Spearfishing w/ Steven Rinella & Janis Putelis | S1E01 | MeatEater Hunts

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  • Опубликовано: 27 июл 2024
  • On the first episode of MeatEater Hunts, Steven Rinella and Janis Putelis head to California for a spearfishing trip with expert skin divers Greg Font and Alex Reynaud. After learning the ropes, the guys head off in search of fresh sushi and fish tacos. They hunt the reefs and kelp forest looking for yellowtail while filling up the stringer with sheepshead, bonito, and calico bass. The underwater scenery is so mesmerizing and the fish so damn delicious that it leaves Steve wondering what he’s been doing chasing elk for the last 20 years.
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  • @brianreardon1795
    @brianreardon1795 4 года назад +69

    @12:14 that yellowjacket just NOT phasing steve at all

  • @oaklandoutdoors2402
    @oaklandoutdoors2402 4 года назад +417

    hell yeah you need to put more seasons on netflix

    • @tiddiesprinkles
      @tiddiesprinkles 4 года назад +17

      It's coming, he confirmed in a podcast.

    • @treyjackson4402
      @treyjackson4402 4 года назад +23

      Hey man if you go to MyOutdoorTV right now and use the promo code STAYHOME you get a free 30 day trial and they have all of the original seasons of MeatEater. I have been binging for the past couple days.

    • @timthompsondp
      @timthompsondp 4 года назад +4

      I finished the last one the same night I started, they need to make longer seasons!

    • @eythemischief4148
      @eythemischief4148 4 года назад +2

      @@timthompsondp There's like 8 seasons you can download on piratebay.

    • @TJ-bg4fw
      @TJ-bg4fw 4 года назад +1

      @@treyjackson4402 I love this, they cut some of the older seasons which had my some of my favorite episodes. Time to kill time while looking to see if I can still get turkey hunt off this year.

  • @stevelessard6216
    @stevelessard6216 4 года назад +175

    I really enjoy the more natural interactions and ball busting in this episode vs the Meateater episodes. It's not as polished and sensored, very refreshing. It's just like being out with a good group of buddies and having a good time. Well done. More of this please!

    • @ElkinsEric
      @ElkinsEric 4 года назад +3

      Steve Lessard I agree! Way more lifelike.
      Matter of fact it’s exactly how me and my buddies act.

    • @baitball4665
      @baitball4665 2 года назад +1

      If you like that style watch "the hunting public". As far as hunting shows go its the goat 🐐

  • @damienhooper1196
    @damienhooper1196 4 года назад +42

    held my breath the entire damn episode...samba'd AF

  • @DestroBB
    @DestroBB 4 года назад +234

    Yeah, we were down in the Gulf, fishing bonito. Robert, have you ever been down to the Gulf on the bonito run? It's gorgeous.

    • @ryanstevens4477
      @ryanstevens4477 4 года назад +59

      Are bonito fish big?

    • @kushleche4544
      @kushleche4544 4 года назад +38

      @@ryanstevens4477 Well they're considered a game fish so.... yeah .

    • @nathanieltavarez6225
      @nathanieltavarez6225 4 года назад +33

      DAMNIT DALE

    • @boogerboy1265
      @boogerboy1265 4 года назад +17

      great comment thread lmao

    • @dmnsawshop8160
      @dmnsawshop8160 3 года назад +23

      They are Considered a “trophy” fish.... so yeah... they’re pretty big!

  • @mmrtactical7764
    @mmrtactical7764 4 года назад +5

    The absolute best show, hands down. Catch it and cook it, gives more meaning to the entire experience.

  • @tornparachute5702
    @tornparachute5702 4 года назад +36

    In these trying times we can all count on Steve to deliver motivation and inspiration. I swear I haven't managed to go hunting or fishing once with my buddies without your name coming up in conversation.

  • @SticksSteelAboveBelow
    @SticksSteelAboveBelow 4 года назад +6

    As an avid spearo for 6 years. From Australia and back, this awesome dude !!! Sone if the best hunting is below the waves 🤙

  • @lancet.346
    @lancet.346 4 года назад +7

    I love the Channel Islands. They fed me while I was living in Santa Barbara. So beautiful.

  • @drOBcity
    @drOBcity 4 года назад +2

    My favorite way to consume MeatEater content -podcast talking about something they filmed -watching what they filmed -connecting the dots to the podcast

  • @ogoe_joeoutdoors1088
    @ogoe_joeoutdoors1088 4 года назад +4

    Yellowtail is by far my favorite pelagic to eat. I moved away from So Cal but I always long to go back and fish for these guys, oh and they put up a great fight too!

