Yellowfin Tuna in a Small Center Console

We take our 2005 Contender 23/25 Tournament to the midshore tuna grounds looking for our first Yellowfin Tuna on the new rig. We have only tried a few times, but they had alluded us so far.
The bite gets going around 1 pm and we go 3 for 4 on nice size yellowfin tuna using light rods and reels, 25-30 pound leader, and live/dead bait.
We left em biting and called in a friend, as we had to get back and prep for a swordfishing trip the next day (unfortunately that didn't go so well).
Stand by for tons more vids!!!

[@WoodisGood82]

I am totally addicted to chunking now. An awesome way to catch them and relaxation interrupted by total chaos.

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

it's my favorite by far!

[@stevenjacobson8177]

After Zach’s broke should have immediately given your rod and reel mate. Right thing to do

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

We are pretty chill about that stuff on our boats. I was in a groove so I just stuck with it

[@charliejoyner420]

Great job with the Yellowfins! That's my favorite blood on the deck.

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

thanks so much!!

[@Mike-hs8fq]

Great day and video, Thanks Capt!!

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

thanks so much for watching Mike!

[@floridaman5411]

You’re right about how a boat shower feels. Thanks for shouting out military/first responders…been a FF/Paramedic since ‘04 and I fish with my work guys almost exclusively. Little boat is sweet!

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

Thanks so much man!!

[@williammichels2735]

Glad to see you guys get the Yellowfin skunk off the boat.

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

thanks so much William!!!

[@constantinepowers1107]

Finally the video we been waiting for. Congrats on breaking in the contender

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

Thanks so much for watching!!

[@timmiller3133]

Very entertaining,thanks👏👍🎣😎

[@HWCism]

That was a little tense! Thanks

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

Nah!! Easy Peasy!! Thanks so much for watching!

[@justshane8924]

Awesome vid Capt!

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

thanks so much!

[@larrys4109]

As always Great video! Keep ‘em coming

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

thanks so much!

[@Daleywaves]

So epic nice work Guys!!! 🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@charlesmorgan2309]

Nice catch Captain Zack and Captain Chris !!

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

thanks as always Charles!!

[@Js-cb5tu]

Awesome vid

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

thank you so much!!!

[@stevecuthbertson4053]

lol you guys will get a lot better at that with some practice. great to see u getting started and having 🎉 fun.

[@timmiller3133]

Cool boat n fishing with friends a cool way to go👍

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

Thanks 👍

[@timmiller3133]

Contender rocking! You guys are "_Slayers"!👍🎣

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

Ha! Thanks so much for watching!

[@bobbratek6182]

You cut the gills and bleed the out immediately. Next summer I might try that. Little sopping wet. Nice trip.

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

Yeah we always bleed all our fish. Makes for a nicer end product

[@christophermorath6866]

Great job guys... you and Zac are a hardworking duo! Congratulations on accomplishing you goal of Yellowfin on the little Reaper. Check you sneakers Captain Chris... Nike? Tight Lines.

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

Ha!!! Those are my Air Monarchs I think!!

[@timmiller3133]

Cant believe you fish bigass tuna with 25 lb leader,sporting dudes👍🎣

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

It's a challenge for sure! Thanks so much for watching!

[@KenpInmd]

How come you didn't use spot lock and your trolling motor vs anchoring? Current running too hard? And just curious how much total anchor rode are do you take?

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

It's one less thing to worry about out there. It's nice to just set the anchor and relax. typically for inshore/midshore lumps you'll need 400-600 ft of line. I think the contender has around 400 ft

[@minivox7094]

I GOT HIM!

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

Ha!! Thanks so much for watching!

[@DSwieca486]

Love the videos. Do you do charters? Love getting the advice from your videos

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

thanks so much for watching!!! No we don't charter

[@ryanribb5607]

nice work, how did your buddy boat do in your slick after you guys left?

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

they got bit instantly and caught a bunch!!!

[@carlosllama9979]

Bro awesome day congrats 👏👏👏👏 … where are u fishing out off?? Thanks for a great video..💪💪

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

thanks so much Carlos. We fish out of Atlantic City, New Jersey

[@wl0187]

You guys are amazing! What combos do you use for these?

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

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[@rlfgarrison]

"...Plenty of flats and ice"... What are flats? Are those boxes of bait?

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

A flat is just a box/rectangle of frozen bait. Usually butterfish or sardines

[@Jerrynov13]

Great Trip. Where do you leave from?

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

thanks so much. Atlantic City, NJ

[@Fishing_WithChris]

How far do you have to be to catch yellowfin tuna I’m just limited where to go bc only have 90 gallons

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

this was only 50 miles from my inlet

[@Fishing_WithChris]

@@reaperfishingnj8623 thx for the reply

[@Da_GmanFisherman]

How far from the shore were
You?

[@reaperfishingnj8623]

about 50 miles rom my inlet. but only about 35 or so from the closest inlet