BIGGEST MACKEREL I Have Ever Caught, MACKEREL FRENZY

[@MrGabrielallon]

The only gripe I have with this reel is the weight, but that goes with the size of the reel kzbin.infoUgkxM68VkfsQhHaabDce1IwOCXuvumcpbZ_k . I brought this salmon fishing up in Oswego, NY. I coupled it with a Cabela's Whuppin Stick. I had no problem pulling in a 14lb salmon. I will probably use this for surf fishing this summer and downgrade to a 3500 series Battle II next salmon season to save my wrists. All of the operations are butter smooth and the bail is nice and thick and has a solid flip to it. Everything about this reel is sturdy and strong. The drag system held up to the salmon and was also super smooth. I did use a scale to set the drag properly before going out to the river and this worked out tremendously. A bunch of other guys on the river would hook up and snap almost immediately. Just because you have a good drag system doesn't do anything if you don't set it correctly.

[@radarwill]

Nice hat. I saw a lot of those during my two tours in the Nam!!

[@garywinston3044]

Were they VC 😂

[@liam9773]

love this

[@shephardofdeath7172]

Hahaha

[@jamescox9100]

Did you like getting your ass kicked by the vietnamese?

[@liam9773]

Will Rogers god bless u sir and thank u for ur service

[@mariajimenez2678]

Great video! Thanks again for putting in the time for your video. I’m fishing through your videos, just healing from a knee replacement. Stay safe.

[@snooks8511]

A very well done fishing video! Your perseverance is above and beyond! Also, your narration is what makes me keep coming back for more. May your Karma keep growing!

[@chrisburger8133]

Love your channel bro just got into kayak fishing 2 months ago caught my first halibut last weekend, 47 inches 40 pounds unreal experience, I’ve been told it’s all downhill from here hahaha

[@remyt1614]

Loving your signature hat 🥳👍

[@minh7170]

From SD. Fishing NorCal looks so much funner. Love your channel, love all your videos. Especially the hat u rockin

[@Michael-cf9lf]

Good call not gaffing a questionable size fish even if its close, there are more out there.. Mackerel is good eating, in the carribean there called king mackerel or spanish mackerel and they're giants.

[@marcuslarwa9098]

U can gaff a fish in the mouth and it’s fine. Just like putting any fish on a stringer.

[@Marlonscrazy]

marcus larwa uh nah, don’t be a kook

[@marcusevonblade2804]

what i dont get is if hes in a akayak why not just use a net

[@jimbo4612]

@@marcusevonblade2804 Nets are great on the smaller halibut but it appears Adam was looking for a bigger halibut than 23 inches and just decided to give this one a second chance,. A thinner male halibut at 23 inches would weigh around 5 lbs or so, no big deal sending them back with the limited 3 fish limit.

[@jimbo4612]

@@marcuslarwa9098 Sometimes you just let a few small keepers go as part of the process. On the water we set 25 inches as out min size given the 3 fish limit on Calif halibut.

[@derekgoddard2261]

Fresh caught mackerel is some of the best tasting fish i'm so jealous .

[@DieHardFishing]

So good!!!

[@MarkSoliday]

More catch and cooks! Congrats on the great looking fish.

[@eriks9576]

I remember fishing on the marin coast and farallons back in late 90s early 2000s we caught these "horse mackerals" that were like 2-6lbs and fought great. never ate them but I bet they would be really good.

[@mateowu8048]

I’m from Southern California but my family lives in Spain and I fish for horse mackerel all the time there. They taste pretty strong but they’re really good. Maybe they’re different in the Atlantic than the pacific 🤷‍♂️

[@NWFishingSecrets]

Dude this was awesome. Good on you for not gaffing that butt. I’m planning a road trip your way soon, maybe we can go out and fish together 🤙🏻

[@ramonahockett6352]

I caught a few big macks a couple weeks ago out in moss landing before catching a hali.

[@wormdrowner95snag46]

Make cooking video showing us what you do with Mackerel👍🏽👍🏽😊

[@williambenner5550]

I have caught some mackerel that large in Southern California fairly often. I do like eating them, as long as they are bleed well. Cut Mackerel works good as well.

[@mnieliw]

You rule Die Hard! Do you mind plugging the rod and reel combo you recommend? Preferably the one "lucky" rod that catches you all those monsters. Thanks man.

[@longlowdog]

Here in Scotland Atlantic mackerel (Scomber Scombrus) are highly regarded as a food and as a bait fish. They are gaining yet more popularity as it it more widely advertised that they have twice the Omega 3 oil of salmon. We like them fresh, smoked, salted or made into pate. They also make a very good bait for crab or prawn creels.

[@gabifishing642]

What a beauty of a place .. well done on the pieces

[@aidenaokigolfs5790]

To the 1% of people that see this have a wonderful night, stay safe and be grateful for everything in life. 👏

[@maxblomgren_1991]

I wish you lived in Carlsbad, I’d pay you to go out and fish 😂 Great videos and thanks so much for doing what you do bro!!!