  • @tomasd3668
    @tomasd3668 3 года назад +1

    Love seeing Steve fish the area I grew up in and swim through the same kelp forests I have for so many years

  • @codyf296
    @codyf296 4 года назад

    My grandfather was an OG skindiver in CA and Mexico in the 40s and 50s. Some of his pictures are absolutely amazing. I miss that old timer. Watching this made my day. Thanks boys.

  • @jamesdavis5329
    @jamesdavis5329 4 года назад +3

    I agree! Steve you have THE best show on earth! Very entertaining, especially when you share the passion for the outdoors. Awesome job keep up the good work, blessing to you👊🏾🦌🦃🦆🐿🐻😁

  • @cc27006
    @cc27006 4 года назад +17

    Steve is the man!

  • @novadrake6454
    @novadrake6454 4 года назад +34

    I freaking love your content Mr. Rinella I've seen all your Netflix series and its really gave me a new look on wildlife and I can't wait to be able to hunt one day

    • @brycescott7895
      @brycescott7895 4 года назад +2

      i wish you the best of luck friend

  • @maxphleger8834
    @maxphleger8834 4 года назад

    I grew up diving off of this point they’re on. It’s awesome seeing the crew dive it and see why it’s so special!

  • @ryanburgess4590
    @ryanburgess4590 4 года назад +1

    Greg and Alex are both awesome guys right on my favorite meat eater episode.

  • @conjooste6168
    @conjooste6168 2 года назад +1

    Great to see Rob Allen gear in the USA. Rob is an ex parks board game ranger in South Africa who loved spearfishing. Together with Geremy Williams a South African National Spearfishing champ, they developed and now export Rob Allen gear all over the world. Proud to call them my friends.

  • @knarfluna
    @knarfluna 4 года назад

    Steve is ONE BAD ASS DUDE!!true American man....no ego...surrounds himself with humble skilled outdoorsmen!I enjoy his ventures outside the USA...so cool to see him interact with different cultures! He respects all....nature, wilderness, people, culture! so refreshing that I had to write this and let somebody know!!Keep them coming!!

  • @whiteout99
    @whiteout99 4 года назад +2

    Love this, and I felt like during the podcast with these guys that something like this was in the works.
    I really enjoy the "raw" language. seriously. It's more immersive.
    Keep up the amazing work gentlemen. The content is always enjoyed.

  • @embracethesuck1041
    @embracethesuck1041 4 года назад +96

    I heard those seals at the start and thought "oh shit, Steven's finally going to start clubbing seals". :)

    • @tomschumacher5434
      @tomschumacher5434 4 года назад +2

      😂

    • @dirtrida274
      @dirtrida274 4 года назад +13

      On this Meateater episode..... THUMP. CLUBBIN SEALSSSSSSS

    • @austinlatag7398
      @austinlatag7398 4 года назад +9

      "I line up my club on that seal, I go to swing then my club goes *click*! Next thing I know BAM! The seal is charging at me!"

    • @TheOutlawMan
      @TheOutlawMan 3 года назад +2

      @@dirtrida274 😂😂😂 I almost died laughing

    • @Burgert1776
      @Burgert1776 3 года назад +1

      I would pay to see that😂

  • @Balonishell
    @Balonishell 4 года назад +2

    I love watching you hunt all over the world. It's so cool to see you hunting where I hunt! The golden cathedrals of the Macrocystis pyrifera. Hello from Malibu.

  • @davidshuler1922
    @davidshuler1922 4 года назад +3

    I needed this! So glad to see new episodes! Love Meateater!

  • @broomstickcowgirl
    @broomstickcowgirl 2 года назад

    Born and raised, I'm a proud California native. Cheers Steve.

  • @TJWallasch
    @TJWallasch 4 года назад +2

    Ive had my new speargun waiting for me in Hawaii all winter... now I'm quarantined in California dreaming of getting underwater. Love the podcast on this episode too!

    • @gabrielangel955
      @gabrielangel955 4 года назад

      Tyler Wallasch Same! Got a new speargun and been waiting to hit the water. My buddy went to the Sonoma coast few weeks ago and fish and game were pulling people over on highway 1.

  • @fishinglifeforme
    @fishinglifeforme 3 года назад

    i grew up in Baja California and there's nothing better than some fresh fish right out of the sea.

