Dive, Fish, Camp, Catch & Cook with Fishing Chef!!!

Join us for another overnight camp catch and cook with Chensi (Fishing Chef)! Here, we take Chensi on his first dive, make some awesome food for lunch from our first catch, camp, make a great breakfast, and head out once again for spearfishing, hook and line fishing, get a friction fire going with a bowdrill, and make the best Korean rice bowl catch n cook on the west coast!
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[@OutdoorChefLife]

I didn't know perch laid live young. I always learn something new with your videos! Yo that bibimbap, Diane killed it!! Now i need some!

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Crazy right? Not sure if it is all species of surfperch, but I definitely had the same thing happen in So Cal with a totally different species, so I am guessing it applies to all of them. Yeah, that Bibimbap was killer! She did such a great job!

[@ishwithfish]

they sure do! if you catch a pregnant one near birthing, squeeze out the babies if you keep her because the fry count towards your limit once expelled.

[@mittu1814]

thanks for telling him not to chase them and to go down and stay still for spear fishing! got a new subscriber for teaching. very eductional

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Thanks!

[@namtrinh4695]

Your channel is so underrated!!! Always enjoy your videos the longer the better I craved for move content, more fishing, more foraging, more diving, more hunting ,more cooking ,more of everything what you do, very informative. I can't understand why your channel hasn't taken off , anyways we the people want more videos lol

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Thanks for the kind words and support!

[@rickandrews4886]

Oh man what an epic meal. After chow like that I'd be in full on nap on a rock mode. I really never get tired of going back and watching these videos again

[@mingrui1862]

As always, loving your videos. Appreciate all the hard work you put into these. Happy energy between you and your lady adds to them, thank you Kevin!

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Thanks for the positive feedback!

[@stanf9898]

Living your best life!

[@GeezMuzick]

That dish looked amazing. Now I'm hungry

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

It was great!

[@pokermedic6460]

Coming over from outdoor chef life... love the catch and cook vids

[@cormacreidy-taylor1289]

that honestly looks like the best catch n cook meal I have seen on KZbin

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Thanks! It was awesome!

[@nationalstudyacademykim5030]

Wow, Dol Sot Bi Bim Bap! Priceless!

[@dianakincaid2228]

This Diana says, "Yeah, Diane did a great meal prep. You Rock." Made me super hungry. lol

[@nationalstudyacademykim5030]

Thanks, lots of technical information and vocabulary! Definitely the best fishing show! Sound like a professional. Oh forgot, he is one. Go get'em.

[@dianewill3839]

I was drooling well I watched. That was meal for for kings.

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

It was pretty darn good! Thanks for watching!

[@adventureswithfrodo2721]

I was fishing in Alaska with my daugher and her husband. I started preparing a fire to cook lunch. I had made feather sticks and gatered all the other wood sizes. They came up and told me to go fishing and they would start the fire. So off I went and got same salmon and large Rainbows(4+) lbs. I came back and they had a nice fire going. Cool I thought and said so. Well my son who was with us let it slip they had actually used a cup of gasoline to start the fire. LOL. I always had put a road flare in my kids ski packs.

[@its4sutq890]

Aw - Mochiiiii - what a sweet doggie!

[@jacquiblanchard3131]

Fantastic!!!

[@adampack6642]

Great episode.

[@colinmctaggart4798]

Great video. Really appreciate the hard work you put into your videos.

[@bottom]

Food looks amazing as usual. Love the video guys. Keep it up! 👍

[@ouissandy2806]

U need more subs You actually hunt which I find rare on west coast stuff

[@SkyfallLotus]

Another great video! Love watching you all at work.

[@Spoder_Man]

Straight feasting 🤤🤤

[@TampaBayFossilHunter]

I learn so much from your videos and the great shots you provide are a bonus. Great work and thank you for the education!!!

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Thanks! Glad you enjoy the content!

[@diggity2966]

Bro, Diana s a badass Unicorn!!! You're a lucky man dude!

[@XRPstrong]

Great video ! Always happy to get that notification from your channel . Love those out takes

[@foltairguns3814]

You should try mashed potatoes, mixed with vegetables, seasoning, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and meat. For the meat many go for beef, chicken, or pork. It's one of my favorite comfort foods every.

[@rkaz]

Not weird at all, I would eat those baby fish in a heartbeat! Thanks for a cool video!

[@kylorenthehusky2584]

Impressive fire starting!

[@alexisaragon5157]

coming over from the Outdoor Chef Life. Great Vid . Great Food Love it

[@boomerbaxter8420]

Dam I love Bibimbap: You guys are adding to my catch and cook bucket list

[@grahammcgee5775]

Great vid guys keep up the great work 👌👌👌👍👍👍

[@benh5774]

Great video and great job bringing these city slickers into the wild!

