Local Knowledge S1:E9 "Careful What You Wish For"

[@edfouts7635]

ass kicking big swordfish great job well done guys.

[@LocalKnowledge]

Thank you sir and thanks for watching.

[@captainggttv3243]

Too bad it’s dead now

[@currenwiggin8982]

Local Knowledge Fishing Show DART HIS ASS.

[@kylegates6043]

Love how you actually fight the fish all the way instead of these guys that sit back and watch the electric reel do all the work and harpoon it when the poor thing is already exhausted. Loved how you fought it in the harness. That’s a true fight, id kill for a fight like that. Well done.

[@LocalKnowledge]

One of us was gonna die. Just glad it was her! Thanks for watching Kyle!

[@assasin1418]

the production quality on this show is one of the best I've ever seen, keep up the great work guys

[@AliHussainy]

Glad you liked it. We had a blast making it. Please share with your friends!

[@beyond305]

its actually quite dark and that yellow filter is horrible .

[@highlifeactionsportsvideos6371]

Always great production.. although I see the camera guys jumped ship at some point when it got late.

[@bo0tybandit]

3 years ago I lost a 14ft SF in Cabo about 20ft from the boat, probably the worst feeling ever. People underestimate the dedication and struggles of big game fishing, props to anyone who can manually land one.

[@LocalKnowledge]

I wish I had no idea what you're talking about, but they gotta win sometimes. Ali

[@TOM-C.]

Fishing's boring period, as you said, but lake or sea, when that fish hits the line, the excitement begins. Totally worth it.

[@LocalKnowledge]

This pretty much describes deep drop sword fishing. We can't wait to go be "bored" again!

[@dominicmoots9818]

That is so awesome! Nothing better then doing it with a best friend.

[@chrisbugg9075]

A life time fish, can't believe Ali held on so long, can't imagine. Congrats to the both of ya. Great video, great job.

[@LocalKnowledge]

One we will never forget!

[@ra8937]

Congrats on Landing that beautiful fish. Love local knowledge. Ali and Rush great teamwork.

[@LocalKnowledge]

Thanks 👍

[@patrickduncanjr.6847]

This channel deserves so many more subscribers

[@LocalKnowledge]

We agree! Please share!

[@jroyero]

The fact you fought that straight manual deserve much respect. 👊🏼

[@LocalKnowledge]

Thank you sir. We hope to never fight anything that long again!

[@jawnharris2624]

By far the best fishing show out there!

[@LocalKnowledge]

We agree! Stoked you found us!

[@aarontempest8983]

This was a straight up epic fight!!! Excellent for actually fighting the fish like that! Respect! Seriously this was a once in a lifetime fight this was just epic i wanted to do a backflip when you finally got it! lol It actually reminded me of Hemingway's "The old man and the sea" lol You guys are making me so homesick all these saltwater fishing vids! Im a native southwest floridian and i used to go diving and fishing in the keys every year its one of the most beautiful places in the world and its my favorite place in america. Theres no light pollution in the keys due to the fact that the islands branch hundreds of miles off the mainland and the islands simply dont throw much light so the stars hang right above your head by the millions and dip down and touch the water on the horizon! Waters crystal clear turqoise with a hundred ft visibility. Its so beautiful. See right now im landlocked in the mountains like 500 miles from the nearest ocean. I cant live long away from the sea. Yall have the best jobs in the world period who wants to be so imprisoned making money such a slave to making money that they only see the ocean once a year?! Never let money enslave you! True freedom is worth more than all the money on earth. Excellent video epic fight! Nice nice fish! Im a bit jealous about this one i cant help it this was awesome. Such a beautiful swordfish from my home waters! Im afraid i wouldve had to let it go though if i could. If i could save it i would. Because its like the incarnation of the spirit of my home. That fish is like the ocean incarnate. Thats a wonder of God seriously what a beauty...

[@LocalKnowledge]

Thanks Aaron. It was epic and something I hope to never have to do again! Ali

[@mahdibh2671]

Detailing the story of catching such giant fish made this great episode to learn and enjoy.

