The ultimate test for SOLO fisherman!

Ahoy legends! This week I head out chasing Bluewater beasts, something I regard as the ultimate solo fishing adventure. The mighty blue marlin is a tough adversary on conventional tackle with an experienced crew but chasing them from a small boat by yourself is just borderline crazy! But hey, sometimes you just have to give it a go!
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[@lovingburnettheads2190]

Now that’s a day out. Obviously you are not one of the intelligentsia but you are a bloody legend. Kudos to you.

[@goodcitizen64]

You're absolutely a savage doing that solo and making it look easy, which it's most definitely not! I love going along via video each week! Thanks from USA Texas

[@megapint1626]

I think that all the time as well. Piloting a boat in a fight is a job in itself and he makes it look so easy. 😅

[@PedroLopez-en7zl]

Not fight a fish 🐟, fighting a Marlin!!

[@GyreneJohnny]

Also from TX and from fishing marlin in parts of the world with a crew, this is SICK! Absolutely agree, total savage and badass!

[@edwardh1591]

That fish was a real workout. Beautiful day

[@garywade8704]

Superb days fishing Sammy - well done - the big blue looked every bit of 250 lbs...!!!

[@jeremycole6426]

So good Sammy such an accomplishment by yourself the videos don’t give justice to how much effort goes into the last 5mins getting them to the boat. Hope to see you out on the water one day 🎣

[@terrytailor]

Epic session and another great vid Sam. It been great to watch your solo work flow on big fish evolve into the smooth and professional action we saw today. We'll done mate!

[@benturton3358]

That’s a cracking effort mate, and by yourself too. Cheers mate

[@mattokeefe691]

Great day for you. Thanks for sharing Sammy

[@joatmofa0405]

*LIVING THE DREAM!*

[@jaimeperezchavez6046]

Crazy video / great personal challenge / thought of “ El Viejo y el Mar”

[@jandreneethling5664]

The one thing that these youtube video’s can’t bring over is the amount of graft that goes into catching a Marlin.. 15 years ago I was regular crew on a sports fishing outfit with 3 good mates… If they weren’t on the chew it was fine but the days they were you went to bed early.. Doing on your own what a crew of 3-4 would normally do and still feel tired afterwards.. Nuff respect from me Mate! That was “EPIC”

[@hunterharrington5113]

Incredible! Absolutely mental! Way to go Sammy boy!

[@garyevora8369]

We'll done. Cant wait until i can get back on the water and those tyoe of experiences,

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Thanks mate! Hope you get out there soon 🍻🍻

[@kizzjd9578]

That rod worked amazing! I was hoping you would say the best thing to do after the first one was to crack a beer 😂

[@jacovandermerwe5152]

Congrats Sammy. Good day in the office. nice to see the life on the ocean “dolphins”.......... pretty sure you had few cold ones after that day. Great video. Regards Jaco

[@gooding1044]

That first bluey had a beautiful Albino Remora, I'm stoked for ya mate. Nice fish 👌

[@jenbeatfishingAdventures]

Awesome catch!!! I just caught my first wahoo trolling for my first time solo.. I thought of your solo vids when I hooked up haha had no idea wat how I was getting it in. Thanks for the inspo

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

That’s awesome mate! Congrats on the wahoo!! 🍻🍻

[@aaronthomas2823]

thank you for moving the Gaff Sammy, you were making me very nervous

[@leegoe3304]

Heck yeah! I’m going for it this spring. Thanks for sharing your adventure it gives me the confidence to do it solo. Great trip buddy!

[@horseshoebaywatersports7097]

Awesome Sammy and solo as well. Your the man!

[@edfitzgerald2870]

Awesome work Sammy!!!!!!

[@12fishy]

Good stuff mate. Shows. I need for 80W and 37kg. 18-20kg of drag is tough work. 🤙🤙

[@chrishopkinson8442]

Making it look so easy solo Sammy, love ya work 👌

[@GeorgeHurchalla]

Been in that place many a time every bit of what you went through - all so familiar, loved to see someone else doing it. I fished out of southern Mexico for a decade mostly all solo in a 21' cat with a lot of marlin caught and released. Such a chore, battling them the last bit when you get the wind-on and try to set the rod in the holder and they take off again. And the bill roping, and them biting you when your hand slips too low lol. Keeping them out of the motor... And man, the wild rodeo when you first grab the bill of some of them even though they seem done... I've had to hold on for dear life where fish bigger than me - and I go 6'7" and 100 kilos - slam my arms back and forth against the side of the boat. My PB was probably a 150 kilo blue. Got a pair of 130-140 kilo blacks to the leader and was just impossible to break them out of their fixed pec plane and get them on the surface to pull the hook out. Just kept gliding two meters down out of reach. One went into the motors, next time I wrapped the leader on a cleat to tire it out and it still broke off. Caught at least a dozen striped solo, they were easy as in comparison. Mostly wore shoulder harnesses for them, though think I might have gone to a seat harness for the blacks. I usually got right on the rod that went off and reeled in other lines once I was clipped in to the rod and had my hands free. Always wanted to pitch a kind of Discovery Channel fishing TV show following four or five big game solo fishermen around the world in sort of a friendly competition, but never did while I was doing it. Still think it would be fun if I ever get into a boat and location to do it again. Great job, was fun to watch, brought back so many good memories.

