How to catch BIG FISH while sailing 

you are really good at fishing; but, your best catch by far is you both connecting with each other. It takes two special individuals like yourselfs to embark on a fantatic adventure like this one. I truly admire you both!!!!!!

The vibe around the two of you has no match. Your happiness is communicative and you just made my cold Montreal day here in Canada start with a big smile. Thank you.

i have fished my entire life and i can honestly say that i absolutely love that you guys are not the most knowledgeable(no offense) but that you want to learn and you get into these huge schools of Yellowfin, Wahoo, and Dorado. I will say that you need to pack your reels 90% with a 60 lb braid and then put about 100 yards of 60-100 lb mono for the leader line. You will never get spooled again. I just subscribed to your channel because i love your attitude about life and MY GOD!!!!!! if you are ever around South Florida then my wife and i would pay you thousands of dollars to let us sail with you for like a week or something where i can fish with your husband/boyfriend...? and just be out on the water! I would pay $3,000 easily.

Just got here and you two are not only educational but a lot of fun. I was smiling during the whole video. You guys are living the dream.👍

Absolutely love watching you two. Much more genuine than some of the other channels.

13:56 Going through a divorce. You guys give hope faith and belief in Love. Wish I could do this with someone. You're making life, together. Keep going, don't stop.

Oh my gosh! The excitement while fishing was so real....what pleasure to share this moment. Thanks!

Guys, I actually find myself smiling while watching your channel. Thanks so much for your great channel.

A Tenant is someone who HOLDS a lease. A Tenet is a belief that you HOLD.

THE BEST VIDEO I HAVEVEVER SEEN ON A CAT OR HOW TO FISH FOR THE BIG ONES! YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST! YOU ARE HARD TO STOP WATCHING!! I AM SITTING WITH A BIG GRIN, SWEATING AND BREATHING HARD LIKE I AM ON THE GEAR!! AND THEN I AM LAUGHING LOUDLY AT YOUR FUN BANTER! YOU COULD SELL SAILING TO A BLIND, DEAF, MUTE! (NO INTENDED NEGATIVELY! I LOVE YOU IF YOU ARE SO INFLICTED! YOU ARE BY FAR THE BEST ON THE 7 SEAS

Everything about this video is so cheerful! Educational and fun to watch! I love it.

This is an amazing experience.Telling your grandkids about this experience, sailing around the world together. No amount of money can pay it.

I never get tired of watching these, thanks guys.

You guys are the funniest teachers of the sea! 😂 Lots of good information to share! Your fishing challenges...you make us want to quit our jobs and go now...like really right now!

you guys are amazing. i really love the down to earth and joyful video

I love seeing how excited you are about catching fish. Did this on my powerboat many years ago. Nothing like it. It’s great when the fish can spool your reel. I call this “real” fishing. Screw the little bass fish. These are real fish battles.

You 2 nutters are rapidly becoming my fave channel

Thanks for taking the time out and bring this to us who is dreaming of doing that great footage and sound quality.I enjoy it good work.

Hello Nahoa dudes, I just love your BIG, BIG. BIG, BIG. BIG, BIG. BIG, BIG. BIG, BIG. fishing videos. It has to be so much fun catching a huge Yellow fin Tuna Fish. The lever drag you mentioned is called a Star Drag. My favorite spot when Deep Sea Fishing was always on the aft Starboard corner. I usually got the biggest and most fish, plus the money from that spot. I sure miss my days at sea, seeing big fish jumping around the boat like you filmed, So Cool. I could watch y'all's videos for hours if you ever made one that long, I just love y'all's ambitious and captivating personalities, you make every day a fun day. Stay safe, I love y'all.

Vacuum sealer tip - The vacuum sealer will work better if used at a slow pace. When bagging a lot of fish the sealer needs time to cool in between seals or it will melt the seal and they come apart.

