Big Fish Takes Live Bait | Catch and Cook in New Zealand

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[@chelciecubbage7945]

You should do a sea snail salad like soon lol really like to see you do one or 20 lol😊

[@michaelpitcher2536]

Chef Taku, hey, my name is Pitch and I’m from Fleming Island Florida. I believe that those fish that you were calling Kingfish in New Zealand and you stated that they are the same as a yellowtail. They look like amberjack, but I believe they are the same as a yellow jack in the Atlantic. I love your channel! Keep the content coming!!! V/r Pitch

[@hyungkim6905]

Taku…. I have been a loyal viewer since the beginning. I remember when you were trying to balance your full time job as a sushi chef and trying to teach your viewers on how to poke pole for Monkey Fish Eels and when to harvest mussels. I have watched your channel grow 10 fold!! Now you are almost a million subscribers!! I love your mix of fishing and cooking. Happy Holidays Taku and Jocelyn!

[@stanlee1857]

Same here man been watching since he was still working as a sushi chef. Love from Stockton California!

[@desertfairychickres4021]

Me too!

[@ANMATYERREMAN]

Same bro 🤙

[@scorpiocgr9696]

Same here

[@MarioRamirez-rp2bp]

Same here bro when are you making sushi again for the community in cali ? I would love to go

[@mj1010]

Love how the captain showed you how its done. Him and his first mate seemed very knowledgable and helpful. Jocelyn did great, glad she didnt hand it over to you.

[@jesseperez889]

I like how patient you guys are with the guides🤙

[@BigDukeX]

Really impressed with the content and growth of your channel. Looking forward to more in the upcoming months.

[@edquier40]

I waited all evening for this show, now back to the adventure!

[@theanglerslogbook]

Those kingies are pure power!! Thanks for another incredible meal 👌🏼

[@ohitzjoeyyy6153]

"set the facking hoook" had me dying 🤣🤣

[@aaronsun1659]

You know what i've been watching your videos since your channel only had less than 10 videos, back then i was still a international student here in NZ and had nothing fun to do so just started fishing as a hobby,. And now, i've been working full time for 5 years, watching your videos that you are actually here in New Zealand really makes me feel wow time flies. All the best and keep producing good content mate !!!

[@paulhiakita251]

Kia ora guys. Your close to where i go for kingi's. I always go just off White Island or off the north side of Whale Island. Good yellowfin tuna fishing there normally from end of January through to end of Febuary when they're around. Jocelyn, you got to feel what a 30+kg kingi's power feels like. Dont worry, its like that for most people when they first feel that awesome freight train power they have. They tow your line down into the rocks and next thing you know, snap!!!!! Taku always love your ideas and prep for the catch. Wonderful looking dishes. Well done guys. Great content as always.

[@mitchellwebb6898]

The charter operator needs to chill out

[@hannahrunnels4595]

I don’t blame Jocelyn for getting distracted by the kitty that’s a cute kitty lol! Merry Christmas you guys I hope it was good!!❤️❤️

[@a.d.8252]

My favorite part of your videos is the cooking portion. Love listening to the music you pick while you cook. No tunes on this one, but still all good. Keep the content coming. Ever thought about fishing off the coast of South Africa?

[@debramage739]

Well done, food looked fab. Thanks to Blake too. Jocylen for catching the first fish.😊😊

[@wesleybullock814]

Been with you since the beginning.... Love seeing your success... Living your dream... greetings from Wyoming

[@juliebarsky6761]

Taku didnt seem himself this episode. I hope everything is okay. ❤

[@Vuk_Stajic]

What?? ahahah

[@SakanaSyndicate]

Beautiful fish and awesome preparation, you really honored that catch to the fullest! We don’t have yellowtail here, but we will get it one day! Aloha from Hawaii 🤙🏻

[@desertfairychickres4021]

Great fishing Jocelyn!

[@dewclips5683]

Taku, I've been here since 40k subs, I don't eat sea food but you're the reason why I salivate to sea food so I know i would love i, but only if prepped by YOU! Spot me my ticket and I'll be the best guest! don't have the 8K on hand gotta save everything for my soon to be son!

[@TristanJackson-j2y]

that first sip of the beer loool

[@JohnnyFish-y8g]

Nice Yellow my old boss back in the 80s got two identical 40 pounders on a trip with me at the Cortez bank !

