YOU WON'T BELIEVE the Bait I Used to Catch this SEA MONSTER

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*Note: This video was filmed in December 2022. Lingcod and rockfish season is closed at the time this video is posted.
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[@nullbrain8552]

Would you ever consider doing an instructional video on how to read the ocean conditions and determine what are the safest/best days to go out on a kayak? Or possibly other ocean kayak fishing how tos? I really want to get into it but I know so little about it and want to do it safely but just don't know where to start.

[@bossdillman7011]

Man U have come a long ways.Your a friction pro now. Thanks for sticking with it. Nice fish! Keep 'em coming

[@leanmchungry4735]

Beautiful clear blue water, great fishing, you've got this down, congrats.

[@elkayakfish]

Another great video. 🎉 watching some of the old ones. Haven’t been watching you for a while. Great to be back.

[@Opaleye]

Just catching your bait looks already fun haha. Thank you for posting another great video!

[@DieHardFishing]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@Opaleye]

@@DieHardFishing Thank you! Happy New Year!

[@fishduckdog]

Thanks for sharing! Great fishing trip!

[@miassaltlife7398]

Great video Adam, job well done

[@stansmith7118]

Great job man!!!! All that work paid off.

[@baitsharkbuckets]

Awesome video! Keep up the good work!

[@VINCEGOESFISHING]

Dude! I am loving this video!!! Man that first cab is SOOOOOO big! I love this

[@kayakfishingcouple8866]

Adam, you are having so much fun out there. Thank you for the great video.

[@DieHardFishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@Ror917]

Great job Adam, always impressed with your fishing videos, best of luck this 2023, happy new year tight lines 🎣👍

[@DieHardFishing]

Happy new year!

[@FOE_RUNNER]

Great catch! Keep em coming!

[@ehumaui4087]

With all the rain I wasn't able to go out for closer to catch one more ling. Have to wait till April. Nice fish Adam.

[@goodcitizen64]

Very Kool just catching the bait! Great video brother!

[@eyeballs306]

Your Ling videos have been amazing!! The visibility is so nice.

[@DieHardFishing]

Glad you like them!

[@peterangel6104]

Thanks for the great videos much appreciated

[@bretthumphries7911]

Nice. On the east coast, cobia and eels are a great combo. Tight lines

[@Stoops1973]

Another great video Adam. Absolutely love the eel/ling challenge. Lings are undefeated. And those fish are huge. Was this trip after your video with Taku and the great white?

[@DieHardFishing]

Yes it was! This was my redemption after losing that battle haha

[@mikeconnor5668]

that is a monster! Love it! Eels working their magic!

[@ChrisPfish2]

Well done Adam! You sure found a good ling bait! Great video!

[@Stoops1973]

Hey Chris I’m a huge fan of your channel. Quick question…. Is tamales bay/hog island fishable for crab right now with all of these storms and big swell? Figured since I saw your comment on here I’d hit you up. Loved that last solo crab video of yours. I fish from a kayak so can’t get out as deep as yon your boat.

[@ChrisPfish2]

@@Stoops1973 hey jeff, there wont be a swell in tomales bay unless your near the mouth. Yes its fishable for crab. I would strongly recommond you go when the current is slow. For that look for a small tide change. Good luck

[@Stoops1973]

Thanks for the advice. Appreciate it

[@DieHardFishing]

Thanks Chris 👍

[@steved1799]

Awesome video! Just learned about those eels a month ago. Mind doing a video running through all your rod and reel setups?

[@DieHardFishing]

Sure thing!

[@michaelh1328]

So cool! I use an artificial that looks much like an eel. Won many jackpots on party boats over the years with it. I understand more about why after your video. Thanks for providing content like this!

[@DieHardFishing]

Very cool! I'm not surprised!!!!

[@ia6980]

Michael what type of fish did you catch on artificial lure like eel?

[@kanakoa74]

Nice video. I like how you used the eels for bait.

