I waited a YEAR for a chance at the BIGGEST FISH of my life...
After a YEAR of waiting for the right window to return to one of the most incredible places I’ve ever dove, I boarded a plane with my dad, my brother, and my good friend Carson. The goal was simple: get everyone their first yellowfin, and for me, beat my personal best tuna. But this trip turned into much more than that. Between epic bait balls, whales, massive schools of tuna, giant fish, and moments I’ll never forget, this became one of the most incredible trips of my life. I hope this video captures just how special these few days were. Find us on Instagram Derek Van Hook / @derek_van_hook Justin Van Hook / @justin_van_hook Carson / @carsonrutzoutdoors Special thanks to Riffe Spearfishing for some of the gear we used on this trip! Looking to save 10% on Deep Apnea Fins? use code VanHook10 during checkout at deepapnea.com! Check out my production company, Van Hook Media, for all your marine marketing needs www.vanhookmedia.com And above all else, dive safe. Timestamps 0:00 Introduction 1:30 Getting There 2:01 Day One, Getting Our Gear 3:03 Day Two, First Day in the Water 11:40 Day Three, A New Day 23:25 Day Four, One Last Chance 30:35 The largest Tuna I have ever speared

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