[@AliHussainy]

Thanks Mahdi, we had a blast shooting it.

[@scott5764]

Amazing taking on that fish stand up and working together as a team

[@LocalKnowledge]

Teamwork makes the dream work (and some luck!). Thanks for checking us out Scott.

[@shawn4900]

Absolutely incredible fight and swordfish! Well done Ali and Rush staying focused to land that Giant .. love your Local Knowledge show, you guys rock

[@austinnation823]

this show without a doubt is gonna become very very famous

[@AliHussainy]

Thanks Austin! Glad you liked it. We begin filming season 2 very soon.

[@austinnation823]

+Ali Hussainy I seriously can't wait I already watched them all!!

[@jeffw8885]

@@austinnation823 Same

[@dillpickle390]

Just found this gem in a coal mine! Amazing video fellas!

[@LocalKnowledge]

Thanks Dahlton. Please check out the rest of our channel and subscribe!

[@localguy8]

Congratulations on landing this beauty 👍🏻👍🏻🍺🌹 🎣

[@LocalKnowledge]

Thanks 👍 Fish of a lifetime for sure.

[@woodiniguana]

What a beast!!! Real huge huge Kudos for fighting that fish on it's terms hell of a harvest. Congratulations!!! amazing fish.

[@LocalKnowledge]

Thanks Bryan! We hope to never have to do that again!

[@Perch_Master_Nick]

Amazing video, congratulations on the Swordfish.

[@LocalKnowledge]

Thank you very much!

[@etothelij]

Consider using a deep drop light next time, or a small glow stick at your crimp, helps to orient the fish at night. Also, kill the deck lights and use an underwater light and you wont be working against yourselves not being able to see

[@LocalKnowledge]

WE use a large LP light at the top of the leader and one or two smaller lights about 8' above the bait. Great tip!

[@508bass]

if anyone could help with the song at 1:09 that would be amazing. I know its the acoustics of "The River" by blues saraceno but any way to obtain the acoustics would be amazing

[@LocalKnowledge]

Sorry bud. No clue here. Maybe play and ask your phone who it is???

[@commonname9205]

#1 on the bucket list is to land a sword. I see so many guys in ft.lauderdale catching them all the time its just such a technical type of fishing if you don't have someone to teach you then the learning curve is massive so so so much time you have to put in .you can do it for years and still learn something every single time you do it.

[@LocalKnowledge]

It's probably the most technical fishery but the payoff is awesome.

[@johnhollis3419]

A belated "Way to go guys". Great catch !!!

[@LocalKnowledge]

Thanks John! Don't forget to subscribe!

[@jonkurowski6721]

When you pulled the line to you, the braid touched the bridge of the reel. That’s what made the line break. Some reels have a sharp enough edge to cut and some don’t.

[@LocalKnowledge]

We learned this after the fact. If you aren’t learningg Something everytrip you’re doing it wrong. Thanks for checking us out Jon.

[@Trouttaranaki]

Really great production, very entertaining.

[@LocalKnowledge]

Thanks Very much!

[@etothelij]

You can catch them at night way higher up too. Here in Hawaii we handline at night for tuna. Deepest bait is only 20 fathom. Youd be suprised how many swords you catch at night burning light

[@LocalKnowledge]

Yes sir! That was the only way until about 12 years ago. The Florida sword gurus tell us they switched to daytime because you get more bites and you get to sleep at night. But you're right, they will bite at under 400' at night.

[@strikemaster99]

At 7:02 I believe he cut the line on the face of the reel by accident. Sometimes there are imperfections or fine rough edges left over from the machining process; sometimes unnoticeable and maybe even more common than we think. Pulling a line upward in this fashion during a fight towards the housing can create abrasion on the line therefore a heartbreak could be underway. Lots of guys make this mistake while an angler is fighting a big fish to get an idea of fish size, feel, etc. which is why I put a piece of black electrical tape on the inside upper lip of my reel. Hope this tip helps someone! Happy Fishing!

[@LocalKnowledge]

You are 100% correct and we had no idea that was even possible. It was pointed out later on and we now put tape on the reel cross bar!

