The MOST Halibut I have EVER CAUGHT - Commercial Fishing in the San Francisco Bay

Commercial Fishing episode 2!!!
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[@garyammerman2153]

Adam, I commercially troll fished for salmon and tuna for 14 years. I always found a large white spoon fished deep and slow was the best lure for catching halibut (short leader right off canon ball). You might consider if you haven't tried. Good luck!

[@barefootterry3785]

You were busy that day! I gotta get to that side of the bay next time. Been working ARW area the past few times. Congrats on your catches and sales!

[@joetheagent]

What a bite! So many shakers. Glad you scored some keepers of for the people who were interested. Looking forward to more commercial content. Always enjoy your videos regardless of what type of fishing.

[@DieHardFishing]

Good news for the future of the fishery!

[@rudysison9010]

Good job catching those Halibuts Dude!

[@richraven3828]

I grew up in the San Francisco Bay. When I was a kid all the halibut were Giant. Monster halibut every time, now that the San Francisco Bay is completely overfished all you have are tons of these under sized shakers. It's sad.

[@Elcompaserg13]

They will get there eventually

[@jimbo4612]

Still big halibut in or near the bay you just have to fish for them in some non pressured locations. Problem is that there poisonous to eat these days.

[@derickroque2975]

I knew what you're saying. Same here when they were much bigger than now days 😅😏😂

[@Elcompaserg13]

@@derickroque2975 party boats be going ham on them. But they are out there.

[@elijahjohnston3172]

Indeed

[@kevinher4010]

If I go fishing and most of the times getting good kuck like this guy, I would go fishing more often too.

[@sg-mx4ii]

Good to see all those halibut in the bay. Healthy fishery

[@heartoftheseason3453]

GREAT vid Adam, the fish and the info..

[@DieHardFishing]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Doeffel]

Hahahhahahha funny that your back fishset looks like a screen crack in here😀Nice video 🔥quality Time 🤜🏾❤️🤛🏾

[@DJDream]

Love seeing you talke on this challenge!! hope all will go well for you at the farmers market!! =)

[@DieHardFishing]

Thanks!

[@joerosa170]

Greetings from Oregon. It would of been nice seeing you sell the fish but still a great video. Nothing better than getting paid to do something you love.

[@mr.striper6296]

I can't say I recall too many places offering to purchase any fish straight out of the Bay. Not in my market anyway. Tight lines to ya

[@mikesletsgofishingchannel8600]

You've promised these people fish...I bought a PA14 promising my wife I'd catch more keeper halibut 🤣🤣🤣 no luck on my first two trips...love the videos.

[@DieHardFishing]

Oh no! Stick with it and you'll get that keeper!

[@jonathankiesznowski1935]

and you said “I’m not gonna worry” about the one that got away that was close in size then go on throughout this entire video you mention it over and over again. LOL I enjoy watching your channel videos.

[@Theophilus1968]

Very cool!

[@angelawoodley2500]

Awesome video👍🏽What was your set up?was that live bait or frozen?

[@andrewvillanueva3722]

Awesome job bro!!!!

[@DieHardFishing]

Thanks!!

[@Big7media2011]

I used to fish Halibut at Shelter Island about 3x a week for years in the early 90’s. The current gets strong from the high tide low tides so I remember on the left wing on the pier my buddies and I would call that spot “the Halibut hole” cause you’d catch a bunch of Halibut every once in a while there. I caught one day 22 Halibut but only 1 was a keeper. I believe I still hold the 2nd largest on that pier which was 40” and a old guy I fished with named “Halibut Bob” (RIP) who still holds the record for 49” back in 1988. My biggest ever was 42” at the Bait barge not more than a mile from Shelter island Pier. You can catch some huge 40 plus inches by that bait barge. Anyways, love what you do ..makes me miss fishing so much since I’ve been living in Nevada now, haha.

[@LettuceLand]

How did you land that hali from the pier? Damnn

[@DieHardFishing]

Thats epic!!!!!

[@Big7media2011]

@@LettuceLand We have a special drop net, I know it’s pretty popular now with Fishermen who try to land bigger fish nowadays

[@moshesmoving]

Tremendous fishing on the Sound. Fluke and tautog for days. Memories.

