Massive OCTOPUS & LOBSTERS , Coastal Foraging , Boiled lobsters for lunch

[@broomstickcowgirl]

Very cool find. Octopus actually have a short life cycle. They live for about 2-5 years. That beast you found was at the end of his.

[@erich4441]

Oh so happy to see the octopus , and the seaside is so nice ,can you tell the location ? Many thanks

[@mattlacy3533]

Don’t believe this at all. Octopus like 15 years plus from what I know and have seen.

[@emotrashgarbage2276]

@@mattlacy3533 Giant Pacific Octopus: Life span: 3-5 years. Google bruh

[@rosshein356]

Most species only last between 9 months to a year.

[@1000guy1]

How do you know octopuses live for 15 years

[@midnitezan]

I might be wrong, but that octopus was probably living the last days of its life. It probably just laid eggs and protected the nest without eating anything. Thus, when you caught it, it isn't that lively and the colors on its skin are fading.

[@wraithchild666]

That was my thoughts too.. In prime condition it would be a lot more of a handful!

[@shino8854]

You are correct.

[@oldbloke204]

Yep my first thought too. Poor thing, they are an amazing creature.

[@blessedbeyond1113]

I think he already caught it and placed it there to later find it for this video

[@cazwalsh1]

Me to,played with it to much for fun,quick photo and back where you found it

[@lucasfff1370]

that octopus didn't look too alive when you released it

[@theskyquakewarrior]

Smash found the Kraken👏🏻 Hell yeah!!!! Amazing you released it. What a beauty!!! That was so awesome!!! Cool!

[@ILoveDisneyland]

That octopus was MAJESTIC!! Thank you so much for releasing it. :)

[@SMASHFISHING]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@patchthesinclair5896]

I couldn't have let that go, they are so delicious, gave your comment a like for your compassion, bless you.

[@ILoveDisneyland]

Totally get it but they're so freakin smart!

[@redwingrob1036]

@@patchthesinclair5896 TOO much to eat for one man🐙🐙🐙

[@trentinoanonimot1098]

octopus is sooo good, in some part of sicily they simply put it into a thermal pool with hot water after euthanasia. It's hurt me when I was young to kill that animal slapping it on the rocks to soften its meat, and because it's a clever and smart one but, you know, pigs and cows are too. Great findings!

[@spainter1985]

That octopus was an absolute beast!

[@tentenology]

1:20 Crab: Hey! How you doin'? * flips the stone slab * Crab: Aight. Might as well get crushed.

[@bettiboo6170]

Your octopus is dying right now. A very alive octopus would not be taken like that. He would wrap himself around your arms and try to escape. I have already caught a few octopuses but no one has ever behaved like this

[@kohyangchi4307]

You are right but Don't Be A Crybaby Sourpuss by Raining On People ' s Parade 😁

[@onemercilessming1342]

@@kohyangchi4307 Providing additional, clarifying, edifying information is NOT "raining on [someone else's] parade". Nor is it being a "cry baby sourpuss".

[@missnemesis2563]

You can only go Abalone fishing one month out of the year? That must be very difficult

[@VINdustry]

That octopus looks like it had just spawned. After they lay eggs, some species essentially clean themselves to death.

[@alexrosas-s8x]

He did use a tool to pry it out of where it was hiding. It’s possible it is. Best to dispose of immediately.

[@lovedaybebe5881]

Bless your heart for letting that Octopus 🐙 go . So beautiful 🙏 what a beautiful creature. Always respect you releasing things . 👍 Totally appreciate your kindness 🤗

[@janicebiddle6882]

Yes it was a very kind gesture on letting that massive octopus free. I only commented on how you cook it if you wished to have a go of eating one. I didn't mean that you had to eat that pacific one.

[@mikejackson2228]

That was a bred female. It would be fine to keep her, she was already dying. They lay eggs and then protect them, not eating anything, ever again actually, when the eggs hatch the mother slowly dies. That's why it had those large wounds.

[@tonycamplin8607]

@@mikejackson2228 You're perfectly correct.

[@lukecharles7095]

That’s the first time I’ve seen an octopus actually being foraged mate! I am over the moon for you! Great find! Also 2 cracking lobsters! Great video Jay! Keep up the great work!

[@SMASHFISHING]

Thanks Luke it was very unexpected 😂 thanks for watching

[@Uber1Noob]

You hurt it for selfish reasons...

