Kahawai is hands down THE BEST eating fish for me! Raw, smoked, with coconut cream, raw fish pie, wholey heck!! Thanks for coming back Taku & Jocelyn 😊
Hey Taku and Jocelyn! I've been a big fan for some years now, i can't believe I'm watching you guys hang out in my hometown. Its such a weird thing to see. I hope you enjoy
I don't know why a lot more people don't eat Kahawai. it makes beautiful Sashimi . is awesome crumbed in Panko and as you have just found out , it smokes up awesomely. Perhaps it's because it also makes very good bait.
It makes great bait because of the oil in the flesh, the oil is what spreads out in the current and lets the other fish smell where the bait is. That is why mullet and trevelly are also great bait.
Kia Ora bro. Me and the son in-law are buzzing out because your right outside our whare. @6:52 you can see the orange kayak that's where we live. Call in next time your at Ocean beach (Waipuka) .... Love your content
Okay at about 18:35 I think my knife skills are pretty good. Not chef worthy but pretty damn good for a home cook. Then Taku throws down the reverse butterfly on a fish and while I'm thinking "I didn't even know that was a thing." he does it legit fish prep style where you can read a magazine through the rib cage - no attached meat! Dude. I am not worthy. Time to practice and up my game. Good on you. As a side note, love the fact that you and Joselyn get to travel the world and share your travels with us for a living. Work hard and great things will follow as you have both shown us over the last several years. Kudos and thank you to you both.
Being Māori myself we love how versatile Kahawai are and how much fun they are to catch I love how you enjoy them as much as we do they are not only bait fish but also a great food
Kingfish from the surf are definitely a thing! Pickup a one way bait sliding clip at a tackle shop. Cast out just a sinker then attach the clip to your mainline and your live bait is able to swim down your line out to sea. Definitely an effective way to target kingfish as they commonly patrol the beaches hunting for baitfish in the surf.
Been catching Kahawai in Victoria/NSW for years (called Australian Salmon here and get pretty big compare to the NZ version) but never got around to eating them due to their reputation until a mate convinced me to give it a try. Light dusted and fried on the barbie, it was really really good! Definitely underrated. I think the secret is to bleed them immediately and cook them up asap.
Australians are clueless. Fished with Aussies and in typical whiteman attitudes they called this "pauper fish" "black man delicacy" "junk fish" "shit fish" no f&&king idea
You have cracked it, so you have. Gut and bleed, straight onto ice for no more than three hours then into a fridge to warm back up to fridge temperature before you cook it. Cut ALL of the dark red flesh off before you cook. Don't over cook it. If you keep it more than 24 hours, it becomes too strong, but you can still use it in a fish pie, or fish and potato cakes.
Pohutakawa smoked kahawai is my one of my all time faves and the mcleods beer from the waipu pizza barn up here in northland goes down well after a hard days fishing
Yeah, man. It's been very hot lately down under. Stay hydrated and rest well. I had 2 bad hayfever already this summer. Happy new year. 😅 That kahawai salad looked delicious.
Taku, what is a good recipe for pacific Mackerel? I’ve been fishing for the last 45 years and my Mom’s smoked Mackerel was the best but since she got older she doesn’t remember her own recipes 😢. Thanks for all you do
Here in the Northeast of the US, a lot of fishermen consider Bluefish as trash fish. But, they are one of the most delicious fish to eat when you know how to prepare them. To me, there's no such thing as trash fish. Just trash cooks!
@@zweed69 you can get ciguterra from grouper and snapper too. Learn a little something before showing your ignorance. Any predator fish can be a carrier. Puffer fish is good too if you know how to prepare and clean it.
@@rainman6080 wow sorry for being ignorant 😂sure red snapper, grouper, coral trout, stinky barracuda, parrotfish, donu, spanish mackerel, reef cod, sturgeon fish, trevally, kingfish, and moray eel can all give you ciguatera (thats how you spell it if you dont want to actually look ignorant..) poisoning but I just didnt mention that bit. Like I didnt mention I dont really care what other doofuses eat either 🤣but as you were...
