How much MONEY can I make COMMERCIAL FISHING for California Halibut?

Commercial fishing for California Halibut. My goal is to sell enough halibut to pay for an upcoming tuna trip. Can I do it? Stick around to find out!!!!
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[@tamalpias]

Adam next time you book a tuna trip let your subscribers know, maybe we can all book the boat and have it filled with friends and associates.

[@JesseG085]

I'm down for a 6 pack trip.

[@HideshiIzu]

No :0

[@Wildoggs_Adventures]

Maybe he doesn’t want to be on a boat filled with fans 😂 I hate being in a packed boat

[@tamalpias]

@@Wildoggs_Adventures you are probably right, but it will be packed with somebody, those boats are usually always booked up.

[@DieHardFishing]

I might do that sometime!

[@MagnusSentDooM]

A bit salty seeing u catch 20 Halibuts in a day and I'm trying to catch my first 😂. Hilarious but damn I'll try mimicking your set up and hopefully soon I catch one. No knocking you in anyway, just goes to show you know your stuff and that's why I'm glad you and others show us less experienced new guys how to catch fish! Much appreciated 🙏, have fun on ur tuna trip n slay them out there! PS Leave some fish for us! *shakes fist*😂 😂

[@Geardog361]

Man Adam that hootchie set up is a shaker killer! I've never seen you catch that many halibut before and I can't wait to see the tuna video, good luck and tight lines!

[@mikesletsgofishingchannel8600]

You're definitely one the best fisherman I've ever seen... awesome!!!

[@garyammerman2153]

Adam, you probably know this, but just in case, a white lure is always most productive for halibut. I commercially fished for 17 years (salmon/tuna) and any time I was on good halibut grounds and the fishing was slow, I would put on large white spoons on the bottom spreds and picked up many, many big halis. You should try a 4 or 5" spoon with or without the dodger. You seen to be getting your share now though. Continued good luck!

[@jimmyfumbanks6081]

So anybody can sell Halbut over there ? You dont need a license or a Health Department permit.

[@jimmyfumbanks6081]

Highly doubt it . If that was the case then there would be boats all over the place and hundreds of people selling fish out of the , Garage?

[@moseskongi4746]

@@jimmyfumbanks6081 *How does someone become a commercial fisherman for Salmon, Tuna and Buts? And did you work in california or some other state?*

[@jimmyfumbanks6081]

@@moseskongi4746Your either a fool or blowing smoke up these peoples ases

[@turkey2003]

​@moseskongi4746 you just need a commercial fishing license. The state sets a quota and doesn't matter who catches what. Once the commercial qouta is caught then commercial fishing must stop. For recreational fisherman having a commercial license isn't worth the cost.

[@OffTheHookFishing]

Adam is the man! Absolutely decimated the hali season.

[@Itsdannyboysun]

Just found you and your channel! Loved this video! Great content and very informative, I’ve been hoping to start fishing again

[@AmbitiousAngler]

Awesome episode man! Happy you have enough to go on your fishing trip! Can't wait to see how it goes!

[@DieHardFishing]

Me too!

[@jimmyfumbanks6081]

@@DieHardFishing So you dont need a Commercial license and just sell fish out of the car ? Idoubt it. Did you people Defund the Game and Fish Patrol and the Cops?

[@CollegeRecruitsNW]

Nice haul Adam, have fun tuna fishing, hope we see some video from the charter trip.

[@tommypv2]

Damn. That’s a lot of halibut. And a lot of dedication and work to get out there and do the work to get it done!

[@luckyandblessedfishing]

Nice fish and great video! Just subbed and looking forward to more fishing videos!

[@DieHardFishing]

Thanks for the sub!

[@jamesmorgan7291]

Great video Adam, I think you need a bigger boat.

[@davidvillarreal9910]

Love the idea of sustainable fishing and it being fun

[@user-zs2ke2vz4k]

That phenix abyss is a perfect rod for rock fish, lings, halibut and socal trips

[@andreasgravgaard4559]

keep it up! really enjoyable video

[@MarvelousMarvFishingForLife]

Resourceful fishing video bro! Keep at it!

[@DieHardFishing]

Thanks! Will do!

[@EngGuy63]

Definitely one of your best vids!!

[@mialily206]

Adam great idea the commercial fishing venture..you are making money, more adventures, meeting good people, you are the boss and are doing what makes you happy !!✌

[@jimmyfumbanks6081]

Highly illegal i would bet about anything. You just cant decide im a commercial fisherman today. They pay big bucks for a quota and its all taken

[@mialily206]

@@jimmyfumbanks6081 please translate those thoughts, I do not want to misinterpret what the heck you are trying to say.

[@gymz4065]

day two was wild! double up like crazy!

[@Maineduckhunter]

Adam, great video, its interesting to see the commercial side of your fishing, very cool actually.

[@DieHardFishing]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@thatonebeone]

nice... work to catch for a tuna trip.. lots here in san diego its hot bites now.. im also waiting for mahi mahi and yellow tail to come closer

[@oscarhuezo1614]

Great Video! not as many views as it should have but definetly a great idea and great execution.

