Yellowfin Tuna Limit in 23 Foot Center Console!!!! WE ALMOST DIED....AGAIN!!!!!!

[@aquaideajapan505]

We are an underwater light manufacture from Japan, we really love the content you make around fishing. We would gladly send you our high quality lights for your boats to experience the quality of it.

[@Riptide911]

That was one of the best 40 minutes of video watching that I have seen in a while. You really know how to not only find the action but also how to capture it on the video. Keep up the great work :)

[@Daleywaves]

Excited yelling is much different than panic/angry yelling. Nice work my two dudes!!!

[@georgeniebergall7074]

This is probably one of the best fishing shows. I really enjoyed watching congratulations guys. I’m from Jersey myself. I’d love to see people do it like you just did unbelievable great knowledge and you taught some people what’s right and what’s wrong that’s a good thing. God bless more fish.

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

thank you so much for the kind words!! and thanks so much for watching. God bless

[@roberttanner7486]

From the 80’s in a 21’ center console fishing of fernandina beach, ne Fla. it’s an adventure, limited technology, paper fish finders and the newest thing,,,loran for navigating. Oh my were we brave going 40-50 miles from dirt. Anyway your raw unfiltered video reminded me of my youth and the friends❤️. We were kinda stupid by today’s standards but we caught fish!!! Anyway my boat always was mass chaos after braving the trip. Thanks for bringing back memories of my youth. And no matter where you are there’s always not safe idiots.

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

so cool man. That's kinda how our fathers fished in the 90s. Loran. Gas tanks strapped down. They had lots of good stories. I remember running out of fuel after an overnighter just a few miles off the beach. We caught flounder while we waited for the extra fuel

[@tombrown7577]

@@reaperfishingnj8623 I had a 21 foot Mako CC and would run over 40 miles out at night on a full moon to the Mango Hole. Had a Sitex Loran and a paper recorder. Loran antenna broke on the way out in rough seas. went fro 2 to 3 to 6 to 8'seas in just a few minutes. two hours out and almost 8 hours just to come in about 25 miles north of the inlet and just about out of gas but we made it. Never again! Think it was 1976 off Daytona Beach.

[@tonysfishingadventures6725]

If I can tell you one thing man is that I LOVE your passion fishing!! You make the video so exciting and entertaining. You are a good fisherman too. Tight lines!!

[@joedoug3647]

Don't apologize for the yelling / language - You are 100% correct about being safe and smart on the water!

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

thanks so much for watching!

[@M3hammerdown]

Great job. I am a minimalist and the clutter on your boat gives me an anxiety attack LOL.

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

ha!!

[@leithal396]

Great video as usual. Can’t wait to get back after the tuna fish here off cape may. It won’t be long

[@JLONGBALL007]

You were correct to be upset at that huge boat running you almost over. It happens all the time in San francisco bay and ocean. I am in a smaller boat (22 foot boston whaler) so I know the feeling. good job and tight lines.

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

thanks so much for tuning in all the way from San Fran!! Appreciate it. Never been up that way. Was only in Cali once to surf down by the Trestles area

[@chadsanders7439]

Awesome video, keep them coming. Glad you got in them.

[@larrys4109]

Awesome trip! The guy in the Viking what an irresponsible a-hole, thankfully you guys we’re paying attention. Keep the vids coming Capt. Chris!

[@connor.....]

Money doesn't buy brains😂😂

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

he legit had no clue we were there

[@timklippel5164]

Guys I really enjoyed your video.. My kind of fishing and fisherman! Subbed and look forward to more!

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

Thanks for the sub!

[@notimebusy8384]

nothing like a faded dark side of the moon t-shirt

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

Tied for first as my fav band. Pink Floyd, Nine Inch Nails, Rage Against the Machine, Zeppelin

[@robbymacoutdoors.6250]

That’s some fine work right there. Way to get it done guys!! That was awesome!!

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

thanks as always for watching!!!

[@raymondgallagher8933]

Great stuff, non stop action, loved it 👍

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

thanks so much Man!!!

[@jimakcelik6486]

Very piece full is beautiful out there Great video❤❤

[@Mike-hs8fq]

You know it's going to be a good day when you wake up to a new Reaper video.

