HUGE BAY AREA BLUEFIN TUNA (Epic Bucket List Fishing Experience)

[@fvgamechanger]

2nd greatest catch of my life second only to Laura!

[@DieHardFishing]

Epic bro, can't thank you enough for making this happen

[@jerryschmaljohann2708]

You sure know which side of your bread is buttered 😊❤️

[@jimcarallis6564]

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[@timmiller3133]

Way to team up on a badass fish!🎣👏

[@timmiller3133]

Great job you knuckleheads rock! Great video 👏🎣

[@foxrocksinsocks488]

I'm pausing this at 13:00 just to say how much I love an appreciate the giggles that come out involuntarily when any fisherman gets into a dream fish. I can totally relate.

[@gemnicherry2670]

I haven’t seen this guy’s channel in a while but I love the way you’re so humble and congratulations on your BFT!

[@MrGTO-ze7vb]

Congrats...!!! Something to remember for life..!!!!!!!!!! 10 years ago my first Bluefin was in the Bahamas.. 450 lbs. We (4 guys) caught over 3000 lbs in 3 hours... 4 guys wiped out by tuna

[@DieHardFishing]

danggggg

[@oldscout80]

As an old Bay Area fisherman I can't believe you guys caught that tuna so close in. I haven't fished there for about 40 years. We use to have to go 50 miles out of Santa Cruz for Albacore. Congratulations to all of you!.... Mike in Minnesota.

[@terencekwong3033]

I was on edge watching you guys trying to gaff it in. Great to see you guys close it out.

[@timmiller3133]

Great video! Great fish! 🎣👏

[@fishduckdog]

Wow!! What a fish 🐟! Thanks for sharing the adventure! Bucket 🪣 list!

[@martinquintana5837]

That was the most epic video Adam so far since I been watching your videos. Awesome shots of the catch and great teamwork. Aloha from Kansas.

[@DieHardFishing]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@williamestrada2149]

The journey of an epic catch. The way you put this story together was perfect. I would imagine this will probably get more views than when you were hit by a boat.

[@dgrajeda]

I watch all of your videos. That was, by far, my favorite!

[@DieHardFishing]

Guess I'll have to catch another one just for you!

[@addicted2fishing119]

The Dorado made it all the way to Oregon this year… crazy, surprised you didn’t hook up on any this year

[@georgeescaped6035]

that lancet fish you guys caught a deep water fish one of only less than 20 caught they say off san diego since 1947 !!! the last one in 1996, might give the fish and game a call, share the video, they might be interested nice tuna!!!

[@assynip]

WHAT A CREW!!!!! Working together to land this "bull" had to be incredible and as it is on film ... SO much the better!! Well done guys!!

[@williambenner701]

I never thought in a million years that Bluefin Tuna would be caught in the Bay area! The Sea Of Cortes in Mexico and Southern California, yeah, but Northern California? How Epic, and what a adventure! Great team work!

[@DieHardFishing]

You and me both! Amazing to see these fish in our home waters.

[@nomadhomad3685]

This isn't something to celebrate tbh. This is a grim sign of the future health of our oceans.

[@williambenner701]

@@nomadhomad3685 valid point. The oceans are heating up.

[@matthill5066]

@@nomadhomad3685 Not sure these bluefin being around in record numbers is a bad thing. Its a great thing actually! These bluefin were endangered, but since regulations on commercial fishing have been much more strict in recent years, everything is thriving. Never seen so much life in our ocean the last few years. The earth works in cycles. Before humans roamed, places like Alaska have been tropical in the past and South America has been arctic in earths history

[@investigativeoutcomes9343]

i was catching 100+lb bluefin 25 years ago 12 miles out, bay area, this is nothing new@@nomadhomad3685 .

[@liarliar1408]

Exciting n to show how easy it is to lose them just builds up the anticipation n excitement. This is why I don't play with my fish. My bottom line is to bring it in as fast as possible to prevent any mishaps n believe me, I lose record size fishes b4 n never learn. My set up is just 17 lbs p line n I use it for everything in the delta. 25 lbs salmon n 22 lbs striper my biggest landed but the one that got away popped my line n those are even bigger. I never learn because my rod is only a medium action rod. Great trip n exciting clip this one is. Just like nascar, hate to say it but some folks go to see a wreck. With this clip, the more you pass that rod to folks n the more times the fish runs, I was for sure that line will pop somehow. Got me super stoked. Till next adventure Adam.

[@LadybugAdventures]

I watched every single minute. Entertain the entire time. I laughed with you guys especially when you finally landed it!

