The only gripe I have with this reel is the weight, but that goes with the size of the reel ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxM68VkfsQhHaabDce1IwOCXuvumcpbZ_k . I brought this salmon fishing up in Oswego, NY. I coupled it with a Cabela's Whuppin Stick. I had no problem pulling in a 14lb salmon. I will probably use this for surf fishing this summer and downgrade to a 3500 series Battle II next salmon season to save my wrists. All of the operations are butter smooth and the bail is nice and thick and has a solid flip to it. Everything about this reel is sturdy and strong. The drag system held up to the salmon and was also super smooth. I did use a scale to set the drag properly before going out to the river and this worked out tremendously. A bunch of other guys on the river would hook up and snap almost immediately. Just because you have a good drag system doesn't do anything if you don't set it correctly.
This was an epic fight and reminded me of watching a tag-team wrestling match from the old WWF days! Incredible action, constant supportive communication, and phenomenal teamwork. Well done, boys! Makes me want to get out there with my buddies and put this good info to use!
Hahahaha it was hard to hold back - but the way it came unbuttoned was such a freak bad luck type deal it really didn't bring much anger - just depression. Nobody to be mad at but the fish gods LOL.
Really well made video. Big Sports fishing isn’t my thing but really enjoyed watching the video and understand why people do it. The real question is, who ate the heart?
I can't wait to get out there and try catching a tuna I have everything except the cooler bag. I'm hooked before even trying tuna fishing. Any tips this rookie would definitely appreciate all the tips I can get.
Look for the birds and the life. Shearwaters and petrels are giveaways for tuna. Match the size of the baits they are on. And cant beat a Bluewhite hoo way back.
@onthewatermedia Great episode !!recently put some money into ghost hunter popping rod haven’t used it yet was wondering your take on the action I’m primarily in bluefin from 25 - to 250 plus in deep water felt the 300g over the 200g for a little more end game pumping power along with tag team approach any real world insight is much appreciated .... safe travels and tight lines🤙🤙🤙
Not sure. She got bled, stuffed in a fish bag packed in ice and processed as soon as we got back to the dock so the whole office could take some fresh tuna home. 🍣
The only gripe I have with this reel is the weight, but that goes with the size of the reel ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxM68VkfsQhHaabDce1IwOCXuvumcpbZ_k . I brought this salmon fishing up in Oswego, NY. I coupled it with a Cabela's Whuppin Stick. I had no problem pulling in a 14lb salmon. I will probably use this for surf fishing this summer and downgrade to a 3500 series Battle II next salmon season to save my wrists. All of the operations are butter smooth and the bail is nice and thick and has a solid flip to it. Everything about this reel is sturdy and strong. The drag system held up to the salmon and was also super smooth. I did use a scale to set the drag properly before going out to the river and this worked out tremendously. A bunch of other guys on the river would hook up and snap almost immediately. Just because you have a good drag system doesn't do anything if you don't set it correctly.
This was an epic fight and reminded me of watching a tag-team wrestling match from the old WWF days! Incredible action, constant supportive communication, and phenomenal teamwork. Well done, boys! Makes me want to get out there with my buddies and put this good info to use!
Thank you!
Awesome video guys and awesome fish good luck this season ! 🤙
I would love to go out for tuna someday. Even for yellowfin and albacore.
Is that spinning reel the Shimano stella?
That reel was actually a Shimano Twin power 14K
learn to drive while fighting a fish..... All of you
California fisherman would be like you really caught that on a spinning rod?!
You know you have a good fish on when everybody is fighting over who gets to be the gaff and wheel man. Great episode!
My two absolute favorite roles right there! Haha pulling on them is a young mans game! 🤣
@@Cheech23 we will always have sea bass.
I've already put in for the day off may 19th! Haha
@@Cheech23 lmao 😂
@@Cheech23 lmao 😂
Absolutely great footage and commentary. So much to take away from this
Thanks for watching!
@@OnTheWaterMedia Amazing video bro ! What rods are you guys using for spinning ?!?
chris is way too calm after droppin that fish... i would of been breaking shit
Hahahaha it was hard to hold back - but the way it came unbuttoned was such a freak bad luck type deal it really didn't bring much anger - just depression. Nobody to be mad at but the fish gods LOL.
