THE STREAK IS ALIVE - Monster California Halibut

Commercial fishing for California Halibut along the California coastline from my kayak. The fishing can be tough this time of year but it can pay off big time for those who put in the time. After several days/hours of trials and tribulations, I was finally able to make it happen and put a huge California Halibut on my kayak. This fish was so greedy it bit both of my live baits I had in the water. How do I know? Check out the video to see my detective work to solve the mystery!
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[@h2oslider242]

Matching the teeth with the bight marks was genius. Getting to see exactly how that halibut bit the bait was a great thing to learn. Tight lines mate!

[@DieHardFishing]

Yes super cool to see just how they attack the bait from the bottom!

[@kevinhuntley8975]

You are a LEGEND bro! I have been watching you for about 4 years now. Thanks for always getting me pumped for my own kayak fishing trips up in Humboldt, CA! Thank you for the no BS fishing content! I almost drove down to the sportsman's expo in Sac just to meet you. One day I hopefully will. Can a fisherman be a fan of another fisherman?? You rock bro, never change!

[@DieHardFishing]

I appreciate that! I’m sure our paths will cross at some point! Looking forward to that day!

[@user-kz9yq6ci6u]

I fish this same area pretty regularly and ive never come close to one that big! Good stuff man

[@jkirk8826]

Nice work with the CSI forensic bite mark research. :) LOL! Way to go man.

[@DieHardFishing]

Thanks! I'm ready to join the FBI if fishing doesn't work out for me

[@Saltwaterdave]

Love your channel ...Hey I fish for Halibut down in San Diego, thought i would give you a little advice. When they pop off like that just leave the rod there and don't reel. I cant tell you how many of them jump back on. Tight lines buddy

[@DieHardFishing]

Thanks for the tip!

[@Quackk_Addict]

best advice forreal, for some odd reason, not many people do that... it's shocking how many we get that come back

[@axminsterz4151]

Be patient for them too, sometimes it takes hours to come back…

[@gerardomartindelcampo1627]

Probably my favorite video so far. We’ve all been there. It’s like I tell my son and his little buddies you can do everything right and still lose because the fish gets a say. Awesome fish!! The struggle is real.

[@DieHardFishing]

Love that!

[@pakalolobudz]

How wonderful you are able to stick with it!!! Congrats!!!

[@timmborden9410]

Great CSI work aligning bite to bait!

[@terryhowie3099]

Hey Adam! Nice reward for your patience and determination. Great video!!

[@thomaschung5623]

Best kayak channel fishing man . 🫲

[@samiargos]

Nice one! last time I kayaked there I lost my gear, it rained on me, I got stuck in storm, and got sea sick! The italian restaurant next to the boat launch has a great food though ;)!

[@hansemcito]

2:13 those are 4 perfect snacks! man, those look tasty

[@bgdady4269]

Wish I could get a hold of some of those fresh fish. You do an amazing job!

[@chinoyhealingfoodstravels8888]

Greetings from Redondo Beach CA 🇺🇸. Nice video. Great catch. Cheers 🥂

[@jackburton6085]

Really cool lining up the bite marks man, awesome stuff! 🤜💥🤛

[@DieHardFishing]

Thanks 👍

[@uniquelyamazing3885]

Quite the awesome smile as you brought that halibut in! Great job!!!!

[@DieHardFishing]

Yes! Thank you!

[@WalterKLamar]

Nice congrats, not giving up way to go bud.

[@ra5147]

Great videos brotha me and my son enjoy watching you fish from your kayak...you make fishing from your kayak fun. I been pedaling close to shore with my kayak. Never fish from it, I would like to go out there with my son. How far away from shore would be a decent distance to fish from

[@RGB06084]

Beautiful fish! Congrats again Adam!

[@RNJLetsGoFishin640]

Way to grind it out! Definitely paid off! Nice HALI!

[@blacklabel810]

Thank you, friend, for sharing your experience about how to fish very well,👍

[@shotgunaaron]

What a streak! Good on you. Going to take an exploratory trip in March OP. My freezer is near empty except for some blue fin a friend brought me. Need to start stocking up. I'm sure I'll see you out there... somewhere... Tight lines!

[@DieHardFishing]

Nice! Yeah I’m sure I’ll see you on the water!

[@joerosa170]

You would of been so mad if you would of lost that halibut. I know I would be. Nice catch .definitely the biggest halibut I've ever seen you catch.

[@coleomo]

getting me excited for the upcoming season. still a bit cold up here in BC and im new to kayaking, but my goal is to catch some striped surf perch and lingcod this year to start!

[@DieHardFishing]

You got this!

[@ctcraftii]

Great work as always, thank you for sharing

[@theoldsurffisher1943]

Effort/persistence pays/paid off. Not like summer fishing. Congrats!! North or south of SLO??

