Monster Yellowfin Tuna Caught Solo in Center Console

[@bobbypham-wv6hm]

Hello Doct! This is Bobby . I’m the one got hited on the head at LBI boat ramp. It’s good to see you here again. Thank you so much you was save my life. ❤

[@charlesbeck4519]

Chris this absolutely cracked me up. Was excited to see a new video from you this morning. Did not disappoint. When you said “I’m gonna let you sit there and think about your choices” I almost shot coffee across the room out of my nose. Cryinngggggg. Then I watched it again and again. Incredible trip. Great trip!!

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

Ha. I kinda laughed a bit when i watched it as well. THanks so much for watching!!!

[@mikemulrooney4574]

Love it. Stoked to see you out and pumped🤘🏻

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

thank you so mch!

[@GotFishTV]

you're an absolute legend, been watching your vids for a while but this one is another level. solo out there absolutely crushing it, must've felt incredible.

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

man thanks so much for the kind words. It felt amazing!! Needed it

[@christrella3134]

I am not sure if I can go fishing with you again. After watching this? I had to sit at the table for 45 minutes and slow my breathing down. Get up and walk away from the laptop and outside and listen to the cow's mooing in the distance to get centered again. Wow. I'm 63 now. It's been a while. Bestest videos I watch from home ( NJ was for 37 years. ) I saw in the fisherman there's been some caught in the surf and Raritan Bay. All the best and blessings and safe travels.

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

Ha! Thanks so much for watching!

[@erikvaldur3334]

Tuna in the Raritan? I'm guessing the surf around the Hook and Sea Bright. Wow, it's been a long time.

[@AMERICAtheBEAUTIFUL9]

The only thing I remember about Raritan bay was an occasional floater that was either a jumper from the Verrazano bridge or a mob killing. Ha ha memories.

[@overboardfishing]

@@erikvaldur3334it was a joke. Kid said he caught it on a John boat but wasn’t real.

[@erikvaldur3334]

@@overboardfishing oh. I never saw the story just this comment up top. I wouldn't be too shocked though. I saw a shark while fishen by the bug light at the mouth of the Raritan. Dolphin( porpoise)got lost back in the Shrewsbury River pretty deep a decade or two ago. Saw a seal while fishen off my dock in Highlands just south of the bridge. Stranger things have happened.

[@jack.gapper]

this is the best tuna fishing video i have seen. great work capt!

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

thanks so much for the kind words and for watching!

[@jerrysmith376]

Awesome job Capt. Thank you for posting these videos. Not many nj guys doing this so I appreciate the extra time you take while fishing and at home editing these videos. That contender rides good too, little while back you posted a video in tight 2-4's and she wasn't pounding at 30mph or knots. Solo is awesome but it's nice to have these experiences w/ a good buddy as well/

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

thanks so much for watching and the kind words. The boat runs great!

[@glennplomchok5125]

Really great work and a true three ringed circus with two on and that fat one. Congrats! The amount of stuff on the floor had me concerned for you taking a spill at some point!!! Epic stuff solo.

[@psujoe2127]

Epic video. Loved every second of it. Thank you once again for sharing your trips with us.

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kevinferry3927]

Awesome! Reminded me of "old man on the sea". That YFT kicked your butt! You're going to need some rest after that trip. Great vid.👍

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

Thanks for watching! It was a long fight!

[@victorpetrilli9795]

Chris I’ve see all your videos and this one tops them all! You’re a legend!!!

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

thanks so much for the kind words!

[@bryanraftery1352]

Dude I love to fish and watch a lot of fishing videos. That was by far the best video. Your a champ

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

I appreciate that!

[@AJ-kw8gm]

An absolutely epic adventure Capt Chris! Definitely one for the books. Thanks for all of the videos and especially sharing your years of knowledge. It has to be a time consuming job to film and edit up all of these. It is greatly appreciated! Safe trips and tight lines!