  • @IbleedINC
    @IbleedINC 4 года назад +1

    This was a lot of fun! Love ya Steve! Keep it coming!

  • @benduno2ndtanun436
    @benduno2ndtanun436 3 года назад

    Glad to see you still doing your thing during the pandemic. Keep up the good work.

  • @broomstickcowgirl
    @broomstickcowgirl 3 года назад

    One of your best episodes, right up there with your Alaskan episodes!! We need more of those please.

  • @tylerdostal6493
    @tylerdostal6493 4 года назад

    MORE. MORE. MORE. This is the content we need. Awesome job guys!

  • @calvinblais7656
    @calvinblais7656 4 года назад +7

    Back in my home area! So glad that yall finally picked up spearfishing! I have been spearfishing my whole life and recently became a "late adult onset hunter" after watching your show! Stoked to see more of this content!!

  • @mrgreen3109
    @mrgreen3109 4 года назад

    I'm not a huge fan of fish but a fresh caught and cooked fish - I can't say no to that! Great video Steve and team thanks. 👍👍

  • @colbr06
    @colbr06 4 года назад +2

    I’ve been marathoning YBS Youngbloods videos so this fits right in!

  • @one_giant_leap
    @one_giant_leap 4 года назад +1

    Digging the score on this one. Whoever worked it did a great job.

  • @caparzo54
    @caparzo54 3 года назад

    This crew is so damn good at putting a show together that highlights the hunt and the meal. Now I want some sushi.

  • @birdman27000
    @birdman27000 4 года назад +1

    Great stuff. The diving here in CA is absolutely wonderful and I can't wait to get back into the water! Glad you got to enjoy the beauty of the channel islands. Next time go during lobster season and grab a few bugs!

  • @paulfityo1
    @paulfityo1 4 года назад

    The Podcast for this episode was my favorite. Especially when the sharks were mentioned after the fact.

  • @thecarlob_007
    @thecarlob_007 4 года назад +1

    Beautiful. Nice change of scenery.

  • @working_to_hunt
    @working_to_hunt 4 года назад +1

    What a fantastic film! I want more!

  • @gabrielangel955
    @gabrielangel955 4 года назад

    Was literally looking up swells while at work because I’ve been itching to get a dive in. Now I’m drinking coffee watching this, next best thing 🤙

  • @tinysupreme6417
    @tinysupreme6417 4 года назад +8

    12:10 what a set of balls Steve must have to not even flinch at that hornet on his hand.

    • @rustindudley3564
      @rustindudley3564 4 года назад

      He did get bit by a bullet ant in an episode of meat eater haha

  • @MrSpraystarch
    @MrSpraystarch 4 года назад

    Man do I love what you guys put out. Watching you guys do your thing is the next best thing to doing it myself. keep it up amigos!

  • @davidfleming4056
    @davidfleming4056 4 года назад

    I love that you're getting into spearfishing!! I'm a spearfisherman and I've been watching Meat Eater religiously since I found out about you! Great content! I wish spearfishing had a prodigious writer like yourself as a spokesman like you are for hunting. Dan Silveira crossover episodes???!!!

  • @dcskamau
    @dcskamau 4 года назад +4

    love the channel islands!! great content as always!

  • @zsnich2
    @zsnich2 4 года назад

    Listened to this experience on the podcast a while ago! So cool to be able to see it!

  • @DeeplyDrivenOutdoors
    @DeeplyDrivenOutdoors 4 года назад

    Awesome stuff! I'm digging all the extra Meat Eater stuff on the Tube

  • @willisproctor5965
    @willisproctor5965 3 года назад

    Loved this video, hope you do more spearfishing and diving. Thanks!

  • @mosin9105
    @mosin9105 4 года назад +3

    Great Yellowtail! I wish we could have seen the shot and fight! I bet it was a good fight! Looks like Santa Barbara Island. Caught some of my first White Seabass there. Loved this episode!!!

  • @RadDadisRad
    @RadDadisRad 4 года назад +1

    I love watching these shows.

  • @b.i.g.cdagrouch8014
    @b.i.g.cdagrouch8014 3 года назад

    I live in the central coast. We fish these waters for rock cod and lings. Thanks for the great video showing it. Its beautifully done 👌 hope you guys enjoyed it down here and the fishing

  • @Michael-ps7ji
    @Michael-ps7ji 4 года назад +2

    Those crab
    s were so cool. Also, awesome episode.

