Dungeness Crab Opener w/ Bluefin Tuna Combo

Its that special day so many California ocean fisherman wait for, dungeness crab season opener! This year the conditions look real good and bluefin tuna are still around. Thought I would take the very rare opportunity to go catch cold water crab and warm water fish in the same day about 20 miles apart from each other.
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[@brightfame7984]

That second BFT catch was so intense! I was on the edge of my seat watching you guys pull that monster in. Congrats!👏

[@ChrisPfish2]

Happy you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching!

[@svenop]

So awesome to see norcal guys getting to enjoy these bluefin!

[@ChrisPfish2]

Happy you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching!

[@jeffzorza1830]

These tuna videos you’ve been putting out are exciting to watch.

[@ChrisPfish2]

Happy you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching!

[@ThoughtIwasFishin]

Holy shit, i got excited with you guys when the drag started rippin! Makes me wanna start salt water fishin. Enjoying your videos.

[@ChrisPfish2]

thank you! Yeah its a blast.

[@Fishing247]

Wow. That's crazy Chris. 🔥🔥. You are BFT pro now. Congratulations. 🦀 Is Cherry on top. ❤️

[@ChrisPfish2]

I wouldnt go that far but thanks for the kind words lol.

[@twobears11]

Awesome! Let’s go bluefin tuna fishing Chris, I’m ready 👊🏽

[@homeappliance7424]

Bro you had me on the edge of my seat… that last catch awesome was awesome Chris

[@ChrisPfish2]

Happy you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching!

[@DDFishingCo]

“Nothing bit probably a good thing” haha that would have been wild! Nice job Chris!

[@ChrisPfish2]

Yeah was thinking it was going to happen!! Another good day out there for us! Thanks for watching

[@Stillboating]

Nice job two trips hooking tuna I like the nutcracker rod holder method you guys use.

[@ChrisPfish2]

making it work lol. thanks for watching

[@1richrodfishing]

That was epic Congratulations on your 2 fish good job 💯🔥🎣👍 Catch you next time!

[@yee96969]

As your fan, I feel extremely happy to see you and your friends enjoying life so happily.😊

[@ChrisPfish2]

Happy you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching!

[@tblazy3463]

Nicely done 2 big tuna and crab doesn't get any better. 👍😁

[@Xpyburnt_ndz]

Another FABULOUS day on the water Bud!!!! GR8 vid!

[@ChrisPfish2]

Happy you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching!

[@paulfaris3927]

Looks like an awesome day, let’s go!

[@xxkasperxx]

That's what's up Chris ...bluefin bite is wild way up this way 🤙🏾

[@mdv2043]

Just a little tip. By putting your rod in a rod holder side ways or backwards it is pretty easy to break a rod when a fish hits it. Rods have a backbone and are ment to bend one way. You need to use the rod as what it is mentioned for to fight the fish. Pull up reel down. Also you never slam a gaff down into a fish. Always gaff from underneath up into the fish so their weight drives them down onto the gaff. Congrats on landing the fish.

[@ChrisPfish2]

send tutorial video to my email of you doing it with rookies from your boat. Would love to watch. thanks

[@mdv2043]

@ChrisPfish2 it was friendly advice. Do what you want. I have 40 yr off offshore experience and have fished all over the world. I have caught 1000 pound marlin and bluefin. Like I said the advice was to help you. Your comment shows who the rookie is.

[@threengcircus]

Haters gonna hate, and you brought back +200# of tuna. Shake it off. We all got room to grow. Props to you bro.

[@CurrentJAM]

This excites me so much, can't wait to get on the action with the fam.

[@SteveFromWyoming]

Man you guys had be on the edge of my seat and all tensed up, what a fight.

[@AhmedMahmoud-lg6em]

Dude your bad ass. You haven’t been fishing for tuna that long and you already make it look easy 🤟🏼 great job buddy

[@howardleyton886]

Great video, good teamwork and very informative thanks Chris

[@Antwonfishes]

you have a great vibe i appreciate your videos alot man

[@robertevans00]

That is about as good of a day as you could possibly have! Great video!

[@ChrisPfish2]

Happy you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching!

[@ItGetsReelFishing]

Epic video Chris!!!

[@ChrisPfish2]

Thanks bro, tug is the drug was stuck in my head that morning!!

