Using the MOST HATED FISH of All Time as Bait (And Catching Big Fish with It)

If you've fished anywhere along the California coastline, you probably have encountered this fish. However, out of all the fish that swim these waters, this one seems to attract the most hate. In this vid, I turn the tables and see if it can be used as a viable bait for BIG fish. Thanks for watching!!!!
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[@marke.1021]

Add a nice sized treble hook at tail of smelt- Might be better at hooking if hit from rear of it. Nice video once again ...finally a real use for smelt.

[@briansewelloutdoors8404]

Cant use trebles in saltwater or streams

[@gregoryn9378]

Been a while haven't been able to get on the water so conGratz to your ultimate PB step game up and in crease quality,technique, during the winter months that's it.

[@sharkparty1027]

Should try a treble stinger instead on the stomach next time.

[@seeitpickitbinit2510]

“Chief Brody’s office”🤣🤣🤣

[@goosnavslakovic4908]

Down south in sd, smelt are a popular bait in the bay. It's the live bait alternative to anchovies

[@sg-mx4ii]

I did the live bait fishing in Alaska and the ling cod did the same thing. Hung on for ever before having to set the hook. I let one be dragged by the boat for over a mile before deciding to set the hook. Very aggressive fish.

[@adamtyler8695]

Your videos are the best man!!!!

[@Sailor-Dave]

I thought hard-head catfish were the most hated fish, at least on the Gulf Coast. Nothing but bait-stealers, and if you hook one and they manage to stick you, that slime will mess up your entire day.

[@noclu4u384]

Yeah I fish tampa bay and I hate them .

[@kumaboyy.7443]

Adam, you need to help a friend out! His name is Jun and he says he has not caught a keeper ling yet! Will you please take him out and show him how to catch one? Please! Thank You!

[@DieHardFishing]

Will do!!!!

[@markcollins8648]

Why don’t you use a treble stinger

[@LiamSeagal-Mofo]

Why is Short Round peddling now. Did Kermit the frog forget to charge his battery for the trolling motor.

[@oceansky9220]

What happened to the music intro? That was good, another great catch 👍👍👍

[@marcuslarwa9098]

Any reason u don’t do any catch and cooks? Do u not like eating fish?

[@k4x4map46]

nice hook setting! a "live wire" underwater cam would provide you some epic footage...lin cod with its tail on a rock; fins on the line vs Adam! hook set! (as a friend of a friend says to his anticipated fish catch--dats yo azz!!

[@DieHardFishing]

That is something I want to try, hopefully soon!

[@k4x4map46]

@@DieHardFishing keep doing you! Awesome vids! Catch n cook on a cayak (typo on purpose!) who's first?

[@moekhn]

Are those the same fish as "star gazers"?

[@kirkwesterveltoutdoors]

Why are some of the lingcod blue/green in color. I have heard a lot of different theories. Kirk

[@jerrychapman7091]

They get stung by eating rockfish

[@patrickharris4641]

What's wrong with smelt? They obviously work as bait so what's the fuss? In florida, we hate all the fish that have super painful stings or are unusable as bait

[@carter7371]

They don’t get bit by much the only fish that will take em are the large one or the very aggressive lings. So unless you can find the big ones their uses less for bait.

[@lucamoore6331]

Basically only halibut and lingcod eat them and lingcod will eat anything. They are easier to keep alive but almost everything likes anchovies more

[@littlsuprstr]

you're a hell of a fisherman

[@tjakeeler]

We love using those for big halibut

[@ahhdat]

Nice limit on lings.

[@marcuslarwa9098]

Didn’t know there was a most hated fish.

[@liutasaephan7916]

What area is that? Looks very calm

[@richardbinell2053]

Put pipe insulation or a pool noodle on your net handle. Then if you drop it it's still yours.

[@OldManAndTheSea]

Come get on these river salmon it’s wide open!

[@nhanngo9287]

Where do you normally fish at?

[@lovehawaii4559]

Lol poor guy losing a drone now a camera

[@ronsrox]

When did he lose the drone?

[@bjodaddyo]

Big bait, big hook

[@vanilabalz1205]

Most hated fish is probaly carp

[@makasher100]

Also probably some of the most loved fish ie: Koi

[@OldManAndTheSea]

100% carp! For me it’s Striper because I always get them as bi-catching while halibut fishing and they eat our salmon!

[@pekanpi434]

Pacific barracuda. Slimiest fish ever.

[@yaady2366]

so many bones

[@jimbo4612]

Slimiest Pacific white pile perch, when caught they excrete slime as a defense mechanism .

[@rudysison9010]

I notice you don't have your Walkie Talkie dude..

[@oldschoolhawking8191]

It was on his right shoulder.

[@microminiskirt]

CATCH YOU ON CH. 69 MARINE BAND.

[@ephrem3000]

How about a bigger hook?

[@edadankmemes]

I will say, they taste pretty good.

