Spearing a HUGE Dogtooth Tuna in the Coral Sea (Popao) Ep.31

[@DanielMann]

Congratulations Jess & Taka! Amazing fish. Looked so prehistoric underwater.

[@sailingpopao]

Cheers mate, yes it certainly does. I’ve never been so anxious about pulling the trigger in all of my life 😳😳

[@BuildingSYMistress]

WOW, very impressive catch for both of you! 🏆

[@colinboniface194]

Outstanding fish... That was a brilliant hunt and capture... nicely cooked too...

[@sailingpopao]

Thanks Colin! One of our favourite fish to eat by far 👌

[@wmmorsch]

Amazing video. In absolute awe of both of your skills to land a couple of monster fish. The end result looked absolutely mouth watering. Good to see Michael has got a full head off teeth again too!

[@sailingpopao]

Hahaha oh yeah! I forgot about the tooth reappearing lol. I couldn't stand it any longer! Thanks for watching and coming along on our journey!

[@HollyRoseBeecham]

Wow Jess! That tuna is nearly as big as you! What an awesome catch...well done!

[@sailingpopao]

Thanks Holly, it certainly was!!

[@rebeccamarks2324]

Well done Jess 👏 what a huge big dog tuna! Love the footage guy’s 😮We are looking forward to catching you soon. Whatcha Gonna Do ⛵️Sean & Bec

[@sailingpopao]

Cheers legends!! Shame you couldn’t make it, catch you soon xxx

[@Dreamtimesail]

Well that ep was worth all the waiting for. Great intro Jess and what an awesome fish. Congrats.

[@sailingpopao]

Thanks legends! It took a while this one, had to get it right :-P

[@sidmar200]

Been checking for new vid's weekly, Suffering from Sailing Popao deprivation. 😂 Great catch pleased their is no jealousy. Have a Great stay and a return to Freedom. Thank You. 😉😀

[@sailingpopao]

😂😂😂 thanks Sidmar, there’s plenty more to come. Maybe a bit of jealousy 🤪😂😂

[@ToastierHat]

Glad to see you back, as ever, always keen to see more stuff. Would also love to hear more about the work adventures. They sound like interesting jobs

[@sailingpopao]

Cheers!! We hope to share more about them in future episode, no doubt we will do one on sea urchins 😂😂😂

[@tonyfromaus7855]

Yuuuge fish! Congrats. WTF is wrong with the algorithm that it hasn’t put your awesome content in front of everyone? Your channel should be much much bigger. Your content is second to none and we couldn’t ask for better representatives of Aussies enjoying the ocean. I hope your channel gets the views it deserves.

[@sailingpopao]

Thank you for the kind words Tony. Now if only we could get that algorithm to swing in our favour so we could do this full time 🤪 time to put Michael in a bikini 😂

[@tonyfromaus7855]

@@sailingpopao you’d do better if he was in the bikini with a nice gap back in the teeth, just sayin…. a swift right to his jaw and your troubles are over! But seriously, we watch in awe of what you guys do. And I honestly can’t think of better representation for our country. Your vids are much anticipated here…. thank you for sharing your beautiful life, surroundings, and adventures with us all.

[@jeromeherveux1490]

Wahoo Congrats Jess! You can't beat shooting a doggy in a first place, and yours is massive. Michael yours was not bad neither😉

[@superlongy]

Best video yet guys !! ….and that’s a BIG call ! Awesome work Jess, and love seeing you two working together for a joint passion. Michael has pole position most times but Jess just blew it out of the water with this one !! ……awesome video, still grinning as I’m typing this ……

[@sailingpopao]

Hahah thank you!!! You’re too kind. Glad we could get the stoke across in the video. Bout time Michael let me shoot something 😜🤪

[@superlongy]

Our house is on the market and we’re on the hunt for a cat !! ….. might see you out there . Longy & Alex …..

[@sailingpopao]

Wow!!! Exciting life change!! Congratulations and all the best with the transition ❤️

[@DaveAdams308]

Just stumbled across your channel. This is my third vid. You guys have got your recipe right. Nice down to earth people and excellent videography. Looks like you have a new fan! 😉

[@sailingpopao]

Thanks Adam, stoked you’re enjoying them ☺️

[@ellehowell1123]

Thanks for the update. Great battle with your dinosaur!