*calm in front of the camera*
Afterwords he was probably screaming 😂
Really well made video. Big Sports fishing isn’t my thing but really enjoyed watching the video and understand why people do it. The real question is, who ate the heart?
Great episode, if not one of the best!
Tight lines boys
love the shot of the on the water chris megan reel
Be a real man and pick that rod up and fight it not in the rod holder Mary👎🏻🤦🏻♂️
What a beautiful memory to look back on for the rest of your life and for sharing that with us fans! 🙂🥰
Great looking catch !!! Well done ...
best episode yet! i love the yell at 23:13, pure unadulterated VICTORY!!!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Why didnt you launch from Yarmouth, Smuggler's Beach? Just curious.
Ohhhhhhhh this was so exciting watching....... That fish was BIG!!!! TO ME... LOL
A shimano tiagra would of had that fish landed by now!
I can't wait to get out there and try catching a tuna I have everything except the cooler bag. I'm hooked before even trying tuna fishing. Any tips this rookie would definitely appreciate all the tips I can get.
Same here. Rookie. Spending the money but need to actually go tuna fishing. Cannot wait!!
Look for the birds and the life. Shearwaters and petrels are giveaways for tuna. Match the size of the baits they are on. And cant beat a Bluewhite hoo way back.
hit it with your purse Chris! LOL!
Great episode!!
"DOPE!" Boing!
So cool seeing all the familiar land marks on the canal. Great episode! 👏🏼
Team work. Great and well coordinated fight. Reel ? The drag was managed as should be. BZ !!
Shimano Twinpower 14000
Great footage !!!
One of the best team work video!
Awesome channel!!
Googans.
Lost one after 8 hours last year! Enuff to make a grown man cry. 😭
Yikes! I feel your pain! Only thing to do is keep fishing!
Nice one Cheech! Looking to tackle my second BFT this year.
Thanks man! Get on em! Hope all is well!
I'm sitting here in my living room and my heart is pumping! Can't even imagine the excitement and the rush being there in the boat!! 😱❤️💕
Casting for those monsters looks like a total adrenaline rush!! That is AWESOME! 🤩
@onthewatermedia Great episode !!recently put some money into ghost hunter popping rod haven’t used it yet was wondering your take on the action I’m primarily in bluefin from 25 - to 250 plus in deep water felt the 300g over the 200g for a little more end game pumping power along with tag team approach any real world insight is much appreciated .... safe travels and tight lines🤙🤙🤙
That was awesome team work
Cheech!!!! Love you brother, happy to see you shine!
It's mutual brother - let's fish soon. Been way too long!
Oh man, when you guys lost the first one I felt that so much. Great teamwork action, that fish was a beast!
Well done boys!
Was that twin power 14K or 18K ?
I’m going next week.🎣👍
That was a 14K. Good luck next week!
@@OnTheWaterMedia just come back from Cape Cod. 4 hooked up, 2 landed big fat belly giant blue fin. So much fun👍👍💪💪 on light tackle. All on jigging.
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TUNA EXILE
So who gets to say,I caught a Bluefin today,1 guy or 3?
The guy who hooked it gets the point, the others get the assist.
They all get credit. Teamwork is key in tuna fishing.
Whats the rod Pair with That TP? Line? TIA
Jigging World Ghost Hunter 200
Shimano power pro hollow ace; 80#. FG knot to 80# seaguar premier fluoro 🤙
@@Cheech23 14k TP?
Yes sir
You can see the Lack of experience giant tuna fishing
That is what it's all about. Great job guys.
Great catch, what gear did you guys used?
Looks like a lot of work.
Omg I never see it bro wow 😳
Great video. What did she weigh in at?
Not sure. She got bled, stuffed in a fish bag packed in ice and processed as soon as we got back to the dock so the whole office could take some fresh tuna home. 🍣
I would say 140
Drag was too lose on spinner
Any type of fishing…. Back off the drag when the fish is close. But in the heat if the moment it’s easier said than done. Live and learn!
Seemed a little aggressive on that first fish. Just saying. Like the relay concept though. Well done.