V-20 tows back a BEAST

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Too much fish for the V-20...this one had to be towed. A painful 4-hour tow but with a smile on our faces.

I hope everyone can share in my joy realizing that any fisherman could have caught this fish but I could say there were tense moments during a 2-1/2 hour battle. Only two of us aboard, one to drive, one to fight. I give much credit to my fishing partner who knew what needed to be done. This guy is a world-class fisherman. He was recently on the EXCEL, a long-range fishing boat out of San Diego, and also went to Panama.

The first trip on the V was this past Friday and the rest is history. In no way am I bragging and claiming to be a super fisherman. I have respect for anyone on this site who goes the distance.

Hopefully, the photos will tell the rest of the story.

450+ pounds, towed into Viking Village, Barnegat, NJ. Speaking of Viking Village, MUCH thanks to Ernie for coming to our assistance late in the day.

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