Hey Taku, if you're interested in trying some more surf fishing, 90 Mile Beach is a great place to catch big snapper, especially at night (Be aware the swell often gets quite big so you have to pick your days). Plenty of Kahawai and Trevally too. Heaps of other great fishing spots around in the Far North as well if the west coast conditions aren't right.
Idk if you're still in NZ, but I recently visited and found an amazing sparkling drink called Deep Spring (specifically the orange mango flavor)! I wish it was sold in the states D:
Caught my first Kingi off the beach not far from where you were camped at Haumoana, just up the road at Te Awanga. Slide baiting with live baits is most popular to target them in the surf in Hawkes Bay. Normally find them close to river mouths.
So good to see you fishing my local spots. Your so right Kahawai is massively underated and such versatile fish. Sashimi Kahawi is my favourite, smoked, fish pie, raw fish its good for everything oh and first time I've seen drift wood used to smoke fish👍
I read an article a couple years ago telling the dangers of making a campfire with driftwood, due to the high concentration of salt on the wood. the problem is the when burned it produces a very toxic gas (carcinogenic)...well I can't live without a campfire on the beach, but i wouldn't smoke my fish with driftwood😱👀👀👀👀
I've never heard anyone I know calling Kahawai trash, absolutely love it when smoked, been cooking it when I catch it since I was a kid. Keep up the great vids Taku! Tight lines brother. You're always welcome here in Aotearoa.
If I'd known you were staying in Hawke's bay I would've taken you out for a quick dive Taku. Paua,crayfish kina and fish . Glad you stopped in. Happy new year to you both 🐟🐟🎣🎣🍻🇳🇿🇳🇿
living life to the best he possibly can good on ya taku keen to see more of ya videos be showing most my fishing buddies your channel thanks again for your amazing videos ❤️💯
I grew up eating Kahawai bro. Where I am from in the eastern bay of plenty, they are a staple food source. When we catch a Kahawai we never ever see it as “bait fish” but rather a treasure for the table to be eaten. I feel a lot of people who have boats and lots of money look at kahawai like garbage but for many of us they are our kai. Kia ora. Winny
Generally in NZ fishermen eat lots of Kahawai and enjoy it we give it to friends and family who also love it. However Kahawai does not look good in the fish shop window because it spoils quickly and needs intensive care when caught commercial fishing does not suit bleeding and gill and gut then chill quick techniques on low value fish. As a result it doesn't feature as a commercial fish. We call it the peoples fish it suits shore fishing techniques and spinning at river mouths popular where I live by the way you would be welcome here to freedom camp on my lifestyle block in Edgecumbe I can take you to some great fishing spots fresh and salt water (spectacular trout fishing near here).
Love smoked Kahawai. Lemon pepper seasoning or sweet chilli sauce with jalapeno...good stuff. It's cool to see you enjoying it here. Love your cooking too!
Nice Video Taku.... I was starting to get worried with all that wimpy wine drinking but you finally came through at the end. I give you a 7 on the Taku Beer Chug Meter
Going to 2 wineries and catch some fish in between 😂😂😂😂😂 that’s sums up 100% of my travel fishing. Great vid mate ! Very chill and great info re our freedom camping requirements. Kahawai is an outstanding eating fish especially when dispatched correctly like you’ve done
Hi Taco, love watching your videos. Because of it i learned things about cooking techniques and some dishes. And what’s good is that, I enjoy eating fish and seafoods now especially the raw ones (sashimi, really looking forward to go to Japan and enjoy the best dishes of seafoods there 😊). Praise God for your works, it somehow brings good things. Thank you! 😊
Beautiful Fish🎉. We are experiencing high winds,snow ,rain , and tornadoes in the South ! It's a warm winter so far. Enjoy your weather🎉 JO JO IN VT 🇺🇲💞
Lols I love that channel addicted.. Jordan and Shawn cool as guys they got me fishing for trout here in New Zealand in Hamilton actually so want one of there hats that's were I first seen you cooking with Jordan
Shot bro. Ive fished alot in those beaches and i would of come and meet you if i knew you were here. I also caught a 15kg kingi at Mohaka north of Napier just after Xmas and a couple at whirinaki.
