Many years ago(30) i remember an 11foot, 211lb thresher caught aboard a Langstone charter boat,,, iirc 2 hour fight,,,back then this was considered big, also back then not many boats went sharking out of Langstone... I always thought that a theshers mouth looked small in proportion to its size,,,,whee as the tail is the opposite.....Great video buddy,,, not sure i would want to deal with a 700lber if i was solo...subbed.
@@andrewrafferty566 thank you Andrew .. Iv caught upto 350lbs thresher sharks solo on my warrior but this thing was something els ! Maybe il bump into it again some day 🙏
Just found this channel by accident and I'm glad I did great vid, great fight for a shark and nice to see some nice fish in the solent again keep up the good work. Subscribed 🙃🙃
Mate Dat was an epic loss,,, GUTTED 😮, IF we cought every 🪝 hook-up,, it would B called catching,,NOT,, Fishing. Loved de blog mate, Good content, and educational 👍
Great video i have had mustad demons fail on me sharking have now gone to the eagle claw trokar 619hi circle hook much stronger and sharper, good luck finding that thresher.
@thesolentwarrior584 it definitely looked that way 😂 You did everything you could have done, I could almost feel your frustration....gutted for ya mate.
Dave great fishing So unlucky to lose it man but the size of it it's no surprise that hook broke like it did the forces it was under, Dave see if you can find a shark hook specialist that does stronger hooks good luck for next time, Dave I have noticed on your videos that sometimes the sound is loud and sometimes it's quiet you might have a dodgy mic on the camera you may need to get a blue tooth mic that clips on to your clothing. Cheers again Dave for the live you did with Will last night great fishing again thanks Dave See you on the next one.
They not the easiest fish at the side of the boat … but if it was easy and safe we wouldn’t do it 😅 no tuna out there yet but loads seen off torquay already 👊🏻
@@thesolentwarrior584 have you seen tuna off the IoW with your own eyes in the last few years. People say they’re there but it’s always a story from someone that knows someone.
Just after you hooked up there was a massive splash to the right of the screen (22:28 on the video) when you were taking the float off the first rod you reeled in. Was that the fish? Unlucky buddy ....
All hail Dogger Dave, no more. That was epic, such a shame you lost it, but you couldn’t have done anything more 😢. Hope you got back in time for the meeting 🎣🐟🦈
@@thesolentwarrior584 I hope so dave I ain't never seen a fight like that if you go for the sharks again let me know I would have sent the drone out there while you were bringing that in we would have seen it clear as day. You can also put the drone footage in your video edit 👍
@@102roly when you lose a real fish of a life time it’s heart breaking… get yourself back down there man . I’m not going to stop hunting this thresher . It’s out there somewhere 🏴☠️👊🏻
When you are fishing for threshers, as my mates do, they pay attention to the possibility of tuna by-catch. I hear it's a problem in Cornish waters and really buggering the shark season. Any problem over here?
@@FloatingCream we get the odd fish moving through locally to us but not a problem at all . They are a problem for people fishing for them on the west coast though !
I agree, and it helps if one drifts for threshers rather than trolls for them . I hear trolling is a new method of thresher fishing in certain western waters. . I've not heard of this but there's continuing development all the time.
@@FloatingCream it works fantastically in waters with good clarity.. threshers are being caught on spreader bars weekly at the moment in the West Country. It wouldn’t work locally for us due to the water being a shitty green 😆
@@thesolentwarrior584 I think you've missed the point I was trying to make about the concept of by-catch tuna being caught whilst drifting for shark. Shark being caught on trolled tuna spreaders does not surprise me, but I think you know that only MMO licensed anglers are permitted to use them.