[@stevetuitasi3552]

GOOD FISHING 🎣🐟🤙🏾

[@wildherring3988]

Strong work bro

[@smolderingjay3360]

Best background comment. "Nice Sand Dab!" I want your fish, but I live in the East Bay.

[@DieHardFishing]

I hope to do an east bay pickup sometime!!!!

[@Califishin292]

How many lines are allowed in the water when trolling (recreationally) along the Central Coast area for Halibut?

[@FishDiveCook]

Commercial YAK Fishing! Fun times

[@DieHardFishing]

Thanks! Just watched your vid yesterday! Welcome back haha

[@Kapow2323]

Lol. Now your a commercial fisherman. Good luck 😂

[@lisacalderon3367]

Beautiful

[@richardcarabio998]

What a day, unbelievable! You work hard and you are appreciated. Thank you for sharing🙏

[@DieHardFishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@ronsrox]

Great video Adam. When are you doing another Patreon thing?

[@DieHardFishing]

I'll do one this month! Thanks for the reminder!

[@rickmansrocx2912]

I think it's very shallow minds that would unsubscribe your channel because you bought a commercial license. Everybody needs to make a living. I'm curious what the people do for a living that unsubscribed your channel? I think your doing a great job, and keep the videos rolling. Rickman

[@XxJalelxX]

I would buy a Lingcod from you, always wanted to try it. But I'm in So Cal. Wonder if you can ship fish. You don't do many catch and cook, do some with your favorite recipes for different fish

[@knudge6334]

Saratoga farmers markets longest line is the local fish. Halibut $24.95 lb.

[@tylerritchie8858]

They started a apprentice commercial fisherman program this year giving out grants !!

[@StephenRT]

Another awesome video! Are you using braid?

[@DieHardFishing]

Yep!

[@stevedyer5902]

Hello Adam, Very much appreciate your videos. Quick question for fishing from a kayak if you do not have a commercial permit….For halibut fishing, how many poles can I use inside the bay? How many poles can be used on a kayak out on the ocean for halibut? Many thanks, Steve

[@catchmeoutside4617]

I didn't know that a commercial license allowed you multiple lines in the bay prior to this video. WIthout a CF license, 1 line with 3 or less hooks in the bay. No restrictions out on the ocean.

[@DieHardFishing]

1 rod, 3 hooks max in the SF bay. The open ocean has no restrictions on rod or hook limits.

[@thatonebeone]

so can you catch more then limits a day then normal fishing ?

[@jonathanjastemski8306]

All the drag adjustments drive me absolutely insane.

[@thomasforbestv5388]

This is good. I am in Bro.

[@billlewis2045]

The first fish u catch with brown on the white side I saw a recent video where a fisherman caught one this year on a party boat and the capt said in twenty years of fishing he never saw one like that same thing you said something is up

[@ItGetsReelFishing]

Slayfest!!!

[@HideshiIzu]

Whats up die hard, you're very knowledgeable on fish so do you know what the difference between Halibut and flounder is?

[@bayareadoghouse]

California Halibut is actually a flounder and not Halibut

[@DieHardFishing]

They are different species of flatfish. They all look similar but have different forms

[@rtydingco]

If I didn't live in Hawaii i would defiantly buy some halibut.....Congratulations on the new business.....When are you buying a boat?

[@DieHardFishing]

Hopefully sooner rather than later

[@shotgunaaron]

Nice work!... Literally :-)

[@DieHardFishing]

Thanks!!! haha

[@RaynBella]

Retail license but you need a certified scale to place it into Etix and land it. Good luck.

[@Elcompaserg13]

Nice solid day fishing ! Keep up the great work !

[@DieHardFishing]

Thanks! Will do!

[@k4x4map46]

Soo now can you use that kayak for recreational fishing?

[@fernandodasilva4813]

Try a bucktail with a trailer hook and bait

[@fernandodasilva4813]

White bucktail

[@brian1204]

Might be worth getting the commercial licenses just so you can have your kayak and fishing gear as tax deductions!

[@marke.1021]

Believe the name is now : Captain Adam, as running a commercial as and the one man crew. Nice change up and sure makes non-stop catching and keeping easier!