[@williamfilce5329]

That's why a net is a better option than a gaff . Gaffs and cramped quarters and a rocking boat are asking to get impaled .

[@laundry08]

Nice macks! I love those things. Great fun on light tackle. Super healthy too, loaded with omega 3s and no heavy metals. Butterflied and grilled w/salt and pepper, citrus, and olive oil--oh man good stuff.

[@jimbo4612]

Wholly mackerel literally Adam . Was thinking serious Thresher shark bait and it is sorta that time of year for them to start showing up. A nice 6-7 foot thresher would be a epic catch off Nor cal waters on a Kayak.

[@jimbo4612]

Also forgot to say the boys tossing the big plugs at Sea cliff have scored some big stripers. Not sure if you remember Kenny from when you were younger fishing Sea cliff, he has scored both a 36 and a 40lb striper this year!!

[@JammyPajammies]

I saw a handful of good sized fish jumping out of the water at Pacifica Pier on Wednesday, but I didn't know they were mackerel until my dad sabiki'd one up. I didn't think they got so close to shore! There have been a lot of bait fish (anchovies) near shore the last week, so I guess it makes sense that even slightly larger predators like mackerel are chasing them too.

[@devilkicln]

Good catch and good call Adam!

[@perrykim5732]

What type of fishing you have brand name and the length!!! Is it good for casting too sorry for asking

[@vincentunzueta5916]

You should come down to dana point! We have been catching like HUGE Mackerel, even caught a 4 pounder!!!!!!!! It was INSANE and fought extremely hard!

[@Bluegillandbass]

That is a nice Maciral Really nice video.Are usually freshwater fish but watching a saltwater fishing video was really cool. Keep it up

[@derekgoddard2261]

Mackeral and halibut that's some dream fishing right there .

[@manseraoutdoors]

Digging the new hat Adam!

[@geo5772]

Okay Adam add the hats you your merch and I’m all over at least one!! 😜

[@samhandsom236]

what place or beach did you catch them at ? thanks

[@kylogged]

*CRAZY* those are really good roasted, to counter act the fishy flavor, try adding ponzu or other citrus. Definitely score the skin a bit, not too deep but just through the skin. I noticed that you didn’t have a pool noodle on your rod. Taku is definitely getting the hang of the kayak it’s cool to see you guys linking up

[@coreyjbeats1357]

Shime Saba! Grats on 40k subs

[@MrDwilson53]

I think people forget how big mackerel used to get in the UK before they were overfished. The rod caught records from boat and shore were both over 6lbs. As a teenager in the late 60s I caught a 3lb 9oz mackerel on a trout spinning rod. Most of the mackerel now are well under 1lb in weight.

[@ia6980]

How you rig your double hook?

[@johnpuckett899]

I live about four hours away from the East coast of the Carolina beaches are those the same as our Spanish macro

[@dattack1970]

The east coast mackerel tastes alot better.

[@wahkitng4505]

WHAT KINDA HOOKS YOU USAING AND SIZE FOR MACKEREL

[@Madnais78]

Addicted to your videos! May I ask what kayak you are using? Thanks! Be safe , keep up the awesome videos!

[@messyfisherman4140]

We have ca halibut here in oregon theres no size limit her and your allowed 25 a day

[@MGk-Farmer]

You should get some bogu grip or fish lip grippers for potential short fish you don't want to gaff.

[@motleypixel]

Where are you fishing, just in general, off Washington coast?

[@russdennis7026]

I'm with you on the Mackerel buddy! Great eating fish.

[@micahlyons5583]

What kind of rod and reels do you use?

[@MrWhatdaheo]

As you can tell by the bamboo hat he wearing. A true Vietnamese Fisherman 👍🙏👏. Nice catch. Congrats! Bro

[@NickFish007]

Hahaha your hat selections are on point!

[@livetofish5601]

Just curious how do you cook your macrel

[@ddiaz5801]

I see mackerel on the sashimi menu all the time. I'm all ears/eyes. Immediately after bleeding and icing the fish, what is the process after that? Is it just slicing and eating or am I missing many steps? your advice is greatly appreciated

[@thatslife2769]

Yes the juice of any acidic fruit, this will begin cooking the fresh fish... Lemon or arange work best, my fave is lemon with a dash of olive oil salt and pepper, throw some micro herbs, dill works well with fish, but i like rocket as is adds a natural peppery flavour.... Sinple but satisfying......hope this helps

[@bretthumphries7911]

nice smacks and butts! Why didn't you gill the halibut? Tight lines.

[@m.t.4338]

Grilled mackerel is amazing!

[@Biffo1262]

I find the smaller mackerel are the better eaters. Filleted, rolled in plain flower and lightly fried all as soon as possible after catching as they are not the same too long out of water or frozen.

[@StickyRiceZ]

Is this at Monterey?

[@flyslinger2]

I don’t understand why you strip line.

[@shanemeeks29]

Great call, not gaffing the fish, but... ya gotta net, swinging back there in tha breeze..lol

[@familyfishkiller1062]

Love mackerel I go tomorrow good job bro

[@EALostFilms]

What kind of kayak do you have ?