@thesolentwarrior584 it's happened far too many times with demon circles, I know a fair few charters skippers, including myself that won't go near them now! We use the British Big game 10/0 now, 4 years never had a single fail. Previous to that, we had 5 demon circles fail in 1 year!
thats possibly the most adrennalin each of seat fishing video ive ever seen mate, infact f**k ii, it is by a long way, gutted for ya mate, ive never had a thresher or any fish of a boat but thats making me want to get out on one
@@mat_allthegearfishing thank you so much Matt I really appreciate that 🙏 if you want any advice on great charter boats that’ll get you out fishing let me know il be more than happy to help 👊🏻🏴☠️
You never know what you will hook down there, that’s why it’s imperative that you use suitable gear…. Not popping rods or bottom fishing rods, or gear that isn’t built for fishing for sharks OR tuna. I see footage on inappropriate gear and when questioned they don’t like it!! 🤬 All that it’s going to do is damage the fish if it is caught on that gear - I hope that all these newbies READ THIS. It’s ALL about the safety of the fish, not for looking good, or for getting more likes on your social media accounts…!!! 🤦🏼♂️😡 I’d also swap over to using proper wind on leaders (especially as you fish alone) as I have done for years, which you can reel straight up to the trace and have full control of the fish and using a float with a downrigger clip that pops off (which you don’t have to put the rod down) to take off. Not trying to tell you how to suck eggs. Have been soloing it for years and know how difficult it can be. It was obviously a decent fish. I have had fish, as have a few others of 18ft (measured not guesstimated) and it’s about 450lb. Plenty more fish in the sea (apart from Threshers) which there are very very few….
Gutted for ya man......
Brilliant show Dave....
Excellent.
@@allenscouse thank you Allen I appreciate that mate
Feel for you Dave, 🦈 great effort.
Thanks Richard .. I’m going to hunt her down don’t worry 💪🏻🏴☠️
Cracking video !! Get back out there and let us know how you get on!! Unlucky on the hook breaking at the bend I would bin that packet !! 🦈
Many years ago(30) i remember an 11foot, 211lb thresher caught aboard a Langstone charter boat,,, iirc 2 hour fight,,,back then this was considered big, also back then not many boats went sharking out of Langstone... I always thought that a theshers mouth looked small in proportion to its size,,,,whee as the tail is the opposite.....Great video buddy,,, not sure i would want to deal with a 700lber if i was solo...subbed.
@@andrewrafferty566 thank you Andrew .. Iv caught upto 350lbs thresher sharks solo on my warrior but this thing was something els ! Maybe il bump into it again some day 🙏
I’ve seen posts online and I’ve only just manged to watch it 😱 keep at it bro!
great edit solent gutted for you, keep on keeping on and happy hauling fella
Thanks 👍 appreciate that 🙏
Just found this channel by accident and I'm glad I did great vid, great fight for a shark and nice to see some nice fish in the solent again keep up the good work. Subscribed 🙃🙃
Fair play m8,pushing it to the limit!!!
Thanks mate 👊🏻🏴☠️
Epic that bud.
Great work handling the boat and playing the fish on ya own.
Fair play to ya 👏👏
Glad you enjoyed it mate 👊🏻🏴☠️
Mate Dat was an epic loss,,, GUTTED 😮, IF we cought every 🪝 hook-up,, it would B called catching,,NOT,, Fishing. Loved de blog mate, Good content, and educational 👍
Thanks Simon ….Il find her again . Iv got two days out there this weekend so watch this space 👊🏻🏴☠️
what a excellent experience, memories for life,
Thanks Jon .. il never forgot this day that’s for sure 😅
Impressive mate...your going to need a bigger boat ..
Proper feel for you ...
If you ever need a gilly give me a shout ...
Tight lines
@@simoncoombe5471 thank you Simon 💪🏻
Gutted ! What a fight !
As Matt hayes would say … don’t they hang on 💪🏻
Even though you lost it it’s not swimming around with a trace and a hole hook in its mouth
And you’ve had a big buzz
Good video, keep them coming
@@derekrushton8675 thank you derek …il catch up with her soon 💪🏻😆🏴☠️
Great video i have had mustad demons fail on me sharking have now gone to the eagle claw trokar 619hi circle hook much stronger and sharper, good luck finding that thresher.
The hook wasn’t in the best condition so I’m going to take part responsibility. 😅
@@thesolentwarrior584 I only use a hook once for sharking for the price its not worth the risk of loosing a trophy fish.