Your videos just rock!! Side note, we're in Butte County (Nor Cal) and it was 26 degrees this morning. So yeah, much different weather than you have right now!
Love your content! And love smoked kahawai😊. I've heard drift wood smoke has some bad toxins ... maybe do a check on that for next time. Pōhutukawa is a good substitute for wood chips if you can't find Manuka. Then just de-bark and use the dried twigs . Happy fishing in nz!!
hardly ever see you guys driving, that was cool and different lol. Love going back to see episodes I haven't watched. So you bought the van too? Did they just sell it before they left NZ?
Travel further north Taki around gisborne and right around the east cape! Beautiful.. Then head over Mt manganui and to Raglan on the west coast! Beautiful and great fishing . Btw love your content! Very underrated.
Try a sliding livebait rig around papamoa/ mt maunganui for a king off the beach. On sunrise or sunset. Also lots of sharks around too so can be difficult
The thing I love about saltwater fishing is that you can catch your own baits within a few yards in the water . Next time use a smaller rod and reel and try to catch some smaller live bait , not much can beat natural live bait fish .. plus you don’t get skunk since you would probably catch a lot of smaller fish .
When I traveled playing pro basketball in China! I would watch this channel and just think about how much fun it is to share the things you love to do with others! Keep going Taku and Joslyn! 🤝🫶🏿
Cool vid bro, when smoking the kahawai if you cut head behind gill plate to keep wings on and leave rib cage and backbone in the meat will come out so much sweeter, also if you use salt and brown sugar instead of white it’ll taste better too. Keep up the good content bro.
I believe the only reason people dislike Kahawai, is it's a very common fish. So to them it's like " Not another one " Good to see you's both back in NZ.
I’m in Tacoma Washington I love watching your videos 👍🏼 I’m also from the Bay Area San Francisco Moved to Washington in 1996 I miss the Bay Area and it’s fishing🙁 But I can’t complain about fishing in Washington Salmon fishing 🙌🏼 sometimes I feel like I’m in Alaska 👍🏼
Nothing wrong with smoked Kahawai 😊 ... Even better if you salt it and leave it in the fridge overnight ... Salt and soft brown sugar the simple traditional way we've done it since I was a kid... Hope those big fish turn up for you
Nice to see you repping the humble Kahawai / Aussie Salmon Taku! I always have enjoyed eating them tbh and used to hot smoke em mostly. Wasn't sure why everyone always called them catfood! They are fairly soft so maybe that is why - nothing a dry or wet brine can't sort out easily though haha. We use those same weights you had there that lock into the sand, however we usually fish them in a paternoster rig so we can still feel the fish bite and set hooks properly etc. Might be worth a shot that way and see if you prefer it.
This has got to be one of the most underrated channels. Absolutely solid content.
Agreed! 💯
Yes one of my favorite channels to watch❤
Not to mention that he gave his girl the plated dish
Straight up taku is the man
Agreed.. should be over a million subs very soon
Kahawai is hands down THE BEST eating fish for me! Raw, smoked, with coconut cream, raw fish pie, wholey heck!! Thanks for coming back Taku & Jocelyn 😊
I love raw fish, I love pie. I have never heard of a raw fish pie. Now I know people been holding out on me my whole life, kinda mad. lol
Hey Taku and Jocelyn! I've been a big fan for some years now, i can't believe I'm watching you guys hang out in my hometown. Its such a weird thing to see. I hope you enjoy
I don't know why a lot more people don't eat Kahawai. it makes beautiful Sashimi . is awesome crumbed in Panko and as you have just found out , it smokes up awesomely. Perhaps it's because it also makes very good bait.
Smoked kahawai will forever be my favorite fish ngl
Raw fish 2
I don't understand it either. It's the same in Australia most people think they are trash fish.
It makes great bait because of the oil in the flesh, the oil is what spreads out in the current and lets the other fish smell where the bait is. That is why mullet and trevelly are also great bait.