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

Thanks so much for watching! it really is time consuming but the kind words you guys add in the comments really helps!

[@dennisobrien3316]

Congrats on an epic journey, that fish took you through the ringer and blessed you with a story that makes you the legend you are becoming. We made the run on Tunaholic to the Lindy this past weekend, only 1 fish in the deep with the fleet and the rest were all up on the flats without a boat in site. Go find your own fish and the rewards are endless!!!!!

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

Well said!

[@customcreationsigncompany8826]

What a great video! Loved it and Congratulations on the solo trip! Been a watcher for a while and just invested in some tuna setups you recommended in a past video, I'm a tuna rookie and plan on taking a trip soon out of Barnegat light, I'm a watch and learn type of guy so hopefully I will figure it out one day. Awesome work!!!!!! From, Sal

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

thanks so much for watching Sal. Good luck out there.

[@BroadBillHunter]

So awesome. What a conundrum that was. Those allison yellowfins fight harder than ever and they dont give up. That ride home definetly was hittin different! cheers from south florida

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

That thing kicked my butt. Thanks for tuning in from way down there!

[@GAZYK]

Dude, the best video yet, loved it. Great job

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

Wow, thanks!

[@larrys4109]

I was waiting for a tuna video and holy shnikee awesome catch! Capt. Chris you did amazing all by yourself, too bad Capt Zac is missing all the excitement! Time for some well deserved rest and fresh sushi!

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

Thanks as always Larry!! The solo trips hit different !

[@Gramps55]

Chris outstanding video! Watched it twice. Had to watch it on the big tube. Also sent it to my friend I tuna fish with, loads of knowledge in it. You’re an inspiration to the sport of tuna fishing and fishing in a hole. My wife will watch it also, she’s with the grand kids now. The fishing gods are sure with you, best fishing video I have seen yet. I’m getting ready to make a tuna video, the darn shark ate 2/3 rds of my tuna as I was fighting my tuna. Done a lot of tuna fishing ,never seen that happen. Thanks for your hard work . Bob Looked like another Paul rod👍

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

thanks so much for the kind words and thanks so much for watching!

[@phillymanpete]

Great work Santiago!! 😃 "He's biting my motor. Don't bite my motor!" 🤣😆🤣 Super content Capt. Chris. Very entertaining video!

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

Ha!! Thanks so much for watching!

[@SneakyPeteNJ]

Incredible work! To catch multiple solo tuna but to also catch it so well on video....solo!

[@johndiniz1710]

31:41 nice job Chris, been a while since I have seen any of new tuna videos. I know how work can take a lot of your time great to see your still the man. Tight lines capt

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

thanks so much for watching!

[@RockyCestroni]

WOW, what a video! It was very exciting especially when you doubled up. I have to call my chiropractor, my shoulders are in a knot just from watching the video! Thanks Capt.

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

Ha! That's awesome! Yeah i was a bit sore after this one. Thanks so much for watching!

[@88tave]

Incredible persistence, new subscriber here! loved to see the raw fight unedited! Well deserved enjoy that catch!!!

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

thanks so much!!

[@adfdangling1468]

One of the best videos you’ve ever put out!

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

thanks so much!

[@rjtff]

Awesome job Capt. great video and great accomplishment solo. I’ve heard you on radio few weeks near the DIP. Good luck

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

Thanks so much for watching! Pretty rare I talk on the radio

[@pavetech6980]

Great to see you back capt chris hopefully ill see you out on the water one day 🙏

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

thanks so much. see ya out there.

[@scottfrost8956]

Awesome video! Wish I could share photos here! We were just in Panama and got 25 Yellowfin over 60lbs each in one day between 4 of us on my buddy’s 75ft Viking. Two of them were right at 200lbs and several 150’s all hand fed on 60-80lb test I threw up twice it was soooo hot soooo humid and my buddy’s one being the boat owner are absolute animals! It was pure chaos & insanity!

