Catch and Cook - Sesame Seared Northern Bluefin Tuna - Kayak Fishing

I guess it's a bit of a cheat Catch and Cook video as the catch part is the previous video but I figure If your keen to see the full catch you can click back. Plus I was hoping to get a few different meals out of the same catch... so, Lets call it part 2 :)
It's always a great feeling getting home after a trip out knowing you have food for the family. I kept both tuna knowing that I had a mate Loz (The one that gave me the filleting table) That hadn't received a good fish for a while. One Tuna was donated to his family, he is a chef so is very satisfying to see someone use the fish to its full extent. The meals that come out are always great and being able to just dump a whole fish on him and not have to clean it and make it look all pretty before sharing it is perfect when rushing to work.
My family have been feasting on the tuna and snapper this week, I only had time to make one video so far from all the meals. I wanted this vid to be loose and show people cooking and enjoying the fish and show that the catching is only a small part of why I enjoy fishing so much.
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Music:
DJ Grumble - LACool_Long
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Some of the gear I use:
Stealth Profisha 475 Kayak
GoPro Hero 5 Black
GoPro Hero 3+ Silver
Waterwolf 1.0 Troll camera
NRS Zen PFD
Ultra Trek 2 PFD
Lowrance Elite 5Ti Sounder / Combo
Penn Spinfisher V 4500, Mulit-Colour 30lbs braid, Uglystik 4-8kg Platinum rod.
Penn Slammer III 5500, 30lbs Spiderwire Blue Camo braid, 40lbs fluro leader and an Ocean Assassin Archipelago rod.
Penn Fathom 30 2 speed Lever Drag, 50lbs Spiderwire Code Red braid, Uglystik Gx2 10-15kg rod.
Penn Torque 30 Stardrag, 50lbs Spiderwire Code Red braid, Penn Powercurve Reload 15-20kg rod.
Big thanks to my sponsors:
Australian Kayak Specialists - kayakspecialists.com.au
Stealth Kayaks - stealthkayaks.co.za
Penn Australia - pennfishing.com.au
Berkley - www.berkley-fishing.com.au
Lowrance - www.lowrance.com/en-au/
Ugly Stik - shakespeare.com.au
Pulsator Lures - www.pulsatorlures.com.au
Lockrack Australia - lockrack.com.au
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[@russellclement2058]

Love the cooking side of your vids , just as much as the catching ,

[@magicwithin6873]

SAME

[@floridabmw3150]

On an island, in the sand. Those are my favorite bits of the films.

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

Looking good. If you want to get the family involved with your channel, this is the way. Not everybody is into fishing but most everybody loves to eat (and cook). Problem is though then you get a bunch of family members critiquing your videos. LOL.

[@rokkitkit]

Ha yea most of the time my family glazes over when I start talking about youtube...Except Dash he is super keen... everyone has already shown interest in the cook up vids. Let the micro managing begin!!! :)

[@EndlessWeekendlife]

Hahaha, awesome.

[@insaf_]

two legends in one comment..Boom

[@Henry-fi9wp]

I imagine the family don`t roll their eyes so much now you`ve 140K subscribers and you`re getting 40K views a day!! Bet the Sashimi was good on that Wahoo (Big Tuna)@@rokkitkit

[@joeyshine80]

The catch and cooks are the best vids! Just as good as the solo camping!

[@DeadSiMundo]

Love the people under the stairs sample ❤️your content keeping me sane during quarantine.

[@ayl18]

Great catch and cook, the best that I've seen!! It's awesome to see the fish presented so well and with such thought... and that salad looks amazing!

[@rokkitkit]

Glad you enjoyed it mate!

[@SB.415]

Top notch video once again. These catch and cooks have been a good way to mix it up

[@rokkitkit]

Yea I agree, has been great to show what happens to the fish and share some favourite meals.

[@johnyringo1978]

You gave some of the best kayak fishing videos on KZbin. You and Professor Salt are #1 and #2

[@rokkitkit]

Ha, Thanks mate. Lets hope the youtube algorithm thinks so at some point too :)

[@walldog1457]

Very nice catch and cook.Also family is the most important. Thanks for your time and vid

[@rokkitkit]

Cheers Mate, thanks for checking it out.

[@sing759]

what a beautiful video and thanks for sharing with us :)

[@Lnugget]

Thank you for another amazing recipe!!!