Hey Ben and Ash, great video. When the vacuum bagger dies, place fillets in plastic zip lock bog, lower into a bucket of water to expel air and zip when done. Worked for us.

when Ben stands at the back end edge of the boat holding the fish, I get this feeling that a shark would fly up and take him away. i guess that what happens when you watch too much shark movies

I have been binge watching you guys for about a week now! I thought I wanted to Sail the world now I definitely know that’s what I want

I had the same issue with my vacuum bag machine and come to find out Its was the brand of vacuum bags I was using using. I tried the brand of bags that came with the machine and it worked 100% of the time and the other bags were just hit and miss. In the.philippines we buy the foid bags, just simple plastic bags no zipper and after filleting my wife squeezes out the air and ties a knot at the opening and we keep fresh fish for several months - no problem. You can also freeze them with water (fresh clean) in the bag (no air) and they will keep for maybe years the water prevents freezer burn😀. Take care guys, be safe and have FUN!

LANDOOOHOOOOH! Ben's GREAT BIG CATCHES LANDOOOHOOOOH!!!! You too are freaking hilarious! This is my fave sailing channel ever. I banged it out and binged watched aback from when you started your channel. And congrats on finding yourselves a stowaway....she's absolutely 💯 beautiful!!! I race every day to get home. I couldn't wait to see what you 2 are up to next. Just keeping on keepinnng ! You 2 are so dang funny I swear you 🤣 😂 cracking me up!

Awesome video. You guys kill it on the fishing compared to other cruisers

Ash: "shark has it! It's a blood bath, grab the video camera!" 🥴🙅‍♀️🙅‍♀️ Capitan Ben :" I gotcha babe! I gotcha. Scoot ovaaa " 💪 Love the team work!

You catch fish! Wowzers! Video production very good too. Lots of fun. Thanks for having us along.

Sorry I don’t mean to lecture you guys but it’s a good idea to keep the rod more horizontal towards the water, cap maybe around 45 degrees when you’re trying to gain line. The reason is that the more vertical you put the rod the more pressure you put on the tip rather than the backbone of the rod and it can easily break it (I’ve seen it happen a few times), especially if you’re dealing with larger fish.

Your sailing and fishing videos are always EPIC! Thanks for sharing a fun fishing on a boat´s class.

I have been following you for a while and was always suspicious that something fishy was going on. This proves it! Great catch, and I'm sure it will be very tasty.

Love watching your videos. As for saying goodby, you can say, “fair winds and following seas”. Whatever you say.....keep the videos coming!!

I love everything about this update, in so many ways.! You guys are absolutely adorable. I would love to come sail, and fish with you anytime. I would not even mind at all covering the night shift.

Loved it! I live in central Florida east coast, I gotta sail the Keys before I die. Much respect amigos.

Lol! You have the best teaching videos! Very informative and entertaining too.👍🐟Thank you

Y’all are so entertaining and are the reason I started sailing

I luv your Tuna...and I luv how you encourage each other. God Bless.

This is insane....unbelievable. You guys are super amazing and so passionate about everything that you do. I don't care what anyone else say, but I admire the way you both face on the challenges these adventures bring. All your videos are very inspiring. I'd love to meet you guys. You guys are awesome. Your videos are super exciting all the time...I love it. Ok...on to the next.

Just to let you know you can get larger handles and better drags for the senator. They are easy enough to work on also. They are the most used reels on the long-range tuna fishing trips I have been on. Looks like you are the best fisherpersons (have to be PC these days you know) I have seen on the RU-vid sailing channels.

Finally finally - sailors that know how to fish - you're rare in RU-vid land. Thank you!!!

you guys are absolute goof balls but your wisdom is priceless. love ya

What an awesome video. Thanks for sharing. As an avid fishermen who is on a journey to buy a sailboat and circumnavigate the Globe. Learning new strategies is important. Have fun, be safe and KEEP ON SAILIN ON! cheers RJ

Nice to see a great video on catching large fish, while on Sail. Well done. A good supply of Sushi, Sashimi and Roll material and its chow time!!! Bye the way... great job processing that Tuna.

We love y’all videos. Pretty sure you have caught more fish than any other RU-vid sailors.

I’ve learned so much and in such a cool way this Chanel is awesome

You two have great energy... it's bloody infectious... going out to handline fish tadpoles right now!!

Enjoyed the video. For smaller tuna/skipjack a double hook(not two single hooks)helps keep them the hook better. Good to see the safety line on the reel/rod so it stays aboard :) TLD50 reel is a great budget choice, two speed is a great help. If you can anchor/drift in 200-300m an electric reel bottom fishing would produce some great eating fish, free from cigutera, and isn’t so sporting but great grocery shopping. If you ever come near Nauru let me know and we can bring you out some supplies.