[@DieHardFishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@helimansam]

Epic fight Adam! I grew up game fishing a lot and a big fin screaming off never gets old. There is really nothing like it! I can't believe you guys fought that first one so long without either of you wearing a gimbal or harness either! Def put one of each on your Santa list my friend ;) Makes the world of difference when battling those barrels!!

[@maethlin]

Maaaaaaaan, I just went out on Ryan's boat for the first time today. He mentioned the Bluefin and I hopped on KZbin to look it up. What an insane experience y'all had. That was amazing. The feels when you finally got it on the boat, wow!

[@brianbaker5647]

I been watching your videos for about a year now. That was amazing good job.

[@jimf279]

I grew up in the bay area I had no idea that blue fin could be had out there AWESOME job guys

[@OkumaFishingUSA]

Crushing the monster on the Makaira too! Great job guys.

[@ronblascoe3661]

If there is an Academy Award category for fishing vidios, you're a shoe is. Edge of my seat all the time and excellent, smart narration. Thanks.

[@morrobayfishing5515]

That was one fun video with a very scientific intro.. Live long and prosper!

[@rickgotner7596]

Here in Alaska, I carry a harpoon on the boat for fish this big. Good job, nice teamwork, getting this to the boat.

[@JesseG085]

Congrats! Bluefin is on my shortlist of species to catch next.

[@aaronsmith2182]

Great video Adam. Magnificent fish! Thanks for editing the colorful language. I enjoy being able to share your videos with my kids.

[@DieHardFishing]

Of course! I try my best to make my videos enjoyable for all audiences!

[@NickFish007]

To say I'm jealous is an understatement! Thanks for showing us how it's done!!

[@fazekhan2042]

What up Nick. My son and I are down to do some surf fishing with you bruh

[@DieHardFishing]

Yours is next!

[@stephaniedoan7114]

Best video yet! Love the jokes and team work among you 3.

[@DieHardFishing]

It truly was a team effort, couldn't have done it without those guys and gals!

[@arisespeleta9194]

Congrats on catching a bucket list fish... team work makes the dream work

[@rudyescobedo9820]

Congratulations it was a lot of fun just to watch that video. Best fishing video of the year

[@sharonlingalingyoutubechan2167]

they're having fun

[@matmit73]

My favorite vid yet of yours Adam!! I too landed my first Santa Cruz BF this year. Definitely the highlight of my fishing passion!! I still can’t believe you guys went out there with 1 sardine, drifted it, and landed that 200 plus pounder!!! Absolutely insane!!!😉💪🤙

[@paulmcintyre434]

Five-star video production and five-star catch on this one. Congrats. You've got the whole deal figured out.

[@themendomethod7613]

EPIC VIDEO Adam!!!!!! That reel was literally SCREAMING!

[@fmb-fishingmeansbusiness]

Great battle! So rewarding after losing a couple. I noticed the Scotty downrigger brake is broken, you guys had to use a pair of pliers to let the line out. Scotty will ship you a new brake, or if you ship the downrigger to them they will replace it for you. I live about 15 minutes away from them, happy to help if needed.

[@jimbo4612]

Hell yah! Usually it takes a few trips to hook let alone land a 200 lb plus BFT with more in the 80-100 range. Glad everything on the leader held up on the beasty BFT. Poke bowls for the next year plus.

[@BobbyOfEarth]

Yes, the power of nature can be humbling. Amazing catch and land....

[@Hook2Cook]

Dang! You thought out that intro very well brother. Covered all the bases. Wind wind wind!!!!!

[@DieHardFishing]

Yeah I spent a good chunk of my day editing that 60 second clip lol

[@Hook2Cook]

@@DieHardFishing well done and time well spent. You caught everyone up to speed who might not have known anything about bluefin in NorCal.

[@addicted2fishing119]

You see foamers you gotta get in there and go “Surface Irons Only “‼️🍻👏👏👏

[@bigheadsipao]

You could really hear the joy and happiness in their voice when they got it in the boat. Congrats on a hell of a catch 👏

[@DieHardFishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@BayandBeyondFishing]

Congrats gents that was SICK!

[@salaboytes6918]

Bro congrats on your fishing adventure tanks for posting your videos tanks for your time have great day out there tanks

[@euphoriarealtygroup]

thats so awesome, congrats Adam!

[@danhardeman8768]

Stoked for you Adam!!

[@donaldsavage3699]

WOW!!!.. good job, that's what I call a fight.🐟

[@johnf7847]

One bait.. one bluefin. Easy math. Very nice work.. especially for a group that's never caught one. Very entertaining video.

[@terryhowie3099]

Outstanding Adam!!

[@alant.541]

Wow, that was so fun to watch! Now, you gotta get yourself a boat. Congrats on landing that bluefin.