[@138Vic]

Smelt > Croaker

[@Fishing570]

Is that smoke from wildfires?

[@regularsizeruss3874]

What species of fish was that? I fish for Smelt in the winter...that does not look like a Smelt. I assume that's a regional name, I am attempting to write a book on the regional names for fish, can someone please lmk? -Nevermind! I got it. Atherinopsis Californiensis. NOT a Smelt. A Silverside.

[@Potatofisherman]

Wdym most hated i see a lot of people using smelt as live bait big and small ones

[@bojaiden5175]

Loved that first hook set, wonder how that fish escaped.

[@kdstoffel7574]

I thought you were click baiting me with the “most hated fish” title, but yeah, smelt suck.

[@DieHardFishing]

hahahaha (not clickbait)

[@albertoreyes7581]

THAT S A LADY FISH GOOD FOR BAIT.

[@connorbaird699]

Dude stop setting the hook so hard. The fish has been hooked once the rod bends over. All those extra hooksets rip out the hook

[@zw5509]

Wanted to find out what this hated fish was. When introduced Left the channel. Ridiculous.

[@hudsongerdin9944]

The most hated fish in the Midwest is definitely a round goby those are so bad and shouldn’t even be in the Midwest at all!!!!

[@jamescarney6780]

Walleye and smallmouth fishery has improved from round gobys in north east

[@RIDEON909]

You make me want to drive north to fish for lingcod 👍

[@sweatychungus4418]

Great video dude! That first ling was bluer than a cabazon! I really enjoy watching your channel. Ocean kayak fishing is inherently dangerous. Thank you for bringing that experience realistically and enjoyably to your channel.Please stay safe!

[@Weinmaste]

I think carp is one the most hated fish tbh, but I'm sure it varies from place to place, fresh water to salt water

[@WreckerRC]

I caught my biggest fish on carp.

[@patrickjdarrow]

Shallow fry starch-coated smelt and toss in soy/garlic/ginger and you won't hate em anymore

[@twobears11]

Some fishermen just don’t know much but they are learning!

[@MistaGrim]

100% true

[@patrickjdarrow]

@Scott Williams oily/bait fish aren't popular in the US. Salmon, tilapia, trout are preferred

[@bumpedhishead636]

I do not understand why you kayak guys don't tie floats to your cameras...

[@regularsizeruss3874]

I do!

[@jc8303]

@@regularsizeruss3874 and bungies or floats to the poles and other gear

[@regularsizeruss3874]

@@jc8303 Whoah! Let's not get crazy! lol I can't deal with rod leashes, trolling for BIG fish I use them but otherwise they are cumbersome.

[@DieHardFishing]

Some day I will learn

[@castingwithcole5180]

Live perch or live kelp greenling

[@yaady2366]

we use olives or yellowtail up north for ling candy

[@tiffanywelton5116]

Kelpies or greenling for lingcod is like the best way to get em because they are slender enough to fit in their mouth for a hook up. Shiner perch or little sand dabs or sole work too!

[@castingwithcole5180]

I mean he should try a bigger perch like a rubber lip or barred, but shiners are definitely better for efficiency

[@josepio5707]

Catch n cook smelt 🤤

[@castingwithcole5180]

Smelt? I think you mean diarrhea

[@rickeyroyal1436]

Yea they got you cruising at the game just for few seconds I told my wife “Hey I know that guy well I mean I subscribe to his channel!”

[@Losingsince]

I wish we had those in the Puget Sound up north.Those look like good bottom fish and crab bait

[@riverfishy]

I use live great white

[@138Vic]

Are you fishing near Half Moon Bay? I can never figure out where you are.

[@robertgeorge1810]

Smelt are a very good eating fish and not the most hated fish

[@elnegrogranblanco]

Embrace the power of the Jack Smelt. They have produced many 30 & 40+ inch halibut from the bay to the ocean.

[@Ducky2o]

Jacksmelt have got to be my favorite fish. I caught a 18 inch smelt yesterday that broke my pb and almost broke the world record🤫. Who needs stripers when you got monster smelt! 😂

[@MooMooOutdoors]

I got a lure I want you to try. Barbie doll 😉😆

[@zeldanrj3]

Great Video!! Will you be doing anymore Catch n Cook? I need more ideas for cooking fish, please 😁

[@edwardhernandez3006]

With a big bait, even with an extra hook, I think you should have given some slack and let it get eaten. Then set the hook.

[@LettuceLand]

You mean literally what he was doing? 1:45

[@pwrplnt1975]

We love smelts up here in Maine! We not only eat them but freeze them and use them for bait.

[@kito1san]

Smelt the west coast are filled with worms. It's good fried, but that extra protein... Is what's getting frown on.

[@familyfishkiller1062]

cool bro thanks

[@kylogged]

*I HATE SMELT* But hmm I might use some for halibut bait. Or maybe cut it up use it for mackerel then use those for halibut🤔🤔🤔

[@DwightPerkins-i7t]

You've established the best fishing clothing fashion for the next 20 years.