Jesus christ it had me on the edge of my seat! Cracking video mate, i've subbed.
Welcome aboard! Mate thanks really appreciate that 👊🏻🏴☠️
@@thesolentwarrior584 I’m only up at Shoreham, may see you out there at some point 👍
Belter if a video mate, great commentary
Glad you enjoyed it David 👊🏻🏴☠️
What a battle!
They’ve got to be the top game fish in the uk in my eyes 🏴☠️👊🏻
@thesolentwarrior584 it definitely looked that way 😂
You did everything you could have done, I could almost feel your frustration....gutted for ya mate.
I really felt for you bud, nothing you could have done different
Just joined your channel mate, shame you lost it i feel your pain!
Great video though 👍
Thanks for the sub bro 👊🏻…
Pure Class.
@@trev3212 thank you Trev 👊🏻
EXCELLENT BUDDY ! love threshers good job ..hard to do solo . thank you man
@@terryb4655 appreciate the support Terry thanks for watching 💪🏻🏴☠️👊🏻
Well done, buddy
Thanks you mate 👊🏻🏴☠️
Excellent footage Daveo, gutting that it got away. I'm sure you will meet it again soon and tag it. 👍👊🤟
I hope so too 😊
Ahhh gutted for ya mate! Quality video!
Much appreciated! 👊🏻🏴☠️
Earned you another sub, that fish did.
Thanks mick really appreciate that … il get her hooked up and to the side of the boat this weekend 👊🏻💪🏻🏴☠️
Who is Dolphins score for your bait?
The one that got away 😂
@@thisoldcottage it’s still out there somewhere 💪🏻
Thanks for the great video 👍🏻✌🏻🇳🇱
@@Gabbermans57 thanks for watching bro 🏴☠️👊🏻
Totally gutted for you Dave that was some fish 🎣 that chin up go again 💪💪🎣🎣
@@michaelmanning7765 thank you Michael… il find it again 💪🏻
You definitely will Dave I’ve every confidence in you what a great fight that shark gave you was awesome
Dave great fishing
So unlucky to lose it man but the size of it it's no surprise that hook broke like it did the forces it was under,
Dave see if you can find a shark hook specialist that does stronger hooks good luck for next time,
Dave I have noticed on your videos that sometimes the sound is loud and sometimes it's quiet you might have a dodgy mic on the camera you may need to get a blue tooth mic that clips on to your clothing.
Cheers again Dave for the live you did with Will last night great fishing again thanks Dave
See you on the next one.
@@MartinBall-v6y thanks .. it’s a setting that tried to block the wind noise and I’m on the case 🏴☠️👊🏻
Amazing mate feel your pain on the fish 🐟 I🎣🎣👏👏
@@Stevewhitenoise heart breaking 💔 thanks appreciate your support 🏴☠️👊🏻
Great fishing. Would have been a nightmare at the side of the boat anyway.
Have you seen any tuna out there?
They not the easiest fish at the side of the boat … but if it was easy and safe we wouldn’t do it 😅 no tuna out there yet but loads seen off torquay already 👊🏻
@@thesolentwarrior584 have you seen tuna off the IoW with your own eyes in the last few years.
People say they’re there but it’s always a story from someone that knows someone.
@@edhennessy5240 yeah iv seen them two years running 👊🏻🏴☠️
Gutted for you Dave... Great footage though.
Thanks for the upload.
@@PatBot thanks for watching pat I appreciate that mate 🏴☠️👊🏻
Good video mate , gutted you lost it nothing worse, always next time 👍💯
Thanks Jason … il find her 👊🏻🏴☠️
Hade a load of makarall yesterday
Do you ever hook a shark when you’re setting the rig up before you put the float on. If you have I think that would be mayhem
Sorry meant to say hello tonight at shark festival presentation hope you enjoyed it hope to see you next year
No worries John ☺️
Just after you hooked up there was a massive splash to the right of the screen (22:28 on the video) when you were taking the float off the first rod you reeled in. Was that the fish? Unlucky buddy ....