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

That is awesome!

[@KenpInmd]

Its like watching a modern version of The Old Man and the Sea in real time .. lol.. great video - great work!!

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

Ha. My favorite book by far. I can blaze thru it in just a few hours

[@christophermorath6866]

Captain Chris that was one spectacular solo trip... you certainly pay your dues and deserve all your success . I think at the end you could have used Zac's guns to help with the YF. Tight lines.

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

thanks so much for watching as always! I was fried at the end there

[@fishingthesalt1]

There is a female captain out of Mass that solos commercial tuna. I thought wow thats something, then I watched your video which was insane action and now honestly I dont know how she does it. Mad respect for anyone tuna fishing solo. Damn loved that action.

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

now that is bad ass

[@joebillups4893]

Wow, great job of staying calm and working around the gear in the water. Stud YFT for sure. Awesome footage!

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

thanks so much for watching!

[@Elibaldwin20221]

This was sweet! Was out yesterday and caught a 50in striper from a dock. Thanks to watching your videos I learned how to live bait In current

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

that's awesome!!

[@samgeatti412]

My back hurts just from watching this video!! And you know what?? I’m so jealous 😂😂

[@leozagara2150]

Well if there was ..ever a tuna legend .. Take your Hat off , !! Make me wanna throw my equipment away ..😂..excellent Vid...thankyou ..

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

Appreciate the love!

[@tonyburgio3347]

Thank you for posting BEST VIDEO EVER

[@edwardmonani1576]

Great video.Great job….

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

Thanks so much for watching! thanks for the kind words!

[@erikvaldur3334]

Now that's impressive. What a day. Goes to show you, sometimes those spur of the moment trips are the best days. What a battle.

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

thanks so much for watching!

[@dough666]

Best chaos to have brother , great stuff

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

You got that right!

[@markmacey8487]

Nice work! Really enjoyed watching this.

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

thanks so much for watching!

[@bigfishbri962]

34:38 - "Come here, no dont do that, no, no , oh no, NO, SH!T, no, ohhhh, DAMNIT, I cant fight you anymore, ahhhhhh, COME ON. I don't understand, how are you not DEAD. OMG. How is it possible... ugh... please god, just get up here". I felt that. LOL.

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

Ha!!! I was so fried!thanks so much for watching!

[@WoodisGood82]

Awesome trip. I too have to balance days off and weather which sucks. Yours was an epic trip for one man!

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

work stinks

[@WoodisGood82]

@@reaperfishingnj8623 the freaking wind here in RI is going to blow again this weekend. Wtf.

[@johnkuzdrall5317]

Watched again on my computer what I thought was a zip tie was the hinge with no screws. Always enjoy your videos

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

ha. Yeah it's tough to keep up with all the stuff that breaks on both boats.

[@angelopengue7117]

Awesome job captain 👍recently I’ve also been doing solo tuna trips and I know how difficult and exhausting it can be . Also , any additional info and tips you can add to the vids is a great help . Thanks 👍

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

will do! thanks so much for watching!

[@MsJon52]

Congrats, one excellent YT, I bet that felt good when it eventually hit the deck.

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

Felt amazing!!!thanks so much for watching!

[@sharkbitesportfishing6552]

love this chit!....never gets old

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

thanks so much for watching

[@chamberlainchronicales3147]

man i tell people all the time to follow your nose on the way out and most of the time they drive right past it. way to go capt.

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

for sure!

[@andrewcapone3345]

Chris you are a beast! I get tired on my center console with 2 other guys onboard! Congrats on the YFT!

[@Bdad4014]

What a great video! So intense. Thank you.

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

thanks so much for watching!

[@TheJackedSalty]

Nothing but absolute respect 🫡 Mr Miyagi of the deep 💪🏼

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

thank you so much!!!

[@flatlanderoutdoors2549]

Great solo trip Cap!

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

Thanks!