Kiwis don't like flavour that's why
Kahawai is an underrated fish they put up a good fight and they are good eating
Kia Ora bro. Me and the son in-law are buzzing out because your right outside our whare. @6:52 you can see the orange kayak that's where we live. Call in next time your at Ocean beach (Waipuka) .... Love your content
Okay at about 18:35 I think my knife skills are pretty good. Not chef worthy but pretty damn good for a home cook. Then Taku throws down the reverse butterfly on a fish and while I'm thinking "I didn't even know that was a thing." he does it legit fish prep style where you can read a magazine through the rib cage - no attached meat! Dude. I am not worthy. Time to practice and up my game. Good on you.
As a side note, love the fact that you and Joselyn get to travel the world and share your travels with us for a living. Work hard and great things will follow as you have both shown us over the last several years. Kudos and thank you to you both.
Being Māori myself we love how versatile Kahawai are and how much fun they are to catch I love how you enjoy them as much as we do they are not only bait fish but also a great food
Taku's chilled out commentary makes you feel like you're right out there with him 😊
I agree, Kahawai is underrated both as a food source and as a sport fish.
its overrated as both the fuck you mean?
"Can I just get this orange apple mango juice?"
Clerk at the register: "I don't know, can you?" 😂
Kingfish from the surf are definitely a thing! Pickup a one way bait sliding clip at a tackle shop. Cast out just a sinker then attach the clip to your mainline and your live bait is able to swim down your line out to sea. Definitely an effective way to target kingfish as they commonly patrol the beaches hunting for baitfish in the surf.
Been catching Kahawai in Victoria/NSW for years (called Australian Salmon here and get pretty big compare to the NZ version) but never got around to eating them due to their reputation until a mate convinced me to give it a try. Light dusted and fried on the barbie, it was really really good! Definitely underrated. I think the secret is to bleed them immediately and cook them up asap.
Australians are clueless. Fished with Aussies and in typical whiteman attitudes they called this "pauper fish" "black man delicacy" "junk fish" "shit fish" no f&&king idea
You have cracked it, so you have. Gut and bleed, straight onto ice for no more than three hours then into a fridge to warm back up to fridge temperature before you cook it. Cut ALL of the dark red flesh off before you cook. Don't over cook it.
If you keep it more than 24 hours, it becomes too strong, but you can still use it in a fish pie, or fish and potato cakes.
Pohutakawa smoked kahawai is my one of my all time faves and the mcleods beer from the waipu pizza barn up here in northland goes down well after a hard days fishing
Yeah, man. It's been very hot lately down under. Stay hydrated and rest well. I had 2 bad hayfever already this summer. Happy new year. 😅 That kahawai salad looked delicious.
Love your videos man!! Been watching for about 5 years and i never miss a video, i always watch while im eating cause i love watching you cook
Taku, what is a good recipe for pacific Mackerel? I’ve been fishing for the last 45 years and my Mom’s smoked Mackerel was the best but since she got older she doesn’t remember her own recipes 😢. Thanks for all you do
Can sashimi it, us south east asians love to salt crust it and grill it on an open fire. Simplicity is key for mackerel.
That foo was drunk when he hand shakes his own girlfriend 😂😂
Lol true true
Always looking forward to your uploads man. Fish on! 🤙🏻 🎣
Here in the Northeast of the US, a lot of fishermen consider Bluefish as trash fish. But, they are one of the most delicious fish to eat when you know how to prepare them. To me, there's no such thing as trash fish. Just trash cooks!
righto I bet you eat barracuda too 😂
@@zweed69 a lot of people eat cuda
@@naturesfinest4218 ok sure I know people do all sorts of things, if you wanna eat it I suggest you research ciguatera poisoning first bro
@@zweed69 you can get ciguterra from grouper and snapper too. Learn a little something before showing your ignorance. Any predator fish can be a carrier. Puffer fish is good too if you know how to prepare and clean it.