[@bubblezovlove7213]

Have a look at *Fish locker* too, you might like it aswell, it has a similar feel I think.......... 😎

[@debrabolton9372]

There is a wonderful film called My Octopus Teacher that just won the 2021 Academy Award for best documentary. I am so glad that you let it go. I love octopus, certainly not to eat, but to observe. They are intelligent animals. Glad that you found your lobster. Be well! 🦞

[@redwingrob1036]

IS it the one about an Alaskan marine biologist & his daughter who take one home as a pet, & to study it?

[@lukecraft5774]

@@redwingrob1036 no lol

[@willgrand461]

@@redwingrob1036 No it's about south african free diver who befriends a wild octopus and visits it daily for over a year. I have seen the one you're referring to though and that is just as interesting.

[@madeleineeve]

And if you’ve watched that there is no way you’d handle such a creature in this way.

[@ShakaZoulou77]

There is a video of ants getting stuck in the slime of a slug without chance to predate it, but after a while the ants begin to cover the slug with earth to dry, so they could break it apart to feed the colony in a kind of diferent experiment the scientists found that the flowers can solve a maze with their roots when one of the ends of the maze ends in a fertile soil and other end in an poor soil, how inteligent are those living beings or is it instinct.

[@leech976]

im thinking the octopus was a female protecting her clutch under the rocks and she was beginning to pass- im going based on the size, inability of camouflaging/ lack of color and overall body deterioration & lack of strength/ will to fight back

[@SMASHFISHING]

Very interesting thanks 👍

[@redwingrob1036]

IF so, bit of a peculiar place to lay octoeggs. How would they be octogenated (O2+🌊) when the tides out?

[@aabalos007]

I like that you only get what you will eat or use for bait... Your very respectful.......

[@SMASHFISHING]

Thank you

[@patchthesinclair5896]

@@SMASHFISHING you are a special example of how to go with nature's flow, you deserve all the respect you give!

[@jedfra9172]

@@SMASHFISHING It would be good if you responded to some of the gentle but justified criticism and speculation about the way you handled the Octopus and its health. You seem to have spent a fair bit of time responding to posts praising you. It would be great if you could do the same for others who have more difficult opinions.

[@SMASHFISHING]

@@jedfra9172 I talk to people everyday good , bad or just constructive criticism, just coz you don’t see it don’t mean I ingore it dude 👍 text come from KZbin , fb , insta , and Twitter so I can’t answer them all for each video

[@jedfra9172]

@@SMASHFISHING Ok smash fair enough. Keep on keeping on doing what you love. My best wishes to you.

[@timothyjohnston6314]

What an epic video Smash. Thrilled that you finally forage a kraken 🐙. Brilliant content. Very kind of you to give Sam the big lobster 🦞. Catch you on the next one 👍🇨🇦

[@SMASHFISHING]

Thanks Timothy! Was so unexpected to find a giant like that haha got to look after Sam eh ! Thanks for watching

[@timothyjohnston6314]

Never seen anything like that before Smash. Thanks for sharing it👍

[@NickSibz]

That octopus was nuts, hell of a find. Getting that many lobsters too is just crazy lucky, great day.

[@thievinggoats4806]

Awesome video Jay! Good on you for releasing that octopus, even though they are delicious!

[@SMASHFISHING]

Thanks for watching if I find more I may cook one up

[@Danielson1818]

"Put weed in my bag" has a much different meaning where I come from.

[@spaceman5734]

hahvhahaha

[@billbyrnes4703]

What a bang up trip! Octopus is delicious my Italian grand father would be crying if he saw you free the beast. Octopus on the barbee !

[@ISMDOBLE]

That octopus is not healthy and towards the end of her life. Definitely wouldn't have been good to eat. Well done for releasing!

[@manieraath6562]

@@ISMDOBLE ìì⁹

[@stephenbrody2717]

@@ISMDOBLE you are correct. Her Color was not good. He didn’t just kill it because it tastes good. Some things you pass up sometimes. Squid is a different story. Squid are thriving everywhere

[@panos12479]

The only reason you pull an octupus out of its hole is to eat it...you definately saw an octupus and messed it up for no reason. Other than that i love your show

[@michaeldudziak2346]

Was ia bit uncomfortable watching that part.

[@gunslingerboi8429]

How?

[@pedrohenriquemotta7438]

He said later that it was in a small pool and it would dry up soon. Although octopuses can walk in land and survive without water for hours, he probably didn’t know that, and I don’t think his intentions were bad 🙃

[@toaluasaleupolu7060]

It's not your videos its up to him 🤣 awesome video again

[@davidb.7093]

What a beast that Octopus was, congratulations on getting it out and showing us. Your reward 2 Lobsters as usual sharing what you don't eat and practicing conservation in your fantastic video. Sam deserves a lobster for eating that mullet eye. As always thanks for posting.