[@rokkitkit]

No problems!

[@EndlessWeekendlife]

That looks awesome, totally hear you about getting a feed and having the family involved.

[@rokkitkit]

Cheers mate, yep there is something special about gathering your own food for the family.

[@shakeyskillz9367]

As always. Great videos bro. Keep em coming!

[@rokkitkit]

Cheers Mate!

[@YakinwithJack]

fish, family and food. that's the way to do it brother. great videos keep it up

[@rokkitkit]

That's it mate, thanks for watching.

[@starburyknicks]

you deserve more viewers man!!! I hope things start snowballing for u soon, your videos are top notch.

[@rokkitkit]

Thanks mate, yea I'm keen get it going thats for sure! I just have to say the course for now... hopefully the algorithm picks up on something at some point.

[@mikeu5380]

@@rokkitkit Looks like you've got "good bait" for that to happen, though!

[@lindsayford7317]

quality video mate, keep up the good work! With all the tips I look forward to getting one next season

[@rokkitkit]

Good luck with the hunt mate!

[@rommelbryce-thurton7721]

Well done my friend.Take from the"Land-Sea"only what you need, and leave the rest as is.I respect it`s not just about "Trophy Hunting"you are a true hunter.

[@rokkitkit]

Thanks Rommel, yea thats it... its hard to explain to people sometimes why I'm not just Catch and Release and why I don't also take everything... Its a tricky balance between food for the family, personal enjoyment and respect for the animal... Cheers Rod

[@carlbanks1575]

Awesome Bro, nothing like a family get-together to eat some fresh fish!!!!!

[@rokkitkit]

Cheers Carl, more tuna Catch and Cooks on the way mate.

[@drewrosa5403]

good vid bro family and fishing what else could a bloke need keep them coming

[@rokkitkit]

Thanks Mate, will do

[@thaifoodlover5296]

Every dish looked incredible. I will be searing some fish with sesame this week. Curious, however, what the finely chopped item added to the salad at the very beginning.

[@gerrychauveau2925]

Good one Rod 👍 👏

[@andrewvillanueva4222]

Awesome video!!!

[@chrismcnally243]

another great video mate.. well done

[@rokkitkit]

Thanks for watching!

[@mikeu5380]

Hi from Japan. Fabulous idea with the sesame! The "basis" for this dish here is our typical "Katsuo Tataki," done with seared bonito with a ginger, shiso, and grated daikon topping afterwards. Usually eaten ice cold on a hot summer day. いただきます... Let's eat!

[@R1p3rGaming]

Great catch and cook vid Rod.Keep it up buddy. cheers

[@rokkitkit]

Thanks Mate, will do

[@davidkappes4990]

Well Rod I cant fish for Tuna in Minnesota But I enjoyed watching you prepare this fine fish. I bought my self the Kayak today I have a grin as big as a Spanish Mackerel cant wait for it to be delivered.Could all be at my door on thursday . Cheers.

[@rokkitkit]

Great stuff mate, I'm sure you'll have lot of fun on the new kayak!

[@myIphone70]

Beautiful Chef. Keep it up.

[@rokkitkit]

Thanks mate!

[@denisrailey777]

Awesome.

[@craigbrown1249]

That looked delicious!

[@rokkitkit]

Cheers mate, hope you get the try it out.

[@trotion]

Decent video, def worth a try!

[@rokkitkit]

Yea simple but tasty.

[@arieksk]

thank you.. wonderful

[@PersianPr1de]

Great content as always!

[@rokkitkit]

Cheers Mate

[@MrTatts64]

When slicing, try holding your forefinger on the side of the knife blade. Gives so much more control, especialy on very thin slices of meat or veg. As for the food, that looked amazing!!!

[@OskaRusty]

NIce! Loving your video's mate.

[@rokkitkit]

Thanks mate!

[@sarbaazchabahar]

Now I am damn hungry thanks to you😀🤪🎣🐟✌

[@DestinationFishing]

Good stuff man, it looked amazing. I wish I could cook like that, if I do a catch and cook it would be at the corn field and the result would be microwave popcorn. Love your videos keep it up

[@rokkitkit]

Haha, I do like popcorn! Look forward to the vid :)

[@RikkiTikkiTavi290]

Looks so good. Unfortunately, the tuna in my area have been schooling me in the ways of futility and crushed dreams lately. Did catch my PB bonito yesterday though. Had another 14 inch bonito in its stomach.