[@raleighthomas3079]

That is a huge bit of info to learn from your cutoff. I will be looking carefully for that potential problem in my future reel purchases! Looking at open-top Avets now. Thanks, love your videos and subscribed to your channel!

[@mattgosling2657]

What's the easiest way to tell difference between a swordfish and a marlin? Do marlin have thinner bills than swordfish? And do swordfish jump when they're hooked?

[@LocalKnowledge]

The easiest way is look at the dorsal fin. The swordfish dorsal is rigid and ends abruptly. A marlin will have a dorsal that runs all the way down it's back toward the tail. Also, a sword bill is shape like a sword. A marlins bill is more round. Thanks for watching.

[@mattgosling2657]

@@LocalKnowledge Yeah now you've explained I notice the difference in dorsal fins and bills, I've never fished for either but hope to sometime, thanks.

[@kaiser4322]

very few socal fishing shows compared to the east coast. glad I stumbled onto this channel. grew up in Florida and now fish socal for tails. entertaining series show casing both coasts...

[@AliHussainy]

Thanks for watching Kaiser! We are loving fishing both coasts. Keep the feedback coming.

[@kaiser4322]

Would love to see you get him on some ghosts (wsb) then get some shots of how he likes the taste.

[@tatecappi8057]

I don’t know this for a fact but I think the line broke because of the Top of the reel I have had this happen to me multiple times while trolling lifting the line like y’all did

[@LocalKnowledge]

You are absolutely correct. We had never seen that happen before. Thanks for watching.

[@raleighthomas3079]

I would have to do some serious Dremel and polishing work on that Shimano after having that happen! Or find a new reel.... that was just absurdly heartbreaking!

[@jimsurf]

Wow, amazing.

[@LocalKnowledge]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@ricardostuart9775]

Damn son ….sounds like your whole soul went into that "hurry please " at 20 ;53 lol.... good fight though

[@LocalKnowledge]

Thats fear. All fear. haha

[@vincentrussell7246]

Hell of a video guys it's probably the best swordfish video I've seen yet keep it up man that is a monster y'all caught bet you he tastes real good too

[@LocalKnowledge]

Appreciate it!! It was delicious.

[@tomkelsh7150]

Great fish !!!!!

[@LocalKnowledge]

Thank you Tom!

[@zach-rj5ms]

Pulled the line right into the bridge of the reel a few times is what caused the line the snap. Lucky it didn't snap on the 2nd fish.. Reel the reel instead and see if the rod loads up or stays slacked off ..

[@LocalKnowledge]

We found this out later. Doh!

[@samehizzat]

enjoyed your great video. fantastic production as well!!!

[@LocalKnowledge]

Thanks very mihc Sameh!

[@josecorujo4148]

I love intotheblue but damn im hooked on you guys my new favorite show great work great fish all around wow .

[@raleighthomas3079]

Just subscribed! Fla. native from Tampa area, I can’t wait till I get to the Keys again! Awesome fight, especially stand-up on a fish that size.Kudos guys!

[@LocalKnowledge]

Thanks Raleigh! Don't forget to subscribe!

[@LocalKnowledge]

Thanks for the Sub and the kind words!

[@askjldkalsasdnasn3721]

i love this show

[@andreleblanc2648]

You do know you cut the line off on the first drop on the reel because you pick it up and scrapped the inside of the reel with the line, it’ll cut it like a knife

[@peterwysochanski534]

Awesome video. I'd have died before that fish!!

[@LocalKnowledge]

It was close! Thanks for watching!

[@scottmays6583]

That was awesome.

[@LocalKnowledge]

We agree Scott!

[@davew5161]

What a great effort!!!

[@LocalKnowledge]

Thanks Dave! Please subscribe to our channel for more!

[@wallykorbler3038]

I learned about this series from Oscar Catian and have been hooked ever since

[@AliHussainy]

+Wally Korbler Oscar is our boy. Great dude! Glad you like.