[@ItGetsReelFishing]

@@ChrisPfish2 ha ha I hear that's a good song

[@lifeofeels8271]

Wow, awesome catches. My palms were sweating when you guys were trying to bring up the second tuna.🙌 🔥

[@thepiscesassassin9996]

These tuna videos are epic man!

[@jamesaguilar459]

Nice day of fishing good work!!

[@Tiggitytye]

Epic af, Chris you are awesome.

[@randylippert6416]

Fantastic!!!you 3 did FANTASTIC CONGRATULATIONS 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@lennytowle3552]

Awesome day. Special shout out for doing that in foggy conditions. We helped you load that pig into the back of your truck at the ramp. We get to watch an exciting 30 minutes of video, but it was apparent that you were exhausted and still had lots of work remaining Saturday night. You make the videos look easy. 4 tuna in a week....perhaps a second career as a sushi chef. Thanks for keeping us entertained.

[@ChrisPfish2]

Thanks for the help in the parking lot!!

[@mikecoover5467]

AMAZING! Way to Go TEAM ChrisPfish!

[@ArtPortugal-h5t]

Dammm Chris you are really getting good at catching those blimps congrats man!!

[@georges5929]

Great video, Chris. Love to see how you prep the BBFT. Big BFT.

[@Pianofishdave]

Fantastic! What a day!!!

[@stephenboyd3321]

ON THE EDGE OF MY SEAT!!! AHHHHHHH!!!!!😂🎉

[@timmiller3133]

Way to go keeping a fresh hand on the reel by posse up on him!👍Ima remember this when I get my shot at one🎣👍

[@andrewvillanueva3722]

Congratulations Chris and crew big tuna!!!!!!

[@familyfishkiller1062]

You are BFT pro now Congratulations

[@allencollins7219]

Thats a workman effort guys. Congratulations ✌️.

[@williamrogers4556]

Really nice take for the day!! Good job

[@shotgunaaron]

Man you're crushing it. Nice work!

[@fishbustin7926]

What speed do you troll for Bluefin? Another epic day!

[@ChrisPfish2]

11-15mph try for 12-13. thanks for watching

[@TomBTerrific]

Almost makes me wish I was back in the Bay Area. Great day and video guys! My wife would kick your ass if she saw you putting that tuna head in the crab net! Hahaha

[@bugz742]

That gaff job was hard too watch

[@bsd858]

😳 I know!! I’m just glad he didn’t gaff his buddy on the first one.

[@haroldtakahashi8875]

💛...well-earned thanksgiving dinner... btw, good job, tying knots...

[@Les-qp2si]

Congrats AGAIN!! Since u guys cud not catch your other chrome red meat this season you have to settle for these things, oh darn. 2sp is your friend on these things, you're friends wi!l thank you as we!l. Put that low gear to good use.

[@edwardjdeaton]

Epic. A dream trip. Nice teamwork.

[@gabbagool7414]

WOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOO. Nice work fellas holy shit huge, huge fish the 2nd tuna I'm standing up in front of my TV I could feel it all I was like holding my breathe great job guys.....so cool!!!

[@ItsAllGoodFishing]

Good job brother what a team work awesome 👍🏼

[@elgatodiablo6650]

Nice work on the BFT bro.

[@ehumaui4087]

Right on Chris.

[@frankiemedina8605]

Dang dude. What a crew.....curious. how long is the drive out for your tuna (time distamce). I have the same boat as you but havent been out far yet. P.S. you inspired me to go the northriver route and i love it

[@exploreoutdoors3978]

im interested also

[@russellnewell6062]

Also my dream boat! Just need to convince the wife lol

[@ChrisPfish2]

The drive is about 25-30 miles from the harbor. It like 1.5-2hr in dark uphill. 1 hour driving in downhill. yeah North Rivers are great! Thanks for watching

[@frankiemedina8605]

Right man from sac. Maybe we could do a twinsies buddy boat out sometime

[@drewmacmillan6954]

Fantastic fish! I have found the big crabs can actually escape. 45mins seems plenty, in may area. Vancouver Island. Cheers!