[@esaiahg]

Sick video as always Taku! In hawaii we call those golden snappers ‘Menpachi’

[@daltonh93]

Love your videos! I finally got my hands on some Kelp Chili Crisp and we can't wait to try it!!!

[@chichibangbang3667]

Oh my, thought Jocelyn was going to get that one. Taku needs that big king.

[@JodyY808]

The red snapper or soldierfish is called mempachi (the Japanese word) in Hawaiʻi. I remember as a kid we used to be able to go at night when there was a run of the fish and catch them from the shore or a pier, and then the adults would fry them up on a campfire or the next day at home. Love the crispy skin! In this video, I also enjoyed watching your fileting skills as usual and your creative sashimi plating. Looks so ʻono (oishisō)!

[@comeatmebro3229]

although they look similar they aren't the same fish or even related for that matter, the fish they get in Hawaii are in the family Holocentridae, the fish they got in this vid that they refer to as golden snapper are from the family Berycidae, this one in perticular is what we refer in Australia as a Nannygai or more specifically an Eastern Nannygai, they are endemic to Southern/eastern Australia and New Zealand, we also get their cousin Bight Redfish that are native to South Australia and just like the golden snapper they have razor sharp gills, they also have sharp scales as well

[@keefedepue9045]

Happy Holidays guys! Taku after SE Alaska lets do a subscriber trip to Japan, wife and I are down!

[@redwaneenawder3418]

Respect. From Morroco...

[@jaykinersly5142]

Nice video Taku.....I give you a 7 on the Taku Beer Chug Meter

[@actiaint]

Welcome back to NZ - awsome footage with great crew and gonna have to try frying those scales cause I dont believe haha

[@gabe5272]

...then Taku calmly said: "Oh look, the mouth actually ripped off". LOOOL.

[@riggedzone]

Big fan!! Best catch and cook out there. Are you planning any hunt and cook in the future? Would love to see your cuisine skills on some venison or wild boars. Would be amazing to see a collab of “outdoor chef life”and “deer meat for dinner.”

[@mattk9470]

That citrus sashimi though!!! 😋

[@Vuk_Stajic]

What a meal!!

[@lloydbethel252]

Great video Taku. Looks amazing

[@MattHayashi]

Happy New Years!

[@specmedianz]

Awesome mate! Love the boat too!

[@DominickReale]

Your fine lady was trying to winch in the big King. That of course is very difficult/impossible to do. The guy intermittently lifting and lowering the rod should have explained that all she needed to do was stop reeling while he lifted, then reel to pick up slack while the rod is lowering.

[@fishingAbdya6108]

The catch is immediately cooked.... Wow, the restaurant style cooking is definitely really delicious, I really like it 👍 46:18

[@robertvelasco5681]

Merry Christmas to you both,

[@izzyfromthe736]

Love your videos brother 🤙🏾

[@deandreparham8865]

Did I hear a cuckoo clock?? When he was cleaning the grill?? 😂😂

[@aniellozimbardi7144]

good morning chef, I have been following your videos for a long time and they have taught me a lot, but I would have a request regarding fish, if there is any mention of it in any tutorial, how long do you keep fish in professional fridges and at what temperature to serve sushi to people .can you do a tutorial thank you very much

[@amandagallaghet5394]

So are use actually back here in Nz or is this old. Getting confused. Love the fact that use are here though and enjoying every single bit of my beautiful country. Nga Mihi.

[@johnholloway2118]

Merry Christmas bro

[@theoutdoorlife4665]

AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME VIDEO🎉💪

[@Hinesfarm-Indiana]

Awesome video 👍👍

[@chipguy11]

So you made your own Ponzu with the soy and orange juice??? Thought you might have more seaweed there for salads!? Great looking dishes! Sashimi makes my mouth water! Keep up these great vids!!

[@Geee-t8g]

There’s 2 things you don’t take on a boat , bananas , and your wife 😂

[@Lockdown22]

i was wincing each time that rod looked like it was going to break

[@bongo2011]

Dude on the far right only ate like 2 bites of that dish. Looks like he didn't like it.

[@Andy_M986]

He said he doesn't eat Fish,so he did okay.