By far the most worthwhile program on the internet.

You two are crazy nuts! I love you! I have caught some sharks that big and a bunch of jacks but never anything good like that!

You two are killing it awesome got me laughing so hard. The excitement on Ashley's face was infectious every time that reel spun out her eyes would bug out and her smile and chuckle would come alive, i loved this video. So,so good you two. And omg the hand gestures were cracking me up.... okay i gotta relax now that was so funny. FYI-bmushler : I know of what you speak but it was my gut muscles from doubling over with laughter. "It's definitely a good thing".

Hi guys found you both on RU-vid recently very enjoyable watching your journeys and adventures... Good sailing... Greetings from the Republic of Ireland

Love your boat and your video's. That kind of fishing looks so much fun. Merry Christmas you two

You guys are simply the best... informative, funny, entertaining..... I think if you look up ther definition of soul mates in the dictionary.... you would find a pic of you two. I just love your chemistry... Thanks for sharing your adventures....

Woooh it's a blood bath!! Lol. That cracked me up 🤣 next time I'm out fishing and we're getting sharked I'm yelling that lol

MORE CAPTAIN ASH...less Ben lol her joy is something else

Now that's fishing ! We catch striped bass here in Georgia trolling from the back of my pontoon boat. Very similar style of fishing.

Ohhhh my Gosh!! I literally went on RU-vid and entered, How to deep sea fish! And got NOTHING!! With this 1 video, you guys covered everything I needed.

I have my Shimano's for over 35 years, tough to beat those boys. I too am a serious, meat fisherman. Surprising how many sailors on mono hulls do not fish! We at times fish 5 lines. Boat hooks are all converted to out riggers. One pole is a wire line, get most of our fish on it. Nice work!!

I live onboard and loved that episode. Odd watching someone do the same life?! Great advice you are giving to noobs and funny whilst you do it.

Cool video, Couple of tips you don’t need a vacuum machine, ziplock bags in a saltwater bucket, gets all the air out! The Other reels are junk, Shimano TLD are the best, and lightest (adjust your drag at 1/3 of the lines breaking strength), always “bleed” you fish (especially the Tuna), improves the meat allot. Try the Mahi Mahi’s roe, first boil in saltwater, then cut in small pieces and pan fry in butter/olive oil. Keep up with the great videos We all enjoy your vibes Capt Bertie (Caribbean)

Another really awesome video from the crew. Loved it.

Awesome vid you guys! Celebrating with you!

Nice video. I'm curious about the fishing regulations and licensing requirements for what you're doing. Perhaps another video discussing that? Enjoy!

hi from sunny Portugal . That tuna was huge .. no shortage of food with things that big in the ocean . loads of excitement .

@5.25 LOLOLOLOL man said you could put your hand around this, I DIED!!!!!!!!!!!!

Fun video! (Flash frame at 12:45) Sailing and catching big fish. Fantastic!

Hello there from prince Rupert bc, just up the coast from your home town of Victoria. Just like to say, I stumbled upon your documentary.... of your trip around the world on You Tube and …..this is day 5 of watching your trip videos. And you two people are just the best people funny, happy, and very much a great husband and wife team. And I get this from just watching your videos.....I find your videos awesome, still have more of your videos to go thru and watch, but I am hooked now.... great sailing to you both stay safe and a Merry Christmas to you happy sailors living out your dream

I've said this before , it's nice to watch a sailor that can fish. Thanks for sharing.

Love your vids. Love your adventure. Thanks for sharing!

You two are great, you keep me laughing.

all the upgrade parts for the penn senator are on Ebal including a big grip handle to replace the one you dont like

Great info! I just purchased my first boat (Tartan 37) and am leaving for the Caribbean in a few months. Really looking forward to fishing down there but I am definitely intimidated coming from fishing on lakes!

How sailors say goodbye? "Fair winds and following seas." or "I have the watch."

What a beautiful idyllic life you both have. To travel across the ocean to different places around the world. My kind of lifestyle thanks for sharing

Rebuild that Senator. They are actually great reels. You can replace/upgrade the drag washers to address the burn ones. Then upgrade the frame to stop it flexing and the handle for a better grip.