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Hahaha yeah mate sounds like you’ve definitely been in the same situation a few times 😂😂 It’s such a battle doing it solo, but always rewarding when you get it done 💪💪

[@garymuscat8279]

Just perfection once again Cheers

[@muddymad5864]

Deep water fishing must be so fun I can’t wait to do it one day, your a legend!

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Thanks for watching! 🙌🙌

[@anthonycox1870]

Amazing video and Solo effort, well done,

[@Mr.Markus.]

Hey Sammy can I get a definition of "STREUTH"(spell check)?!?! Its the one Australian slang you use that I haven't really figured out. Been loving the vids for years now so thanks for always putting out consistent, quality content! Cheers🍻

[@Justfishing_kc]

big fan sammy love the video every sunday always have somthing to look forward to from kaelan

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Appreciate it mate!

[@shanehartnett2053]

What a day, that's great fishing that is

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Thanks mate! 🍻🍻

[@muscat-chitadventures2364]

Hey Sammy just wondering if you went out on Saturdays good weather We went out pretty early and we followed Shaun's boat "Mojo" out the seaway that day Great video mate!

[@mikeystrikes7203]

Wow beautiful fish,,congrats

[@mrcrankyank]

On the board! Huge day in the little boat. Kudos man

[@michaelrafferty4493]

Epic solo work!

[@MrPawle1]

Well done mate legend , Saw a bit of a wound on the first Marlin, did you see it and was it a scuff from the line or perhaps from a cookie cutter ? Hats off to ya

[@benduea2713]

Good one! Great release!

[@northernriverspools]

Great stuff Sammy!

[@ozzietingobeltran5790]

Very cool. Like anyone that is good at something- you make it look easy! The amount of decision making needed to land a fish like that solo is huge. Congrats.

[@brusselsprouts6847]

Another quality video cobber , great content love it 👍

[@philliple4093]

What a session ❤

[@chelom92]

Thank you Sammy, this is absolutely AWESOME!!!

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Thanks for watching mate! 🙌🙌

[@donb1661]

During some slow time commentary it would be interesting if you discussed the risks and safety measures you have in place for solo trolling for large fish, filming, landing and releasing while often the boat is in gear, often is some swell conditions. Thanks

[@Al-oe8ib]

A life jacket, plb, and big kahunas

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Yeah mate I think I’m going to do a specific video about it. A lot of people are interested in the safety side of things 👌

[@volitan604]

I love watching your video’s…

[@madfish211]

Nice fishing sammy. And the filming was awsome great job👍👍👍👍

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Appreciate it Mate! 🙌🙌

[@garyevora8369]

Super epic. Love the lures. Amazing the action you get running only three lines. The minimum I run is five and sometimes seven if I throw out the handlines. Yes, it’s a fire drill sometimes but always exciting. Still a few weeks until my boat is back in action….can’t wait.

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

We are only allowed to run lines 3 per person here unfortunately! Ideally I’d run 4 when trolling solo. 7 might be a bit hetic!

[@agkoh]

That is freaking epic. You are living the dream! Well done!

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Appreciate it mate! Thanks for watching!

[@FishingAdventuresDubai]

Awesome Sammy. What a day

[@Antipodean33]

great fish and great effort

[@kmac.jimmy123]

what a monster!! big effort on your own😎🤟

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Cheers legend! Got lucky that’s for sure! 💪💪🍻🍻

[@christiandegrace5062]

Love the Chanel. Alone no kill switch rope …no life vest…you know nothing can happen….just a thought. Keep it safe thanks for the video

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Hey mate! Appreciate your concern! If you look around my waist I’m actually wearing a inflatable PFD (looks like a bumbag with “marlin” on it) and I also have a Personal Epirb attached to that belt (the yellow phone looking thing). So if I happen to fall in I can float and I can signal for help. The kill switch lanyard isn’t very feasible to wear in this situation unfortunately 🍻🍻

[@bythegills5588]

Sick video mate!