[@the_toxicbadger2547]

“Carful What You Wish For.” “Be carful what you wish for.” “You might just get it all.” Life’s short no time to hate people You get a chance to fish with your dad take it you never know when your gonna lose him Or him lose you He won’t be there with you long I learned that the hard way and you don’t

[@LocalKnowledge]

Couldn't agree more. Make the most of all your days on the water.

[@the_toxicbadger2547]

Local Knowledge Fishing Show on the water with ur family

[@edgarasencio1462]

I agree I learned how 2 fish from my dad and when am out fishing I enjoy thinking of them days when me and my dad would be out there fishing love you and miss you dad now I take my kids and grandson fishing and they love it

[@seancurtin6572]

i am so happy that you guys used a manual reel... i never approved of the electric reel as a workhorse for fighting the fish, i feel like its cheating

[@LocalKnowledge]

We have used both and like them. Whatever people prefer is fine with us. Thanks for checking us out.

[@Hooked08]

your line parted at 7:10 because you pulled the braid against the reel plate. I've seen it done a couple of time with all that tension on it.

[@AliHussainy]

Thanks the the info Car. We had another viewer tell us the same thing. We have been doing it for years and it had never been an issue. You learn something new all the time!

[@Hooked08]

+Ali Hussainy Congrats on the swordie btw!!!! Sick job on the rod!!! Love what you guys are doing with the show. As a guy who works in TV production the photography is A+

[@AliHussainy]

+Carl Schachter thanks so much my friend. We really appreciate all the feedback!

[@chadbentley1602]

awesome show I really enjoy watching all your shows. But ya like carl said the line broke cause of you two pulling the line up against the support bar of the reel. Some of the reels have really sharp edges on the undersides of those cross bars and they can slice through braid super easy. An easy fix is to put a piece of electrical tape over that edge and that will stop the reel from being able to cut into the braid.

[@mattgosling2657]

How big do swordfish get, do they get bigger than marlin?

[@LocalKnowledge]

Over 1000 pounds. Very similar in size to a marlin.

[@mattgosling2657]

@@LocalKnowledge ok thanks mate, you answered all my questions quicktime, defo gonna be viewing your vids in future. Cheers.

[@devonallen223]

I just caught a 211 pound swordfish and fought it for 7 hours! Watch the vid in my bio!

[@LocalKnowledge]

Awesome Cooper. We'll check it out.

[@devonallen223]

Local Knowledge Fishing Show thanks! I watched this video the night before I caught it!

[@frankdelagrana5941]

So Badass that is a monster!

[@AliHussainy]

We are still stoked on that big girl!

[@jefferypeterson2119]

That's why I quit using powerpro.. I had 5 separate spools that where almost brand new that broke when I set up.. suffix for now on.

[@LocalKnowledge]

Unfortunately it's the reel frame and not the brand of braid. We just put tape over the front of the frame now to prevent any potential issues.

[@henryjordan433]

Props for manually reeling it in. Those electric reels just seem unfair.

[@LocalKnowledge]

Thank you! We use the electrics just to check baits.

[@OverlandLife]

Such a sick fish, video, and production!

[@AliHussainy]

Thanks for watching!

[@bradfordmarley3124]

Sooo epic!!!

[@LocalKnowledge]

Dunno how we top that one!

[@PacRam619]

Absolutely epic!

[@LocalKnowledge]

Thank you Sir!

[@bocahpetualang89]

16:50 with that thing attached, what if a big fish drag him down to bottom of the sea..

[@LocalKnowledge]

Gotta be careful as that does happen. We usually win though! :)

[@doug3322]

great video, what size leader line and main line were you using? Thanks

[@LocalKnowledge]

We usually use 200# for the wind on leader connected to 80# braid. Good luck!

[@fishassassin2670]

cudjoe sales is my favorite bait and tackle shop!!!!!

[@LocalKnowledge]

Cudjoe sales is awesome.

[@mozberg2191]

awesome episode, amazing story

[@AliHussainy]

Glad you liked the story Ivan. We really want to show more than just guys holding up fish.

[@sigmarreykjalin8083]

I had a good time watching this

[@AliHussainy]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MrChill156]

Amazing job!

[@LocalKnowledge]

Thank you sir!