[@tblbaby]

In Okinawa a friend and I were working an octopus in about 20' of water. It grabbed him and held him down and near drown him, I had no idea. It was about that size. We ate him, but they can be dangerous in that situation. They're pretty smart. Great day you had :)

[@BuzzingPlants]

Video: stabbing a octopus in the tentacle 2 times Him: Calls it little

[@rachfear2911]

Wow wow wow what a octopus to find. That’s the grandmother for sure!! 2 juicy lobsters too. Epic forage smash 👍👍

[@SMASHFISHING]

Thanks Racheal ! I was buzzing 😂🔥

[@Happyaslarry502]

I'd love to have this bloke as a friend imagine working all day coming home and ya mate gives you a lobster for dinner top bloke

[@forteandblues]

I’ve been waiting so long for smash to find an octopus 🐙!!! Or my favorite way of referring to them “the sea cat”

[@HolyFreakinDragonSlayer]

Awesome! You finally caught the kraken! Well done Jay 🐙🐙🐙

[@SMASHFISHING]

Thanks holy

[@NikolaPopov]

"Holy"🤣

[@Loopylulu8]

Very clever octopus very intelligent critters, my favourite to watch, they mimic other creatures to lure in food..Nice one Smash & u got the Lobbo aswell, Happy Days hun 😀

[@antoniocipriano4174]

I'm glad you put the octopus back as it was very majestic. Decent lobsters but the female was a bit small to be honest. Good video. Will look out for more from you. Well done fella.

[@rickl1422]

You've got to laugh at some of the octopus 'expert' haters commenting here. 🤦‍♂️ Anyone who has followed Jay on his foraging ventures knows that he's not only very knowledgeable about the many creatures he encounters but also very conscientious. He tries to leave his foraging environment just the way he found it(turning rocks back over when he's done exploring), doesn't keep undersized animals, only keeps what he needs for a good meal, etc. He's also very humble & down-to-earth. By his own admission, he had never foraged an octopus before. There's a learning curve. The appeal of his foraging ventures into the tidepools & beyond is so that we, the audience watching safely from the comfort of our homes or from under a bridge for you trolls, may learn about & marvel at the fascinating creatures he comes across. He pulls them from their hiding spots to show the camera so that we get to see the animal clearly. He'll then often put the animal right back from where he got it, usually no worse for wear. Had he not pulled the octopus out of its hole, we would have just seen the writhing tentacle. That's it! As many have commented, that octopus did not respond like a healthy specimen & may very well have been on its last days or hours. I believe Jay to be a great steward of the environment in which he forages & fishes. People should be a bit less judgmental. Get to know the creator of this video before you spew your hateful comments. He's got plenty of other videos for you to see what I'm talking about.

[@tokoloshe42]

That octopus was bigger than the one in my local zoo. Wow I havent heard the saying dead as a dodo in a long time

[@grahammctygue724]

Very bright good on ya peace

[@sivabalu7135]

You just got Davy Jones who's chilling in the shadow of that rock

[@gunslingerboi8429]

"I an sweating" CONTINUES to wear jacket and beanie

[@jaxsman1531]

Gee Jay I thought you would have been more excited to finally find an Octopus lol... ;)

[@camclark5355]

I hope that wasn’t a female octopus in her den guarding her eggs. Females commit their lives to protecting them (they won’t leave or feed or anything - they die) till the babies hatch. It seemed very weak and lethargic so that’s why I would suspect that

[@SMASHFISHING]

Very interesting info , I’m not to sure it was very sluggish in the hole , I’m not sure as this was the first time iv found one

[@redwingrob1036]

I hope not, but seemed rather close in shore for octoeggs, because how would they be oxygenated at low tide?

[@MusMasi]

maybe its a male that blew its load and has served its purpose in life?

[@drewski363]

I love octopus and cuttlefish stew and have eaten it in the past. It is a magnificent dish. Trouble is they are so intelligent, and can't be despatched easily that I can't bear to eat them any more. Nice one for letting that octopus go :)

[@redwingrob1036]

STEW?...EUOOH🤢

[@moose6676]

Brilliant video 🎉 Mr Octopus was in a state of shock unfortunately but will have recovered as long as he wasn’t out of his own environment for to long, and into his back garden, the delightful sea 👍🏻

[@syksrouse]

That driving montage scared me. I'm not used to watching driving on the left 😂😂

[@ladyeme8375]

Oh my goodness! That was so amazing to see you with that octopus! What a phenomenal find you had there! Thank you so much for sharing that with us! Like always, I love to always watch your adventures👍🏻👍🏻💯💯😉😘❤️😊

[@matimus100]

Rubbish comment

[@TheLidlClan]

Well done for letting the Octopus go Smash.

