Ever Tried Eating Rock Wrasse... xD? Jetty Fishing Catch And Cook Dana Point, CA

In this video, I do a catch and cook while jetty fishing in Dana Point, CA! It's was supposed to be surfperch catch and cook, but I ended up doing a really fun Rock Wrasse catch and cook on the jetty :D This recipe is as simple as simple gets, all it is was fried rock wrasse in corn oil, then seasoned with one soy sauce packet. The dish itself was okay, I'd only give it a 3/5, but it was good enough for me c: It was a great day of fishing, lost a huge bat ray but that was okay, caught one dinky black surfperch or butter perch, and caught a dinky California sculpin as well. Two Rock Wrasses were caught then cooked up towards the end :D

Timestamps: For Your Convenience :)

00:00 Beginning and Intro
01:20 Gear used for the day, also please sponsor Sven Eagle Claw x4 c:
02:00 Gathering water
02:42 *First* catch of the day, large bat ray
03:39 Next catch, a Black Surfperch or what I like to call a Butter Perch, then a dinky California Sculpin
05:37 Bait Buttons, how to use and when they'll come in handy
06:01 Next catch, a simple Rock Wrasse, then another one
07:27 How to dispatch freshly caught fish
08:02 Catch and Cook Setup
08:38 How to prep whole fish (scaled, de-finned, gutted, removed head)
09:28 Cooking up the Rock Wrasses, Simple Fried Fish
11:02 Tasting the Fried Rock Wrasse with Soy Sauce
11:52 Concluding thoughts and outro

#firstfishfreedom is a tradition that I started a while back. The basis for this tradition is to release the first fish you catch, regardless of what it is (prized, PB, good eats, maybe even world record someday haha). I will only keep the first fish if it is gravely wounded or gut shotted (and a species I can legally keep). If I keep the first fish, then I will pass on the tradition to the second fish, and so forth. Any day of fishing is a blessing, catching a fish and beating the skunk is another blessing on top of that, so I want to return that blessing and luck back to the fish, so they may live another day, get bigger, and maybe I catch them again in the future c:

Here's a link to the California Surf Anglers Facebook Group!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1791530244491062/

Whether you're a seasoned veteran angler or a beginner just starting out, go ahead and join CSA! They are a group that focuses primarily on surf fishing here in California, filled with many wonderful people who would be more than happy to share their knowledge with any surf fishing questions you may have. A lot of surf fishing I learn from them so go check them out :D

Hope you guys enjoyed, feel free to leave comments, suggestions, and feedback!

Cheers,
Sven

Gear Showcase In This Video (These links help support my channel, as an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases :D)

https://amzn.to/3OyWpq4 (Okuma Nomad Express, this rod is pretty beefy, I'd get this guy for charter boats. It's also a travel rod that comes with a case, might be handy if you like to travel and fish. I like to also use this while jetty fishing because it's strong c:)

https://amzn.to/37JqGBU (Daiwa BG 4500 (paired with 40 lb braided), a pretty solid saltwater reel, great choice for charter boat fishing, can handle potentially larger catches out in sea)

https://amzn.to/3vCCgGX (Fishing Bait Thread, very helpful for securing non-sturdy baits to your hook, highly recommended if you use bait such as mussels!)

https://amzn.to/3Kgo38c (I normally use braided, my default line for general purpose is 20 lb Power Pro Spectra Braided Line, Moss Green. Choose the lb you need for what you're targeting, but you can never go wrong with this brand).

https://amzn.to/3EDRdNh (GoPro Hero9 Black: The GoPro I'm currently using. Great battery life, especially when filming in 1080p. Favorite function is the stabilization option, keeps footage from getting too jumbly :D)

https://amzn.to/38jf8pa (Ugly Stik GX2, 6'6" medium, good beginner and budget-friendly rod and reel combo, great for simple shore-based fishing like pier fishing and jetty fishing)

https://amzn.to/3Ken2x3 (Bait Buttons, useful for keeping your bait on the hook, quick and easy, this one works up to size 4/0 hooks)

https://amzn.to/3K8FOpG (Camping Propane/ Butane Stove Attachment, compact and convenient for all your catch and cook needs! Comes with adapter for propane fuel canisters c:)

https://amzn.to/3v8eQdv (Bonking Stick, not necessary but I really like this one, a good length and pretty sturdy. There's a slightly shorter version as well if you need a more compact one c:)

^You may be able to find some of this gear cheaper locally, don't forget to support your local small-business owner tackle shops!

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Credits for Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfMClt3K5K4
Track 18

Artist:

KronoMuzik
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