[@matthewherman5980]

Awesome fellas

[@LocalKnowledge]

Thanks Matthew!

[@wahoomusic6230]

how long did you fight this swordfish🐟

[@LocalKnowledge]

6.5 hours in the hottest kind of tropical heat. Worth it...

[@wahoomusic6230]

@@LocalKnowledge That is insane I got my first one just recently was a 100lbs

[@normalaccount9531]

4 hours of fight in the fish I can’t catch a fish that will pull my drag

[@LocalKnowledge]

Keep at it!

[@raleighthomas3079]

Go to the Keys! It will change your life.

[@HBfisherman]

Great job gentleman, that thing is a beast! Now the heats on you Ali, bring Rush into our waters and pull up one of our Dinosaurs. These episodes are put together very well, keep up the good work!

[@AliHussainy]

+HBfisherman Thank you sir. We are already gearing up for a west coast sword...

[@anaowlalwaysbereading6104]

Hey Ali I love your videos you should do a video down in Jupiter for som big mutton’s

[@Berto-1117]

Thats insane!

[@LocalKnowledge]

Shoulda been there. :)

[@mrbigwyrm]

Great episode.

[@AliHussainy]

Thanks Brent!

[@jcnopenny4725]

That giant sword fish caught on 65# braids?

[@LocalKnowledge]

Yup. That was a long day! Don't forget to subscribe to our channel.

[@khoa-nguyenvan4639]

New subscriber! awesome fishing show!

[@AliHussainy]

Thanks for the Sub!

[@johnstondr75]

Great episode gents!!! I would love to fish with yall, ill pay my own way but would love to fish and learn from the best!

[@AliHussainy]

+Drew Johnston Glad you enjoyed it! More great stuff to come.

[@CoastalKillersTV]

Nice video guys!

[@LocalKnowledge]

Thank you!

[@kitesurfer314]

I kinda feel bad for it. Not sure there many of those great fish left. Cool video though.

[@VW_ADVENTURER42069]

Agreed... iv caught big sturgeon before on the Columbia river. when they get the big an old, i think the right thing to do is bring em to the boat, admire em an cut them loose!

[@jack-he7fv]

swordfish are very abundant and grow very quickly

[@joshs2419]

@localknowledgefishingshow how old you figure that fish was???

[@LocalKnowledge]

No one really knows. They have been documented to live as long as 16 years and this fish was about as big as they get. Best guess is a teenager.

[@Teach_1ne]

Phenomenal

[@LocalKnowledge]

Gracias Mike!

[@TJTownsend]

Great episode!

[@AliHussainy]

Thanks for watching TJ!

[@wahoomusic6230]

I am planing on trying swordfishing any tips

[@LocalKnowledge]

Be very patient! The reward is worth it.

[@wahoomusic6230]

@@LocalKnowledge any thing that is a must have

[@punkerboy909]

I love these videos!!!!!

[@AliHussainy]

Thanks for watching Brad. Please share with your friends!

[@stegmandd]

Just found this channel, super dope content! Subscribed

[@LocalKnowledge]

Glad you found us!

[@19211926]

That was way cool!

[@AliHussainy]

Thanks very much!

[@philb6317]

Hi mate, cool video, just wondering what the electric reel attachment is that you are using? i haven't seen one like that before. Cheers

[@LocalKnowledge]

Hey Phil, Thanks for watching! The reel used in the video was a Shimano Tiagra 50w with the Hooker Electric detachable modification. You can learn about it at www.hookerelectric.com . I believe you provide them with a donor reel (penn or shimano) and they make the modification for you. Check them out... good stuff.

[@CHRISGITSERMCCARTHY01]

For easy fishing😂😂joke

[@jonniewalker1725]

This show is like the @gasmonkeygarage of fishing

[@LocalKnowledge]

We appreciate that!

[@colinwinkelmann299]

well that just made my PB fish (22lb king salmon) look like a minnow, and I thought the 35 min fight he gave me was long

[@LocalKnowledge]

Haha. Sorry about that!

[@MrGb4ever]

That`s quite a fight for a 22lb Salmon.