[@mj1010]

Yep. Agreed. Would like to hear what others think of takus cooking, not taku himself

[@adamyoung480]

@@mj1010Aloha. Personally, I would eat the shit out of that meal. Fried fish, sashimi, hamachi mamas,

[@adamyoung480]

Sorry, didn’t get to finish. Hamachi collars, salad, all with a spicy citrus twist! All while realizing it’s summer down under. Just shocked he didn’t do rice.

[@mj1010]

@@adamyoung480 aloha. Where you in the video?

[@Big7media2011]

That shirt at the end. What shirt is that and where can I buy? The crab and fish on that shirt is Dope AF!

[@TheAppledog]

captains a legend

[@chouavue2266]

That was a disappointment promise to taku, they couldn’t keep their promise. Taku deserves to take on that last fish.

[@sokmoeung9122]

Where can I buy the long knife u are using?

[@jaybo1976]

Bro where can I get a filet knife like that one you filet that king fish out with???

[@jerryhatrick5860]

Wow I would have loved to seen that fish she lost. That was huge. Bigger than 40 pounds I bet.

[@lylethomas1320]

More Jocelyn

[@ajm.5160]

Taku do you have any recommendations for transporting fish internationally to keep it fresh / not have issues in customs?

[@semandruszkiewicz5016]

U a god

[@entre9199]

Small one? Yea lol

[@mj1010]

Exactly what I was thinking.

[@SandySchneider-y6c]

How do you travel with your equipment?

[@rogerrichardson4324]

Taku ,question do you not have a home in cali bro ?

[@adamyoung480]

Aloha. Just the van and Airbnbs.

[@Jason-dg5we]

Nice california yellowtail!!🙄

[@Hypnoticshrimp1989]

#firstdrink Love it!!!

[@Shaunte0620]

"Let her have it?" TF?

[@domdavid6090]

Did wifey punch you in the face? Cook faster 😂

[@eddynguyen4194]

❤

[@jackburton6085]

That’s weird, I call it catching… 😂

[@redwaneenawder3418]

Liiiiiiikkkkkeee . J'aime

[@gradybrowning3976]

More GT’s!

[@mubbly24]

Been a long time fan for sure! Love what you put out there and the positivity. But really feeling this lately, so much trash posting on stories. OCL, Taklyn, have seen it on Dwights page too. It feels alienating to the followers who trust you for good content. Why do the 95% of good followers have to suffer for the actions of the bad 5%? I sympathize completely, people can suck sometimes but I'm positive no one wants to get regular updates on it at all. Just my feedback. Hope for good things in 2024.

[@OutdoorChefLife]

Honestly, what are you talking about?

[@mubbly24]

@@OutdoorChefLife I mean on IG Stories, it seems like a regular thing to highlight bad comments

[@STILLPHENOM]

Should have handed the rod definitely Joselyn.

[@GR3ENO]

Double hookar 🗣️🗣️🚨

[@rogerrichardson4324]

That’s the problem with a lot of idiot fishermen think they got to get it to the surface now … sometimes you have to wear it out , to retain it 🤦

[@dohpe-]

Not sure why they were fighting it like that. Plenty of line on the reel to let it play.

[@NickWhite-mh8wx]

Because Big Kings head for the reef/rock bottom or any other structure they can find as soon as they are hooked, if you don't stop them they are gone

[@rolfjunker1384]

Joclyc

[@joshivy7792]

Bro not to be a fick but don’t grab your wife’s rod when she is in a fight I almost lost my life once doing the same😂😂 thing

[@ChaoSna-jk3iy]

❤🤙🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🙏

[@BrahhdaCliffJones]

First!

[@pritchardmhere8624]

nope

[@Andy_M986]

Give the dude a medal.

[@Thehomelessathlete]

lfg brooooooo

[@slickwunbanghouse7257]

Chur

[@nickclarke3384]

Why did you give that huge Kingfish to Jocelyn..so silly literally mucked up the fight. Could hardly handle the rat haha. Should have let James battle it in, would have been 25kg+

[@Geee-t8g]

Agree lol

[@NoKaOiBoiInDa805]

I agree, felt sorry for the captain having to watch that mess and bite his tongue. The captain as well as me want to see that fish landed. The crew was being nice cuz they are being filmed but every skipper I have been out with whether a friend or a charter captain hate to lose fish and would have dished out a tongue lashing after that cluster. I enjoy the channel but this episode was too frustrating for me to finish.