[@timothyminch443]

Lovely. What a way to end the season!

[@jasonallen7779]

Cool video, the eel bait was way cool. They are like candy bait for Lingcod

[@gradybrowning3976]

Awesome Ling!

[@terrymitchell7714]

Adam, Nice Ling. As you well know your bait for Lings, the Monkey Faced is great eating. You skin them like a catfish and fry them in oil. All they have is a backbone, which separates from the two sides when fried. Taste almost as good as the Ling.

[@brandonbean7561]

Good god that was epic love it I can wish to catch something like that

[@shotgunaaron]

Killing it! Love the eel for big ling combo. Electrical tape for the gaff (middle) is $$$. Happy new year 🎆.

[@DieHardFishing]

Thanks for the tip!

[@VINCEGOESFISHING]

Really awesome video!

[@rik331]

Nice Cabazon, can't keep those in Oregon until July.

[@terryhowie3099]

Monster Ling Adam! Great job!

[@t-bonejones3576]

Hey there Mr. Adam, I think you need a shorter gaff for yer kayak. That long handle is better suited to tall gunnels on bigger vessels

[@chburbsgeeser2768]

gaff situation from outdoor chef is contagious!

[@primateinterfacetechnologi6220]

nice. That reminds me of a time when I was 13 years old fishing under a commercial license off the coast of Boinas, where I grew up. I caught a 30 lb lingcod, It promptly barfed up a 2 lb octopus... Which I stuck on my jig and send it back down, Got another one just like it. The conditions were absolutely the same: crystal clear water and no swell. One could see fish all over the place down there. That same day I caught a 20 lb Atlantic Cod. It looked about like a lingcod but didn't have the teeth and it was black. long way from the Atlantic... Peace, man.

[@savageortiz6401]

damn ! what a big ling.. Looked like a damn dragon. Next year rumors suck. hope you guys will find a way around it.

[@dansSawfish5604]

Got in some nice Lingcod Great video.

[@jamesskidmore5776]

Try using sandpaper type tape on your gaff handles for better grips

[@dustinalderson7106]

Think you and some friends need to go to Maui or Alaska and do some kayak fishing videos.

[@anthonypaim5469]

I’m going to have to start using live bait , I’ve been using 5-9” swim baits the last few years but haven’t be able to catch anything over 30”. You make catching jumbos look so easy.

[@DieHardFishing]

Good luck!!!

[@DrZiggy-br2dl]

Nice pacific ling cod I don’t often keep the big ones from Area 14

[@pursuitoffish]

Wow that viz was insane! I'd love to spearfish in conditions like those 🤿 Awesome video

[@Omegaej1]

Great video, use skateboard grip tape on the gaff

[@jimbo4612]

Nice work Adam. On Jan 5th 2023 we said goodbye to our Seacliff pier as it crumbled into the ocean while pounded by 30 ft swells. Capitola pier is also severely damaged where a large chunk in the middle of the pier is now missing and the piers piling severely damaged. May not be boat rentals in 2023 at Capitola giving kayakers great opportunities to fish the local reefs with less fishing pressure.

[@DieHardFishing]

I saw that, super sad to see them go! I spent a lot of time fishing those piers as a kid!

[@jimbo4612]

@@DieHardFishing Found pictures from 1999-2000-2001 with the Seacliff pier crew, yourself and your dad all with fish. Best of luck in 2023

[@RGB06084]

Congrats again Adam!

[@alfredomiranda7002]

Awesome Fishing! Thank you for the great content. What does lingcod taste like ?

[@DieHardFishing]

Similar to a fish and chips style fish typically sold in restaurants

[@ronmodafferi8202]

Adam: What an incredible catch; even for you. When did you find such calm seas and a sunny day in the last week plus; or in the next 10 days?

