GoPro video of slammer bull dolphin

Captain Dave

Here's the video footage of my good friend Ben (BigMojo) catching his largest personal dolphin on the NegotiatoR a few weeks back off Stuart. I enjoy watching these and figured you might as well. Watch it in full screen to feel like you're there.


http://youtu.be/WRPtPj067xQ

The Nicko

Wow, great video!! That bull didn't want to come in. Great work being patient, and great gaff shot!!

CajunRich

Nice team work!

Bite N Hold

Very cool Dave!

LET'S GO

Dave that is one BIG dolphin, it would be my personal best too. Great video keep up the good work! Thanks.

Venturesome

killer video. those darn big bull stubborn just out of gaff range stand offs are incredible. I love the hand line in the leader technique, makes for some great teamwork moments between angler and leader man. Nice job on the gopro, we have one now in our arsenal. Thanks for sharing dave, pretty work !

Headfirst

Awesome job, there!

Captain Dave

Venturesome wrote: »

killer video. those darn big bull stubborn just out of gaff range stand offs are incredible. I love the hand line in the leader technique, makes for some great teamwork moments between angler and leader man.

Thanks Steve. This was especially fun because I had a 12' leader to deal with since this was caught on a marlin lure we had just put out on the rigger. Normally I have a 20' wind-on leader, then an additional 5' bait leader so I can easily stick the fish without touching the leader most times. This was far more fun!

No doubt that larger bulls know exactly how to use their big heads to their advantage during a fight between sulking down deep and planing away from the boat on the leader. Fun stuff for sure. Great angler and lucky wireman, but I think the autopilot got the MVP award on this one! :rotflmao

Beerman

Cool stuff Dave!!! :applause

Jciulla

Nice slammer Dave, looked like a stiff battle going on.

Lazy Bones

Captain Dave wrote: »

Great angler and lucky wireman, but I think the autopilot got the MVP award on this one!

Nice video, love the GoPros. Now you need the head mount for first person wireman perspecctive.

Nice finesse. I was wondering if you were on AP or had another guys driving. Looked like you hauled **** back to the helm at one point when he was heading to the props.

Nice job.

Obsession

Nice head shot.

Stay Safe
Chris

BocaBoca

Very nice. Great team work. Love the gopro video! Thanks for sharing it all.

INTREPID377

Everything about that clip is impressive. Your low and slow leader work should be used in a clinic.

Brand H

Very cool!

No Competition

Patience is a virtue! Way to stick'em!

Fish Addict

beautiful fish!!

footankleg

Pretty work Dave and awesome fish! Congrats. We could have used a nice 8' gaff like yours a few weeks ago in the Bahamas.

Dolphin 22

Nice job and vid.

Lori Jo Fishing

Awesome bull and great video!!!

Captain Dave

INTREPID377 wrote: »

Your low and slow leader work

That is the key, yet so few crews understand it. Keeping it's head IN the water is what keeps it calm and swimming alongside until you stick 'em.

FishNfool

very nice phin!

Sea Era

Now that was a great video, thanks for the ride.

Full Throttle

Great video and great Bull!!!! how do u like that bluewater, i have the same boat and size, i love mine

Captain Dave

I love the boat. It does everything I expect it to and more. If there's a complaint, I don't like the way the transom squats when loaded with fuel and live bait.

Kevinwwings2

Very nicely done Dave and Crew. No doubt teamwork and patience paid off in that one. Just please don't buy the AP a beer as I hate to see it break down on you.

Vindawg

Love the video and great job with the big Bull..

Reel Cs

Haven't checked in for a couple of days but just wanted to say "nice job all around". Congrats!

Bagger

Nice dolphin in anybodys book...

reelmen

wow great catch get him on livies?

Mr Mahi

My first phin was that size and he swam around the boat for about 35 minutes and then did 3 deep dives when getting within ten feet of the side of the boat. Very frustrating losing him at the 50 minute mark to the loudest line snap I've ever heard... Great job!