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

yes!!!!! Thanks so much man

[@scooterverse1801]

Capt chris Killin it again

[@franciscorademacher6000]

Great video (so far…lol). Watching right after the boat incident, tons of boats in area are shown. Is that pretty typical? Looks like you could cast to one at times…

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

when the fish are in a small confined area/lump this will happen

[@skipallen3309]

You guys are such a hoot; what a 'cluster'.

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

Ha. Yeah we are a mess!

[@markknisely1540]

That was an absolute clinic! I really enjoyed watching it and learned some things too! Ever think about running charters?

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

thanks so much for checking us out !!!

[@Fletcher2002tii]

FIrst time watching your channel and subscribed. Keep herding that chaos!!!

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

You are awesome! Thanks so much for checking us out and subscribing!

[@jakelightford3740]

Man I love it , great fishing , great people , great video

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

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

[@connor.....]

No limit in the background of the thumbnail. Thats how you know ur in the right spot😂😂 Another great video Chris👍

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

darn right!!! Capt Jon is the man. thanks so much for watching!

[@chriscolfer2915]

Insane guys,awesome!

[@derekmilkie2931]

23 Contender Tuna fisherman as well . we fish the Block Island Canyons. When we hook up , esp on BFT, we fight them up at the bow and maneuver the boat to keep the fish and fisherman fighting on one side of the boat and keep the fish away from the engines. Obviously not an option when doubled up but that is how we deal with the outboards like you asked.

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

roger thanks so much!

[@skullhart]

I have the same chum chucker. Haven't used it ...yet. Hopefully this year.

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

Game changer bro!!

[@biffjohnson2076]

Great video! I hope to catch ONE tuna some day!

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

You'll get em!!!

[@dannycars13]

Brother's another incredible video. Thank you for sharing.

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

thanks so much for watching!

[@juans3728]

Talk about getting Numb Arms this would certainly do it, WOW .

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

man was I sore

[@doug2202]

Bad ass trip capt. Close call

[@michaelbelle4702]

Great video. Looking for a trip? Any ideas?

[@Sameoldre]

Great Video 🎣🎣🎣🔥🔥🔥💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

thanks so much

[@RyanBeh16]

I’ll start the motors when we hook up just so I can make small wiggles to keep fish off the stern. A lot tougher to do when you have two fish on obviously but can still usually make small heading changes.

[@Peter-bn5fr]

Agreed. Boat moves easy just keep someone at the wheel if possible

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

thanks so much for the comeback!!!

[@jfisher101]

How are you hooking your whole or cut butter fish? Are you still using the Gami in line circles?

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

This day was a mix of live bait or whole butterfish. 5/0 Gamakatsu 2X strong circle.

[@RockyCestroni]

Awesome Day!

[@Brady-m-fishing]

REAPER keep up the good work

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

thanks as always Brady!!!

[@anthony3603]

That's a long day on that center console! That will make you miss your ocean! Lol!

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

for sure. It was fun. but feet up in the flybridge after a hot shower with a cold beer is tough to beat

[@jerrysmith376]

Nice trip man, I never got the proper window on a day off to make the run to the triple wrecks. 21' mod v parker

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

thanks so much for watching! You'll get out this year

[@connorbaird699]

For working a fish around the motors on a CC…. A longer 8’ rod helps. Or get a V-shape line pusher tool.

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

roger. thanks man

[@mrdanger4851]

Dude your crushing my hope Im heading out to the hotdog tomorrow and im hearing you complain about your back😮 i have a horrible back and now im having 2nd thoughts!! BTW Glass Christmas balls filled w Bunker oil capped withwacmake awesome "Deterrents" for boats that invade your Personal Space...they throw similar to a baseball

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

ha. Go get em dude! you'll be fine!

[@mrdanger4851]

@@reaperfishingnj8623 Hey I survived LoL No Tuna but did hook up with a 7ft Hammer Head of course that's an estimate because I took the hook out while leaving the shark in the water!