That's a big catch! Awesome.. Love this channel

To anyone who is not too experienced with reels, they have a shimano tld 50 2 speed, not a normal shimano tld. The difference is that the two speed has a second gear that gives you more tourqe so you can reel in bigger fish like a big wahoo or marlin.

Best fishing video I have seen yet!

Right on..,and Fish on..,can't wait to see what fish you get next.....

I love tuna, especially fresh! I had offcuts from a commercial boat and it was delicious! Im dreaming of owning a yacht and traveling up for work guiding in fnq, then heading south in the off season to fish my favorite river system!

Great video guys, what a whopper of a catch! Well done for landing it.

Great video again. Want a fine life and adventure. What type bait are you using that hooks up the types of fish the most?

Ben is so articulate with the “higher-class, good words”.

Hopefully we will see you both I a couple years when we have our big boat completed you guys rock

Excellent video, thanks for showing us your journey. We will be first time boaters soon and we are gulping in every experience that we can to learn about it and certainly your videos promote the life at sea like a really fun lifestyle. Congratulations! Have a wonderful Christmas!! FL

Super nice video guys. Funny but my first “ yacht” rod and reel was also a pen squall 50 which I loved. 2 marlin later and a sailfish and it was stolen off the back of my boat last December. Now also got a Shimano tld 50 like your Ben. With Braid 120 pound.😊. My best to date was sailing downwind with the asymmetrical spinnaker up and hooking 2 sailfish at one. I had 2 guys on the boat that knew zip about sailing and a little fishing so I gave them each a singing rod. Ran to the front to sock the spinnaker then to the back. One sailfish was then lost and the other I pulled up to the boat and we released him. Good videos guys they get better every time. Ashley keep up the enthusiasm “ it’s inspiring”

Does he realize he can upgrade the handle on the penn?

That yellowfin tuna all cut up in the bowls looks amazing....😋🎣⛵️

i like your videos guys esp at a time when you caught a big fish.. grilled tuna is one of the best afternoon treat with beer

Love your channel. Could you please tell me what the Rod is your fishing with?

Another awesome fun video! You guys are crazy awesome! Are you guys back in Canada for Christmas? Wherever you are, have a very Merry Christmas! Thanks for sharing. 👍👍👍👍👍👍😍⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵😋🐠🐠🐠🐠🐠🐠😍⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵

Okay, my First Mate went mad over fishing when we first started sailing about nine years ago, so she will love this vid. She now owns eight rods and about six reels, along with two tackle boxes. When she sets out to learn something, she goes all out. She has caught many fish and lobster (oh yea, she has three lobster traps), so she keeps us fed when we sail the islands. I have shared this with her on our Facebook page (facebook.com/sailbeforesunset/) so she will probably subscribe and watch this vid. VERY informative, and I have just put one of the Shimano TLD 50 reels in our cart on Amazon because I know she will want one. We're about to untie the lines for the last time and sail south into retirement, so the information on the reel and line you used will come in handy.

How have I not found and subscribed earlier? Shocking. Just shared this vid with my friends and even they jumped on board with ya. Cheers... shove a bum chum... I'm in too! Cheers from Canada!!!

congrats guys! Love ya and your videos! When I think of you guys I send a prayer your way, in hopes you have a safe journey/voyage wherever you may be going. Lots of love!

this video reminds me of my trip around Rhodos, we didn't catch any tuna, unfortunately, but the atmosphere was exactly the same. missing it so much and can't wait for the next trip.. so envy. Anyway, guys wish you to get the best wind and the best fish ever.

I went deep sea fishing once in Atlantic Ocean n I agree it’s hard work!

Do you guys ever worry about mercury content of the fish you're catching?

Awesome catches! Keeping it simply on a sailing boat is key. Is that a Capt. Harry's rod?

Awesome guys. You didn't mention whether you bleed them out and how to do it. Love your channel. Thanks for sharing.

Ash - that high-dollar word that Ben used is actually "tenet" and not "tenant." A basic "tenant" would be some really plain person who rents your house. Honestly, I don't watch your videos for grammar inconsistencies. I just wanted to give you something to pick at Ben about. Love the videos and the fun you guys have, as my wife and I are living aboard our 40' sloop and getting her ready for fulltime cruising. Merry Christmas from New Bern, NC.