[@daniel96gonzalez]

I have a dumm question What will you do if you kill a short and accident

[@kauaimurph]

Good deal. I should have done this when I was underemployed. Check out Key West Waterman for someone who does both recreational and commercial on his channel. Good stuff.

[@DieHardFishing]

Thanks for the recommendation. I will check it out!

[@wabatastic]

Can you make a detailed video on how to bleed them?

[@Elcompaserg13]

Cut the gills… KZbin is to sensitive for that content

[@DieHardFishing]

The easiest way is cut the gills right down the middle.

[@Ror917]

Man Adam, im so jealous man, thats was a great day of fishing, keep it up bro. 👍🎣

[@DieHardFishing]

Thanks 👍

[@Fishingwithdaboys]

While I am over here trying to catch my first legal one!! 😑

[@DieHardFishing]

You'll get it!!!!

[@Fishingwithdaboys]

@@DieHardFishing I might have to pay you to take me on a halibut run.

[@tbone3587]

How much to ship a fish to Kentucky? Never had Halibut and would love to try some. Great video from a long time subscriber !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@brian1204]

I’m sure it’s be cheaper to get it at the local supermarket…

[@tbone3587]

@@brian1204 don't have market that sell halibut Brian.

[@DieHardFishing]

Unfortunately I will not be shipping any fish. Its too expensive and requires additional licensing

[@tbone3587]

@@DieHardFishing I understand I was just curious about if you did ship what would it would cost. Thanks

[@cabinvibeetsystore9094]

New sub! Liked ❤️👍🚀

[@NickFish007]

Action packed day Adam!! Love the commercial fishing idea!

[@pedalandpaddle1971]

Are you using cable baiters? Or just plain hooks?

[@DieHardFishing]

Just plain hooks

[@jamesalanstephensmith7930]

Off Martinez?

[@jonathankueker5007]

Where are you located?

[@socaloutdoors7355]

I haven't watched the vid yet but isn't the Frisco Bay hella contaminated??? Is there a limit on consumption limits?...

[@michaelgonzales2057]

I think the halis are largely migratory they come into the bay in spring and summer it seems

[@jimbo4612]

S.F bay has a OEHHA health warning on halibut. That's the Occupational Environmental Health Hazard Assessment. Men can eat a few portions of Halibut per week but women of childbearing age should not eat any per the OEHHA warnings. Bay has high PCB and Mercury levels . Salmon and rockfish would be a better option health wise

[@jimbo4612]

@@michaelgonzales2057 No way to really tell which are resident so its best to take outside the bay itself.

[@mikeconnor5668]

How about Species limitation? Can you sell anything legal you catch?

[@artkitzmiller957]

Captain Adam, I was wondering how much are you selling your halibut for? Are you selling by the pound or a set price for the whole fish? Congratulations on your new business venture.

[@frankarmitage776]

Wondering also 👍

[@bretthumphries7911]

Awesome, congrats on the venture. Thanks for sharing the government side. I don't get the "haters". Tight lines

[@DieHardFishing]

Thanks 👍

[@julesl6910]

Adam I think we're all curious, do you make enough to pay rent, etc. from fishing? Or do you have other employment?

[@fishingfool2644]

What's your price per pound?

[@zacdormady7742]

Adam, will you ever be shipping your fish?

[@DieHardFishing]

Unfortunately not. Its too expensive and requires additional licensing

[@zacdormady7742]

@@DieHardFishing that makes sense! We’ll if I ever make it down that way I’ll have to put in an order! Love your videos man, they inspire me to hopefully one day get out that way and do some halibut and king cod fishing!

[@derickroque2975]

Were do Flanders hang out

[@lazypetes8752]

Church mostly.

[@TheKokanut]

will you sell Salmon? I am Interested.

[@DieHardFishing]

Unfortunately not. It requires additional licensing

[@eliasmendez13]

Howuch do you charge for the halibut

[@DieHardFishing]

The price is subject to change but I sold these for $15 per pound

[@tjsportsfishing4194]

Pretty good day, when I get older, I should get a boat because I’m only a 13 year old fishermen

[@erinscott712]

Is it die hard fishing on instagram?