[@JoseDiaz-yl9sh]

Really really nice. I've caught a bunch of them and some they told get a heart attack after such a long fight. Huge sharks eat them also. Long fight. Nice job from The Florida Keys

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Yeah I’ve heard that as well! Usually when they go deep they have the heart attacks and come up dead apparently 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️ Thanks for watching 🍻🍻

[@codyesiebuhr7220]

Loving it already

[@boypalawanfishingtv]

I love fishing my friend support from Puerto Princesa City Palawan Philippines thanks for sharing your video my friend amazing my friend

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Thanks for watching 🙌🙌🙌

[@yoshinobuouta9980]

Estamo aqui acompanhando fishimen solo super equipado👍👍

[@johnwaddell8390]

Took up your challenge Sammy. Completed my own triple billfish species solo in my 5.7m boat. Certainly easier if you have an extra hand on board. Got a lot of help from Adam Argyle of Redonkulous game and sports fishing, on how to fish marlin in small boats.

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Congrats mate!! How much fun is it!!

[@sniktripn7217]

Bloody oath that's a beast mate good job

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

🙌🙌 thanks mate!

[@Mark-ux7yh]

Nothin better to watch after getting my poke bowl and beer ready, cheers sammy! 🍻

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Oh nice! How good are poke bowls!!

[@RL-kp3ud]

Hey mate great vid as always, on that 24kg tiagra outfit are you running all mono or just top shotting it. If you are top shotting mono on braid, how are you rigging it?

[@terryward3265]

Hi I've watched near every episode and enjoyed them immensely The topics are mainly sportsfishing .Yes, there is a bit of snapper and pearly fishing as well but lately it seems to be more of the same . How about something different say Jew fish fishing , the rigs Technic etc. It may not be Blue Marlin but I'm sure alot more fishermen fish for Jew than Marlin ????? Terry

[@keizyshiro]

Epic bro!

[@samgibilisco6276]

congrats Sammy you are amazing ,all i can say is wow wow 🐟🐟

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Appreciate it mate! Thanks for watching 🙌🙌

[@Mitchlittleacademy]

Nice work Sammy

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Cheers Mitch 🍻🍻

[@lovefishncookn14]

Marlin are such beautiful animals I love them ❤ I haven’t had a chance to catch one yet but one day 🤞 congrats on that fish mate woohoo 👍😎🍻👌😍

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Yeah they are a very cool species! Thanks for watching! Hope you get to chase a marlin soon! 🍻🍻

[@yoshinobuouta9980]

Tenho certeza..todos adoraram ..pega&solta...esportivo👏👏👏

[@user-rk8yv2pq2e]

Two marines in a day totally for yourself ...man You're a legendary fisherman ever...and I do love the way you show ur kindness to the nature

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Thanks very much! Appreciate the kind words 🙌🙌

[@comfortably_numbat]

Great stuff Sammy ! Nicely done solo. I am a bit worried about your high speed boat manoeuvres though with regards to going overboard and waving your boat goodbye as it heads to NZ. I know that , above all , you are a safe fisho so how do you ensure that you don`t end up in the drink and what safeguards do you have in place to prevent disaster ?

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

G’day Ray, Unfortunately not a great deal you can do to avoid ending in the drink apart from being cautious and careful. It’s not feasible to wear the safety cutoff lanyard while moving around the boat. I wear a PFD and PLB around my waist at all times. So I might not have the boat if I fall in but I can float and signal emergency services 👍👍

[@comfortably_numbat]

@@SammyHitzkeFishing Thanks for the reply. Boating can give you the unexpected sometimes and things can go pear-shaped in short order. Happy to see that you take the necessary precautions. Stay safe and keep the videos coming. They are my vicarious successful Sunday fishing trips.

[@webbey6479]

Awesome dude! Question, why dont you tag them?

[@aussfish9995]

Awesome mate well done it’s never easy solo 👊👊

[@malmissingham6033]

Sammy, when it gets to the end slog, do you try to drag the fish down current pls?? Thanks for disclosing location. What date please?

[@nathanfarr4493]

Ah the good old check the lure trick. I like it👌. Hey mate jst a bit of food for thought. Jst read an article on some blokes up ur way slaying Tilapia. Wouldn’t be a bad comp say between u and Whitey. Loser wears a dress on ur next fishing trip😂🎣🍺

[@travellover786]

Awesome summy

[@yellowfin524]

Awesome stuff. I bet your mate Seano would have been happy with that effort, we heard him on the radio on Friday's game fishing comp. How did he go?

[@Lionfish-Scuba-Fishing-Travel]

Nice job! I had a few Blue Marin on in New Jersey but we did not get them in. How far out are you?