[@kumaboyy.7443]

Big congrats to everybody on that boat! Sashimi for days! Enjoyed your catch!

[@JoeDogoutdoors]

Congratulations!!!! Until you’ve caught a bluefin tuna in your backyard you will never know what a fantastic feeling it is. I was LUCKY ENOUGH to get one this year as well. Went 1-2 on a solo trip lost the first one after 25 minutes. Once you’ve been touched there’s no turning back. Definitely one of my new targeting species for home waters. Nice toad!!!✌🏻✌🏻

[@sharonlingalingyoutubechan2167]

they're awesome they catch a big fish 🐟 😊

[@billlewis2045]

Great job i live in modesto ca its so exciting thinking that we have new oportunites i love your videos man i better start working out thanks for all your effots adam i really apreciate you

[@jimsegger9116]

So cool Adam I’ve lived here my whole life and saw pics and heard stories but to watch you guys and feel the excitement let alone actually landing a giant for our waters it was truly amazing thank you

[@DieHardFishing]

I appreciate you for watching!

[@jamiecope5382]

Bless you all absolutely epic.

[@byunique2]

Beyond epic, my palms were sweaty! Great to hear the whole process over the years as well

[@corefishing1]

Congrats on the monster tuna man! That’s an epic catch!

[@jerrygreen5292]

Congrats Die Hard!! Bucket list fish in your home turf.. I enjoyed the Video and great team effort on that catch.. 👊🏻

[@andrewvillanueva3722]

Congratulations on your bluefin!!!!

[@chapsteronetime2000]

Homie had the gaf out at 14:00min mark! 😅yah rite this ain’t no coho smoho 😂 Nice rip boys

[@duanecalkins7432]

Greatest fish, lifetime EPIC memory…loved the time I got to spend watching…😊

[@donhaderle9983]

nothing like catching a bluefin tuna. caught my first one in San Diego this year. Definitely addicting!

[@riccykhalecc2766]

Same I thought I had a yellowtail on so I was horsing it in. Ended being like 40 lbs lol. First ever bluefin

[@Oldvolks44]

Definitely not new to the Bay Area but awesome when they show up. Water temps, and hunting them down when it’s time. Nice catch and good job finding them blue fins.

[@daveg5042]

Awesome video! Thanks for sharing!

[@jtf267]

Congratulations 🎉 Thank you for the video. We were cheering along with you guys. Sashimi Party 🎊

[@StevenDelCastillo]

Congratulations! What an epic fish and memory. Thanks for sharing

[@fishingd67gil]

Good going Adam…that one is still on my bucket list..great catch and thanks for sharing 👍🏼

[@TalkFishTVHawaiianDan]

Congratulations team! This is your best video to date. Such an incredible journey and epic battle! Hopefully many more like this to come.

[@DieHardFishing]

Thanks! Hopefully more for sure!

[@FramStrike]

Amazing bluefin Adam!!!! keep up the killer vids brother! 🤙

[@WestCoastChris138]

You guys need a harpoon!! Congratulations boys, lifetime achievement right there fellas !! Nice job!

[@Geardog361]

Impressive bluefin and I wish I was living on the west coast to get a chance at one! Nice catch and thanks for sharing your experience with everyone!

[@bigwoo]

I literally stood up and clapped when you guys landed that monster. After the first fight, I went and popped a bag of popcorn cuz I knew I was watching this one straight through. Congrats on checking this one off the bucket list. If you are ever in need of an extra person for another trip, I volunteer as tribute......just sayin 😆

[@DieHardFishing]

You are my hero! Thanks for sticking it out with us!

[@mattbrown7483]

wow, amazing job. great teamwork, for a group of guys who have never caught a big tuna, you managed to land that one, kudos.

[@DieHardFishing]

thanks!!!

[@DriftmanX]

Great job documenting it all. Hats off to all of you. Dunno why their are Die hard fisherman Haters out there. They can suck it😊

[@DieHardFishing]

I agree haha

[@anthonypaim5469]

Congratulations, my first bluefin was 240 pounds 2.5 hours. I fought it for two hours before I handed the rod off. My hands cramped so bad that night I couldn’t sleep and I was sore for a week.

[@DieHardFishing]

Thats epic!!!! haha

[@TySoVm]

Mine was 20 pounds, took me 15 minutes. Pretty anti climactic.

[@anthonypaim5469]

Catching 20-60 pounders is a great time! Way less painful than catch cow bluefin.

[@TySoVm]

@anthonypaim5469 I had a blast, they pull pound for pound more than any fish IMO. At least that I have experienced in SoCal.