[@STILLPHENOM]

Yeah, Taku set the Bar WAY too high for me now for catch and cook. I don't eat clams or heck much fish but he's made me change my mind. And I'm in freakin east coast. U guys are so lucky to be so close to the ocean with so much fish. Enjoying every minute of em. 👍

[@vientran8109]

I love Mckerels too , good fish for fish stew

[@stevedecubellis136]

new to your channel, where are you fishing? California area?

[@Bizkofo]

Could you please tell us where you are fishing!

[@theoldsurffisher1943]

Adam A very different location from many of your last launches ...north shore aspect was not the same. Maybe that's big Mak territory? 8 hours in a yak?

[@Saltwaterdave]

Love your channel.. wishing you continued success. Was curious where you get your frozen squid. Did you catch it or store bought? Tight lines

[@Nigel_BC]

I just started seriously halibut fishing. Love your stinger rig video!

[@seandepoppe6716]

Always love sashimi Mackerel! Way to double down on them! Spanish Mackerel are my favorite. But any will do. Good stuff. New sub btw! Thanks for the killer content!

[@DieHardFishing]

Appreciate the support, thanks for watching!

[@Sketchystuff1212]

Beautiful spots on that fish

[@Fishing247]

I love catching and eating mackerels. They are so fun and strong if you have 3 or 4 of them. Is this Monterey or santa Cruz? Thanks Adam for sharing. Safe fishing.

[@bryanquichocho1280]

Thx for the vid bro mackarel are good eating fish imo.🤙🏿

[@andrewhooper355]

I have been catching jack smelt close to that size lately. Can I use them for bait? If so, bait for what type of fish?

[@jamesgregorfishing]

depends where u are

[@kimberlyjohnson7961]

I like your Vietnamese hat. Nice mackerel.

[@AhnkoCheeOutdoors]

Nice fatty mackerel to start off your day. Shiyo yaki Saba (Salt Broiled Mackerel) one of my favoritest things to eat. Just add grated daikon radish, and hot steamed rice on the side.

[@OCOutdoorsman]

We’re you using a Sabiki to catch those mackerel earlier?

[@josephsaeteurn9158]

yes he was.

[@Eliel7230]

Sashimi mackeral ; good eating ! 😀

[@billydev208]

I would love to go do this but I'd need to buy a good kayak set up for it. And I'd want someone with me to guide and teach me lol. Never fished the ocean.

[@jeffleong9986]

Thats funny cuz I didn't see you toss anything back like you say you did.. and all of a sudden it was a keeper.....lol 😆 🤣 😂

[@ChurchOfChristguyRob]

What do you mean by bleed these and how-do-you-do that, what's the reason,Thank you 😊

[@DieHardFishing]

Bleeding a fish will prevent the blood from entering the flesh of the fish. This will improve the quality of the meat.

[@kumaboyy.7443]

Wholly mackerel! What's up with the straw hat? You looked like a rice farmer! Lol! Nice catch and video, Adam! Mackerel are delish!

[@OldManAndTheSea]

How come your not getting on these salmon the bites wide open!

[@almostsk8terjamie]

where are you fishing at????

[@Dreancaidi]

You should use the big makerel for bait and the smaller ones for dinner.

[@jkim972]

The baits look like awesome dinner to me

[@muddadat-3418]

Where’s this at?

[@blk05gsxr]

We’re u fishing at?

[@taylorfranklin6537]

Nice Hali. Hey man, Tuck the rod under your left arm, it will make a world of difference in the power you have on the rod. You don’t want it tucked in the elbow of your reeling elbow

[@windingwind]

Anyone knows where is this?

[@lagalagfishingadventure101]

Godbless always 😁😁 Master happy fishing trip I always watching your videos from Philippines

[@travismcclellan3413]

Great video and I'm digging that hat.

[@OCOutdoorsman]

Another great video!

[@Meetoniceyou]

I caught one at crab cove before

[@jorgezuni2818]

Those are little mackerel’s. I’ve caught Bigger & I have not seen any bigger then what use to be on the water before . I guess they are taken home young !

[@moondog-HMB]

It's all in the hat brother. Nice...

[@jaikim4499]

What a true sportsman - nice call on anything questionable!

[@outsidelife5411]

wow those are huge macks!

[@daniellarmour3521]

Where is this?

[@arisespeleta9194]

Those size Mackerel is fun to catch on lite tackle

[@controlando8059]

Is he using the same rig on frozen squid as he would on live bait

[@allanmartinezdameron6680]

Where are you fishing

[@bersa5b366]

What happened to the Calcutta?

[@fishhubbd]

Excellent content 💗💗❤

[@swu011]

That hat is like a parachute in the wind!

[@RGutz81]

Sometimes u need to give some back to get some good fish karma. That Mackarel is such an under rated fish. Tastes so amazing and not too bony as well. Tight lines brah!!!

[@DieHardFishing]

I agree!!!

[@kylebergerson8659]

Loving the attire