[@atticussfinch9001]

Wow! Nice way to end the season! I got at least 6 keepers over the last month and a half… swim baits, squid, jigs. But next year, I’m switching to live bait. Already got my blue bullet bait holder. (Hope it’s the 2.0.) Also, switching from the Humminbird to the Garmin I just purchased, simplify my fish finder. Hope there’s a season! 5 months, then deeper water? Well done, DHF! P.S. Just returned from Humboldt yesterday, Eel River full and flowing, looking murky, but I did see one guy from Hwy 101 wading for steelies. In between these “atmospheric rivers”! Hang on for this next one California!

[@baitsharkbuckets]

What is your order number? I will make sure you get the new version.

[@DieHardFishing]

You will love that bait tank!

[@atticussfinch9001]

DHF! I didn’t know there was a special email/KZbin post area! Lol! Thanks for all the replies over the years. Didn’t Mae to ignore your replies! Pretty sure I’m going out with Nick next Monday. Keep you posted. Keep up the great work. I’ve learned so much from you. Caught A LOT of surf perch and stripers using your lessons! Thanks !!! Now, need to learn halibut. And, shoot, guess I’ll have to wait for salmon. Bad news.

[@billprospect7662]

Great Video! What ended up being it's belly? Maybe more Catch and Cooks and Filleting. Thank You and keep making Rad Videos.

[@leevillagomez9390]

Great catch Adam! 👍 That is a GIANT of a catch. Well done sir! Keep it up and stay safe. 😊🤙🏽Mahalo

[@MagnusSentDooM]

Damn awesome day of fishing! Just throwing out an idea for a future video of u and the gang. I just found videos of a boat called the islander that takes kayak out to San Clemente island to fish for a few days! From all the videos I've seen it looks like an awesome time and I'm sure y'all would kill it out there! I did not realize how long it's been around, thought it was a new thing 😂

[@DieHardFishing]

Thats on my list!

[@koreandude]

Dang Adam, you make it look too easy LOL

[@joedansereau381]

congratulations.. grate fish. all 3 of them

[@lukepiacente1877]

Hey Adam what do you do with all the fish you keep?

[@triciacanlom5917]

Love your videos man! I'm an amateur angler myself based in SD too, setting up my kayak gear at the moment... From what I've gathered, I should expect to get reels accomodating 30-65 lb braid spooled at least 4-500 yards? What do you think? Appreciate the tips.

[@Jimmymag909]

Great fishing

[@andrewvillanueva3722]

Awesome lingcod

[@BBBB47884]

What was in its belly when it hit the filet table? I pulled a 22# cabby outta the puget Sound last year that had 4 fist sized red rock crab in its belly! Your vids are the very best!!!

[@conceptsken1]

WELL DONE VIDEO!

[@jeremyfrowiss9896]

Adam, love your videos always entertaining I have to ask you what was the rumor

[@Fishingwithdaboys]

Taking my lunch break to watch this video !!!

[@fishincontrol]

You should try gripping it up with some tennis racquet grip tape. That might be less likely to slip. Does it float on it's own without the grip?

[@DieHardFishing]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@josephremarcik4250]

Adam you should put som cork rod wrap on that gaf it comes with waterproof sticky tape.

[@danlewis6157]

Holee cow! What a toad! Great video from bait to boat.

[@rainmaker3700]

I love Cod, such a tasty fish!

[@coreyjbeats1357]

LOL poor eel. But man, those things work really well

[@zudosmg]

Crazy day with the Eels! Replace that flimsy Gaff grip with Hockey tape or something. Put some string under it for grip.

[@LettuceLand]

Stay safe bro! Incoming storm

[@mdevil12]

Nice fish, Adam!! What was in his belly?

[@minhly4058]

nice 👍 but I thought the rockfish season already closed?

[@tho464]

It is closed. This was filmed before Jan 1

[@stevensuhar8302]

What rod are you using? Nice lings, I'm in Oregon and we get some decent ones in the kayak.

