US Coast Guard stops me on my way to Smoke Herring

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Never been stopped by the Coast Guard before...

[@nickk4010]

Coast Guard are normally great people in the bay. Saved my butt when I broke down and got stuck in the mud at low tide at the San Pablo Bay entrance. Towed me in after the tide rose and they could get in. Awesome people.

[@josephsaeteurn9158]

how much was the bill?

[@fvaldez714]

@@josephsaeteurn9158 😂

[@vitaliyshostak8812]

@@josephsaeteurn9158 coast guard are like the fire fighters on the water, they dont send bills. I got towed from Point reyes, all the way inside SF bay. They're absolute life savers

[@nickk4010]

@@josephsaeteurn9158 Free believe it or not!

[@thomasm9139]

The Coast Guard does not tow anymore unless you are in imminent danger; they must have deemed you to be so. Otherwise that is a commercial salvage job such as Sea Tow and it will cost you a small fortune if you are not a member.

[@MarkasTZM]

Also, get a throwable flotation device even if not required. Even if you are alone, you may need to assist someone else. And, if you ever need to get in the water you can use it for safety.

[@FishermansLife]

Very true! Will be my next boat purchase

[@pchinnIII]

It is safer if you stay inside your room

[@GLENC0C0]

@@pchinnIII Please stay inside, then. For our sake.

[@davkrat5]

Cushions/floats are multi use. They make great seats for the back of the boat which is the best seat in any boat. Especially when someone’s feeling sick.

[@mikeblair2594]

@@davkrat5 I didn't know that. Thanx for the tip.

[@musoangelo]

Great footage of the city front. I spent 4.5 decades working on the bay as a marine engineer and am retired in San Diego now, so it's nice to see those waters from the warmth and comfort on my house. Be safe and fair winds, following seas.

[@thomasforbestv5388]

My son is a Coastie and one of your fans. His in LA port station. What happened is normal and 99.99 % are cool and awesome.

[@TheBrad1300]

The coast guard was hella chill

[@jimmy2thymes916]

I love that you guys didn't pull any punches on the smoked herring experiment. It is what it is!

[@edntz]

First time is always the most difficult to get it right. Next time with less salt, longer drying, would be great.

[@NC-zi6fx]

Simple man I am , I see fisherman's life load up the bong and I watch 👌

[@MisfitsFiendClub138]

💚😤

[@johncampbell9216]

Do you smoke herring in your bong too?! 😂

[@concos3727]

You usually have to wash the brine off before smoking to get rid of the excess salt

[@hxhdfjifzirstc894]

Yep, wash the brine off and then let it dry to form a pellicle. I didn't wash it the first time I smoked fish, and it was way too salty. I guess everybody is supposed to know that you wash brine off, so it's not mentioned in recipes (how was I supposed to know).

[@SilverTippedArrow101]

@@hxhdfjifzirstc894 Those that don't know often haven't gotten the chance to know. This applies for all things. Don't be so hard on yourself bro, we live and we learn.

[@manondmoon]

26:25 the way she went up the stairs made me chuckle 😂

[@nintendude1988]

I was going to comment I wonder if she always runs up the stairs like that 😅 glad someone else noticed

[@toymaster5464]

Enjoyed yet another great video Matts. Great advise and tips! For beginners, it's valuable information! Thanks.

[@theodorelueker5057]

Super fun video. Your net casting skills are great. Thanks for letting us watch.

[@williamokrasinski9840]

It's always a pleasure to meet someone enjoying their Pursuit of Happiness. Great video, boat and rad skills. A+.

[@averageanglers7075]

One of my favorite channels!!

[@samatwesu]

Unique video! Thank you for sharing. I like the idea of using smoker.

[@AJ-ui6ny]

Dope video. Always good to see Daniel. I wish he made more videos but I know he's probably busy.

[@ncwarrior62]

Loved your reactions to the smoked Herring!! Been there done that!! Great technique!!

[@Pinkeyes98]

I use your same recipe for the trout I catch, absolutely delicious! Thanks for sharing!

[@juanweigel1057]

I love the coast guard they are out there when you need them the most😎👍

[@charlesgraves2147]

Really enjoy the Philo D and Fish life Colabs, Reminds me of the good ole days chillin with the boys . Yall keep up the good content and colabs 👍🤜

[@douglawson8937]

I always wanted to go to that culinary academy there in San Fran but could never get there. The culinary education I get from this channel alone is amazing. Shout out to all my Asian brudduhs living the life. Rock on and thank you for your badass content!

[@captvaghunter]

You don't look Asian

[@statesofinertia]

Love your channel man. Good vibes abound!