[@sailingpopao]

Cheers! It was a dinosaur 😂

[@harryadams5651]

Love the content. Please give more info on types of fish and invertebrates and population dynamics on your dive sites. Here in Nova Scotia our brief summer sailing season has started . Surface temperature 11C offshore inshore near beaches 20C. So we envy your wonderful environment

[@sailingpopao]

Thanks Harry, will keep that in mind for sure this coming season. To give you an idea the water was between 28-30 so we were cooking in those wetsuits 😂

[@svselkie4881]

Awesome footage! I love how Michael sounds so calm in the midst of the fish fight. Then Jesses excitement is insanely contagious 😂😂. Thanks for all the delicious 🐠 🤤

[@svselkie4881]

I can’t stop smiling listening to your excitement

[@sailingpopao]

😂😂😂😂 thanks mate!!! Yes I was just a wee bit stoked 😜 thanks for coming along for the ride and eating half the fish 🤪

[@lukeottaway2216]

I love you guys. Such a epic day. What a day. You made me a good laugh in the airport when I saw the thank you pop up hahahaha can't wait to see what's coming

[@sailingpopao]

Hahahaha I was wondering if you’d see that one 🤪 stoked you did, went down a treat 👌

[@lukeottaway2216]

Perfect you have worked way too hard now time for fun and adventure

[@johnfoley1640]

Wow congrats on the fish, another fantastic episode 👍

[@sailingpopao]

Thanks John 😊

[@pauldyson6921]

Sensational video guys......what a fish!!!

[@sailingpopao]

Thanks for the kind words Paul ☺️

[@jamesgarner9553]

this is epic. congratulations guys; long time coming!!!!

[@sailingpopao]

Thanks James!!

[@peterlee440]

Bloody amazing! Well done

[@sailingpopao]

Thanks Peter, stoked is an understatement ☺️

[@campbelltebbutt9614]

Woooooww! Congrats! Amazing fish both of you!

[@sailingpopao]

Thanks Campbell, it was an insane day out!

[@sailingnusa4228]

Absolutely awesome, well done.

[@sailingpopao]

Thank you!!

[@guyh-w3324]

Love Darook, love your work. ❤

[@sailingpopao]

😂 I was wondering if anyone would be able to pick that location 👌👏👏👏

[@elizaandalisa]

One hell of a dogtooth well done gal cheers n beers Marty Australia

[@sailingpopao]

Cheers Marty, glad I could bring you all along on the journey!

[@harrisonwhittaker4145]

Sooo good! You guys are the best loving the episodes can not wait for what's install in the future!

[@sailingpopao]

Cheers Harrison, thanks for watching!

[@kathleenJohnston-eg5yy]

Yeeeeuw go cuzzie!

[@dirk3730]

What a monster! Fish of a lifetime 💙

[@sailingpopao]

Absolutely!

[@olesrensen3146]

what a fish! great vid :)

[@sailingpopao]

Thanks you 🙌

[@pauldhughes]

Awesome fish guys / Jess 🎉

[@sailingpopao]

Thanks Paul!

[@pauldhughes]

Hi Jess, just saw the add in the leader paper re yr mum. Condolences to you and the family 😢 Paul & Jo.

[@sailingpopao]

@@pauldhughes thank you x

[@danclifton810]

Love it.

[@sailingpopao]

Thanks Dan ☺️

[@tlowe2502]

Great job guys, one heck of a fish. We really appreciate your efforts to share your adventure's and thoughts. Congratulations again, from your fans here in the central Florida swamps. GOOD ON YA. 👍🏻👍🏻💕🐾🐟

[@sailingpopao]

Thanks for watching and coming along for the ride!!

[@antonysercombe]

Only been waiting 9 months for this !! Love ya work Jess 😊😊

[@sailingpopao]

Haha cheers Ant! It has taken a while for sure 🤪 about time for the next doggy season

[@antonysercombe]

I'll be back up there again this season. Can't wait !!!

[@sailingpopao]

Yeah epic!! Might have to organise a mother ship mission this year. See you up there ☺️

[@antonysercombe]

@@sailingpopao that works for me !! 😊

[@wannabefree03]

Congratulations Jess and Michael - what an amazing episode! Love your vids - keep them coming on…..

[@sailingpopao]

Thank you!! Plenty more backed up, lets hope I dont book any more jobs in the next month :-P

[@greatnorthern3481]

Amazing fish of a life time only just found you guys got lots of watching to do love the process and cook and thanks for not filming you in your underwear 😂

[@sailingpopao]

😂😂😂😂 thanks and welcome to our channel. Apologies in advance, as there is plenty of other vids with Michael in his undies 😝 and even one without 🤪

[@blakeriddington4478]

Love it guys!