Yes mate I didn’t see that at first 😮
All hail Dogger Dave, no more. That was epic, such a shame you lost it, but you couldn’t have done anything more 😢. Hope you got back in time for the meeting 🎣🐟🦈
Yeah she’s happy 😇😆
'need to be back half 2 other wise shell go MENTAL 😂
@@aaronbroome378 😆😆😆
Great video dave what a beast of a fish and an epic fight so gutted you lost it 😔
@@SouthCoastDronesUK thanks mate il find her again 💪🏻💪🏻
@@thesolentwarrior584 I hope so dave I ain't never seen a fight like that if you go for the sharks again let me know I would have sent the drone out there while you were bringing that in we would have seen it clear as day. You can also put the drone footage in your video edit 👍
Great video Dave😎
@@ManicFishing thank you mate .. 🏴☠️👊🏻
My heart actually sank. Gutted for you mate 😢
Thanks foxy .. it was truly heart breaking 😢
Unlucky
but congrats at the same time mate, was a hell of a fight, thanks for the video - L C
Thank you LC … it’s certainly a day il never forget 😅
Mate I'm gutted for u unlucky dave next time mate 💪💪💪💪
Thanks Terry . I’m on a mission now 💪🏻🏴☠️
Mate I really enjoy your videos your a shit hot fisherman dude👌👍 wish I had your knowledge
Gutted for you.. It looked like it was pulling like a train!
Super strong fish .. I’m going to find it again though 💪🏻🏴☠️
I haven't even managed a schoolie bass in my last 5 sessions. 😅
If you want any tips send me a pm on Facebook 👊🏻🏴☠️
Unlucky mate, here if you need a deck hand haha
Haha thanks mate 👊🏻
Hey Dave may i ask what size Rods and reels you're using
@@morgy275 of course… these are legacy stand up rods paired with shimano tiarga 50w reels , loaded with 100lbs hollow core braid , and 80lbs topshot
@@thesolentwarrior584 Thank you dave.. I was looking at the 30W lrsa but feared they maybe a little on the low side on drag
@@morgy275 what is the drag they have mate ?
@@thesolentwarrior584 30w 15kg/33lbs 50w 20kg/44lbs Max drag
@@morgy275 iv had thresher to 350lbs on 30w reels with 30lbs drag that’ll be fine mate 👊🏻
Bloody gutted for you bud,just to watch that fish fight was unreal,always next time 👊👍
@@Fishingdorsetlive thanks mate . Il find her again il make it my mission 🏴☠️👊🏻
@@thesolentwarrior584 end of day that footage was worth it fish or no fish
Gutted for you mate, that hurts right there!!
@@thesweetcornkid266 proper heart break 😫…. Il get my shit together and get back out this weekend 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻🏴☠️🏴☠️🏴☠️
@@thesolentwarrior584 I have no doubt Dave, a fighter never gives in!! 🙌
Feel your pain man. Lost a tope of about 60+ in Chi Harbour mouth a couple of weeks back, F'ing gutted :(
@@102roly when you lose a real fish of a life time it’s heart breaking… get yourself back down there man . I’m not going to stop hunting this thresher . It’s out there somewhere 🏴☠️👊🏻
Eagle claw circles 🪝
18ft fucking quality bloody jaws ain't it Dave z
She was a big old fish 👊🏻🏴☠️
Oh dear , that’s a shitter , hard luck 👍👍🤠
I won’t let this go mate 👊🏻🏴☠️
@@thesolentwarrior584 some fish that , fair do’s 👍👍🤠
Unlucky you lost that buddy, but good content as always
@@johnb5586 thank you John , il find her again 💪🏻🏴☠️
Mate gutted for you that was some shark you had on
It’ll haunt me for many years but I’m now on a absolute mission 💪🏻🏴☠️
I'm not talkin' 'bout pleasure boatin' or day sailin'. I'm talkin' 'bout workin' for a livin'. I'm talkin' 'bout sharkin'! #SolentWarrior🐟
@@fishingwithkevy 😆 🏴☠️👊🏻
Gutted for you Dave.