[@jaycarmichael435]

Chris chris I told you that Eric is the lucky charm good job Chris nice video😊😊

[@j.rdirtyfivethirty1673]

Wow. Just WOW 👏

[@johnc.wunscheljr2873]

Nice catch Boys🤠

[@chefmarck]

I’m gonna start referring to you as ChrisPsashimi! Keep slaying em! 💪

[@MrQuesada1976]

Bad ass bro keep up the good fishing

[@MrSoarman]

I have been commercial salmon 25+ years, you guys had me on the edge of my seat, listen one thing you must get dialed in, when fish is ready for gaff, rod person NEEDS to step back, thus rod tip gets closer to boat, easier gaff.

[@AnyFishKiller]

A buddy of mine found some bluefin tuna carcass in the dumpster there and gave it to me to use at crab bait. Two trips with limits later they’re working really well😂 also that stabi behind your boat was beautiful🥲

[@yee96969]

I hope one day I can catch crabs with you and enjoy a happy life

[@johnhudson571]

Great job Guys

[@mikeseto]

Way to go Chris!

[@donwakefield6695]

I did immediately add a correction which is no longer posted?? Been to Bodega myself say ten years ago, we launched from the S end of the Bay. Great article, you are on my view list. Thanks

[@ChrisPfish2]

I appreciate you watching, happy you enjoy the videos. Thanks

[@rph6978]

The bloody bilge was awesome 🤙🏻

[@getitdone6694]

Congrats on the tuna success. I am also trying to get my boat ready here in SoCal. I didn't see anywhere what boat that is, size, and where you got the canopy done. I need to get something similar built. Also like the fact you have a radar. What model is it? Thanks man and I am a subscriber your videos rock.

[@ChrisPfish2]

Its a 2007 north river 20ft seahawk. For info on the canopy contact reel custom boat works in stockton, ca. Owner Jim would be happy to help. Tell him you watch my videos and I sent you! Thanks for watching chris

[@aProudOG]

What are you going to do for an encore? I don’t know how you’re going to top these last few trips but I’m sure you will. Well done! What are the qualifications for deeming an angler an “Old Salt”? You’re well on your way there…if not there already.

[@KenS-g3t]

Great job, you really learn something when you teach someone else. By the way what is your live well ? Just 20 gal polyethylene tank plumbed for raw water with overflow? Thanks for the video.

[@mikeluna5789]

You've turned into a regular NoCal BFT expert

[@FishinginCalifornia916]

Wow 😮 nice Chirs👍 When do you go back next fishing trip? I have 26’ boat, can I share next fishing trip with you? Let me know ❤

[@Kriticalanglers]

Take ur time on bringing in the fish on to the boat after being gaff dnt for get to free spool. ur gonna end up breaking a rod tip or a rod in half ... nice catch brother 👌 👍

[@marki2659]

Dungys and Bluefin. How can you go wrong? Awesome.

[@paoloseiferle587]

Nice combo. You have gone from BFT rookie to BFT pro in no time!

[@chiemnguyen2968]

Not there yet! A lot of mistake but will be there. Nice to see there catch!

[@dediandtoys9319]

congratulations on getting tuna fish

[@MoreThanFishing]

Nice one Chris!

[@ChrisPfish2]

Thanks Jun!

[@charlesmeyer8113]

AWESOME! AWESOME! AWESOME! DID I SAY AWESOME!😲

[@elsancho1375]

Great video. How far did u hav2 run to get to the tuna grounds? How fast do u like to troll?

[@rocky123garcia]

You guys use low gear fighting those fish?

[@jon4549549]

Incredible video! I don't know how you're going to go back to fishing halibut and salmon after this! Also, looks like you went out in the dark and peasoup fog. Do you slow your cruising speed way down when you're heading out to the tuna grounds?

[@arthurcitron9774]

Spot on!👊🏻🇺🇸👊🏻

[@OffBrandGolf]

When you say "Crazy times are changing." Do you mean that rockfish is getting harder to catch?

[@Omar-th1kf]

Nice BFT Chris. After you wash off the fish and blood, does all that water sit in the bilge area or is this North River self-bailing and water will eventually get out?

[@ChrisPfish2]

there is a auto bilge that goes when i am driving and the drain hole in the back. thanks for watching

[@juanvega707]

Hey Chris killing it like usual! Making people wanting to get out there and catch tuna on their 20 foot boats🤣. One question. What is that App you use for navigation?! And does it work with no service?

[@dianeshoff8419]

hey Chris, I really enjoy your videos. I watch all of them! Question? How far out are you going from bodega bay for blue fin tuna? and what areas are you fishing for them?