[@r2videos965]

Those fish boiling- could you pop for those? Not saying chunking was not effective ha. Just curious if those are open to top baits

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

Yes they will respond to the poppers when they are busting like that. I honestly prefer when they rip a chunked bait out of my hand!! It's how we grew up

[@Noreaster-l6k]

Epic. Nice work

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

thanks so much

[@r2videos965]

When you set your drag, you use a scale or at this point by feel? If using scale, do you do bent rod or straight off reel?

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

I set all my drags using the brass Manley scale. I pull on a bent rod. But for the light tackle stuff a lot of it is by feel during the fight as well. I'll thumb it when i know i can gain line at the end of the fight

[@richardstone4666]

Man take me with you please I been to jersey several times on the head boats with no luck would love to come fish with yall would slpit the cost too

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

thanks so much for watching Richard. The wait list is pretty long. Ha.

[@daskiier]

Awesome action, I just can’t see why you didn’t take a minute and organize to make it even a little easier on ya lol

[@Barnoski]

chunking butterfish or something else? thanks and great video bro!

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

chunking butterfish. baits were butterfish or live spot I catch behind my house. Thank you so much for watching!

[@Pharm_NYC]

New subscriber here! Awesome trip!!

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

Thanks for the sub! More awesome content coming!!

[@brianturck274]

I always carry a air horn for those occasions... on a lanyard around my neck.. saved my ass a few times in the yak.. you make as much noise as possible until you see a reaction, all the while getting your ass out of their way.. everyone who's been in those situations, know you tend to say a few words you normally don't say.. looked like a fun day on the water..

[@fishingthesalt1]

That's a good idea, i was in my yak last year ,had a boater on plane heading right at me came down about 50ft away turned sideways waked me , gave me a dirty look along with his seahag wife then sped off. I was eating a sandwich 100ft from shore he just missed 3 guys raking clams and somehow almost ran me over.

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

we have one I just didn't think i needed it at that moment with perfect visibility and plenty of light still left.

[@williamlord2840]

Nice fishing. What is the caynon name you was fishing?

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

Lindenkohl

[@timrudy4359]

It’s awesome experiencing things others will never see or dream of seeing. Side note, what is fuel burn on the 23T? Do you guys bring a bladder with you? Thx

[@slmed87]

1.6mpg @ 28kts when Chris runs it, 2.1 @ 32kts when Zac runs it 😁

[@timrudy4359]

@@slmed87 thanks Capt Zac! Little boats get it done too

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

jerk

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

that was meant for slmed87

[@Phil-km4up]

Nice work, holy smoked that is a long day

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

yeah man! thanks so much for watching!

[@KenSauer]

Looks like this beats our walleye fishing!

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

never caught a walleye. Def on my bucket list. Thanks so much for checking us out. Walleye fishing seems so darn fun. One of my goals is to get one in a fish shack in winter on ice

[@marsmilligan7146]

Great sacandaga has great walleye hard water fishing in upstate NY

[@cw2a]

❤❤REAPER! ❤❤

[@Tommy.OrginalvideosPhilly]

Banner trip 🔥

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

sure was. Thanks so much for watching!!

[@2pugman]

First timer and sub'd. Did you leave AC and travel north to the Canyon ?

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

thanks so much for watching!!! And thanks for subscribing. We ran 70 or so north to the first spot. then about 35 or so to the canyon (Lindenkohl).....then about 72 back home

[@brianh5652]

Nice job!! F ing awesome

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

thanks so much for watching Brian

[@felixlujan4809]

First time I had seen buddies fishing together and not helping each other. It's like every man to himself.

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

Two guys. Two big tuna. Light gear. Kinda hafta focus on what you're doing. Plus we each fish this boat solo for tuna so we like to practice gaffing solo.

[@Tommy.OrginalvideosPhilly]

That's why they have 5 big tuna boated in under 45 mins... These men know what they are doing!

[@Tommy.OrginalvideosPhilly]

​@@reaperfishingnj8623you guys boated 5 in under 45 mins chunking! 🔥🔥🔥 Banner trip

[@michaelbee2165]

I see them both with a tuna on. If that's what you're talking about, I'll anxiously look for your recommendations.

[@frankcreagh4240]

Who are you buying the bait from? Riptide?