[@Fourofakind-22B]

Awesome video Jay!! I’m so happy you finally saw an Octopus!

[@fallendevonish1869]

10:37 marijuana keeps lobsters alive in heat, you always learn something new on this channel, jokes

[@dreamSurfers5912]

Another bounty of treasures from smash

[@calicoasting]

That was a Great episode!! You found a nice spot ,your a good friend. Many times you have split your catch with Sam ......keep it up 👍

[@SMASHFISHING]

Thank you

[@Fishingletsgo]

Great video! Could feel the excitement when you found that MONSTER octopus

[@pwrplnt1975]

That was fricking COOL! Great Video!!

[@mattspencer7270]

Excellent gesture giving your friend Sam the big Lobster.🦞 I bet he was well chuffed 😀

[@SMASHFISHING]

Got to look after Sam haha he munched it soon as he was home lol

[@leewilson991]

What a cracking video! Giant octopus 🐙 too! And for releasing it you was gifted lobbys! Happy days!

[@TheOutdoor_Guy]

What a beast!! Buzzin with that, well done for putting him back mate. What a cracking find 👍👍😀

[@SMASHFISHING]

Thanks dude couldn’t believe the size of it lol thanks for watching

[@georgeberg2106]

As someone from the States, when that black SUV came around the corner all I could think was Jay's gonna be a hood ornament. Just too used to driving on the other side of the road.

[@looneygooner1960]

WOW~ smash you finally got the Octopus off your bucket list they are beautiful creatures glad you let it go to live another day & the 2 lobsters to cook and eat great forage, on Netflix great true story called my Octopus teacher well worth a watch man in touch with nature

[@redwingrob1036]

IS it available anywhere else apart from Netflix?

[@VuTang858]

First time watching this channel and it’s fun. Everytime you talk about something else, you go right back to that octopus hahaha.

[@SMASHFISHING]

Haha thanks for watching I was very happy to finally find one

[@stuart207]

I requested an octopus catch and cook a few weeks ago 😂 I'm glad you put it back though, gj Jay 👍

[@10cesat]

Your best foraging yet, What a Octopus! for your first one what a catch, get a smaller one and do a catch and cook. Smash is the BEST !.

[@SMASHFISHING]

Thanks taras 🔥

[@stephenhollinrake6908]

That octopus was looking a bit sick

[@tonycamplin8607]

Very, on its way out.

[@Ryan-gu2gn]

I always look forward to another upload from, you are such a pleasure to watch. Thank You. Ryan.

[@SMASHFISHING]

Thanks mate

[@ryanjardinschannel8249]

thanks man for letting that giant octopus 🐙 back .

[@James96.]

In 2008 I got cut out at Seymour tower on a spring tide walk. I was like 11 at the time, defiantly listed to Jay when he mentioned the tides. I ended up being rescued by the RNLI in Jersey. Went out today myself foraging and found a nice lobbie. Good video mate love that octopus mate!!

[@redwingrob1036]

I would've 'died' of embarrassment...🙄

[@janicebiddle6882]

Hi from New Zealand. You can cook that whole octopus. By tying a string around it's neck after you remove the tooth. You just put it into boiling water. And eat the whole thing. If you like Marmite then you will be in for a treat. because that is what you get in the head. The whole thing is yummy, for an octopus that big you will need to cook it for a couple of hours. Thanks for your wonderful show.

[@redwingrob1036]

MARMITE octopus? NO! 🤢 TOO intelligent to eat.

[@Archie_Brian]

Release the kraken lol great vid smash and that octopus is a beast 👌👌👌

[@vivelaresistance3239]

Octopus is delicious but since people have been telling me how intelligent they are, I can’t eat them anymore. Please stop telling me how intelligent seafood is, people. It was kind of you to release it. Great video! Thank you.

[@emilycarter6120]

Literally this 😭

[@squirrelgunsmith1131]

Yeah! That one is worn out...should have left it alone! It was good where you found it! Hope you went home and research them.

[@sydneyandrews5803]

You've mentioned a few times that you'd like to see one. Good on you for finally finding one! Especially one that huge 🐙

[@LocalMarksFishing]

Awesome find on the octopus smash! Ugly looking thing but fascinating at the same time! Great session for the big stuff. Lovely berried lobster as well.

[@SMASHFISHING]

This was surprising find ! Thanks for watching mate

[@johnbiff3100]

hell yeah baby that octo was huge mate its the biggest one i have seen foraged from the beach ... well done hats off to you ... and those lobbo's looked delicious dude stay safe keep well

[@jerseyroyal9427]

Chuffed to see an octopus, a huge Gsy belter. So pleased it was released. Nice one Smash.