[@jtf267]

Congratulations! It's hard work but so worth it.

[@randylal]

Look like Monterey big flattys always in the Rey!!! In august we get them 40 plus pounders 🎉

[@m.dawodsharifi1531]

Nice catch...great videos. it was nice meeting in alameda by Rockwall. This is David if you remember..

[@DieHardFishing]

Yes I do! Nice meeting you too!

[@mikejohnson4233]

Way to keep the streak going. Ty for another great vidio. Mike

[@DieHardFishing]

Always!

[@crappie72]

great csi on that mackeral bite!

[@LiamSeagal-Mofo]

Love your videos. It’s like seeing Short Round twitch the voice of Kermit T Frog and Patrick Mahomes.

[@qball8437]

Nice doormat wow man!!!! Nice 👍

[@DwightPerkins-i7t]

Halibut head shakes are up and down giving them the unique bounce shake

[@jtuck682]

Adam while watching your video I was reminded of something that although not specifically about fishing it describes you perfectly. 'So let us not give up...for in due time you will reap, if you do not tire out.' (Gal. 6:9) You work tirelessly Adam! I appreciate you so much. 😊

[@muzaaaaak]

Beautiful Hali! Would love to have one like that!

[@bretthumphries7911]

Nice but! That hook set was the best I've seen in a while. Where do you put in, somewhere near SFO I'm guessing? Tight lines

[@addicted2fishing119]

Hope to see you in LJ soon, yellowtail homeguards are super hungry 🍻

[@DieHardFishing]

Can't wait!

[@matthauser5721]

I’m contemplating making a run, you in sf bay or half moon? Keep up the good work, you are getting some quality when you do land one

[@reesebender6756]

Halibut like that are occasionally caught in Coos Bay by salmon fisherman trolling cut plug herring. Biggest one I've seen was about 45 pounds. Most are 10-20 pounds. They are a pretty rare catch. Think I've only caught 3 or 4 in 20+ years of salmon fishing in Coos Bay. They always ID as California halibut.

[@Chieng-qc1rn]

Nice catch.

[@randylal]

Awesome Monterey halibut lot of big females love this area 🎉

[@seantaylor2046]

Dude, great vids! Don't bypass those Sardines for eating. Highest omega 3 nutrients in the ocean. Beautiful But too brother. I like to fillet them. Steaks always cook dry and the bone doesn't add any taste, contrary to popular belief. P.S. Just ordered a 3.0 Farmer John Wetsuit from NRS based on your rec. 169.00 not bad.

[@marioibarra9833]

Awesome vid! What kind of kayak do you have?

[@kayakfishingcouple8866]

Another monster, Adam. Keep going.

[@FishingWithAlexS]

Wow! 14 straight months and here I am, a fresh water fisherman who want to hook a hali now 😅 tried 3 times but never caught one before. Not even a shaker 😭

[@DieHardFishing]

4th time is the charm! 😁

[@joesanchez6144]

On that first bite I think you reeled in a little too fast and lost him - you had him😂

[@jerseyboifishing5379]

Great video man. Im in san diego looking for some nice halibut from shore, are there any tips, tricks, and spots that you could point me in. Im not from california so im new to the west coast fishing. Im dying to find some nice sized halibut.

[@AhmedMahmoud-lg6em]

Hard pays off 💪🏼 🎣

[@Wright6994]

Great job 💯👍

[@Godisgreatdre]

Amazing man keep it up!!

[@NorCalNeel]

Nice job Buttermilk!

[@stevothefisherman7606]

way to keep pushing

[@williamchandler2494]

What is the black reel you’re using. Great video again

[@kellypowell6317]

Sand dabs are great lingcod bait

[@TheSparklyBeader87]

Nice fish, Adam! ❤

[@DieHardFishing]

Thanks! 👍

[@bobj3251]

Oooooooh dear we all know that feeling, get a hook sharpener keep em deadly , great videos thanks for making them

[@williamsox-e8x]

Can you use sand dabs for bait?

[@SEAKR1]

killin it out there! Who needs to fish in the bay 😂

[@mattsbell5019]

Is this not in the SF bay?

[@allanchoy9229]

It looks like in Monterey Bay off the Soldiers Club area

[@Memo-nd6fj]

I would like to get your opinion on my boat and how it would compare to your kayak. I have a nice Gregor 14' aluminum with a 25hp motor. How do you think it would compare with your kayak as far as safety and buoyance out in the ocean any where where you would go with your kayak?

[@Monsterous0104]

does the current/swells get bad out there? Don't know if its a good idea to take my peddle kayak out

[@CrawfordJones-yz4uk]

Lover your videos man! I kayak fish in SF bay.