[@albertgreen9]

first time i hear rush say fuck , haha

[@LocalKnowledge]

IT happens....

[@MrGb4ever]

Hey Rush, 1st) Awesome video! and 2nd) Why did you back off the drag when you got him near the boat?

[@AliHussainy]

Glad you enjoyed. We usually back the drag off a little with any big fish next to the boat. You leader is short which doesn't provide much stretch in case of a sudden big run or jerk. Also, it takes a little pressure off the angler in case they need to make a quick move around the boat or motors.

[@MrGb4ever]

Ali Hussainy I see and thanks for the feedback! Back in the day of Zane Grey or Lou Maron you would be lucky to hook a Swordfish once in your lifetime let alone land one but now in this time Swordfish are plentiful and guys are catching them during the day...But back then anyone that was lucky enugh to go to battle with a swod would keep a light drag because of the soft mouth...They may have one shot at it so even if it took hours it was worth.....So the Tuna fisherman claim they are a better fighter because you can`t stick it to a Sword the way you can a Tuna...But today because Swords are so plentiful guys do lock down their drags to 45 lbs on these fish and they still ended up fighting 500 to 600 lbs Swords for 7 to up to 11 hours on 80 lb tackle..And on top of that sometimes there is two guys taking turns on the rod applying maximum pressure throughout the whole fight...So the fact that it took you guys as long as it did to subdue that fish was not really uncommon...Great job!

[@dtf.Hawaii]

What is your guys reels called??

[@LocalKnowledge]

Hooker Electric Reels

[@4baller_kids]

You are the best

[@4baller_kids]

I like it

[@LocalKnowledge]

Thanks! Don’t forget to subscribe to our channel!

[@charleshatcliff5588]

Bad ass y'all!

[@LocalKnowledge]

Thank you!

[@lauracolon227]

WOW!!!

[@LocalKnowledge]

Thanks for watching Laura. Don't forget to subscribe to our channel for more!

[@chrisgridley1937]

Great fish, awesome fight, but why kill such a beautiful fish?

[@jpmcc7302]

to eat it....

[@LocalKnowledge]

See below. They are so much harder to make tacos out of when they are alive. :)

[@PressurePlayerStudio]

*marlin has entered the chat*

[@nickleback3695]

Marlin leaves the chat after a brief 30 minute battle lol. On average a marlin fight is 30 min, a sword is just over 2 hours, actual stats from tournaments and studies on recreational fishing.

[@PressurePlayerStudio]

@@nickleback3695 Ive fought a 700lb marlin for 6 hours for a tournament

[@legendaryskulls337]

Never done it never will unfortunately can not afford it

[@umarthomas4428]

How many people could that fish feed?

[@LocalKnowledge]

It fed DOZENS of people and was gone in minutes. We don't waste a bite.

[@umarthomas4428]

@@LocalKnowledge Super cool... Catching your dinner and feeding others... I would love to do that 👏👏👏

[@maineoutdoorsman677]

Giant bluefin tuna hands down the biggest baddest mothers in the sea swordfish can’t even compare to a 800 fish .a 500 lb tuna vas 500 sword come on .theres ur answer GABFT. Giant Atlantic BlueFin Tuna

[@LocalKnowledge]

Sorry my friend. We've caught them both and the sword is just a tougher animal. Pound for pound a 500# sword really has no peer. thanks for watching.

[@MrGb4ever]

Ali, I`ve done countless hours and years studying both of these fish as a fisherman myself...You and many others like Nick Stanczyk believe the Broadbill has greater stamina lb for lb than a Bluefin Tuna or any other fish that swims which is surely based on fight times but the guys that disagree claim it`s not based on fair terms...They make a pretty valid point when they say you can`t fight a Sword as hard as you can a Tuna due to their soft mouths..I noticed there are a lot of guys fighting Swords with light drags in the 15 to 25 lb range and in all fairness how long of a fight would you end up being in with a 500 lb Tuna with that light a drag?...Many of the Tuna guys are using 130 lb main line and fighting them throughout the whole fight locked down with at least 50 lbs of drag....I watched Brendan Wing sitting in the fight chair for over 7 hours with 600 lb plus Bluefin using a Tiagra 130W reel and rod combo with 130 lb braid and was up to over 70 lbs of drag....So you have to wonder how much of a difference this would make and I have to ask what are your thoughts about this?...Based on your experience and what you`ve learned about these two fish do you think that would change your opinion which one has greater endurance?@@LocalKnowledge