[@Edthefisher415]

This video is very helpful for the new boaters tryna get in to the boat game appreciate the video bro!

[@victorfigueroa3735]

Love your channel man!

[@MexicoAdventurer]

Your DRIVER'S license? You're kidding.

[@glenngray1201]

Yeah right like you must ID what a joke !!

[@addicted2fishing119]

Great questions about guns on board, way to stay cool 😎

[@cD-vg5go]

Love the Coast Guard ! the boat i was on sank, not mine, the only thing popped up was the throw square , saved my ass..

[@Jvsmoothlikegravy]

I miss these old ocean videos but I like the new ones too, I grew up fishing the ocean and rivers

[@davidhall1779]

I almost choked when you asked about drugs and guns. another great video. keep the camera rolling. love watching your show.

[@abebeaku8369]

Why, guilty conscious? 😂

[@Ruteger100]

We used to eat smoked herring on Sundays during football season, Really cold beer goes perfect with the saltiness. I really miss it.

[@Elchivogarcia]

Bro ive been watching for 5 years now. You are the goat fr.

[@NorCaLove1]

Been watching you from the beginning. That’s what’s up 💯

[@k0ntography]

They used to board us so much around king harbor it got really old. I would rather be left alone.

[@Nic134]

I haven’t watched this channel in a minute forgot how much I enjoy these videos

[@elibeard8975]

Gotta learn that net technique! Thanks for the step by step! Learning that will help save some $$ for Salmon rigs!

[@UtahDelaCruz]

I grew up in the Bay Area in the 70s and 80s, and I moved away 12 years ago. I miss the Bay and your channel really takes me back!

[@richardishikawa2993]

Enjoyed the video. I really like the herring caviar. That can be made as kazunoko, which is quite a delicacy in Japan. Herring fillets are probably best pickled or dried and then roasted with salt until they are crispy.

[@monikerone3203]

I have to say… this is more pleasant than being boarded by the Mexican marines xD. The few times it’s happened to me was fucking terrifying but also beautiful in a way. The language barrier didn’t help either, but they tried their best. Seeing the fully auto mp5’s wasn’t comforting though.

[@CrymInAction]

They seemed chill. It's gotta be a pretty cool job most of the time. But man, those drone shots are sweet! It's still a beautiful city after all. From the water at least..

[@bassassassinnn7459]

I've never been boarded once by the USCG in twenty years of fishing in SF Bay Area. I HAVE however been approached at least 20 times by CADFW when bank fishing 😆. It's also a little early for herring in the Bay. I always check in with my commercial buddies beforehand.

[@josephsaeteurn9158]

i saw a video the other day and they be hauling buckets..

[@wonderchild53]

I like this style of video...greatly...!!!!

[@adaywitjay1]

Glad to see you are well, I heard about the incident at Half Moon and thought about you… Glad you good and still posting banger vids!!!

[@FishermansLife]

Thanks bro. Doing great hope you are too!

[@adaywitjay1]

@@FishermansLife Yes Sir I’m great and I’ll be jumping the broom in September so life is grand for me!!! Tell Shero I said Hello! Peace My Brother tight lines!!! 💪🏾

[@aikalaokekainalu2768]

@@adaywitjay1 what was the incident?

[@SD-ft6gs]

@@aikalaokekainalu2768 look up half moon bay and mass shooting in the news

[@rtqii]

@@aikalaokekainalu2768 Mass shooting.

[@jessejmoralesjr9990]

I'd know this is grate wonderful video already be able see now.

[@al0324]

I've been boarded maybe 3 times. once in santa cruz - but it looked like CG or FNG was boarding everybody during rock fish season, and twice near Dumbo during sturgeon season, but that was a number of oddball years ago. I'm glad CG/FNG are around tho - safety reasons, and tons of poachers out there :(

[@Noru59]

You’re an amazing g fisherman, your knowledge is encyclopedic.

[@savageortiz6401]

thanks for asking the gun question something ive thought of but was curious on the ocean.

[@mirmir9806]

Damn dude! What a way to spend a day! I can see myself mindlesly riding around on a boat over there when I retire. Fishing or no fishing. The view is amazing.

[@jamesbone105]

Good to see you, I live in Sacramento and you have totally inspired me to fish again, I went and got my poles out of storage along with my tackle boxes. I used to fish the sloughs and rivers a lot also would trout fish in the Sierras, Silver Lake was one of my pop's favorites, when my pop passed away in 1997 I lost interest in fishing. I used to go deep sea fishing on charter boats from Bodega Bay to Cordel Banks with my pop, you have shown me how to get rock fish from shore and I need to go crabbing too. Thanks Dan you are most definitely the man!