[@rodvickery9169]

That was some Octopus but very docile. Glad you put it into deeper water to help it survive as it is probaly a real old boy.

[@Yamesy]

The octopus was in pieces, you should have kept it. next time don't throw one injured like that back.

[@jim1668]

Crikey, didn't think your vids could get any better. Well done mate.

[@kevingingell4493]

Cool that creature went back ! Good job mate !

[@kevinashford1219]

Well done , another awesome vid 👍🔥🔥 that octopus was crazy stuff 👏👏

[@Paulglover76]

Nice one jay, cracking video, that octopus 🐙 was a beast,

[@SMASHFISHING]

Thanks Paul was a surprise lol

[@puzzleme2003]

Woo boo on the octopus! Good for you! Too bad Sam missed it live!

[@bradleyc8836]

Hi love your videos keep up the good work

[@RosesBlogg]

That octopus wasn't looking too lively. Didn't put up a big fight as they usually do.

[@tonycamplin8607]

It was dieing probably just laid eggs that had hatched.

[@d1g1taldan]

Jay that was awesome. You’re films just get better and better. That octo was a monster. I’d been wondering if you’d ever found one before. Man I’m hooked on your films. Top marks bruvva

[@apexsearcher3062]

Wow smash!! Maybe u gonna dk catch and cook octopus! Look great

[@patchthesinclair5896]

I find those creatures so tasty

[@apexsearcher3062]

Yamm

[@andreholtz1770]

Big grin on his face lol. He wasnt happy at all lol

[@davidfineren479]

Brilliant upload mate. Fantastic stuff. All the best.

[@birispearo3448]

Wow very nice spot for spearfishing master ...good content and very intertaining video master ..watching here master fro from Biri Island Northern Samar Phillippines....sending my full support here....

[@WayneDuggan]

Fairplay smash for releasing the beast. Great video

[@Trojwaterman]

Big old octopus that one, nice one. Yeah that water shoots up through those gully's had a few close calls in the past there when bass fishing.

[@SMASHFISHING]

Thanks for watching Troy 👍

[@guernseygaryfishing6540]

What a beast that octopus was mate unbelievable what a forage as well 3 keeper lobos as well fair play ted

[@kevinbuckler1085]

OMG, that was an absolute beast,never seen one like that before. Didn't fancy cooking it then 🤦‍♂️😂

[@Myt229]

Super fresh! No lemon, no butter lol

[@kevinfletcher7471]

So you caught a kracken that octopus 🐙 looked like something off pirates of the Caribbean! Cool vid enjoyed

[@londonladjeff3575]

so nice you let the Octopus go, love to see that

[@RailwayDan]

Helluva Octopus mate. Nice find.

[@danb.4845]

Made up for you JAY ,well done on Octopus find , well spotted too!! just really enjoyed this 1 as always. hope Sam enjoyed the spoils as well. All the best , TC & STAY SAFE.

[@Fawner420]

Atta boy smash can't wait for the next new species you find bro!!!

[@TheMerlin672]

What a cracking 8 leggie. I kinda think cookpot before I think release, so well done pal for letting the crab-muncher go. What a great forage, some days are way better than others. Nice one.

[@jamesanderson4964]

What a fantastic way to whittle away a few hours, brilliant upload 👍

[@Blaqk_Frozste]

next octopus you find you should do a catch and cook! cool vid mate :)

[@tblazy3463]

Wow what a big ol Octopus 🐙 congrats on finally getting one!😄👍. I thought you were going to keep it and have a cook for a minute! 😜😜👍🦐🦐

[@strictlyfishing]

Wow that octopus 🤯 biggest one I've seen. By far one of my fav vids yet well done! 💥🔥 (That sausage roll 😋)

[@SMASHFISHING]

Thanks mate

[@jp_aveiro4875]

The good old octopus finaly shows up, and what a beast, happy days

[@robbogsy3469]

And that was just under the rocks! Keep up the good work mate.

[@RosaHernandez-hj5kl]

That was a great video Jay it's so cool 2 see u get happy and excited 🦐🦐🦀🐙 SMASH FISHING HELL YEAH 🤗

[@Mostentertainingchannelever]

My dad watches this and he’s a big fan

[@toaluasaleupolu7060]

Its easy to break the shells of feet of lobsters using the back of the spoon..Great videos 👍

[@boychimp123]

Nice 1 proper video and nice 1 for releasing the octopus great creature

[@SMASHFISHING]

Thanks