[@craign7995]

Adam, those foam grips on your gaff are crap. Find someone to tie a diamond pattern cord handle. If you want your gaff to float, fill it with spray foam insulation or wrap the mid-section with pipe insulation foam (like those kids pool noodles, just not so thick).

[@MoreThanFishing]

Huge! 😮

[@rudycarreon3199]

Adam, I would love it if showed the contents of the fish's stomach at the end of your vids. I know it sounds kind of gross, but I have learned so much on what fish forage on bu doing this. Examples - sculpin with whole crabs or octopus - Sand bass with a huge rock crab - Calico Bass and Johnny bass with blue shrimp - 40 LB yellowtail with a whitefish I use shrimp lures in the Kelp now and they get crushed.

[@rosebrinkcapriola]

Adam can respond, but I would speculate that those were eggs. This type of year it's typical to find very large female lings, ready to breed, in shallow water like this.

[@josephcooley3374]

I still remember when the baby blue shark took a bite of the old live well 😂

[@Hook2Cook]

Your hooksets are so satisfying

[@dogsense3773]

I'm 67 and fished that spot 40 years ago!

[@sidcostello7532]

It was over 50 years ago for me. I tell people how good it was back then....nobody believes me. I also tell them what destroyed it......nobody believes that either, plus I get yelled at sometimes.

[@JamesAlexRoorback]

22:10 is that your reel or spot lock on trolling motor I'm hearing?

[@bayareadoghouse]

Judging by the weather outside, you tucked this video away for a rainy day.

[@Biophase]

Whats your rod and reel?

[@stormydazeASMR]

Please do a video on dispatching this fish! I gotta know how what is in that belly!

[@tyronejones1644]

Does this beat the previous pb for ling?

[@m.j.greathouse456]

You had a Great Day of fishing

[@curtbennett8402]

Is a 10ft port bote bote safe out there.

[@karusokui]

Great video! Where is this?

[@jimSpiess]

Dear kayaker. You have now become part of the food chain!

[@b.whisky9438]

Uline has anti slip tape. Try using that for your gaff.

[@-balapatekar1502]

Great job 👌👌❤️ ❤️

[@michaelleon8564]

How do you know the tide, an swell for the day, is there a App?

[@ryannagata6336]

Great video. It would be awesome to see what is inside its stomach.

[@CytoplasmicGoo]

It’s likely full of eggs, it’s breeding season, if true it would be a shame those eggs were not released before it was captured.

[@pakalolobudz]

That extra effort to get those ugly suckers, really paid off! Gratz dude.

[@Whotiquilus]

What is the brand of boots you are wearing in this video? I’m interested in getting some for myself.

[@Patrickmcmanus1967]

You and taku gotta start netting those fish, hate to see them gaffed and lost, angle isn't right when your that closet the the water!! Great channel. Like your videos

[@bradkoch5420]

It seems like you should bring the fish in on the other side of you kayak. I've missed a few fish gaffing them on the side you are fishing. I have had any problem since I switched sides. Unless you are left handed. Are you?

[@MathewsFishing]

Hey guys Important question! Are we allowed to fish off kayaks for rockfish through January??in California

[@savitout1002]

Off the shore open year round. Regulations still apply. Off shore kayak, charters etc. Season ends Dec 31st

[@fvaldez714]

Only for surf fishing or diving I believe other fishing til April

[@KI-dc9ok]

Adam, maybe you should connect with a bait company and make an eel swimbait.

[@jimmychanga774]

Can you give us some of your locations for good fishing? I fish Monterey Bay and have no luck.

[@k4x4map46]

Nice!! like a surgeon!!

[@mayersimchasandman9147]

For big live baits we use a free sliding treble hook between the front and back hook that you can position anywhere on the bait

[@garrybaker6725]

on rock cod terminal tackle there is a two hook maximum.

[@mayersimchasandman9147]

@@garrybaker6725 thanks for letting me know

[@kingslew1866]

@@garrybaker6725 Bingo!

[@bwgoldnug]

Can you use eel for halibut