@@rainman6080 wow sorry for being ignorant 😂sure red snapper, grouper, coral trout, stinky barracuda, parrotfish, donu, spanish mackerel, reef cod, sturgeon fish, trevally, kingfish, and moray eel can all give you ciguatera (thats how you spell it if you dont want to actually look ignorant..) poisoning but I just didnt mention that bit. Like I didnt mention I dont really care what other doofuses eat either 🤣but as you were...
Im a New Zealand born Nuiean so you can or already acknowledge my excitement.Welcome back.
Love catching australian salmon/ kahawai. You should visit Tasmania sometime Taku! The fishing is going off this year 🤙🏻
Hey Taku, if you're interested in trying some more surf fishing, 90 Mile Beach is a great place to catch big snapper, especially at night (Be aware the swell often gets quite big so you have to pick your days). Plenty of Kahawai and Trevally too. Heaps of other great fishing spots around in the Far North as well if the west coast conditions aren't right.
Idk if you're still in NZ, but I recently visited and found an amazing sparkling drink called Deep Spring (specifically the orange mango flavor)! I wish it was sold in the states D:
Caught my first Kingi off the beach not far from where you were camped at Haumoana, just up the road at Te Awanga. Slide baiting with live baits is most popular to target them in the surf in Hawkes Bay. Normally find them close to river mouths.
We're blessed with so much good fishing in the Hawke's Bay, both salt and freshwater. Plus diving, when it's clean, which is rare 😂
Yours is a great channel!!! Constant content!! Always catchen,Always cooken!!
You always leave me hungry!!
Safe travels!!
Tight lines!!
God Bless.
So good to see you fishing my local spots. Your so right Kahawai is massively underated and such versatile fish. Sashimi Kahawi is my favourite, smoked, fish pie, raw fish its good for everything oh and first time I've seen drift wood used to smoke fish👍
I read an article a couple years ago telling the dangers of making a campfire with driftwood, due to the high concentration of salt on the wood. the problem is the when burned it produces a very toxic gas (carcinogenic)...well I can't live without a campfire on the beach, but i wouldn't smoke my fish with driftwood😱👀👀👀👀
I've never heard anyone I know calling Kahawai trash, absolutely love it when smoked, been cooking it when I catch it since I was a kid. Keep up the great vids Taku! Tight lines brother. You're always welcome here in Aotearoa.
They hate Kahawai at the Waimak & Rakaia mouth, because they are trying to catch Salmon, such a shame the way they are treated.
@@therealmwok that seems kinda nuts to me, kahawai can taste about as good as salmon if treated right.
If I'd known you were staying in Hawke's bay I would've taken you out for a quick dive Taku. Paua,crayfish kina and fish . Glad you stopped in. Happy new year to you both 🐟🐟🎣🎣🍻🇳🇿🇳🇿
living life to the best he possibly can good on ya taku keen to see more of ya videos be showing most my fishing buddies your channel thanks again for your amazing videos ❤️💯
The rivermouth is about 2km to the left. Lots of kahawai work ups right by that camp ground this time of year
i was out over the weekend in the river mouth of foxton managed to catch 4 kahawai, still the best tasting fish to me in my opinion.
You have come a long way since you first started! Kudos!
I grew up eating Kahawai bro. Where I am from in the eastern bay of plenty, they are a staple food source.
When we catch a Kahawai we never ever see it as “bait fish” but rather a treasure for the table to be eaten.
I feel a lot of people who have boats and lots of money look at kahawai like garbage but for many of us they are our kai.
Kia ora. Winny
Very good vlog ,glad you rate kahawai a good fish to eat.
It is indeed.
Happy new year Taku and Taklyn! Thank you for all the cool content you put out there to many more amazing fish catch and cook videos 🎊🎊
Bay Area in the northern summer and New Zealand in the southern summer. Doesn’t get any better than that!
Slidebaiting Taku would get you a kingy, or simply swimming a live bait off the beach. Check at the tackle shop about slide baiting rigs
Allot of big mullet in the shallows you might be seeing. Another good oily fish, very underrated most people say.
Happy New Year guys. Love your videos. Kawahai are awesome..