[@Sameoldre]

Awesome trip!! 🎣🎣🎣💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼🔥🔥🔥

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

thanks so much for watching!

[@JohnAvantiBK]

great work capt!

[@michaelrosenbloom103]

This video is legendary!!

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

thanks so much for watching!

[@davids.mulvey4979]

Amazing catch! Great video

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

thanks so much for watching!

[@joerappa1104]

Bro, you are the greatest

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

thanks for the kind words

[@ciroromer7380]

Very nice, a trip to remember and maintain your sanity.

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

I needed that one!

[@tschiess139]

Im from NJ too manasquan inlet, sweet catch. One question. Why slip at golden nugget when you have a dock at home?

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

The 43 doesn't fit. And the S/SW wind really cranks back there making it not very protected for the Contender. I kept my last boat behind the house (a 34 Flybridge) and it got beat to hell

[@KevinReinert-m2r]

Epic Video!!!

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

thank you so much!

[@johnkuzdrall5317]

What a workout nice job I like the zip ties holding the tuna door on

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

Ha. It's hard to keep up on everything that breaks on both boats

[@johnkuzdrall5317]

@@reaperfishingnj8623 I know I currently have 4 boats

[@ericcassel8257]

Great video Chris what was the water temp. Looking to this weekend! Not sure where to go yet!

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

It was 74. This time of year especially inshore of the canyons it's way more about bait and life though

[@tommckelvey3609]

👍👍 Nice Work!!!

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@doug2202]

Great video Capt. curious what do you look for when you first head out? Do you use a paid service, chart, or go just looking? Also what speed you trolling the WT at

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

I look at ripcharts/terrafin. network with a few other guys. This day I was trolling at about 6 knots. trolling speed isn't as important as how the lures are looking/swimming. it'll change based on ocean conditions.

[@CraigBauzenberger]

Bravo!!! You’re a beast!

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

thanks so much for watching!

[@crispychris9492]

One of the last trips was out on same thing zero life and zero bait. Every time I would go over the lump I’d read one or two fish that was it. But I was still catching. Would have never stopped there if I didn’t plan on fishing that lump. The trip after that got one whiff of the fishiness, saw one or two chicks in a small slick and pulled a couple fish out of it

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

Yeah man gotta use the sniffer!!

[@Mike-hs8fq]

You are the man! What a great video. What was your trolling speed?

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

thanks for the kind words. It all depends on the conditions but this day was 6-6.5 knots

[@Mike-hs8fq]

Thanks Capt!

[@budwalkeriii687]

Awesome Brother!!!

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

Thanks so much!

[@ironmaiden8625]

My adrenaline was spiked while I watched that fight/gaff......

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

that's awesome! Thanks so much for watching!

[@fingerslinguine]

Epic video - people dont understand how much skill this takes solo. What knot do you use to tie mainline to swivel for your squid bars?

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

thanks so much for watching. Palomar knot

[@floridaman5411]

What do you think about the spiral guides, beneficial or a gimmick? I know they’ve come and gone and come back over the years but I’ve never tried them.

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

so far so good on the rods we have spiral wrapped.

[@pavetech6980]

Also when you ran up to the triples on the 23 footer did you bring a fuel bladder?

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

negative. we hold 165 gallons. We ran up there then to Lindy for swords. Then home. Plenty of fuel!!!

[@pavetech6980]

@@reaperfishingnj8623 nice ttats a big tank for a 23 I have a 20ft hydrasport and it only holds 90 gallons so we can't venture to far I'm on the look out for a 28ft+ cc with twins so should be able to take longer rides out

[@sleepyomlets2328]

Can you put the date you fished in the info.

[@fishydubsfishing6516]

I keep saying it he's ringer for Captain Al Ristori only the hard-core fisherman know who Al was

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

one of the biggest compliments ever!! I used to read all his articles back in the 90s he wrote for The Fisherman Magazine. Every single one. I even had a book he wrote.