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

yes sir

[@younglink6863]

what did u do w all that fish? great vid btw

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

aw man this is nothing. We sometimes come back with 16 yellowfin or so. Nothing goes to waste. Our entire island of friends and family gets fresh fish for a few days. Zero gets frozen!

[@VernBigDaddy]

I haven’t seen that much blood since Django Unchained.

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

ha

[@Frostyfarmer420]

I would have been on the horn screaming at that skipper. Some people run over fish to get to the fish. I try to stay away from the fleet. itz a good day. When the loading the boxes and flying the flag, what a great day fishing

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

He was beyond annoying. I usually don't even have the vhf on.

[@beetlebuster]

Was that big contender yellow?

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

don't think so

[@alexkitner5356]

Was that fisharound a charter boat or private? Thinking it was a charter and that I know who it was... Theres one guy that runs a fish around and thats a giant prick who stepped on whoever he needed to so he could get those pro-staff stickers. Helped the guy get started, bailed him out testifying when he got sued for hurting a customer because he doesnt know when to pull back on the throttles, ran a bunch of trips where I got stiffed cause he as a policy collected the tips himself and never when I or other deckhands were there to see what they and somehow coincidentally he got a bunch of charters that all didn't tip... or he just pocketed it. A couple years back he made a big deal about going on Facebook and talking about all the guys that were working for him and that were the greatest, but forgot the 3-4 of us that had experience he didnt have and that nursed him over the basics only to get forgotten when those team jerseys started coming in. Just the right mix of stupid and selfish to run down those fish you had working. Guy is gonna get his one day, the way he treats people he'll be lucky if he doest find someone added a new raw water wash down in the form of a 4 inch hole saw thru his hull.... IFYKYK....

[@kkaina2793]

Turn the boat to avoid the outboard 😊 if you can't control the fish you can swing the boat and place the fish to your side.

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

thanks so much for the input!

[@spectrum1073]

no way u said "almost died" to that🤣🤣

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

that was a close call!!!!!

[@MarkSc1]

Did notice the lack of yelling but you's are out of Jersey right? Yelling got no place in Jersey...Jussaying.....GREAT VIDEO....gotta get the mate ta gaf em....

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

thanks so much for watching!

[@RudeDude563]

How much can i buy a boat like this for?

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

i think all in around 75-100k

[@ramramsundar2716]

Go cool

[@chadsanders7439]

Center console fishing, fish off the bow. We do the same with Bluefins here in NC. Keeps you away from the props

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

thanks so much

[@timothyjones7280]

Probably need to carry a bullhorn with you for those boaters that don’t pay attention where are you going.

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

For sure. I have one on the boat. Just didn't think i needed it in perfect visibility with tons of light still left. Glad no one was hurt. No biggie

[@CaryJensen-pr2oe]

I wanna fish with you guys !!! You guys are killers.

[@nicetubtilerefinishing769]

Fun vid, although ads every four minutes is a bit much

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

sorry. i'll hafta work on that

[@keithburton3713]

Boy what would they do if they caught big fish

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

thanks so much for checking us out!!

[@Driver371]

Prettt sure We saw that same dude in the contender the same day! Ran right though our slick at the tripples. He was all over the place.

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

that dude needs a talkin to!!! Thanks so much for watching

[@scottfishes]

We try to fight the fish from the bow. Everglades 295.

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

roger. thanks so much Scott

[@alanapicciotti6971]

you are officially crazy....and I want that captain's name and number so I can give him a piece of my mind.

[@williamlord2840]

Where is your safety horn bull horn

[@williamlord2840]

Safety first, flood light

[@erroldavis2983]

I’m amazed that you’re even able to land a fish given the cluster fuck of a boat that you have there’s everything in your way buckets and coolers and who knows what else with no room behind your leaning post and ransom how the hell are you guys do that shit without killing yourselves my Lord

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

We had intended on cleaning up the cockpit but got bit in no time. Had to capitalize on a good bite. And we are still getting used to tuna fishing from a small center console. Our main boat is a 43 ft Flybridge. That being said I think we made due just fine

[@ultimatejay]

way too much stuff on your boat , you can't even walk around. lol

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

yeah we got carried away. We are used to our 43 Ocean as our primary boat.

