Guided Foraging and Spearfishing in California!

[@mingrui1862]

This is a criminally underrated channel. Keeping it real with no fussy noisy, overdone intros, or fluff. Keep the old ways alive Kevin!

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Thank you!

[@reeze1895]

This is the most underrated KZbin channel I’ve ever came across and subscribed to. This channel is like Africa. So abundantly rich in resources and gems of information. All you have to do is pay attention, and you will learn skills and information of sustainability that will leave you with a lifetimes worth of wealth and knowledge that you can pass down to your children through generations.

[@jesselopez5708]

Mmmm slave labor

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@reeze1895]

@@catchncookcalifornia1574 my pleasure my friend!

[@youtubeuser3182]

I agree. It’s criminally underrated. Kevin is awesome! I just found the channel and I’ve learned so much binging on his videos today.

[@andyman3309]

Could not have said it better myself. I love this guy.

[@Northernly]

You've got an awesome channel bro! I'm glad to say that I've known you since, way-y-y back, Sebville USA!

[@danieltasker75]

Your success could not happen to a better person!! We appreciate you more than you could ever think!

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Thanks Daniel!

[@socalsurfadventures4627]

Man, I wish I lived closer to your area!! Love your videos and how you educate while you entertain!!

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Thanks! Your handle is "Socalsurfadventures". If that means you are in SoCal, I come down there often to guide. Good foraging and diving down there too!

[@socalsurfadventures4627]

@@catchncookcalifornia1574 I'm in San Diego!

[@steveabeyta3895]

If anybody is on the fence about taking a guided course from Kevin… do it!! He took our family mushroom foraging last winter and it was one of our favorite things we did. We were able to forage chanterelles in our home town afterwards. It’s a great time and well worth it.

[@SeaFrenchie]

Goated Yt channel Kevin, youve taught me so many cool things I never thought I would get the chance to learn!

[@EG-fb1wc]

Thank you Kevin for being such an invaluable resource for us here in the Bay Area. Fay and I are really fortunate that you started guiding and forever grateful for the knowledge and the experience we gained from each outing. We wish you continued success and look forward to future guiding trips!

[@92bagder]

it would be great if people started forming dive clubs from Kevin, even beginner level in the shallows helps greatly for culling the purple urchins

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

It is always a pleasure to get you two out and about! I still can't get over how big that porcini was that Fay got on her first outing! Thanks for all the support bro!

[@aileendanao7642]

Wow what a great recap of all the amazing adventures you offer! I can't wait for the mushroom and clam season. Kevin thanks for the inspiring videos it has really opened my eyes to how much fun you can have outdoors living off the land.

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

I am delighted to hear that!

[@eprohoda]

What'up! amazing channel, ciao. 😎

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Thank you!

[@KI-dc9ok]

Our group had an awesome time with Dr. K. Highly recommend the mushroom harvesting trip. It's so much more than just getting something for the table. Lifetime education.

[@seanharris7546]

Just a fantastic channel. I miss diving for Abalone so much along the Sea Ranch. For so many years it was a yearly family gathering and feast. We still go, but the trip has evolved to live without it. Your videos renew my hunger for the sea and the other adventures that can be had in seafood. I think I'd really like to take one of your classes.

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Thanks for the kind words! I sincerely hope you come out with us sometime soon as dive season in central and northern CA will end soon with the late fall and winter storms. We had 25 ft vis in Monterey this last weekend though. I hear you about the tradition of abalone on the North Coast. Even the absence of the rhythmic tapping of meat mallets on mollusks as folks tenderized their catches in camp is kind of sad. That drumming was just a constant part of camping when I was growing up. But there are still fish, scallops, uni, Dungeness, etc. to dive for and enjoy in camp these days!

[@betzaidavazquez5579]

What a beautiful upload Kevin !! I really enjoy your channel and some day I will get out to Cali and forage for anything with you. So proud of you and how you keep the old ways alive and share all of your knowledge that helps sustain us and keep the environment safe. I am thankful for your channel, and say hello to Diane. ❤🌟✌👍👍👍👍👍

[@heathwilson6366]

I have to say your my favorite to watch and I appreciate your videos I hope someday you can come to the Washington coast and dig some razor clams with me and pick some king boletes congratulations on the big 100 stay safe brother

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Thanks Heath! That sounds like a great time!

[@adzurko]

Love all of this, great to see someone doing this on the level of the late great Denis Judson! I'll have to link with you one of these days! I'm a Scuba Instructor and freedive/spearfish enthusiast. Love your channel.

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Thanks for the kind words and support!

[@Bmwqxtmop]

Thanks for all you do!!

[@jjsager1]

Hey Kevin, I just wanted to say that even though I’m one of your viewers who are out of State (MN) I really enjoy your content and if I ever get the chance to come out to CA for a vacation I’d definitely try to book a trip with you!