[@maihuychung5686]

Thus the reel works just like it should. I've had it and used it for some time now. It's my go to reel.

[@uprightfossil6673]

Thirty years ago I used to fish from a one person inflatable in a nice lake. Three and four pound bass would pull me around. I wish I had bothered to have all the equipment you have. Nice set up. Looks like tons of fun

[@stephengheen1525]

Mmm I love smelt

[@andrewazevedo2293]

I've always caught tons of fish off of smelt!! I don't hate them haha lol

[@coreyjbeats1357]

12:55 me thinking that 2020 was going to be a good year

[@musicmanhunter1]

you need a bigger boat LOL wait you just need a boat period!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@hondajukie]

Smelt is a great bait I've caught multiple halibut and WSB

[@jimbo4612]

24inch perfect eater.

[@SpeedingSideway]

if you find one with a rope in the mouth, I lost the ling while tying the rope on my vest out there

[@2Skinny]

I've never heard this referred to as 'the most hated' fish...

[@HelenNetoken]

Smellt are yummy!..light coat of flour salt ..fry em up..so good!

[@tigergray1100]

They have worms in them

[@mrmhernandez925]

Lots

[@davidlim.fishman1904]

Great one.!! Great Strike and Nice Fishing sharing.!! Powerful & Support..!! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@marcuslarwa9098]

Smelts are actually my favorite bait for winning the pool on blue fishing trips. Every time I was able to get some before the trip I would win the pool.

[@mousepudding]

See? So much for "most hated fish of all time." Everything has it's place. Too much hatred already on this planet. Don't need no more. Can I get an "Amen?!"

[@msilverhammer]

It would have been interesting to see what that second lingcod has been eating.

[@chriseling]

Smelt is tasty!

[@fvaldez714]

Make it a habit to have your drag set before you go in the water...

[@amypj1]

Where locate? Can you share the fishing spot ?

[@ricardonuno1694]

Try using whole Farmer John wieners.

[@definitiveenergy1]

Green Ling are damn tasty.

[@robslipsky9066]

I really enjoy your videos. Thank you

[@samhowell9766]

What rod and reel are you using to catch ling ?

[@emiliocampos4419]

What kind of reel do you have please ?

[@VenganzaCayey]

Why yank it so much your like the second guy i see doing that. I went fishing in massachusetts and some guy cought a fish and yanked it like 3 or 4 times really hard and ended loosing the fish.. Never seen that yanking before so crazy like that

[@cobramanphil]

Smelt is not the worst..it is the bullheads(Pacific Staghorn Sculpin). I usually use them for stripers, but have caught some ling cod on them (in Capitola/Santa Cruz). Use the small ones though as I believe other fish know they have some venom in their spines.

[@vbboyd]

Where in California are you fishing?

[@spearboy321]

You ever smelt a smelt like that smelt like?

[@biggtim2979]

That’s the best eating fish

[@ronmodafferi8202]

Adam... if you have a big bait smelt then you need to have that trailer hook a "huge" treble (lings will eat it all regardless of hook size). It reminders me of Alaska fishers wanting to fill their 2 huge freezers before winter. Catch fish,,, to eat ....what ever it takes!! But if you're a semi sport fisher I accept your non-hook ups with small hooks/err. small mouth gaffs. I have looked at many of your follower's questions...and responses??

[@banba317]

Not sorry, but I don't hate smelt... they're delicious, breaded and fried; the backbones pull right out with all the ribs. Any irish East Coast Catholic Baby Boomer will tell you.

[@shotgunaaron]

Excellent as always! But bro... start using that stinger. You're going to hook up so many more.

[@thomasarcturus8947]

You don't like a gaff?

[@casjr99]

Wow...so jealous right now. I watch most of you cali guys fishermanslife, ishwithfish, philosophyd, and morethanfishing. Did Jun bought his own kayak yet?

[@5lakaiordie]

Anybody know the rod specs for the X11 rod he’s using ?

[@5lakaiordie]

As in 1-6 lure rating or 1-8 ?

[@Fenrir6Gaming]

why does everyone hate smelt?

[@otherdoug]

Huh... I find smelt annoying in that they're frequently too big to use, but I've caught plenty of ling and halibut with them. Croakers get my most hated; they're always stealing my squid, and as much as I've heard other people catching stuff with 'em as bait, they've never rendered me a single bite.

[@dinorichetti]

I have caught a lot different species of fish off the San Diego coast line on Jack Smelt, Halibut, Ling Cod, Sand, and Calico Bass, I have also caught all the same species on live Lizard Fish.

[@whome8845]

Another excellent video, really thankful to find you and your crew to share so much information about fishing, cooking, living,great job, btw, smelts are delicious, crispy fried smelts made from Italians, try it, change your entire opinion of smelts.

[@blakenitta8849]

gotta loosen drag and let em run more