[@civic30045]

Would a rod rated 30-60lb mono be good for this application or even chunking for blue fin or yellow fin or do you recommend something heavier ??

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

that is perfect

[@OutaMyTreeFishing]

This is what dreams are fucking made of!!! Unbelievable man every fisherman’s dream….

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

Yeah man. I got lucky on this one. Thanks so much for watching!

[@Cubanb3]

Good video, now my back hurts too

[@jeraldmcwilson2189]

Nice. Boat. What area.

[@TomMendoladrums]

EPIC!

[@adollarandSense]

Chris, please quit your damn job already and do this full time. We need more videos, more often!!

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

oh god wouldn't that be amazing. Maybe in my next life

[@guitrus]

great trip & catch- grats

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

thanks so much for watching!

[@dennismcnamara6377]

AWSOME!

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

thanks as always for watching Dennis!

[@1e44]

Glad you beat the beast.

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

Me too!!

[@1e44]

Just , dude! You’re fkn bananas!

[@kayvonhaghighiii7779]

You using rubber bands to connect the balloons and weights?

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

just for the weights. i tie the balloon direct.

[@edwardmonani1576]

Sensational job…

[@vincentmalizia7482]

Hey when your chunking how long is your leader, assuming with fluorocarbon

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

usually the length of the rod

[@marklinbing6329]

I am in Brigantine anytime you need a fishing buddy & will share the cost! I usually fish solo offshore too!

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

thanks so much for watching! I'll see ya out there

[@camanuch100]

How fast are you trolling? I haven't been able to get one yet.

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

it all depends on conditions. this day was around 6-6.5 knots.

[@camanuch100]

@@reaperfishingnj8623 do you charter on the small boat? Would love to get out with you and learn. I fish the same waters out of Jones Inlet.

[@jackluppino2060]

what do you do for a living chris?

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

For now I'm gonna keep that private. I know some viewers know. I'd ask that you please keep that to yourself. Maybe some day I'll share. Big hint is it has absolutely nothing to do with fishing

[@jackluppino2060]

@@reaperfishingnj8623 all good man. Awesome videos 🤙

[@notimebusy8384]

Sick

[@kayvonhaghighiii7779]

What do you do for work

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

For now I'm gonna keep that private. I know some of you know....please keep it secret!

[@FishinPA]

savage chris

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

thanks so much for watching!

[@cw2a]

REAPER!!

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

my man

[@novakblack7466]

This New England ?

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

New Jersey

[@MrGOINtoHELL]

what auto chummer is that?

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

chum chucker

[@Fishing_WithChris]

What size TLD reels do you have ?

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

these are 50s

[@Fishing_WithChris]

@@reaperfishingnj8623 thanks is 30s good for inshore BFT

[@anthonyserravillo5386]

would be a whole lot easier if that boat wasn't a mess capt, my ocd is killing me

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

Ha. I'm the exact opposite of OCD.

[@craigdoyle2155]

🤙🤙

[@craig1lengyel]

Hope your wife has A LOT of life insurance on you! You need to be wearing a inflatable life jacket and locator beacon. Or You need more friends so you dont go alone! I go alone south of Block but only troll 2 rods and have myself outfitted like a navy seal. Good fishing at least!

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

I'm worth way more dead than alive that's for sure. I am pretty crazy so anything that adds to the risk or adrenaline rush I'm all in.

[@ramramsundar2716]

My brother you can. Control your ❤ boat when you can see that good weather 🌬️🌬️🌬️❄️💨💨💨⛈️⛈️🌧️🌧️🌨️ can you control the weather good our bad weather ❤❤ let’s me know ❤❤❤ fishing like champions 🇹🇹✝️✈️🇹🇹🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸❤ me and you

[@fishydubsfishing6516]

When you resting the fish is resting

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

I was fried!

[@guitrus]

haha I've done the 'rigged' safety leash thing too

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

ha.thanks so much for watching!