[@kripsak]

Love this vid, maybe this can be done into a series. What other fish has potential for commercial fishing?

[@DieHardFishing]

For sure! I plan to do more soon!

[@matthewocarroll471]

Personally, those Big Hammer swimbaits are unmatched in terms of action. I've been fishing a lot of their full body swimbaits (5.2") weedless through kelp beds, which has been a lot of fun.

[@DieHardFishing]

Totally agree!

[@jimmyfumbanks6081]

You people defunded the Game and fish warden too?

[@b-lopez394]

@@jimmyfumbanks6081 What makes you think that? He has to buy 3 licenses to do what he is doing.

[@shotgunaaron]

Wow! Smashed it 🤙

[@gregharpo9369]

great video i may watch it again!!!!

[@FishingWithJRome]

That's what you call a great day of fishing, my shakers be under 10" and legals are rare 😅

[@alf9638]

woah...Adam you stack those flat bois like nobody's business. Makes a humble surf caster like me green with envy.

[@On_My_Trips]

Adam you are a legend braddah!! 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@snipergene]

Incredible day of fishing!

[@alexanderchristen4502]

Congrats on 80k! Hopefully 100k by the end of the year.

[@DieHardFishing]

The road to 100k!

[@klinatoc]

That bite was unbelievable, non stop!

[@bretthumphries7911]

Nicely done. Unless you are using circle hooks, you really need to set your hooks, bro. There is such a meat difference between a 22" vs. a 23", it's amazing. Tight lines

[@TheSparklyBeader87]

Amazing fishing, Adam! They are practically jumping in the boat, okay that's an exaggeration, but they are jumping on the hook.

[@BMRFISHING]

Good stuff 👍

[@Redcrown48]

It would appear the fishery is healthy with all those small fish. I think this was the most fish you've ever caught on you tube.

[@wrknhonks]

Friking nice day fishing right there … Just curious as to what those reels your using are .. I know light one is a lexa but the bigger ones ? .. I saw you use them for Tuna ..

[@Matiungas18]

Hi watch a bunch of your videos dude and think they are awesome!!! That one striper you caught off the rocks ..crazy big!!!! Any pointers for good Tuna trips to book? Even looking but not sure what really a bout here in the bay

[@barefootterry3785]

Dang! The bite was 🔥 that was better than the day of NickFish’s tourney. Can’t wait to see the tuna video!

[@DieHardFishing]

Yeah it was crazy!

[@nikhil525]

Going out on the shogun for tuna tomorrow!

[@alant.541]

If a bad day of fishing is better than a good day of work, I guess you have nothing but good days. Wish I had your job! 👍

[@Somethingsfishy65]

Great video ! Would love the opportunity to do that ! Just great

[@baccoff3308]

Nice video!

[@jaycarmichael435]

Great video that's what I like to see a lot of action... Also thanks about telling us how much the fish are worth😊

[@jimmyfumbanks6081]

Seriously doubt you can just wake up one day and say im going to be a commercial fisherman. And seriously doubt you can justbbuy a commercial license at walmart.

[@gradybrowning3976]

Wow what a Day!

[@michaelsedway9703]

If you hook a big but, might be tough in that little craft. More power to you

[@timothyhaack1207]

Man, that Starry Flounder is a gorgeous fish. I've only seen pictures. I'm glad it was a nice big keeper. Did you keep or sell it?

[@t-bonejones3576]

He said in the video he was going to retain it for personal consumption

[@darronb248]

Whats the kayak you have and that hook you loop your keepers on ? Cool video thanks

[@alejandrocota5949]

Those flasher works very good

[@timothyminch443]

Fantastic!

[@carlosmartinezreborned6403]

Thank you for the great video. When you grabbed the halibut out of the water with your hand, how did you do it? Did you grab it by the gills? Are there any sharp parts of the gills you want to avoid?

[@deandredunbar9618]

halibut have no spines or anything sharp . they have teeth and that's it keep your hands out of their mouth and you will be fine.

[@kevctz]

do you offer any kayak fishing guided trips in the bay area?

[@SDkd619]

Congrats on gaining enough $ to go out on the pacifica out of the landing i work out of lol. Sorry if i was a noob just really awesome meeting all the youtubers i watch lol. Good luck on your trip mane ! Btw on that torium doesnt it have a clicker ? Also would the flasher effect the clicker?

[@DieHardFishing]

Not a problem at all! Nice meeting you! And yes, I believe it does have a clicker and shouldn't be affected by the flasher

[@bigbossman100]

What part of the bay are you launching at? I got some kayaks and wanted to fish but can’t find anywhere that looks good and is calm

[@cristinearias6613]

Can you show us how you line that set up? What rod and reel are you set up on?

[@bryantucker97]

What kill bag are you using and how many keepers fit? We have higher limits in SoCal so trying to pick a bag.

[@mikeconnor5668]

What a day! Red Hot Halibut!