[@chickenfarmer209]

Got any tips for someone who hasn't fished since cub scout camp 1999? I'm in Herald by rancho seco park but still haven't been.

[@WhengGee]

Pure hunter non wasted. Love it.

[@gchukma]

Coast Guard, heros of the sea.

[@fernandodelgado2033]

Mutual respect.

[@geo3802]

I live in North FL on the bays an bayous and have been around cast netting all my life. It is interesting all the different techniques for throwing a net. I will admit I've never seen your technique but it does seem to be very compact and useful for throwing from a boat.

[@jaredpitchford2953]

Thx for the info Coast Guard.

[@peter888chan]

consistency - folding knife when cooking outdoors...folding knife when in the kitchen at home! =) Hope your family enjoyed the meal!

[@rxcalvosa]

Best local knowledge on YT. My home port is Eureka so it's very relevant. I am a bit jealous of all the protected water you get to fish. Humboldt Bar can be atrocious! BTW we love our Coasties up here.

[@MadnessMethodical]

If you weigh the bag fish, usually you could actually base the salt in the brine off of 2% of the total weight of the bag. I make my own hot sauces and that's the typical method for those at least. The herring looks delicious!

[@sousa928]

Wow, you are really beatifull...

[@JoseDuarte-or1cc]

Hi Matt's, love that the chine guards are still on the boat. Mine fell off a I don't know where. Great video again.

[@jimlivingston7077]

Glad that went well. Great job with that little net. I was Florida commercial fisherman. If you would like to learn how to throw a 12 foot net, 24 foot when open, I would be happy to show you.

[@Whodafuqcareswyt]

Hey bro transplanted from Florida also …. Everything I’ve read is it’s only allowable to have a 6’ net here…. My 12 and 14 I had to take back to the keys 🙈

[@yota20ret]

Always curious about the gun thing on a boat out in the bay/ocean. Thanks for the content!

[@ozzleoni6609]

Congrats on getting 1M pus subs. Enjoyed the episode.

[@redorrick427]

when i brine fish,i rinse them when i take them out of the brine,then pat them dry. i saw how slimey they were when you put them on towel. love the vids.

[@oscaramaro6111]

Love your videos man

[@double_scatpack4829]

Nice to see enforcement out there. Solid.

[@hxhdfjifzirstc894]

I don't seen any bums pooping in the ocean -- the Coast Guard doesn't put up with that shit.

[@artharrison294]

Yeah, but that’s were the run-off goes. No raw fish from or near the bay!

[@samatwesu]

I got stopped by coast guard while on jet ski. I knew everything I needed and had everything ready to go. It was quick and painless. I did not ask about drugs.

[@oliversorge4403]

I love how it pans to your face and u can see the “oh shit”😂

[@jacobdoesstuff7596]

Hey Mat you should make a sturgeon fishing video that would be amazing!!! Love your videos keep up the amazing work!

[@bernardshaw7585]

Used to fish out of Vallejo, launched near Mare Island, after the snow melt heading to San Pablo Bay I'd have to look out for debris coming from the delta, logs, telephone poles, siding, we called them hull busters.. Memories

[@dmac8207]

This is the newest 29 I've seen ever! You guys must be getting mad funding..

[@donzell1738]

Ayeeeee! Happy fishing 🎣

[@markweiner4430]

Every time I brine fish for smoking I rinse it before drying, it makes a big difference.

[@martinramirez6050]

Can't think of a better way to start my Sunday morning other than going out fishing myself lol

[@markchin7532]

I love your videos! It's so educational and exciting to watch you catch fish/crab from the shore, zodiac, or boat. What areas or piers do you recommend launching an 18 foot boat from to fish in the SF bay and out the golden gate? Can you please recommend a few access points around the bay? Any suggestions would be helpful. You have inspired me to get out and going fishing more. Thanks so much!

[@glenngray1201]

Has he still inspired you ? I like how you take the time writing a nice comment asking about some tips and you get nothing … some don’t respond back to so I don’t bother leaving one ..

[@markchin7532]

@@glenngray1201 Thanks for your reply. It's like fishing. Sometimes you get some action, sometimes you don't. I do learn a lot from his videos and appreciate the time that it takes to prepare them and share them.

[@johnwatson8004]

That's a great job guys.

[@kjb711]

dude, a wet brine, and ive learned my lesson, small filets like that, 4 hours tops. Thats with a non diluted brine. I sometimes just go 1/2 what the recipe calls for. Great Video, Keep on keeping on man, Lifes a garden, Dig it!

[@wishythefishy]

If only the speed trap cops were as chill as these CG dudes.