[@DieHardFishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@k4x4map46]

nice job!!!

[@DDFishingCo]

Another stud !! 👍

[@ek9969]

Nice!! About what depth did you catch that halibut?

[@catdogc5024]

In socal lizardfish is known to be a really good halibut bait!

[@DieHardFishing]

Good to know!!!

[@dianeshoff8419]

What harbor did you launch at in this video? I’m just getting into salt water fishing. I live near Placerville so not really sure of the landmarks.

[@alant.541]

BIG FISH 🐟 The streak is alive!

[@alfredog2154]

What thickness is the wetsuit? I have a 4/3mm wetsuit i use for surfing, and i think i would be burning up if i used it out kayak fishing. You dont get too hot in it?

[@davidkatz6601]

Hey Adam. Did you launch from ML harbor? Keep the streak alive.

[@jimf279]

Good one Cheers

[@jtuck682]

Oh, I hope your next Kayak will be one with a motor and pedal assist. 😊

[@dennismcfadden7066]

I recognize Monterey Bay- fish it regularly.

[@Bo_in_Seattle]

Nice slab

[@michaelsiengo1]

Excellent

[@badlyniceness2315]

Nice..made me hungry..

[@bwcok7947]

Would it be easy to see your bait underwater while trolling and caprure the strike?

[@DieHardFishing]

You should be able to with an underwater camera

[@jeffreyharley1480]

As others said. It would be great if you showed your rig set up.

[@peteculver6063]

do you catch and cook? I kind of need that since I love to eat seafood but never get to go fishing... :(

[@DieHardFishing]

Yes I do! But I also catch and sell. I have a commercial license for selling halibut

[@xiongkue4361]

how do you determine where to find mackeral when on boat or Kayak?

[@DieHardFishing]

Just look around until you find them!

[@billc9178]

How deep is that area ?

[@BigStick_energy_fishing]

I usually find San dabs and lizard fish in a halibut stomach

[@matthauser5721]

Looks like a lot of your bites are later in the morning or afternoon might be a good way to attack them in the winter

[@DieHardFishing]

Definitely!

[@xbfkms]

Just for the record, most Pacific mammal stealers are sea lions, not seals. Congrats on landing that big but. In SoCal, a flatty like that would be lucky to be boated before a sea lion tore it apart and away from you.

[@Jiwaijiwai]

Nice. Where’s the place at?

[@DwightPerkins-i7t]

That was no fluke. Adam actually did catch that big one Lol

[@Juantwothreefish]

Nice!!

[@peterardison5930]

Need to use circle hook

[@threengcircus]

TOAD! Did you end up selling it? What did you fetch for it? Way to grind it out man!

[@DieHardFishing]

Yep, sold for $200

[@Fishtogo209]

How many halibut are allowed this year

[@Reeldealsportfishing]

What kind of reel do you use?

[@AA-bn3pm]

Would you ever switch to Seadoo fish pro ?

[@DieHardFishing]

I would be down to try it!

[@gradybrowning3976]

Yea Boy

[@Choks18]

What rod are you using?

[@MrKveite1]

It's not a halibut even if it's called a halibut, it is however still a very big specimen so good stuff:) For the haters=it is technicly a regular flounder with the Fluke as it's closest relative. It is NOT considered a halibut...

[@VeryPuzzled-o3q]

It's a California Halibut! Do your research.

[@MrKveite1]

@@VeryPuzzled-o3q Yes but what you guys CALL a cali hallie is NOT a hallie but a flounder, the nearest relative to the fluke. Do your research...

[@VeryPuzzled-o3q]

@MrKveite1 1. The common name used for identification and regulatory control for the species in question is California halibut. 2. All Pacific and Atlantic halibut are flounders as are California halibut 3. California halibut are not in the same genus as Pacific halibut. 4. in SoCal we use the halibut as local vernacular as Pacific halibut are not typically in our range. If seems strange that you would use local vernacular for summer flounder to correct us for our species identification. Just to save you time in the future, white Sea bass is not a seabass, Lingcod are not cod. Oh, and wolf fish are not wolves.

[@MrKveite1]

@@VeryPuzzled-o3q My point is that cali hallie is NOT in the undergroup for halibut...its a common flounder.

[@richardzimmerman3043]

did you get a bit sore from the paddling

[@DieHardFishing]

Yes!

[@m.j.greathouse456]

Streak N 🦈 …….. 🏃‍♂️

[@Fisher_Munro]

How migratory are those halibut?

[@DieHardFishing]

I’m not sure! It would be interesting to find out!

[@tpmbarteri]

Where were you fishing?

[@fishmanfishman6511]

Did you catch this under a sport fishing license or commercial license?