  • @bumtobachelor1908
    @bumtobachelor1908 3 года назад +30

    “California, what a shit hole” lmaooo true that.

  • @brandonbeers7923
    @brandonbeers7923 4 года назад

    Nice thx for putting spear fishing a little bit more on the map.

  • @samjames4829
    @samjames4829 4 года назад +1

    Meat eater is the greatest, please keep posting content!!!

  • @jonahmarmorstein6473
    @jonahmarmorstein6473 4 года назад

    You got so lucky with the yellow tail, awesome job.

  • @justinfox7868
    @justinfox7868 4 года назад +3

    Thanks for sharing the experience. It would be cool if on the podcast you could put a little bit of time into some of the challenges in spearfishing like species identification, size/slot limits, interpreting regulations, etc.
    Dive safe!

  • @heidenreichjames
    @heidenreichjames 4 года назад

    Great episode. It is always great to see a new spear fisherman have a good hunt. I know you always try your best to follow all the laws and with fishing there are many of them. The California Sheephead is one of our only fish you cannot fillet before reaching land. It's a silly rule and only helps DFW identify and size the fish if they decide to check you out, but it is a rule.

  • @tokoloshe42
    @tokoloshe42 4 года назад +2

    Never could do something like that but those fish looked delicious

  • @tezzabhoy1888
    @tezzabhoy1888 4 года назад

    We need new documentary length episodes of MeatEater steve!
    Please be careful when trying these new swim hunts! Stay safe man!
    Dont want to lose you!
    Love all your work man! Keep safe!!

  • @FranciscoGarcia-ni9eg
    @FranciscoGarcia-ni9eg 4 года назад +1

    Absolutely amazing
    Keep going

  • @rickmartinez4586
    @rickmartinez4586 4 года назад

    Stoked ya got to enjoy our local islands!

  • @RYT_Trucking
    @RYT_Trucking 4 года назад +2

    This is the first time I ever seen you guys in California, I would love to see a public land deer hunt out here

  • @robertbotta6536
    @robertbotta6536 4 года назад

    Awesome Steve! Thanks.

  • @wangbot47
    @wangbot47 4 года назад +1

    THANK YOU for making more content during this corona virus BS

  • @gunznknives
    @gunznknives 4 года назад +2

    Thanks for coming to California! Great video! Should have put a GoPro on you, Steven, and Janis to get a good POV during your spearo time.

  • @Exses3D
    @Exses3D 4 года назад

    This was a great episode!

  • @dannyb4286
    @dannyb4286 4 года назад

    Your a bad ass hunter on land brother, makes sense you would be good at hunting in the ocean too. Stoked to see you dabble in spearfishing! Keep up the good content!

  • @collinblack9605
    @collinblack9605 3 года назад

    Fantastic episode. Keep it coming bois

  • @thesportingprofessor3011
    @thesportingprofessor3011 4 года назад

    Bonita--bleed right away, ice/saltwater slurry, filet, olive oil and garlic, salt pepper, flash fry--same day. Insanely good.

  • @tlpoutdoorsman
    @tlpoutdoorsman 4 года назад

    So jealous , I wish I was on the boat!!! Love spearfishing

  • @Dirtymaxxx88
    @Dirtymaxxx88 4 года назад

    Thank you Meateater!

  • @gregwebster8784
    @gregwebster8784 3 года назад

    Yep! Spearfishing, surfing, and mountain biking keep me in California. All the beatniks make me second guess this place though. On another note, you guys got lucky with those guys. You just got a free freedive/spearfishing course from experienced divers. Rad show!

  • @Flatline072
    @Flatline072 4 года назад

    I don't eat fish (allergies) and I'm afraid of water, but god damn i love watching this show. Amazing new show Steve. Big Fan.

  • @dakotamaurer530
    @dakotamaurer530 4 года назад +1

    Well done fellas. Love me some RUclips episodes. I’ll take it.

  • @714milky
    @714milky 4 года назад +2

    Nice!
    Quarantine entertainment!!!

  • @rafaelmontalvo2908
    @rafaelmontalvo2908 3 года назад +4

    Watching them all share that fish off the same spoon makes me miss the days before Covid.

  • @oaklandoutdoors2402
    @oaklandoutdoors2402 4 года назад +1

    I am a scuba diver and I love the ocean and really want to spear fish someday

  • @woodsmansfinest3814
    @woodsmansfinest3814 4 года назад

    this...was special. lucky I used to do that at the beaches of brazil when I trained there. we also got smaller fish and used them for crab bait the next early morning... 1h got us 80 crabs one morning. Awsome stuff guys!