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Lol these guys did pretty great out in the sticks... even before they met us ;) That's why we all click!

[@ishwithfish]

next level catch and cook! that urchin field was crazy, too bad the yield is kinda low this time of year. annnd now i'm starving😋

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Yeah, those sea urchin barrens are all we see out there these days. It's crazy how bad they have spread. Video on the sea urchin and abalone issue coming soon!

[@sungcha3563]

Awesome! Absolutely Fantastic stuff! Found out Stripe Perch lay live young. Who knew?

[@outdoor7467]

I know that this is not your newest video but I was watching this one and don’t want to loose this thought. 😃 I just want to let you know how much I appreciate your Stadium of a youtuber. Your videos are high in real (not marketing) content and love for the detail. I learn so much watching your videos and beside that it’s very entertaining. I’m sure you’ll grow very fast over the next couple of month. I hope you’ll keep the great work and level of „sponsorfree“ information. Thank you 👍🏻

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Thanks bud! That means a lot! I am completely open to reviewing outdoor related products, but those reviews will be true and based on real field testing. Bottom line is that if I do not like the product, in the end I will state exactly that. If a totally awesome outdoor company wants to sponsor a video, I could certainly be open to that, but you will not be hearing me stating how great some random company is that has absolutely nothing to do with our content if they were to offer us cash to do so. The channel is about adventure, food, laughter, passion for the outdoors, and informing folks on how to do this stuff and do it safely. That is how we aim to keep it!

[@DC_x06]

I love your videos, you've inspired me to learn how to fish, forenge, and dive.

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Thanks! Glad to hear it! Keep it sustainable, keep it safe, and keep the old ways alive!

[@stevenrldenault7451]

Hi Diane, would you be kind to us all and share how to prep, organize and put together a Bibimbap using whatever seafood or fish we have just caught. It looked amazing and I suspect tasted even better, thanks Steve, MB, Canada.

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

I will ask her for details, and maybe we can add some lines to the description for you?

[@stevenrldenault7451]

@@catchncookcalifornia1574 that would be most appreciated

[@margaux6339]

Yummy yummy😋😋😋😋😋

[@mj1010]

Best outdoor channel on youtube. Informative, fun and looks like you have a great time, everytime!

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Thank you! We do!

[@73stoneinlove]

I watch a few of your videos every weekend since seeing the colab with the fishing life guy. Wish I could be there!! Imiss the ocean so much!!

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Glad you are enjoying our content!

[@phillipkang14]

You got yourself a new subscriber, love the content! Keep it up dude

[@shantaekim8435]

New subbie! Came from Outdoor Chef Life and was not disappoint. You and your gf are such an inspiration! Great quality content from great minds! Keep it up! I will keep supporting from here on out!

[@elkhunter76]

Great video! Jealous of your weather as it has been snowing here all week arrghh! I am getting cabin fever!

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Be like the birds... fly south for winter and then report back!

[@treerat6959]

I can't believe you ate the baby's yah sicko lol . The food looked delicious Diane can sure cook. Can't wait til hunting season starts will be heading up to Kings Canyon again this year.

[@stevelee2384]

Bro, you're the ultimate survivalist. If SHTF, I want to be in your camp lol

[@kellywaggoner6703]

Outdoor Chef Life sent me here. New sub....this meal looks amazing!

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Thanks! It was!

[@user-mm5ly6ru6s]

Looks tasty Good job !

[@HellDog001]

Your videos make me want to try diving. Great outtin y'all! Also shout out to mochi for being such an adorable doggo!

[@HellDog001]

P.s. The Bibimbap looks divine!

[@anahudon2109]

Every time I watch your videos I get so hungry! I envy you your ability to do this any time you want. If I ever get the chance I would love to come to California and meet y'all! #bucketlisttrip #seafoodfanatic

[@rudysison9010]

Nice video dude!

[@betzaidavazquez5579]

Just saw this Great video, and Great content, would Love to have tasted that bibimbap man it looked sooo good. Thanks for sharing , I always learn something new from your channel. 🥰🎣

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Thanks! Glad you enjoy the content! The meal was absolutely awesome!

[@g.e.1432]

Korean food is soooo good.

[@Ross_Antonich]

Great video! So delicious!

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Thank you!

[@doughnutguy82]

I grew up going to Ft Bragg! love the area. Im betting yall were at McKerricker State park?

[@yanjijay6752]

Cooking to good bibimbap 🤤😋 but fileing on the flippers thought it was a chopping block fine dining at it's best right there.

[@thewanderingwelder2804]

Hell yeah! I’m 🤤

[@wendymaddock7705]

Very yumie xx 😘 😘 😘

[@Bahumbug666]

Awesome video you and the wooded beardsmen should collaborate it'd be so cool.