[@ShawnAbela]

Top top fishing as best as it gets.

[@GyreneJohnny]

Awesome job clearing after hookup! Does being in a smaller boat and not some giant sport fishing rig allow you to kind of reel the boat closer to the fish versus trying to bring the fish to the boat? The only issue I could see is if/when the fish runs at you and you can't get the boat moving. Still, just badassery! Great vid!

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Yeah definitely has some pros and some cons as well. The fish charging the boat is definitively one of them!! Thanks for watching mate 🍻🍻

[@markfunnell7282]

Thanks Sammy once again for great viewing 👍

[@alaadinhamawi]

Sammy you need a bigger boat! Lol Looked like your gimbal was a little low on the second fish… back breaking position for sure?

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

I don’t think I was too bad? The second fish didn’t really fight too hard so probably didn’t notice 👌👌

[@alaadinhamawi]

@@SammyHitzkeFishing awesome trip and awesome video anyway. Love your stuff and looking forward to tomorrow’s vid!

[@gamerforlife863]

Ya ya Ya ya ya ya ya ya ya ya Ya

[@ianmacara3460]

Good fish, good video. In terms of keeping you alive Sammy, do you have a lanyard from you to the kill switch and a nice strong rope tied g=to your harness so you cannot overbalance and be dragged under by a big fish>?

[@ipmcphilippines1653]

Philippines checking in here. First time finding your channel. You got a new subscriber.

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Welcome to the channel! Thanks for watching 🙌🙌🍻🍻

[@alimitchell5346]

Nice 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@jaywurst4450]

Nice fish man, well done. Have u considered taging , with the amount of palagics u raise and release healthy u could help with some really interesting possible recapture data.

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Thanks mate! Yeah I’ve definitely thought about it. My problem is it adds another thing to do while solo. It’s already pretty full on as it is!

[@Boss_ENTENG]

Your so crazy man for letting the fish free..thats food for us😂😂

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

I was lucky enough to have plenty of fish at home already 👌👌

[@Boss_ENTENG]

@@SammyHitzkeFishing congrats for that..share your blessings 🙏🙏

[@davidfoale205]

Should've finished the day with a deepwater jig, just to make sure your arms were cooked for a week 😅

[@denverharleman8045]

I had a fight with a bluefin that was 2 and a half hours, out 3 and a half hours, lost at the boat. 😒

[@yoshinobuouta9980]

....good..👍👍👏👏final beatifull..marlin. On live..👏👏

[@abelbarba]

wow big blue marlyn fish.💪💪💪

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Thanks very much 🤗🤗🍻🍻

[@dedisuhastra4651]

Good spot fishing..👍👍

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Thanks mate 🍻🍻

[@johnwaddell8390]

Hay Sammy, I have a question: I have a similar size boat 5.7m and what speed you run those lures at? Ps p: love your channel at its just the type of fishing I do, except castneting, it’s ultimately NSW.

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Thanks mate! Glad you’re enjoying by them! I run around about 15kph. I find I need to go a bit quicker then the big boats to get the lures working right 👍

[@huynhpham9488]

for me I will keep the fish for sure, this was so exciting to see when you caught the fish

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Bit too big to keep for me! 🍻🍻 thanks for watching

[@AlejandroCello]

Go you good thing

[@yoshinobuouta9980]

Valeu..asstr ate u fim..marlim...👍👍👏👏

[@yoshinobuouta9980]

Magnific..👍👍

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Thanks for watching 🙌

[@justinhofmann2599]

Bet the snore cam afterwards was just as noisy as the 24w screaming off

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

😂😂😂 yeah mate plenty of hard core sleeping was done that night 😂😂

[@zappedzapanz9399]

Good video

[@yoshinobuouta9980]

Faz um bom video &pesca dimais..gostei👍👏

[@yoshinobuouta9980]

Eu acho..todos. que. asstiram..adoraran..solo. Fishi man..👍👍

[@yoshinobuouta9980]

Super fishimsn and equipadmuch..i like. exemple..good. visionwere good👍👍

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Thanks very much!

[@yoshinobuouta9980]

Eu gostei muito fiz um pedido & apareceu un video ..como queria..pra mn perfeito relaxante..👍👍👏👏

[@slowburn_1725]

@ 12:35 the clouds above your head are a bit questionable....

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

What am I looking for here? Aliens or just funny clouds?

[@slowburn_1725]

@@SammyHitzkeFishing not sure, maybe that's what brought those fish up from the depths!!! Hey man do you ever think about tethering yourself off to the boat with a safety rope on your solo missions, I've heard horror stories of equipment failure that could lead to, well you know... Just curious man keep up the awesome content be safe.