Another fantastic video, and epic Taku chug of beer! ❤
🌴 smoking that fish was a breeze ! At about 22 knots 😆👍🏼
Generally in NZ fishermen eat lots of Kahawai and enjoy it we give it to friends and family who also love it. However Kahawai does not look good in the fish shop window because it spoils quickly and needs intensive care when caught commercial fishing does not suit bleeding and gill and gut then chill quick techniques on low value fish. As a result it doesn't feature as a commercial fish.
We call it the peoples fish it suits shore fishing techniques and spinning at river mouths popular where I live by the way you would be welcome here to freedom camp on my lifestyle block in Edgecumbe I can take you to some great fishing spots fresh and salt water (spectacular trout fishing near here).
Yous are inspirational with your travel and fishing and cooking. Have a great as new years. Love watching your videos😁
love see different ways to eat Kahawai respect for the fish & the Chief
"You just roll out of bed and start fishing" 🤣🤣
Love smoked Kahawai. Lemon pepper seasoning or sweet chilli sauce with jalapeno...good stuff. It's cool to see you enjoying it here. Love your cooking too!
Safe travels for the New Year. great vid, appreciated.
That’s the life my friend! ❤
Yeah man, that freedom camping spot is great. Stayed there a few times. And smoked Kahawai is great
I especially like to smoke my kahawai leaving the bones in - adds to flavour. Love the channel mate
When I saw the coffee cart and four square I knew that you had made to me part of the country. I hope you enjoyed your time hear
Nice Video Taku.... I was starting to get worried with all that wimpy wine drinking but you finally came through at the end. I give you a 7 on the Taku Beer Chug Meter
AWESOME brother Tāku... soo good 2see you guys back here in NZ✊🏾
Happy New Year! It's a weird time up here in the Northern Hemisphere, too. I'm in Seattle, and we are also experiencing the unusual circumstances.
Kahawai is absolutely delicious if prepared right, bled, gutted and gilled fast.
I personally also love kahawai ceviche and sashimi.
Id love to try Kahawai! Awesome vid, I've gotta try to smoke fish sometime.
U can come have the negative temperature here in Nebraska! Looks fun and enjoyable over there in New Zealand! Love watching u cook!
Going to 2 wineries and catch some fish in between 😂😂😂😂😂 that’s sums up 100% of my travel fishing.
Great vid mate ! Very chill and great info re our freedom camping requirements. Kahawai is an outstanding eating fish especially when dispatched correctly like you’ve done
Bonito is the best bait I have used back home in NZ,never fails me.
Hi Taco, love watching your videos. Because of it i learned things about cooking techniques and some dishes. And what’s good is that, I enjoy eating fish and seafoods now especially the raw ones (sashimi, really looking forward to go to Japan and enjoy the best dishes of seafoods there 😊). Praise God for your works, it somehow brings good things. Thank you! 😊
That reverse butterfly thoughhhh. Good stuff.
Looks so nice there! Snowed in eastern Washington state last night! Keep the videos coming!
Beautiful Fish🎉.
We are experiencing high winds,snow ,rain , and tornadoes in the South !
It's a warm winter so far.
Enjoy your weather🎉
JO JO IN VT 🇺🇲💞
Living such a healthy life! Lucky guys!
Great to see you in my home town - Napier. Hope you had a chance to go to Brave Brewing - best IPA in the country!!!
True story bro - kahawai are damn delicious. Always fighting my mates who want to use them as snapper bait 😂
Kahawai is an amazing tasting fish. Nice moisture and flavor, beautiful when smoked.
3:50 what do you mean bro in California on Venice beach they have couches and beds right on the beach 😂
Lols I love that channel addicted.. Jordan and Shawn cool as guys they got me fishing for trout here in New Zealand in Hamilton actually so want one of there hats that's were I first seen you cooking with Jordan
Happy new year guys, enjoy the hot weather. Be safe out there. Amazing content.
Wood Kilwell Pohutukawa
Brown sugar soft rub in to fish till it melts best smoked fish
Shot bro.
