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

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2 ай бұрын

Zac and I take our 2005 Contender 23 Tournament about 70 miles to the north (approximately 55 miles or so from closest land )
We start off getting our two man Yellowfin Tuna limit chunking with light tackle gear.
We then sprint to a close by canyon to catch a few mahi mahi for the table and for fresh swordfish baits.
We then end the day chunking amidst hundreds of PILOT WHALES only to almost LOSE OUR LIVES to a captain not aware of his surroundings!!!

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@aquaideajapan505 27 күн бұрын

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.

@joedoug3647 2 ай бұрын

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

@reaperfishingnj8623 2 ай бұрын

thanks so much for watching!

@roberttanner7486 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

@@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.

@Riptide911 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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

@felixlujan4809 2 ай бұрын

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

@reaperfishingnj8623 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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

@Tommy.OrginalvideosPhilly 2 ай бұрын

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

@M3hammerdown Ай бұрын

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

@reaperfishingnj8623 Ай бұрын

ha!!

@chadsanders7439 2 ай бұрын

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

@notimebusy8384 2 ай бұрын

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

@reaperfishingnj8623 2 ай бұрын

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

@larrys4109 2 ай бұрын

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..... 2 ай бұрын

Money doesn't buy brains😂😂

@reaperfishingnj8623 2 ай бұрын

he legit had no clue we were there

@JLONGBALL007 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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

@georgeniebergall7074 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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

@leithal396 2 ай бұрын

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

@biffjohnson2076 2 ай бұрын

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

@reaperfishingnj8623 2 ай бұрын

You'll get em!!!

@raymondgallagher8933 2 ай бұрын

Great stuff, non stop action, loved it 👍

@reaperfishingnj8623 2 ай бұрын

thanks so much Man!!!

@connor..... 2 ай бұрын

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

@reaperfishingnj8623 2 ай бұрын

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

@Fletcher2002tii Ай бұрын

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

@reaperfishingnj8623 Ай бұрын

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

@robbymacoutdoors.6250 2 ай бұрын

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

@reaperfishingnj8623 Ай бұрын

thanks as always for watching!!!

@Mike-hs8fq 2 ай бұрын

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

@reaperfishingnj8623 2 ай бұрын

yes!!!!! Thanks so much man

@brianturck274 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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

@chriscolfer2915 2 ай бұрын

Insane guys,awesome!

@Cheerdad13 Ай бұрын

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

@reaperfishingnj8623 Ай бұрын

thanks so much for watching!

@jakelightford3740 2 ай бұрын

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

@reaperfishingnj8623 2 ай бұрын

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

@skipallen3309 Ай бұрын

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

@reaperfishingnj8623 Ай бұрын

Ha. Yeah we are a mess!

@juans3728 2 ай бұрын

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

@reaperfishingnj8623 2 ай бұрын

man was I sore

@anthony3603 2 ай бұрын

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

@reaperfishingnj8623 2 ай бұрын

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

@scooterverse1801 2 ай бұрын

Capt chris Killin it again

@markknisely1540 2 ай бұрын

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

@reaperfishingnj8623 2 ай бұрын

thanks so much for checking us out !!!

@user-bl8ck5bs2m 2 ай бұрын

Epic. Nice work

@reaperfishingnj8623 2 ай бұрын

thanks so much

@doug2202 2 ай бұрын

Bad ass trip capt. Close call

@Brady-m-fishing 2 ай бұрын

REAPER keep up the good work

@reaperfishingnj8623 2 ай бұрын

thanks as always Brady!!!

@andresgonzalez6561 2 ай бұрын

Great Video 🎣🎣🎣🔥🔥🔥💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

@reaperfishingnj8623 2 ай бұрын

thanks so much

@skullhart Ай бұрын

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

@reaperfishingnj8623 Ай бұрын

Game changer bro!!

@Phil-km4up Ай бұрын

Nice work, holy smoked that is a long day

@reaperfishingnj8623 Ай бұрын

yeah man! thanks so much for watching!

@Greetings-2u 2 ай бұрын

Awesome Day!

@paulnotine4033 2 ай бұрын

New subscriber here! Awesome trip!!

@reaperfishingnj8623 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the sub! More awesome content coming!!

@VernBigDaddy Ай бұрын

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

@reaperfishingnj8623 Ай бұрын

@jerrysmith376 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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

@richardstone4666 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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

@Tommy.OrginalvideosPhilly 2 ай бұрын

Banner trip 🔥

@reaperfishingnj8623 2 ай бұрын

sure was. Thanks so much for watching!!