[@sailingpopao]

Cheers Blakey! Hope you’re well x

[@steve2meter]

Congrats on the doggie of a lifetime Jess. Thanks for the update. Can't wait for all that footage in the bank. Thanks

[@sailingpopao]

Haha thanks Steve, back to full time editor next week 🤞🤞 time to play catch up 🤣

[@gordonblack1629]

Awesome you two and congratulations to Jess, now that’s a fish. Looking forward to your next adventures. Stay safe.

[@sailingpopao]

Cheers Gordy! Hope you’re all well x

[@TheKYMB01]

What a stonker. I'm heading North from Brissy mid July and hope for a fraction of the stuff you guys have done and seen. Kymbo on Triwanderer

[@sailingpopao]

Enjoy and safe travels, no doubt gov will! Hope we see you out there somewhere

[@thalarirao8101]

You both rock! All the best.

[@sailingpopao]

Haha thanks mate!!

[@GordonJobson]

Great fish . well done, and well deserved. The meals looked great. Hopefully you are avoiding the cold winds down here at present.

[@sailingpopao]

Cheers Gordon! No unfortunately right in the thick of it! Not much longer now 👌

[@browbr00]

what a fish congrats guys, awesome footage.

[@sailingpopao]

Thanks so much!

[@waughthogwaugh3078]

Wow!

[@sailingpopao]

Haha cheers!

[@fishhunter348]

This episode was an absolute cracker! Soo much stoke! What a fish, Michael will be keen to get a bigger one now can't have the missus outdoing him!

[@sailingpopao]

Cheers! Yeah don’t worry she reminds me everyday 😂

[@fishhunter348]

@@sailingpopao I bet! You're a good sport but I bet it's eating you haha! Love the blue n gold macaw on the boat, how cool!

[@sailingpopao]

Haha nah I’m stoked for her, just happy to get a monster on our own boat, that was always the dream! Yeah Archie is a cool bird…sometimes 🤣

[@Rouge_7]

A sure sign of being/living in paradise...bird shit, EVERYWHERE!!!!

[@sailingpopao]

😂😂😂😂😂 absolutely!!! That was not even our worst coating.

[@danyoungy]

EPIC

[@SouthernCrossGO]

Monster Doggy 😮

[@sailingpopao]

Cheers it was a beast!

[@barbiewarner530]

i love ur channel ..been wondering where u were..hope to c u soon..

[@sailingpopao]

Thanks Barbie 😊 hoping the next episode wont be as far away! Thanks for watching

[@wozniakmedia]

Congrats Jess, what an achievement! 💪 So can you eat raw fish without freezing and thawing it first?

[@sailingpopao]

Thanks Wozzi, you sure can 😊

[@TheGlynJones]

LOve your vids. Could tell me what type of drone you use please

[@sailingpopao]

Thanks Glyn, we use a mavic mini 3 pro. It’s so easy to travel with.

[@mitchroberts1647]

Just wondering what type of rego stickers you use on your inflatable? Cheers

[@sailingpopao]

Hey Mitch, we had these ones sprayed professionally by a company in Brisbane. The highfield dealer organised it for us. Our original ones we used vinyl spray paint but they didn’t last long.

[@robertlaird6746]

How much did that dogtooth tuna end up weighing? 60 kilo's equals 132 lb's. Congratulations Jess. That's a monster.

[@sailingpopao]

Cheers Robert! We called it about 55ish.

[@robertlaird6746]

@@sailingpopao Is that the largest Doggy you've had on your boat and that you've ever speared?

[@sailingpopao]

Yes it’s the biggest doggy on Popao and bigger than any doggy either of us have shot before. Michael biggest was 35 in Tonga or Indo from memory.

[@robertlaird6746]

@@sailingpopao That's awesome. As for me, I'm moving forward on an aluminum catamaran build. I've got a list of prices for the marine grade aluminum, mast, boom, rigging, electronics and all the other components I need. The plans to build it are 5k usd. The hull build is a six month process and the fit out is about a year. I'm just looking for a good place to build it.

[@mounga100]

How do you know we're to hunt tuna??

[@sailingpopao]

Lot's of years experience, we will do an episode on it this year.

[@toddyrightonit]

Still doing crazy shit 😂

[@toddyrightonit]

Your missus has got some stones takky your on dishes and laundry

[@sailingpopao]

😂