[@bartribotta1118]

Hello Chris thanks for all that great content you post. One question, do you have any experience with pittbull conical hoops. How they fish and if they’re wt. is good enough to hold bottom…

[@ChrisPfish2]

I have not used the pitbull hoop nets sorry. I am sure they are good!

[@bartribotta1118]

I inherited 6 of them guess I will find out…hopefully I well get out there soon take care

[@jaychino1621]

Did you guy push the button in for low gear when the bft was vertical to the boat?

[@ChrisPfish2]

no, worries me the line might get slack in it.

[@jaychino1621]

@ChrisPfish2 I know when they are far away from the boat to keep it in high gear because they can run towards you.

[@PeterGajic]

Best video AWARDS

[@ChrisPfish2]

thank you!

[@lsisuphan]

Nice cow!!!

[@mmatalk3817]

YUM 🦀 🐟 - Crispfish

[@kpnitrl38]

Great follow-up to your last tuna video. Can you please get a scale so you can weigh your fish. That would be really cool to know.

[@ChrisPfish2]

the fish are very hard to move around, yes it would be cool to know.

[@kpnitrl38]

@@ChrisPfish2 Put your back into Chris! Show those fish who's boss!

[@jon4549549]

I think the equation for the weight goes something like this. 66 length 43 girth = 43 X 43 X 66 / 800 = 152.5 pounds. I wonder how close it is. Who knows?

[@tamalpias]

You don’t want weight on hoop nets just in the center, if there is current the pot will bounce up and down and scrape the crabs, you want the weights on the outside posts so it holds the main ring flat on the bottom.

[@PeterGajic]

Dude is that guy your twinn brother, he's better looking HAHA, CPF

[@steveneddy9492]

How long do you let them cool some before putting on ice. I've heard you supposed to wait a while

[@jamesedk]

My goodness. That is a dolphin. 😮

[@92bagder]

would you ever do a gyotaku print of your fish?

[@chiefinmota3712]

Is recreational crab season open in California? I’m in zone 3 and confused by all the crab videos I’m seeing and what’s I’m reading on the ca wildlife page..

[@glenngray1201]

Congrats Guys I wasn’t sure if you had any gas left in the tank to crab but than I saw the line retriever😂 nice video Bro 👍

[@ChrisPfish2]

Thank you, yeah i got a 45 gallon tank. used maybe 35 gallons that day.

[@glenngray1201]

@@ChrisPfish2 Haha I was talking about your energy left in the tank you guys seemed spent after those two ..

[@lubeinatube813]

Hey Chris, with those bigger bluefin, its a lot less fatiguing to point the rod straight at the fish, then lean back and forth with your upper body while reeling on the way back toward the fish. Once they start the vertical circles you can switch to using the rail. Winding in a big fish with the rod in a holder is just brutal on your body.

[@scary_scat3924]

Never,ever,point the rod straight at the fish.You always want to keep a slight bend in the rod otherwise your pulling directly on the spool

[@ChrisPfish2]

i would lovvvvve to watch you reel in a 150lb tuna 1400ft back leaning back and forth reeling in. come on man! your back would break unless your hulk. Ideally you have rod holders in the gunnel. reel the fish to the boat and then fight the fish using the rail to move rod up and reel down. Your not holding the rod in your hands pulling back and reeling down. If i am wrong email is in description, send video of you catching them doing this on your boat.

[@scary_scat3924]

@@ChrisPfish2 we do it all the time with bluefins to 200 pds and bigeyes.We never use the rod holders unless the tackle dictates it.Ive been running and mating and commercially catching tuna for 37 years.Go to my you tube page and you’ll see a 9 yr old catching a 60pd yellow using a harness.Plus you’ll see a lot bigger fish too,over 600 pds.With a good smittybilt built harness i can beat a 150lb bluefin in 30 mins or less with no real effort ,its all technique

[@br18od]

Awesome job on the combo trip!!! Are you fighting the fish in low gear or just high gear?

[@ChrisPfish2]

just high gear, to worried of the line getting loose. Only a few ways you can lose them, loose line, line cut on boat/motor, bad knot/line. Thanks for watching

[@pallasxo8222]

You need to ask F&G to give you one of their crab gauges for your boat., I have 3 different crab gauges, and all are deadly accurate. Toss that gauge that is defective. Nice BF hookups. Always bring experienced BIG muscular guys when BFT fishing.