[@ReelNinjafishing]

I tried the same recipe. I had some left over grass shrimp. I never knew eating bait was so good... Just kidding. I liked the conversation that you had with the Coast Guard. Great questions. Stay Fishy!

[@LeeJ31]

Nothing went to waste. Awesome

[@phiology1983]

Glad I'd stayed up late for a new upload.

[@tomballard8877]

After big storms on the Hudson River I have seen trees,railroad ties ,bbq tanks ,100 lb lp tank. One time I saw a hot water heater bobbing about 3 inches out of the water.

[@DerrickVan]

Respect to the Coast Guard keeping our waters safe and informing boaters about proper boat safety

[@richiekaylor5004]

lol I love a good sheep always makes me laugh

[@LANCEtheBOIL]

@@richiekaylor5004 yup, having your private property invaded without a warrant is awesome

[@IntensitaliansDick]

Oooh yeah lick those boots, class traitor! 1312

[@fale892]

@@richiekaylor5004 loser

[@Carteeeer52]

@@Rob-ze1wi So they shouldn't protect people if they don't suck up to their unconstitutional searches? lol just lol

[@bluesdown2964]

Those hiring are perfect fish for the freezer, to get through the cold winter nights 🌙 most excellent !

[@snowyg357]

love this video!

[@polarpicket]

Thanks for convincing me to try a bigger net!

[@rescuedandrestoredgarage]

Looks good 👍.

[@bernieburns4416]

Exit the beard club Matts, love ya man.

[@zeldanrj3]

That looks so good! Hey Matts, we are wearing the same hoodie 😝

[@steffenwolf3200]

Also when you brine fish you need to soak it in water for 30 mins after. Then let it dry. Also get a cold smoke tube if you hot smoke at 160 the meat stops absorbing smoke as soon as the outer is dry or the meat is cooked.

[@havparadise]

would love to see you and Taku do more videos soon!

[@Follower_of_The_Word]

I've been boarded several times, and I always tell them it's the first time too! Even though I try to keep all the safety gear in the boat, it is surprising how many times I don't have everything on board and I get off with another warning. I love pickled herring much better than smoked.

[@edntz]

Herring is a delicacy here in the Netherlands. We have to pay $2.50 for 1 herring. What a catch!

[@elizabethwilliams1113]

That was great fishing. Enjoy yourself. Nothing but love for you and your family. 🥰🥰🥰

[@rvmcwhorter]

Great vlog once again. Even the coast guard was entertaining . Great questions too about the gun. And if it’s legal to shoot something on your line to dispatch it safely. Very cool 😊

[@kenlee8176]

Man, the coast guard is wasting valuable fishing time.😊

[@daleleavitt]

Herring, called nishin in Japanese, is really an excellent sushi fish when fresh like this. No more than one night refrigerated or it's just bait or pickled. I go to Otoro, in Hokkaido just to eat this fantastic fish raw during the season.

[@outdoorswithjustin]

great job as usual, Can i suggest one thing? Don't use iodized salt when you brine, just straight salt or sea salt.

[@Flushot22]

He used kosher salt.

[@cb-ys4wp]

Awesome Catch! Little Tip :Fastest way to scale a fish is to use a Garden hose with one of those high pressure tips.

[@rc5567]

He’s already shown that in a previous video.

[@bottomrung5777]

Great going! Maybe rinse after the brining to reduce saltiness Wish I did with a nice lake trout a while ago. ..had to toss it.. Followed a smoking recipe and just had a bad feeling about not rinsing. Shoulda followed my gut instincts.

[@bottomrung5777]

@Unintentional Failure recipe didn't say rinse after brining. Wish I had rinsed to remove some salt.

[@abebeaku8369]

You can soak one hour for each day in the brine. It'll remove access salt

[@joelducsai5400]

Sounded like the coast guard broke the floor in your boat when he jumped on it

[@masterbaiter1704]

Didn't know that you can have a pistol legally on a boat. Thank you for a nice and informative video on what to expect when a coast guard boards your watercraft.

[@arthurbrumagem3844]

Guns on boats are usually only an issue when going into foreign waters where they can really get pissy

[@MKHNitro]

Wow 2nd amendment still exists on the water Who would have thought that

[@A.C._Taylor]

I highly recommend a dry brine of 4:1 brown sugar to kosher salt for about 6 hours for small fillets (12 hours for salmon sized fillets). Squeegee off all of the excess salt and sugar (very important), get them tacky, Smoke 'em, maybe glaze them, then spice them up however you like. They never turn out salty and that brine works for all types of fish, fresh or previously frozen.

[@drewc9116]

Looks delicious!