[@rokkitkit]

Keep at it Rikki... Or sashimi that Bonito!

[@1Ty1100]

Hey I was wondering if you could show us how you pack your rigs/leaders when you go out on kayak. I used to use pool noodle to wrap rigs around but its a bit bulky to fit in a sealed container and Im wondering how else I could keep those home made sabiki rigs from tangling up and such. Any advice is greatly appreciated! And thank you for all your videos! They offer some great advice and techniques! Keep it up man!

[@rokkitkit]

Sure thing mate, Ill try and pop it in somewhere. I've had a few request for a rundown of what I take on a trip and how I put it all in the kayak so Ill see if I can add it in soon. Cheers Rod

[@zeromancerx8561]

Welcome to RoKKiT's jazz club, err... I mean, kitchen.

[@riverfishing2051]

Great episode. --- I noticed you write with your left hand but wield the knife in both.

[@rokkitkit]

Yea I'm a bit all over the place... I write with my left... but play most sports with my right... use the mouse with my right hand... but can do most things competently like use a knife and play pool with both hands. Sort of semi ambidextrous i guess.

[@jcanracer]

As always, nice video! I also fillet my fish at home but usually put down plastic wrap on the counter first; I like your idea of using paper instead since it has the bonus of absorbing liquids. Did you use regular paper or wax paper?

[@rokkitkit]

It was just cheep brown wrapping paper. Worked well and then just scrunched it up and threw it in the bin.

[@jimzzful]

Hi great vids mate, just wondering what knife you would recommend , on a budget of course!!?

[@rokkitkit]

The one in this video is an old filleting knife that my in-laws have, nothing too special, just nice and sharp. I have one of the Black Magic Filleting knives at home and it sharpens up nicely. Only around $30-$40 dollars so not expensive.

[@HatimKFishing]

good video man !! like it a lot, I hop to make a video like you with this quality and intensity .

[@rokkitkit]

Good luck with the videos mate

[@HatimKFishing]

any advises to get this quality ? tx

[@rokkitkit]

Practice :) I shoot every thing with GoPros and an iPhone so its not about fancy camera gear. Just start posting vids find your niche and you will improve the more you do it. Cheers Rod

[@HatimKFishing]

RoKKiT KiT thank you !

[@jonnywaselectric]

what's up with all the surfboards? got a solid selection

[@rokkitkit]

Yea, Lee's partner has a few sponsors so no lack of boards hanging around :)

[@bermudatrianglers1184]

So I went KYACK fishing at I get swamped by a boat wave loose all my fish my glasses my rad and all my tackle an MY PADDLE... Fun

[@rokkitkit]

Oh mate! Thats no good... hope you get back up and running soon.

[@jbaker7213]

Catching is super fun, serving to friends and family the reward. Question, I hear you say "long tail" I take it this is what we call a bluefin? see it in the title but just confirming?? cheers down there.

[@rokkitkit]

Yea the name Longtail is the common name here in OZ but they also call them Northern Bluefin. Not the same as Southern Bluefin through. Cheers Rod

[@seantwomey1772]

8th nice vid bro hope It was yum was that from when u caught the 2 long tails and that snapper

[@rokkitkit]

Yep fish are from the last vid. Nice work on the 8th :)

[@kaijones9707]

holy that sashimi looks good

[@rokkitkit]

Cheers mate, yes was tasty!

[@maxmccullough]

Hey mate do you usually bleed your tuna? Love your videos btw

[@rokkitkit]

Hey mate, yes I do bleed them most of the time. I don't show it on camera much.

[@koil1299]

cool vid bro

[@rokkitkit]

Cheers Mate!

[@fornwith4411]

Aloha from Hawaii! Whats the ideal trolling speed for a kayak? I've been searching all over youtube and nothing. would 2-3 knots be too slow? I've been having problems with my line getting stuck in my rudder.

[@rokkitkit]

Hey Mate, I usually average around 8-9km so around 4.5 knots... I have my dead bait rigs tuned to work at that speed but you don't have to go that speed to catch. It really depends on what your target species is and what your trolling with I guess. There are hard body lures like Halcos that will still catch at slower speeds. 2-3 knots should be fine just play around with bait size and weights until you get it right. Cheers Rod

[@arieksk]

do you think my hobie PA can handle the outgoing and incoming the surf?