Thanks bro 👊🏻
When you are fishing for threshers, as my mates do, they pay attention to the possibility of tuna by-catch. I hear it's a problem in Cornish waters and really buggering the shark season. Any problem over here?
@@FloatingCream we get the odd fish moving through locally to us but not a problem at all . They are a problem for people fishing for them on the west coast though !
I agree, and it helps if one drifts for threshers rather than trolls for them . I hear trolling is a new method of thresher fishing in certain western waters. . I've not heard of this but there's continuing development all the time.
@@FloatingCream it works fantastically in waters with good clarity.. threshers are being caught on spreader bars weekly at the moment in the West Country. It wouldn’t work locally for us due to the water being a shitty green 😆
@@thesolentwarrior584 I think you've missed the point I was trying to make about the concept of by-catch tuna being caught whilst drifting for shark. Shark being caught on trolled tuna spreaders does not surprise me, but I think you know that only MMO licensed anglers are permitted to use them.
@@FloatingCream anyone can use spreader bars there is no rules on them .. only permitted anglers are able to fish for tuna .
Look at the very right of the screen at 22.20ish. That first run before you pick the rod up and it comes out the water
Cant see it iv looked a few times 😅
@@thesolentwarrior584just as you take your other float off
@@disillusioned1076 oh yeah 😆👏🏻👏🏻
Gutted fella
Heartbreaking 💔
Unlucky on the lose. What brand/size hook was it? If it was a cox didn’t John locker have the same happen to him.
@@SharkBaits it was a mustard demon circle 10.0 … usually good hooked but couldn’t have been an unusual hook set . Il find her again💪🏻💪🏻🏴☠️
@thesolentwarrior584 it's happened far too many times with demon circles, I know a fair few charters skippers, including myself that won't go near them now!
We use the British Big game 10/0 now, 4 years never had a single fail.
Previous to that, we had 5 demon circles fail in 1 year!
That was hard and painful as a viewer let alone being there alone real time 😭
Next time buddy
Unlucky Mr S W. Must belike going to the gym for a hour with a shark that size on the end 🥵
@@grantevans5752 haha thank Man … they certainly know how to knacker you out that’s for sure 😆🏴☠️👊🏻
gutted for you mate.
@@robertjackson8140 thanks bro 👊🏻 il find her again 💪🏻
Unlucky 😞
Love to come out and chase some bass with ya...I was out in my sib last night at the hot water outlets in Southampton and had some nice bass
thats possibly the most adrennalin each of seat fishing video ive ever seen mate, infact f**k ii, it is by a long way, gutted for ya mate, ive never had a thresher or any fish of a boat but thats making me want to get out on one
@@mat_allthegearfishing thank you so much Matt I really appreciate that 🙏 if you want any advice on great charter boats that’ll get you out fishing let me know il be more than happy to help 👊🏻🏴☠️
I bet you were pissed off
You never know what you will hook down there, that’s why it’s imperative that you use suitable gear….
Not popping rods or bottom fishing rods, or gear that isn’t built for fishing for sharks OR tuna.
I see footage on inappropriate gear and when questioned they don’t like it!! 🤬
All that it’s going to do is damage the fish if it is caught on that gear - I hope that all these newbies READ THIS.
It’s ALL about the safety of the fish, not for looking good, or for getting more likes on your social media accounts…!!! 🤦🏼♂️😡
I’d also swap over to using proper wind on leaders (especially as you fish alone) as I have done for years, which you can reel straight up to the trace and have full control of the fish and using a float with a downrigger clip that pops off (which you don’t have to put the rod down) to take off.
Not trying to tell you how to suck eggs. Have been soloing it for years and know how difficult it can be.
It was obviously a decent fish. I have had fish, as have a few others of 18ft (measured not guesstimated) and it’s about 450lb.
Plenty more fish in the sea (apart from Threshers) which there are very very few….
Wow unlucky man
Gutted for you mate
What a shark it was