[@christophercarrillo4726]

I second this

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Thanks for watching and I hope your vacations bring you out here at some point!

[@wdinarte]

I have followed you for a little bit and even know I don’t dive or eat seafood I totally enjoy your videos, I am just across the land from you 😜😜 I am located in Texas (Houston) but if one day I pass around your area I will stop by and say hello 😜😂 didn’t know you help to “catch” mushrooms 🍄 😂 that part I would like to learn. Thank you for sharing buddy 🙏🏻🤙

[@ItsChristina7]

Happy 100th video! That channel island adventure sounds seriously amazing. That's gonna be sick. I wish I had the experience to commit to going (ah well, not yet anyway). My husband and I have been super eager to go on another foraging quest with you soon though, cheers!

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

It will be a great time! I am guiding each week when you are ready! Thanks for the encouragement and for watching!

[@marfamily2489]

Thanks u for the amazing spearfishing videos

[@boogieheads]

thanks for the consistent videos

[@scottchristie4367]

Great pole spear fishing with you in Pacific Grove Kevin! I learned a lot of new hunting skills and improved my freedive techniques. Looking forward to diving with you again soon.

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Glad you had a good time Scott! That was a lot of fun!

[@rangedraggon]

The ending made me tear up. Rewarding Indeed

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Honestly, it is a total honor to get to do this. It is probably high time that I tell the story of why I dedicated my life to all of this... I guess that will have to come in a vid soon!

[@danielmartinez0422]

Cudos to your diving success man. I kayak and rockfish all the time but I'm such a weenie when it comes to diving lol

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

All good. If you are out adventuring that is success!

[@boogieheads]

just got back from channel islands it was so clear

[@pekanpi434]

How does this channel not have millions of subs!!??

[@Erical65]

Wish you were on the Olympic Peninsula!

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Amazing foraging opportunities up there!!!!!!

[@lbrown7164]

This is gr8 content

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Thanks!

[@92bagder]

I wish I took a class before I moved from the bay to Idaho. Foraging is the epidemy of "seek and you shall find" whenever you go on a walk or hike try to ID an edible species

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Pretty sure they allow freshwater spearfishing for lake trout in Idaho. If not, neighboring states do. It might be worth looking into!

[@NB.867.]

Can’t wait get my but out there for my first spear dive!!! So excited and saving all my pennies for the my dive equipment. Also want to ask about mushroom🎉 forging too. What’s the best time of the year there to accomplish both goals. Love the videos brother and can’t wait to get out there. Plus any info on what kind of Dive gear to buy would be greatly appreciated. Peace and Love Nick B, thanks would be greatly appreciated as well brother. Thanks Nick B

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

The late fall would be the best chance for both but typically winter is best for mushrooms but not great for diving as the swell is usually higher and river sediments from rainwater are delivered in higher quantity to the sea which decreases visibility. Feel free to reach out with any gear questions! You will love spearfishing and mushroom foraging!

[@rozaverde3089]

Can u teach us where to look for oysterS? Thank u for all great content!

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

I am guiding diving for them this Sunday if you are interested in learning. Or are you asking if I can make another video about it regarding what to look for/where to find them?

[@lolpusoh8032]

When will you be doing another forage/dive day in the bay area?

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Every week that the sea allows it. If you hit me up at catchncookca@gmail you can get on the email list to stay up to date with everything I am guiding.

[@lolpusoh8032]

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[@IfearGod.]

👍

[@chavezvive4850]

Kevin - who do you suggest for guided spear fishing in the Orange County area ? Thanks !

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Lost Winds does dives not too far from there and I guide spearfishing as far south as L.A. County

[@oscarrubio8953]

I would love to go on this trip!I sent an email... hope you can share more details on the itinerary and whether my experience is okay, etc.

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Reply sent! Hope you can join us too!

[@johnyyonthespot]

Coach John Wooden not anonymous

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Or Roman philosopher Seneca depending on who you ask. Great minds think alike!

[@thechokemaster]

I want to do this Channel Island trip. I've never free dived but I'm PADI certified . Not exactly sure how to sign up for it. Update: Never mind I figured it out. :)

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Hope you get to join us!

[@snoopy914]

if only i have diving experience....=[

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

I do guide a lot of spearfishing and undersea hunting in the shallows on the mainland coast from southern CA to NorCal. Those can be great opportunities for new divers to gain experience while learning to harvest wild sustainable seafoods. Many of my clients had little to no dive experience before coming with me. A dive-specific course from a local dive shop can also be a great help.

[@snoopy914]

@@catchncookcalifornia1574 what i should have said...if only i knew how to swim properly =X

[@Agamerfr0zed]

That's awesome!