[@MrGb4ever]

Lol..You obviously haven`t fought these two fish@Robert Curtin

[@LocalKnowledge]

@@MrGb4ever I totally get where you are coming from, but I still can't agree with you. The swordfish is the stamina king of the ocean. NOTHING I have seen can match their their strength once things settle in and it's an up and down game. The fish I caught with Rush started at 22# of drag and was up over 40# six hours later. I prefer to fish everything with heavier drag. If you're gonna pull a hook, do it early and get it over with. You also have to keep drag #'s in perspective. When we talk drag, I'm talking on scale with a bent rod. Most people guess at drag pressure and never even put a scale to it. It's probably the biggest fallacy in fishing next to fish weights. Another thing to remember is swordfish don't have a soft mouth where the hook goes. The roof of there mouth is crazy soft but the hinge of the jaw is heavy duty. I had to cut the hook out of the fish in this video. Bluefin are a bad ass animal for sure. The only true giants I have caught have been in PEI so they kind of don't count in that shallow water. I will tell you the ones we have been catching here in CA deep water don't even come close. To go further, a 250# pacific BFT is ZERO match for a same size YFT. Our average fight time on a Bluefin that size is 45 min. A Yellowfin would take 1.5 hours. Same anglers, same captains, same gear. Just look at the tails. The YFT has a HUGE motor compared. We have caught dozens of both and there is just no contest. This is no argument. I'm a fishing geek to my core and I love each and every one of the aforementioned species and this reflects my experiences.

[@MrGb4ever]

First of all I can`t tell you how much appreciate your time and all your feedback...Your detailed information certainly explains a lot...Having the experience and the knowledge you have I was just curious if that ever crossed your mind when it came to comparing the battle with these two fish....And in regards to your battles with Yellowfin and Bluefin in the 250 lb range that doesn`t surprise me one bit...You do realize that`s not really a fair comparison?...Yellowfin Tuna at that weight class are in the prime of their life and possibly at their very strongest weight when a BFT is still very young and has lots growing to do...Tommy Gifford once wrote in Marlin Magazine back in the 80s that each fish is different like people...He wrote that a 600 lb BFT is a lot like comparing it to a 30 year old man...Both in the prime of their life and probably at their strongest...I`ve noticed that to be very true with the Broadbill...It doesn`t seem like Swords less than 100lbs really put up much of a fight all...As a matter of fact, I watched Carter Andrews on the Booby trap catch a 30 to 40 lber on a Stella using 30 lb braid and he landed the fish without hardly any fight at all and truthfully any 30 lb Tuna would have runned circles around it...But you know yourself that once the Swordfish starts to mature and gets a little older look out! Lol...I think Tom Watson said it the best from the Ultimate fishing show, "They are freaks"...Thanks again for all your help..You guys are doing an awesome job and keep up the great work!@@LocalKnowledge

[@tailwalker84]

Rush, if you look up a video on here by RJ Boyle he demonstrates what happened on the braid breaking when the first sword was on. The bodies of certain bridged reels have a sharp edge on the inside of the bridge. when you checked the drag pressure you cut the line. kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGKzmpSXabukbqM

[@johnwalkowiak2002]

1800 feet thats insane

[@LocalKnowledge]

Lotta work pulling that monster up!

[@Blktailhunter53]

Epic

[@LocalKnowledge]

Thank you!

[@ianratcliffe1835]

can't believe you have under 1000 subs

[@duaneknorr3081]

Too many advertising commercials

[@randyrosario6779]

That was A hard fight omg

[@LocalKnowledge]

Demon fish!

[@randyrosario6779]

Im from dominican republic living in kansas city right now I'll be at home next week and i bought 2 tiagra 80w to catch some fish like that soon☺☺☺☺