[@rokkitkit]

Hey Don, there is a few guys that do surf launches in Hobies... The PA is a tricky one being so wide and heavy... but I have seen it done. You just really need to pick your days... and except that on the way in there is a good chance your going to get wet, so be prepared and have your gear secure.

[@davidrichichi3353]

screaming reel Dave I don't think I cooked fish cod yes fish and chips after five years all sashimi Korean dishes and sushi I agree loved cooking for my family and Freinds would pin fish for boats in youth bring home a tun of tuna and bring to all my newyork neighbors anyway great short

[@rokkitkit]

Cheers Dave

[@KayakFreaks]

third is the best

[@rokkitkit]

Solid performance mate!

[@KayakFreaks]

RoKKiT KiT 😂🤘 killer video man

[@MaxFISH.]

Great vid, Ever considered doing any inshore kayak fishing? e.g. Bream, flathead mangrove jack etc.

[@rokkitkit]

Hey Max, yea I do like to fish for anything so would give some inshore a crack... I'm looking into smaller plastic kayak or paddle board at the moment to slip in a few inshore vids here and there. So hopefully soon.

[@MaxFISH.]

I am currently fishing out of a Malibu mini X kayak which you can pick up from BCF for about $800. It is super stable (i can throw a 10ft cast out of it) which makes it ideal for Jack fishing as well as the fact that it has storage in it for a Bait tank tackle storage etc.

[@MaxFISH.]

i am currently running a malibu mini X kayak which BCF has for about $800. it is super stable (i can throw a 10ft cast net from it) and has plenty of storage in it i find it ideal for fishing around the gold coast waterways for Jacks, bream flathead etc.

[@rokkitkit]

Thanks for the info Max, yea I would be looking for something similar i say... My Kayak sponsor also just started making SUPs so Im thinking of giving that a go as I like the idea of being able to stand and fish... but I have a feeling Ill be taking a few swims :)

[@MaxFISH.]

Nice as a budding young angler, any tips on getting sponsered?

[@liamcasey5637]

How much did your skiff cost you

[@TN-rf7wn]

farr looks so damn tasty

[@rokkitkit]

yep, was good!

[@mlydick]

My kids grew up eating hot dog bites and chicken nuggets.....

[@lachlancampbell3058]

rokkit kit you should do a collabration with miller wilson

[@rokkitkit]

One day maybe, i'm only a small fry compered to him :)

[@matthewmichael5255]

Hi im just wondering how much was ur stealth kayak

[@rokkitkit]

Hey Matthew, check out this site for and idea of what they are worth. kayakspecialists.com.au Mine is carbon fibre so it would cost about a $1000 onto the normal fibreglass cost.

[@matthewmichael5255]

thank you

[@matthewmichael5255]

Thank you

[@dalecheeseman7409]

where abouts in Australia do you live?

[@rokkitkit]

Im on the Gold Coast.

[@peanutbutter6631]

Great vid bro, I'm sad I couldn't be earlier though , damn school

[@rokkitkit]

Haha, cheers Mate, Ill post some vids after schools hours :)

[@peanutbutter6631]

RoKKiT KiT thanks I'll keep my eye out

[@Catch202]

That knife ..... dude that thing cuts through the tuna like it isn't even there. I think I'd be wearing steel mesh gloves when I used it otherwise I'd be donating a few fingers to medical research !!!!

[@rokkitkit]

Got to have a sharp knife, make filleting so much easier.

[@bermudatrianglers1184]

Fith ayyu

[@TheRealMrCods]

I hate you................................Really I am just so jealous. Must go back out in the boat this weekend.

[@rokkitkit]

Haha, yep get out there mate, good luck!

[@jettbevacqua1086]

First xoxo

[@rokkitkit]

Nice one Jett... Fast!

[@matthewmichael5255]

second

[@rokkitkit]

Close mate, hard to beat a guy called Jett!

[@geordanwyborn4364]

you write with ur left hand and fillet with ur right, what is going on!!

[@rokkitkit]

Haha, yea I write with my left, use the mouse with my right, play most sports with my Right and can play things like pool with both hands so its a mess :)

[@seashurjewelry]

Awesome video!