video.

[@paulsmith8908]

for me if i caught that fish fishing would be complete for me.

[@climateinsight2749]

Goku Gohan that’s like lifetime worth of fish I caught could fit into that fish

[@ryanwickard387]

I love how he is just casually talking on the phone, when reeling in the massive fish.

[@randomprimarissalamander8735]

Such an incredible animal

[@Jeffman529]

How'd you know it was a sawfish before you saw it?

[@fishnshack1988]

line catches on the saw which causes sudden line movement and abnormal head shakes

[@pufferz6788]

get out

[@wyattdepace2908]

When you get good at fishing like these guys you get to learn the unique fights the fish put up

[@Steak2]

Jeffery Davis the fish is a paid actor

[@RT42069]

I SAW what you did there

[@ttperfect3945]

That fish is a full out SAVAGE

[@ASGoprod]

Your youtube channel is amazing! Congratulations for your work, enjoy and good catch !

[@an_undesirable]

Back when I was a child I used to live on the indian river, I remember me and my dad were out trolling near some of the island looking for big grouper. Came next to one island and saw a dude landing a big fish/beaching it. It was one of these sawfish. By far the coolest fish I've ever seen up close.

[@starrquixxgamezz1953]

only time I've ever seen a sawfish was in the aquarium:) lol

[@mitsusan1795]

saw dude!

[@Ethans_Outdoors]

That was an absolute amazing catch and that fish has so much prehistoric history!!👊👍

[@brentkitchen223]

Absolutely amazing footage. Once in our generation fish.

[@damnforgot6911]

Wow, one in a million chance. Definitely holding your mouth right!

[@dylangaul3244]

That was one bad fish.

[@petermcdougall1152]

Great job! I accidentally netted one at Cape Coral yacht club. My wife had her feet in the water by shore, and she yelled for me saying a shark was after her, so I threw my cast a net by her and snagged a little pup. It was the coolest catch I have ever had!

[@camerongreco2146]

Man that's my dream fish to catch but I live in East Tennessee and don't get to go off shore fishing a whole lot. More than likely will never happen some people fish off shore nearly every weekend go their whole lives without ever even seeing one, such a rare and incredible fish. Hope your upcoming surgery goes well. I just discovered your channel this week and I hope everything goes well and you make a full recovery I want to see you back in action making videos again. Obviously that doesn't matter right now but if I see you making videos again then it would bring relief knowing you're back to your normal self. Prayers with you my friend.

[@kirbylee96]

QUICK, someone call Jeremy Wade!!! LOL

[@OCSPEARO]

I bet Jon b is looking in these comments

[@Mojo522]

Thank you, that was incredibly awesome.

[@RileyFreeman8]

Saw those 3 fins when you tried to cut the line and my mouth dropped open.... What an absolute mammoth

[@chonaV]

Are they related to sharks?

[@BlacktipH]

+Alex Yes

[@teqbruutxl992]

How scared was you?

[@rubenlizama4978]

Alex why

[@thatdudeniko2566]

Alex no thay are not thay are also not predators believe it or not

[@sophiemilner4360]

Alex no

[@lolitsme]

Anyone else jump when it swung it's tail?

[@mondosonlyfishing8781]

Yes

[@CaseyBillings]

Jaw was open the whole time. Amazing footage

[@blackness1is128]

Awesome video my man!

[@brandonpike639]

Corn

[@gavinashton6282]

AP's voice 😂😂, everything he does is pretty much hilarious now

[@MorganBrown]

3:55 “look at that tail.” Fish: “nope.”

[@isaacbfvt]

Legend says still on the phone with FWC

[@KarlaPalmer23845]

Sawfish are my favorite animal! Even though I love every animal on this planet! They are such amazing creatures! Your the best fishermen! Keep it up!

[@stephaniehanna3246]

Man !!! Thanks for sharing THAT!!!!Excellent!!!!!

[@mmfleshman]

Once in a lifetime fish! Thanks for sharing w us!

[@allgood6760]

Awesome catch! 👍

[@HouArtFishing]

I just crap my pants. WOW. I would of been speechless but good call guys on calling it in. Awesome video!!!!

[@Jb-qn2xz]

Nice catch that thing was huge! Awesome handling of it too. For future referense its not a saw or a bill, its a rostrum (raw-strum). Great job!

[@dustin8361]

You guys do an amazing job.

[@riner9]

best video on this channel

[@jeffmckinsey8769]

That is amazing thank you for sharing. I didn't know they got that big truly amazing.

[@kamanaeugenio5279]

probably the craziest fishing video i’ve seen

[@bradnorman1967]

Dude that was a crazy catch!

[@mattgarces]

Yo i have full respect for josh for even getting that close to realease it.. either way, nice catch..

[@MichaelBrown-ny3et]

It’s good to know sawfish that size still exist. That’s very cool.

[@curyy3044]

you guys do crazy stuff, you guys are amazing

[@tuckrex2038]

This is the ultimate fish to catch while fishing. Massive size and incredibly rare.

[@froggyhopper1]

Great catch.

[@JOETERRANY]

Sick dude that thing is insane!

[@Shawnpmetal]

Josh, I caught one of these today in Cape Coral, FL. Mine was about half the size but such a great fish.

[@CRASH-vt8xy]

If I hadn't of seen this footage I wouldn't have believed this my god that must have been an amazing feeling

[@pepino735]

great action dude thanks for doing what you did

[@dankr6826]

Wow. Not click bait that's one thing I love about your channel. I love ur channel anyway

[@jaysmith31275]

I caught and reported one about a year ago at picnic island Tampa. He was only about two feet, very nice catch and release. Tight lines man

[@BasicFishingNZ]

wow thats an amazing catch and not to mention that is also a rare animal. lol plus many people say fish like those r extremely hard to find especially the big ones. really enjoyed watching that :)

[@DrewWithington]

Great conservation effort.

[@misterinadequate3518]

your number one video. Awesome.

[@BGoodsJohnny]

Awesome, man! I love that fish.

[@SirDoggy1]

great JOB buddy, you rock.

[@kyleboland6400]

Very cool!!! Great video

[@ShadowQuik]

Wow this is really amazing!! I didn't even know they were still found around Florida

[@JohnRidleyFreedom1]

That thing was huge! Nice vid josh....

[@jackvellucci4278]

i respect josh so much

[@UKSpearo]

Caught a couple of these in the keys, the boat skipper always took tissue samples to send off before we released them. They are awesome fun to catch.