[@DieHardFishing]

Yep! I have a link in the video description

[@sg-mx4ii]

I hear Nick

[@elijahvanspeybrock2523]

How much does a commercial license cost in California?

[@DieHardFishing]

Details in the vid!

[@RobFishYT]

"Commercial Fishing off a kayak" = views. I got a thousand thumbnail ideas lol

[@mrfish7357]

Sounds like you've learned some of the legalities of being a commercial fisherman. Your last video I asked you if you knew doc ticket was. Not that it was a ticket from fishing game but it was a way to record your catch.

[@crispysocksss]

so for $180 you can catch more fish and sell it? Good deal

[@jamesskidmore5776]

Do you mail-order any

[@DieHardFishing]

Unfortunately not. Its too expensive and requires additional licensing

[@cacingcelupchannel2021]

very cool, I like your videos, good luck always, don't forget to stop by, thank you for one hobby,

[@comontoshi]

👍👍🥂

[@rbd6661]

How much? 💵💵💵 are you allowed to say?

[@ronmodafferi8202]

WOW! Lots of bay fish caught today. Did you NOT expose a very new of opportunity (?) for regular bay fishing folks? Sport fellows who do it every day (for fun) may now boat/land more fish and sell them? Are there not "special" small boat COMM. fish target species permits that are less expensive than a general Comm. Fish Permit? Now being a "Comm" fisher should you need to add a stern rod for 3 fishing rods maximizing your catch rate? How many lines/baits/hooks do REAL Comm. fisher/trollers have in the water. Sorry to be so ignorant on this topic; I'm just very interest in learning about your venture and this sport/com fishery??

[@LettuceLand]

Watch 10:20 in the video. He has three licenses which total to $650.

[@ronmodafferi8202]

@@LettuceLand Thanks, Found it!

[@asaulo1]

first view on this vlog!

[@teflonjohn3501]

Damn your on it!

[@glennsowacke9752]

Nice fish! I know you got to make a living .I'm not a fan of the commercial fishing vids. Just saying. Keep your lines tight!!

[@Petesworkshop2225]

Sorry, but you've ruined halibut for me. I always pictured my fillets from an icy cove in Alaska 150 feet deep, crystal blue waters. Not Kalifornia!! Good work on those fish!

[@Blktailhunter53]

Had to unsubscribe from your channel. Can’t get behind the commercial fishing.

[@goombamike4944]

Yeah, I don't like your channel now that you've become a commercial fisherman. It takes away from the freedom and easy going lifestyle of a regular kayak fisherman and puts undue pressure on you to catch fish to make a profit. It doesn't seem fun anymore. Also, it exploits the resources of the ocean. It feels greedy and unclean. Sorry. I probably won't be back as a viewer.

[@richraven3828]

The guy's a total opportunist. Couldn't care less about the ecosystem of the bay or anything else. All he cares about is cash.

[@Elcompaserg13]

Ok bye ✌️

[@Elcompaserg13]

@@richraven3828 who wouldn’t wanna make more money ?

[@whiskeykilmer1866]

He was always a meat hunter, he took the next step.

[@MrGogogordo]

Bu bye👋

[@liarliar1408]

I found you a loop hole. Nick catches them which is legal. He gives it to you to sell because you have a license which is legal. You go % split with him. Obviously demand is more than supply so you gotta get your supply from somewhere else. Or get a middle man. I'll bring you a buyer n you sell to him with my 15% markup for myself. I more more ideas. Follow me for more recipes

[@lutomson3496]

Nice! i just followed you on IG would love to buy some fish

[@NWOutdoor]

Love your videos so cool! Very interested in buying some fish, but i dont follow instagram. Could we start a private chat so i can ask ya a few questions? Thanks again for the videos, keep up the great work!

[@DieHardFishing]

If you are interested, shoot me an email. My email address is at the bottom of the video description!

[@jamestownvirginia8463]

Please send me your email, I don't want to be on Instagram but being on the east coast I would like to get a halibut. Long time sub and happy you have made fishing the life 🤠. They're all good ones! I do have a question, after bleeding them and putting them in the salt does it affect the meat? Alright, I'll get on Instagram.

[@DieHardFishing]

Unfortunately I won't be able to ship any fish for various reasons but I appreciate the support!