[@arthurgay5746]

In Nova Scotia Canada, if you catch halibut commercially without a license the fine is $1000 per fish

[@vampyfiend3]

dude everytime i see the rod bend im yelling at my screen like dude you got one lol

[@hbrianunderwood4946]

Like your style and mode of operation. Dude, you hammered em. Love that you direct market to consumers at the farmers market. We sell pastured chicken and eggs from our farm. Wanna trade? Just subbed your channel.

[@Will_Power_NYC]

You need to put an old fashioned rod tip bell to give you a bit more of warning of a hit

[@dohpe-]

The flasher on the line would have it ringing constantly.

[@Will_Power_NYC]

@@dohpe- I never would of thought of that. The constant waggle of the flasher would of sounded like the ice cream man is coming down the block. 👍

[@nathantran7112]

Great fishing, but is he not dispatching before he puts em on the stringer?

[@SurfCityCorals-jx3zc]

Nice work. Hey I've been wanting to get into commercial fishing since I love fish and my skills have improved to the point that I can catch a lot more fish than I can eat. Does one need to purchase a year long license? I'm curious how the process goes. Hard to find the specifics on CDFW. Any tips would be awesome. I don't know, are you able to sell more fish if I give mine to you at a reduced rate once I get my license? I catch and cook a variety of fish on the California coast. I'm in Huntington Beach and I cast off the end of the Newport Beach pier. I catch lots of Spanish and Pacific Mackerel, Rockfish (Sculpin), kelp bass, spotted sea bass, Halibut, and also stingrays, and lizardfish occasionally. I can target big sculpin really well and that one seems to be popular in markets. Thoughts? Can I help you fish in any way? best, Ryan

[@ryot340]

might need another GoPro mounted just to capture those second fishing following #chasecam haha

[@vickyellis7887]

Absolutely killing it

[@tufishingandmore1211]

can you show how you use and made the huusii

[@RCuriousPilot]

"tough to let $40 go, but better safe than sorry" good man

[@jadenrott3950]

i was about to type “it’s crazy that he know what fish based on how it fights” except for the fact that in the lake i go to i also know what fish i have on based on how it fights…i guess it’s just based on the fact that you know what’s there😅

[@rccalhoun]

do a 16 day out of san diego----its an adventure and the ultimate life memory

[@DieHardFishing]

maybe some day, Thats a long time out there lol

[@marki2659]

Good luck on your Tuna trip!!

[@kevindavis7790]

With that dense fog I don't know if I would have the guts to fish in that loacation I would be too worried about some one running to me with a bigger boat

[@freddiegonz4113]

I know it’s been a while but what size hoochies did you use if I may ask. Thank you

[@bigjim435]

Where do you launch your kayak out of on that trip?

[@Matthew-ih4qe]

What commercial permit allowed you to do this I been looking for a small boat permit

[@RGB06084]

Congrats Adam! You are resilient and making it work through tough times on the west coast!

[@corywong5801]

do you fish on the sf side or the marin side?

[@tai9499]

When does hali season end in the bay?

[@markcollins8648]

Halibut market is plugged right now

[@thedeeez7574]

When are you going tuna fishing and what boat?

[@salvadormendez1651]

Have you made a video on how it get commercial license ? I’m looking for more info . Thanks

[@goingferalfishingbushcraft6751]

Ever have any predator fish come after your stringer? Nice job man was a fun watch!

[@DieHardFishing]

I never have! (knock on wood)

[@Fishing247]

Now go get the BFT. Good luck and I know you will get it.

[@georgeescaped6035]

looks like you need a little bell on your pole

[@CharFil]

Do you filet for the people or just sell each fish whole? awesome video I just got a pro angler and am thinking of doing this aswell

[@jimmyfumbanks6081]

So you have a Commercial license .

[@CharFil]

@@jimmyfumbanks6081 not yet but once I do i'd be able to sell em, im asking for then

[@allencollins7219]

Nice day!

[@benw2569]

You ever have any encounters with big sharks with all those bleeding fish attached to the kayak?

[@kenneth1559]

Amazing

[@alexjackson858]

How deep are you fishing and are you trolling or drifting?

[@rockdean1]

Where do you post yhe fish you sell? If you are in my area i am interested.

[@voidpixel5513]

Question: What was the water temp?

[@monkeyboy2197]

How heavy of a line you using and what size hooks?

[@chrischapoteau3263]

Idk how you do it my anxiety being on kayak would sky rocket dealing with giant swells can be giant swells and not having a 360 view without breaking my neck

[@OCTalaria]

Love the channel, my question is, do you need a license to sell the fish to people? How does fishing off a kayak work if you’re going to sell the fish? Is this legal?

[@kylebailey7999]

How deep was it where you were fishing?

[@WilliamHoush]

nice fishin

[@eggbenedict-gt7mw]

Bro what soft lure dud u use

[@ChoosyRex]

Hi turns out im your moms student at school and I love your content since elementary hiiiiii

[@jadenrott3950]

what kind what kind of kayak is used for this? asking for a friend…😅

[@yakitup805]

How fast were you trolling?

[@ChoosyRex]

Maybe can I join you on a fishing trip I love fishing