  • @Z4cgreen
    @Z4cgreen 4 года назад +15

    I love how Steve questions every aspect of instruction always asking why to see if the person can justify what seems to be rediculous 😅

    • @blackmesaoutdoors4863
      @blackmesaoutdoors4863 4 года назад +11

      He sounds like a 5 year old kid, except maybe that is why he is so knowledgeable about so many different things pertaining to the outdoors. He asks and learns. So many adults seem to lazy these days to ask and learn.

    • @herkyj
      @herkyj 3 года назад

      I think he asked for the viewers too. If he Steve can’t explain it us, then he wants the instructor to explain it.

  • @tavindehart1941
    @tavindehart1941 4 года назад

    This is my favorite video of yours please do more

  • @WildCaughtOutdoors
    @WildCaughtOutdoors 4 года назад +1

    11:45 sheepshead are my favorite fish taco/ceviche meat

  • @Evergreen1400
    @Evergreen1400 3 года назад +2

    Steve almost said “transition” and had to stop himself 😂🙏🏽

    • @JasonAJames
      @JasonAJames 3 года назад

      In today's climate, you need to know what their pronouns are..... 😳🤯

  • @jamesrobbins2708
    @jamesrobbins2708 4 года назад

    Great video guys! Need more underwater footage. Ya gotta get ya some bugs next time, do a little night diving. Hint Halibuts eyes glow in your dive light when sticking out of the sand. 😉 Great to see some underwater hunting, keep it coming!

  • @nicholasanderson522
    @nicholasanderson522 4 года назад

    Love the spearfishing content

  • @peterpoel1019
    @peterpoel1019 4 года назад

    Remember the podcast and now some visuals to along with it. Howdy from West Michigan boys!

  • @dinstah
    @dinstah 4 года назад

    that was great. educational and entertaining :)

  • @john_wayne_spacey
    @john_wayne_spacey 3 года назад +2

    Just found meat eater today. Gonna be watching all of it now 😂

  • @benjaminburns4412
    @benjaminburns4412 4 года назад +4

    Wow this was great I love your fishing content and I would like to see more of thsi

  • @TroutHunterWa
    @TroutHunterWa 3 года назад

    You want easy... go to the grocery store. Awesome quote steve.

  • @bptstfrs
    @bptstfrs 4 года назад +4

    maan i'm a spearfishing hunter for most of the time and i'm a bit disapointed that you didn't film taht much of the action when hunting all this fish.. As the same way of showing all the process to get close to a deer and everythin I think you could have done it here..! Hope you will continue on spearfishing it's amazing and steel, you were in an awaesome place! Thank's for feeding us in this bad time for hunters

  • @ChrisBrown-wr2cb
    @ChrisBrown-wr2cb 2 года назад

    Slip Tips to Grizzly Stiks.......love it

  • @barrystites5782
    @barrystites5782 3 года назад

    Huge fan. Just saw the movie stars in the sky. Wow!!! Looking forward to more episodes of meat eater on Netflix. Can’t find em though.

  • @MrNDboi
    @MrNDboi 3 года назад +1

    i loovveee spearfishing! did it in New Zealand near stewart island

  • @galaxystar703
    @galaxystar703 4 года назад

    Such great technique stunning video makes me wanna go back and try my own hand at it. The vibes, wakes my instinct I wanna go, setup a playlist with Metallica and Delta Parole and go off into my own world right this moment.

  • @longbordingKHS
    @longbordingKHS 3 года назад

    Heck yeah I like seeing that hat let's Go Pine Flat Lake!

  • @strings1586
    @strings1586 4 года назад

    My spiritual happy place, I adore the Channel Islands. Last trip we pulled up a few 6 foot wolf eels and that was so damn cool

  • @ethansees4154
    @ethansees4154 4 года назад +3

    Such a sick episode, and can we appreciate Steve's taste in shirts? #4Runner

  • @olivedinuss8564
    @olivedinuss8564 4 года назад +4

    "Oh no Steven's comin!" Lol sounds like the kid that everybody thought had cooties in elementary school and all the other kids are like "Oh no Steven's comin!" Hahahaha just messin with ya. Love this show

  • @gapaintball7811
    @gapaintball7811 2 года назад

    I'm scared shitless of the ocean but man does this look cool.