[@pisceanry9373]

definitely not weird for eating the live young! they’re like little delicacies, i’m jealous. 😂

[@pisceanry9373]

Also, Mochi was looking especially cute in this video!

[@prokhk]

That kelp crab hanging on to a dying stalk of kelp is so depressing! Great video man!!!

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Thanks. I know. Worst part was that was only one of dozens doing the same thing. Full video on the subject coming soon!

[@chrisjohnson1440]

Got to love Fort Bragg if you ever get a chance check out Silver's at the Wharf you can rent Waterfront room that you can crab snare from the balcony right into the noyo River

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Nice!

[@stevendelcarlo3294]

The dive shop you were just at is about a mile from where I grew up that's so cool they are still open I wonder if they still do the golden abalone dive. It's like an Easter egg hunt for ab divers. Great video

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

I hate to say it man, but last I heard they had to close down. Pretty sad, but as abalone populations were so decimated by the purple sea urchin explosion, CAL DFW had to shut down the ab fishery until at least 2021... and many local businesses felt the economic hit from that. It really is pretty sad as that was such a great shop and they are such awesome people!

[@stevendelcarlo3294]

@@catchncookcalifornia1574 damn that's sad they were really cool people. They still have the escape hatch in Brookings oregon that's where I been getting my gear for the last six. Hopefully abalone season will open next year and hopefully people start eating more uni great videos guys and the best of luck to you all

[@amyguido4812]

I keep thinking you are calling your dog 'Mooch' - which actually would of been such a great name!

[@NickFish007]

Dang that was a video and a half! Your diving / filming skills are on point, you're such a good storyteller. I'll eat some fish babies man, what time is dinner? I use to have a dog like Mochi she's the star of the show

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Thanks bud!

[@robertyang2864]

Nice video. fisherman’s life is out for a while. You pick up the slack

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Lol, we will do our best!

[@guang-puuwen5244]

Should take more of the purple sea urchins, those are invasive species. great video and content! Subscribers from now!

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Thanks for watching. Actually purple sea urchins (strongylocentrotus purpuratus) are not invasive, however they have been acting like it recently. The reason their population is unchecked is due to the death of their main predator (sea stars). This in turn has led to a major purple urchin population boom which then has decimated our kelp beds... but I agree, we should all take as many as legally possible to help the kelp forests come back! Cheers.

[@margaux6339]

You have a lot to learn how to fillet fish😊😊😊😊😊

[@eliashowe8418]

Hey - What is that dive float you are using? Thanks!

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

It is called a Banks Board. The link is in the description on our most recent scallop dive video. Thanks for watching!

[@isaacschannel]

Hello great video can you camp on the beaches in the north coast ft Bragg etc...

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Thanks! Some north coast beaches are ok with it, but some are not. A little research and you should be able to find some gems... but keep them quiet so as to keep those options open for years to come!

[@miloflaze]

Geez that's a lot of sea urchins. That's like unlimited uni right there. I assume you are going to catch, clean and cook a lot of those

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

There is a serious (not exaggerating) population problem right now. WAY too many urchins are eating off the seaweed... vid coming soon!

[@Finder1375]

I’m a bit jealous of yours catch and cook

[@BillysWildWorld]

New Subscriber, here!!

[@seahunter1]

Excellent video guys. I got to make you a better mask for your hatchet.

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Thanks bro! That one has caught numerous bow drill embers at this point, but if you insist I am always down lol.

[@Rekhyt123]

Came for the fish, stayed for Mochi

[@FishingChef]

yeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!

[@kennfujioka]

The babies and adult frame would probably make good dashi for miso soup...

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Good call!

[@oldmanoutdoors4700]

You know to live, always wish I could do this,no time no knowledge.

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Pretty sure there's an awesome quote from Lord of the Rings that says something like "Do the best you can with the time that is given to you!" Just saying that, none of us "have time" ... and anyone telling another that they have "knowledge" is selling something. Every day is an adventure if we wish it. Take the first step tomorrow... the rest will follow.

[@jacobearl3350]

Was the striped perch any good?

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Not bad. Like most perch, the meat is not super chewy or flaky like a rockfish or lingcod, but all in all not bad.

[@joesgotya9930]

I cant believe Sub Surface is closing down. Such an amazing shop and owners

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Did they decide to close permanently? They have been such a great shop ever since I was a kid! That is really too bad to hear!

[@joesgotya9930]

@@catchncookcalifornia1574 Same for me. I just saw their FB post about closing their doors while back, not sure if its a permanent decision. This Abalone closure is killing everybody.

[@ronjones1414]

I've eaten raw baby rabbit fish whole in Guam. That looks good.