@spectrum1073 2 ай бұрын

no way u said "almost died" to that🤣🤣

@reaperfishingnj8623 2 ай бұрын

that was a close call!!!!!

@user-tm7lh3zk2i Ай бұрын

Looks like this beats our walleye fishing!

@reaperfishingnj8623 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

Great sacandaga has great walleye hard water fishing in upstate NY

@connorbaird699 2 ай бұрын

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

@reaperfishingnj8623 2 ай бұрын

roger. thanks man

@brianh5652 2 ай бұрын

Nice job!! F ing awesome

@reaperfishingnj8623 2 ай бұрын

thanks so much for watching Brian

@RyanBeh16 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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

@reaperfishingnj8623 2 ай бұрын

thanks so much for the comeback!!!

@Barnoski 2 күн бұрын

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

@UDTGHOST420 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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

@michaelbelle4702 2 ай бұрын

Great video. Looking for a trip? Any ideas?

@cw2a 2 ай бұрын

❤❤REAPER! ❤❤

@2pugman Ай бұрын

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

@reaperfishingnj8623 Ай бұрын

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

@timrudy4359 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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

@timrudy4359 2 ай бұрын

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

@reaperfishingnj8623 2 ай бұрын

jerk

@reaperfishingnj8623 2 ай бұрын

that was meant for slmed87

@jfisher101 2 ай бұрын

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

@reaperfishingnj8623 2 ай бұрын

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

@r2videos965 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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

@DENNISTunaKiller 2 ай бұрын

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

@reaperfishingnj8623 2 ай бұрын

all mono top shots

@younglink6863 Ай бұрын

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

@reaperfishingnj8623 Ай бұрын

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!

@r2videos965 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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

@timothyjones7280 Ай бұрын

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

@reaperfishingnj8623 Ай бұрын

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

@williamlord2840 Ай бұрын

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

@reaperfishingnj8623 Ай бұрын

Lindenkohl

@chadsanders7439 2 ай бұрын

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

@reaperfishingnj8623 2 ай бұрын

thanks so much

@kkaina2793 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

thanks so much for the input!

@nicetubtilerefinishing769 Ай бұрын

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

@reaperfishingnj8623 Ай бұрын

sorry. i'll hafta work on that

@MarkSc1 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

thanks so much for watching!

@frankcreagh4240 Ай бұрын

Who are you buying the bait from? Riptide?

@reaperfishingnj8623 Ай бұрын

yes sir

@CaryJensen-pr2oe Ай бұрын

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

@michaelgorman4142 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

Ha. The whole experience is just unreal

@beetlebuster Ай бұрын

Was that big contender yellow?

@reaperfishingnj8623 Ай бұрын

don't think so

@ultimatejay 10 күн бұрын

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

@reaperfishingnj8623 7 күн бұрын

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

@scottfishes 2 ай бұрын

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

@reaperfishingnj8623 2 ай бұрын

roger. thanks so much Scott

@erroldavis2983 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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

@alanapicciotti6971 2 ай бұрын

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

@williamlord2840 Ай бұрын

Where is your safety horn bull horn

@williamlord2840 Ай бұрын

Safety first, flood light

@keithburton3713 Ай бұрын

Boy what would they do if they caught big fish

@reaperfishingnj8623 Ай бұрын

thanks so much for checking us out!!

@seanobrien9133 2 ай бұрын

First one in !

@Driver371 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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

@donkzilla73 2 ай бұрын

Whowsers 😂😂😂

@babybull822 2 ай бұрын

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

@reaperfishingnj8623 2 ай бұрын

ha. i was raised on scooby doo

@babybull822 2 ай бұрын

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

@charlievella1860 Ай бұрын

Why Get up so early

@reaperfishingnj8623 Ай бұрын

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

@mxbass1036 2 ай бұрын

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

@reaperfishingnj8623 2 ай бұрын

hmm. not sure why

@bobbysteve440 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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!!!

@rski1036 Ай бұрын

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

@AlexGarcia-ew2fv 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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

@davidfalcone4736 3 күн бұрын

Shitshow how not to do it

@MrGsxr10001 Ай бұрын

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

@reaperfishingnj8623 22 күн бұрын

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

@kaineboyd8376 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

@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.