Ive fished alot in those beaches and i would of come and meet you if i knew you were here. I also caught a 15kg kingi at Mohaka north of Napier just after Xmas and a couple at whirinaki.
Kahawai is delicious mate. Looking forward to more videos 😎. Fish on!
Yo! You brought back the old cooking music! Dope!
Hi Taku, thank you for the videos, hope you come to Cape Town soon😅
Your videos just rock!! Side note, we're in Butte County (Nor Cal) and it was 26 degrees this morning. So yeah, much different weather than you have right now!
nice bro. use a snelled hook rig and cotton. that way the pilchards stay on longer. or just keep cast your metal slice 👍
Thanks for taking us to the beach with you!
Love your content! And love smoked kahawai😊. I've heard drift wood smoke has some bad toxins ... maybe do a check on that for next time. Pōhutukawa is a good substitute for wood chips if you can't find Manuka. Then just de-bark and use the dried twigs . Happy fishing in nz!!
hardly ever see you guys driving, that was cool and different lol. Love going back to see episodes I haven't watched. So you bought the van too? Did they just sell it before they left NZ?
Loving the buzzed taku talk lol
Happy 2024! That fish could use some Kelp Chili Crisp. It's delicious on everything. 😋👍
Travel further north Taki around gisborne and right around the east cape! Beautiful.. Then head over Mt manganui and to Raglan on the west coast! Beautiful and great fishing . Btw love your content! Very underrated.
Try a sliding livebait rig around papamoa/ mt maunganui for a king off the beach. On sunrise or sunset. Also lots of sharks around too so can be difficult
The thing I love about saltwater fishing is that you can catch your own baits within a few yards in the water .
Next time use a smaller rod and reel and try to catch some smaller live bait , not much can beat natural live bait fish ..
plus you don’t get skunk since you would probably catch a lot of smaller fish .
This channel has inspired me to vlog and share stuff that I do/done!
When I traveled playing pro basketball in China! I would watch this channel and just think about how much fun it is to share the things you love to do with others! Keep going Taku and Joslyn! 🤝🫶🏿
Cool vid bro, when smoking the kahawai if you cut head behind gill plate to keep wings on and leave rib cage and backbone in the meat will come out so much sweeter, also if you use salt and brown sugar instead of white it’ll taste better too. Keep up the good content bro.
I believe the only reason people dislike Kahawai, is it's a very common fish. So to them it's like " Not another one " Good to see you's both back in NZ.
Love seeing you lit bro. lol
I’m in Tacoma Washington
I love watching your videos 👍🏼
I’m also from the Bay Area San Francisco
Moved to Washington in 1996
I miss the Bay Area and it’s fishing🙁
But I can’t complain about fishing in Washington
Salmon fishing 🙌🏼 sometimes I feel like I’m in Alaska 👍🏼
Nothing wrong with smoked Kahawai 😊 ... Even better if you salt it and leave it in the fridge overnight ... Salt and soft brown sugar the simple traditional way we've done it since I was a kid...
Hope those big fish turn up for you
I finally found your kelp chili crisp at the store! It is unbelievably tasty!!
Nice to see you repping the humble Kahawai / Aussie Salmon Taku! I always have enjoyed eating them tbh and used to hot smoke em mostly. Wasn't sure why everyone always called them catfood! They are fairly soft so maybe that is why - nothing a dry or wet brine can't sort out easily though haha.
We use those same weights you had there that lock into the sand, however we usually fish them in a paternoster rig so we can still feel the fish bite and set hooks properly etc. Might be worth a shot that way and see if you prefer it.
Kahawai is really amazing fresh out of the ocean. The mistake people make is trying to keep it, it just doesn't keep well. Nice move to smoke it.
the sticker in the back of the van "Lyttel Sh!t" 😂
That little fur homie who came and blessed the kahawai for you 🫡
Smoked kahawai raw fish kahawai and sashimi kahawai my all time favourite 👌
I love you guys!!! I hope you’re having so much fun!!!
Love your knife skills. 👍👍👍