[@yoyozhang379]

Working harder than fishing & chief chensi ! Haha , he still no update .....

[@wesyoungquist393]

Don't know what the limit in CA is for sea urchins but that spot at 3:00 needs to be harvested. For kelp's sake!

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Agreed! Used to be 25 per day, but now it is up to several 5 gallon buckets full I believe!

[@stanf9898]

I wish I could give this two likes!!

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Thanks! We had a great time doing it... and as you can see, we were pretty darn happy with the results!

[@stanf9898]

@@catchncookcalifornia1574 I too am from Norther California and dive here. I can't make it in the water right now. But, I love seeing Steve at the dive shop even if it is just through a screen. Keep up the good work. This channel is going to GROWW! If possible, might not be worth a lot of views but would sure make me happy, could you include footage of foraging events when you take part in them? I love that info and was the reason I subscribed to the channel originally.

[@rl44237]

What was that trilobite lookin thing at 16:11 next to the scallop?

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Good question! They are strange right!? It is a chiton.

[@haroldtakahashi8875]

name/location of the shop?...also, fresh, fried neboshi?...uni kingdom?...great episode...

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

The shop is Subsurface Progression in Fort Bragg (Mendocino County). Neboshi? Is that what the cooking of little fish is called? Super tasty! There is HUGE overpopulation of sea urchin right now all along the CA coast... as crazy as it sounds, if we do not all get out and harvest a lot of urchin ASAP, we may have to say "good buy" to our once-magnificent kelp forests and the fish we love so much that occupy them! Full video on that issue coming soon.

[@fishingmendocino4087]

Best dive shop around

[@haroldtakahashi8875]

sorry...misspelled...niboshi (small, dried sardines/anchovies)...several sizes...could be used like croutons or to make stock...yum...

[@dominic_a]

Is eating the baby fish weird? Chicken gets coated in egg before it's breaded and fried.

[@user-mm5ly6ru6s]

Those babies I heard count as part of your limit

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

People say that but I sincerely doubt that a warden would sweat someone on it if they discovered that their perch was pregnant while they were cleaning fish... unless that person was incredibly rude to the warden (which I have unfortunately seen many times) in which case that person might have a problem lol. It pays to be kind!

[@pdsCV]

That would automatically make you one of the ones who lies about it!

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

:)

[@javiermendez8906]

Daaaamn Daniel, looked bomb.com

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Daniel? Thanks!

[@josephsaeteurn9158]

i haven't been to that place since they closed off abalone. wonder how the population is doing.

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Unfortunately not so good. Full video on the subject coming soon.

[@MehHalfhearted]

Remember kids, never pee in your wetsuit.

[@arreola961]

I was trying to smash the like button, but it only goes on and off,dang

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Lol, Thanks! Yeah, that was a very fun adventure! Glad you enjoyed the footage!

[@timnguyen112]

Is she korean? Great cnc btw!

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Naw, we just love cooking from all over the globe.

[@Jsoomad]

Where is this beach

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Mendocino County.

[@Jsoomad]

Catch N Cook California thank you

[@davidphillips5489]

What area is this?

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Nor Cal.

[@davidphillips5489]

How far up? Fort Bragg area?

[@davidphillips5489]

How far north do urchin go?

[@josephpecoul6532]

No judgement but the little fish I would have fed to the dog

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

That's a good backup plan! She might have like them as much as we did!

[@josephpecoul6532]

The west coast is so beautiful I had no idea until I saw West Coast KZbinrs making Coastal videos.

[@pattibrown1809]

I Love your videos! keep them coming! I have a lot to learn!Deep-fried babies....mmmmm!

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Patti, thanks! We saw your other comment (not sure where it went) but yes, I was a bit quick with the rock crab on the first dive. I grabbed it quickly to hold it by the back legs to not hurt it (though it seemed pretty intrusive) and so it would not hurt me, and after showing it to the camera I released it just as quickly. While editing, I remember thinking that it looked unnecessarily aggressive, but the crab was fine and the reason I let it go so quickly was that they are adapted to crack clams and mussels and tegula... meaning that when a rock crab gets a human finger, the finger turns to splinters. Rest assured, the rock crab was quite alright. Thanks for watching!

[@pattibrown1809]

@@catchncookcalifornia1574 I deleted the first comment because I felt silly. Sorry about that. I realize that you know a lot more about what you're doing than I do, like I said, I am just sensitive! Thanks a bunch for the reply, and I will always be watching, and enjoying your videos!!!

[@funkyrugmuncher2890]

how come us gingers always end up with Asian wife's... not complaining about it tho 😂

[@GeneralDimSum]

waste not want not!

[@robertyang2864]

The baby fish eating is kind of gross

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

We figured someone would think so. Lol, waste not, want not.