[@mikewati1026]

Who gves a fck abt that. Taku & Jocelyn are here to experience the Fshing & diving Aotearoa has to offer. Jocelyn will never frget that fight she lost. Theres absolutely no need to get all upset & whinge abt wht happened. Hve asleep sounds like yr lacking alot of it.😲😳🤪🤫

[@fuq6222]

bro you should've kept all the goldys, best eating fish around.

[@shawneyoneshawney5907]

Again...no guys out day?? Why is Jocelyn there? U can't hang out without her or what?? Smh....

[@josetellez1803]

He shows only a little tiny bit of his life, so he probably gets some time alone or with the guys. And she probably won’t let him go alone anymore since his latest injury😂 not our business to know either way so 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@ashraven9]

What a loser comment to make. Maybe because he actually enjoys her company and doing things with her, and they share the same interests so of course she'll be included...

[@jerrybow8779]

Bro your life must be shit if you worry about this stuff

[@npnpnp477]

​@josetellez1803 for some reason, he always posts the same stuff.... some body hurt him

[@josetellez1803]

@@npnpnp477 just noticed that, guess so 🤷🏻‍♂️ 😂 oh well

[@BngBnGCaliKid]

I have met this dude and Jocelyn a few times now being from the bay (San Mateo) . Dude knows so many people and each time I see him he calls me by name and says hello. Hella respect brotha really enjoy seeing your content and me being a chef as well use a lot of his products and I must say are better than most out there. Merry Christmas 🎄

[@thirdiview1230]

16:55 why is bro yelling 🙄

[@jennajohnson6512]

Loving the New Zealand adventures, keep it up!

[@joanneganon7157]

Happy New Year Taku and Jocelyn 🎉. Beautiful sea scapes today! Awesome atch out there. Sorry you lost your fosh Jocelyn, youll get one next time👍. Yummy food coming your way when Taku is cooking😊. I love the collars,you don't find them here in VT😢. I guess its ti.e to start traveling again🤭. No snow for Christmas boo Mother Nature 😡. You guys are in the right place for Christmas 🎄. JO JO IN VT 💞

[@bradpope7913]

Love it. Awesome stuff Taku. Not sure your skipper knows how experienced your are but great job humbling 👍🏼. Bloody good skipper though so credit to him knowing his stuff. Your chief skills are what I love in how you prep and display such the blessing of seafood. Great work team ❤

[@frankzambrano8722]

Dude you and your wife are so for each other!! Happy she didn’t hand it off , beautiful fishing couple!! Really nice content , million Likes 👍 🙏🤙🏽👏🏼🤛🏽

[@desertfairychickres4021]

Waiting for the wife part. DO IT DUDE!

[@christopherbenton6764]

Hey Taku, is Laoganma Spicy Chili Crisp the only Chili crisp at Walmart?

[@mrsuarez430]

Those Kingfishe look like what we down in south Florida call amber jack aka reef donkeys ours tend to have worms not a terrible fish to eat but we usually smoke them biy do they fight

[@bobbyl9167]

I think it was a shark. They tightened the drag too much out too much heat on the fish and the line broke. Loan the drag of he wants to run let him run until he gets tired then bring him in

[@rx323bug]

as you learned with the humble kahawai, dont underestimate how tasty the bait it! i hope you got a chance to eat one of those Koheru live baits, they are amazing sashimi... i believe they are in the tuna family.

[@comeatmebro3229]

they are a type of Jack/Horse Mackerel/Scad, they aren't actually Mackerel though they are more closely related to Trevally/Jacks (in the same family Carangidae) so the closest thing they would be related to in NZ would be Silver Trevally and i guess Kingfish are also a relative of theirs

[@carlcalvin1479]

Hey Taku, I hope your family in Japan are alright. Praying

[@crazyhorse8936]

Just found your channel really nice videos! Keep it up!

[@leonardvirtue5753]

James!!!!!!😲😲🤠🤙🤙🤙💯my man!!!!!!💪💪🎣🎣Nice 😊

[@WekaDigitalMediaNZ]

Welcome back guys, you must love fishing here.. wonder if you want to move here for the fishing 🎣 😀

[@Stat1csn0w]

Will there be anything more cost effective in the future for subscribers? That’s extremely expensive…

[@antonionahra1139]

Taku come to Sri Lanka for an adventure, really good fishing 🎣

[@Bmwqxtmop]

Merry Christmas Taku and Jocelyn!