[@anthonypaim5469]

They don’t quit, I tell everyone catching a cow tuna is like hooking a Toyota pickup and fighting it until it runs out of gas.

[@jerryschmaljohann2708]

Covered all but what if any is the size limit on west coast. East coast 73 in. All that said awesome catch!

[@DieHardFishing]

no size limit on the west coast

[@rossginn1171]

Epic content! 🙌🏼 huge CONGRATULATIONS

[@henrywells3457]

Amazing vid to see you guys catch both a lancetfish and a tuna. I was fly fishing at Ocean Beach in SF a while back and a sick/dying lacetfish washed up right next to me - one of the wildest things I've ever seen. Jeff and Ryan and I have all fished together recently actually - Jeff's a good friend and he sent me pics of the historic day. Proud of you guys! What an awesome first. Would be fun to get out there together at some point.

[@fvgamechanger]

Sup Henry you were on the boat for my 2nd most memorable fish lol.. 🦈

[@henrywells3457]

@@fvgamechanger hahaha whaddup man! I gotta get out with ya again!

[@timmiller3133]

Take clicker off before reeling in, just wears it. You guys are crazy," hold Adam he's not going anywhere" funny stuff 😂👍🎣

[@jeraldtucker7469]

Congratulations on your fist Bluefin tuna. It was hard to get your first one, but your persistence paid off. I can tell that your preparation was there from the first Bluefin that you hooked. I can't bug you anymore about coming down south to catch Bluefin. 🔥💪🔥

[@Nigel_BC]

Jesus Christ that’s ridiculous! Congratulations to all of you! I’ve missed out on tuna season for the past couple years because of school but you better believe it if they come through next year I’m going out!

[@DieHardFishing]

See you out there!

[@tylerwong284]

Very impressive catch! Fun to watch

[@glennsowacke9752]

Awesome job Adam!! Congratulations!!!

[@YaveWYA]

Dope video bro!! Ive been watching your channel for a year and have always enjoyed each video. Learning a lot from you and almost every other bay area channel on KZbin. Like always, solid catch!

[@j.rdirtyfivethirty1673]

Congratulations! Awesome team effort! Thats one you'll be telling the grandkids about

[@j.rdirtyfivethirty1673]

Oh really. No way I won..? How about Fuck you, you fucking scammers!!!

[@HunterParkinson]

Insane Fish dude! Told you during our baseball season that Bluefin are out there. Hope I will get one soon!

[@DDFishingCo]

Nice job! Really cool to see you get on some Bluefin. It’s been a blast catching them up here this year!

[@DieHardFishing]

Yeah you guys been killing it!!!

[@DDFishingCo]

@@DieHardFishing thanks man you too!!

[@Norcal808]

What a fight man and hearing dat drag pull is music to my ears haha Congrats Adam 🤙🏽

[@jtuck682]

Adam, so glad to see you land your first Bluefin in true Diehard fashion 😁. It would been funny to hear you say while fighting that beast: Oh, Mommy this is not a halibut, not a halibut. Great job 👍

[@mrebikr]

What A catch! I enjoy all your videos, this one was epic. THANKS ADEM! I'm hooked.

[@randallbright4897]

Wow that must have been such a rush for you guys ! Congrats on your amazing fishing trip and that beautiful tuna !

[@DieHardFishing]

Yes it was!

[@markminiard9472]

Thanks for sharing those battles

[@brianlee9074]

What a bummer to lose the first couple of them, but the one you caught/landed? OMG Adam! That was amazing. Congrats man. ✌🏻😎🎣

[@DieHardFishing]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Patrickmcmanus1967]

best video you've done. great edit, great fish. Was filled with suspense. i managed a 96 lb yellow one time, p.s. nothing good comes from tightening your drag!!!! i was yelling, dont touch that drag!!! if anything, loosen it before a gaff of the head hits the surface, because you know what happens once a fish gets hit with a gaff!!! Thanks Adam

[@empathninja541]

Great job, Gents!!

[@daviddemaria698]

Congratulations, that’s awesome

[@hypno117]

The Holy Grail! Big Ups, Cat!👊🏾

[@sethngo2924]

Wow! No way a kayak can land this size of a fish! AWESOME!!!

[@investigativeoutcomes9343]

see ''sdfishandsips'' and eat your words.

[@iloveslotbonus9675]

nice vid Adam epic fight 💪 🎣

[@theoutdoorlife4665]

Awesome awesome awesome!! Congrats on the successful catch!

[@Eric-qw4wv]

WOW! that was nothing short of epic! congrats on a phenonmenal catch!

[@troywadsworth3639]

What an awesome vid! Nice job Adam!