[@michaelgorman4142]

The whales, dolphins and all the other life out there is way cooler than landing the fish. Can't match it. RIP your cigar.

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

Ha. The whole experience is just unreal

[@ramramsundar2716]

💪💪💪💪🎣🎣🏋️🏋🏿‍♀️🧗

[@donkzilla73]

Whowsers 😂😂😂

[@babybull822]

That's right out of every episode of Scooby Doo!

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

ha. i was raised on scooby doo

[@babybull822]

@reaperfishingnj8623 I'm there with you, bruh. It was part of the saturday morning cartoon line-up

[@seanobrien9133]

First one in !

[@charlievella1860]

Why Get up so early

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

often times these bites are done by 7-8 am when the sun gets high and the boat traffic starts

[@mxbass1036]

People give me a hard time for using cush-its.

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

hmm. not sure why

[@ramramsundar2716]

You time is coming don’t give up hope ❤✈️😊🛩️😊✈️🛫😊✈️😊 don’t give up ❤ you know I love ❤️ you always ❤❤ you to pilot 😍😍👩💋👱‍♂️🎁🎁🎁🇹🇹🏠😍😍

[@ramramsundar2716]

✍🏾✍🏾✍🏾✝️✈️ all good but you don’t know but your time is coming don’t worry about that ❤❤

[@rski1036]

NEWSFLASH !!! The 23T Contender is 25 feet, and going faster for better ride is a crock of *hit.

[@bobbysteve440]

I have a 32 ST and never have that many rods on deck. Especially when it’s just 2 of us. You’re in a slick put 3 rods out and the other 12 rods away. God I hate filthy people.

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

This was our very first multispecies offshore trip on the Contender. I'm not really a CC guy, but We'll get the hang of it. I'm used to our 43 Ocean with lots of storage, space, etc. Thanks so much for checking us out. My boats are always filthy with blood n guts!!!

[@AlexGarcia-ew2fv]

Every 1 supposedly run 100miles offshore. I run 5 miles off key Biscayne n catch all the fish I want..ohhhh I know u want a good video but tighten ur dragol

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

so cool you can get fish that close!!! Thanks so much for watching! Our drags are light because we are using very light leader. 30 lb to max 50 usually on these inshore fish. You'll break quite a bit off with a good amount of drag

[@MrGsxr10001]

These guys are so disorganized........LOL!

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

yeah we are still getting used to fishing a small Center console. Our main boat is a 43 Flybridge

[@davidfalcone4736]

Shitshow how not to do it

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

Thanks so much for checking us out. We killed our two man limit in no time. Didn't really have time to clean up the cockpit. Our main boat is a 43 Sportfish so we are still getting used to the CC game.

[@alanmarshall8665]

Gee,this. Guy can moan.would rather stay at home with the mother in law than go fishing with this granny.

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

Ha!

[@kaineboyd8376]

Telling others to slow down mate you’ve got some nerve killing 6 fish between 2 of you a fish that was once endangered how do you sleep at night

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

These are yellowfin tuna, not bluefin. 3 fish per man. Not a single pound was wasted. Our yield is shared amongst close friends and family. Nothing is frozen. Unfortunately I don't sleep too well, but that's a horse of a different color. Thanks so much for checking us out.

[@babybull822]

​@reaperfishingnj8623 pay him no mind. He's trying to check you on rules he's not clear on. I'm sure you wouldnt be blatantly posting you and your crew braking the law. Let's see if he's man enough to apologize to yo.

[@carlosllama9979]

Awesome day fellas congratulations those were beautiful yellowfins and yeah, that guy was a dick..!!

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

thanks so much for watching!

[@DENNISTunaKiller]

He Chris, I have a question on your trolling rods do u prefer mono top shot or floro top shots

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

all mono top shots

[@SuperSlappy25]

Jerk store. nice seinfeld reference! pretty work

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

Ha. i knew someone would catch on

[@SuperSlappy25]

@@reaperfishingnj8623 The ocean called; they're running out of shrimp