Sven Goes Fishing

In this video, Amber and I head up to Monterey Bay, CA to do some charter boat rockfish fishing! We went out with J&M Sportfishing, a charter which we have used many times in the past, always with pretty good results. I always talk about how amazing the fishing is in Monterey, and having the whole boat catch its limit within a 4-hour time frame is phenomenal results, if I do say so myself! Catches for today were of various rockfish such as Blue Rockfish, Rosy Rockfish, Olive Rockfish, and Gopher Rockfish. Also as a bonus, we were able to do some whale watching because we finished our charter fishing session ahead of schedule :D. Great day for fishing, big shoutout to both Monterey Fish Co. for their excellent selection of fresh bait which caught various fish for this trip, and J&M Sportfishing for always being dependable for some good fishing c: Timestamps: For Your Convenience :) 00:00 Beginning and Scenery Shots 00:57 Intro 01:40 Gear Showcase for Video, Links Further Down if Interested! Fishing Starts Here 02:23 Amber's first fish, a Rosy Rockfish :D, then a Blue Rockfish 03:01 My first fish, a really chonky Olive Rockfish, the biggest catch of the day! 03:52 Various other catches throughout the fishing trip 04:45 My noodle stops working here, I honestly have no clue what I tried to say haha, let me know in the comments what you guys think I said :O 04:48 Back to the regular fishing and catching, plus a gopher rockfish! 06:21 Whole boat caught its limit, and we finished early! Don't forget to ice your fish so they don't spoil on you! 07:13 Bonus: Whale watching segments, sit back and enjoy c: 08:01 Outro Shoutout to J&M Sportfishing, highly recommend them, here's a link to their website and Instagram if you're planning a trip! c: https://jmsportfishing.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jmsportfishing/ Shoutout to Monterey Fish Co. They are located at the end of the Fisherman's Wharf, in which they sell a variety of seafood products which include lots of fresh locally caught fish! They also have lots of variety in terms of fishing bait too, if you were planning to purchase bait instead of food. Very fresh seafood! #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) ^You may be able to find some of this gear cheaper locally, don't forget to support your local small-business owner tackle shops! Music: Fender Bender - Bad Snacks Check out my Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/sven.goes.fishing/

In this video, I head out to do some jetty fishing at Newport Beach, CA! A California Sea Lion also makes a special appearance c: This episode was a really fun one, one that I think is pretty worthy of a 200 subscriber special, very silly chilling and fishing! Today was all about catch and release, as it was a blessing to get this far, so why not return the favor to all the fish I caught today? We even managed to make a new friend, Fred the California Sea Lion (or at least I think he's a tiny sea lion) who was sunbathing for a good chunk of time next to me. Please do not mess with wild animals, no matter how cute and cuddly they look haha. The total for catches today was 5, with 2 Halfmoons, 1 Giant Kelpfish, and 2 California Sculpins. Overall, a really fun day of fishing, more to come! Thank you again to all my subscribers who have supported this channel since the beginning, especially my wife Amber for her encouragement and support! We wouldn't have been able to get here without each and every one of you, so let's shoot for the moon together :D Timestamps: For Your Convenience :) 00:00 Introduction 00:58 Gear Used in Video: Okuma Celilo + Penn Pursuit III 3000 + Eagle Claw Baitholder Snell Size 8 Hooks 01:15 Jetty Fishing Safety Fishing Tips! 01:55 Jetty and/ or General Fishing Tips 02:31 First catch, a dinky Halfmoon perch c: 03:22 Fred the tiny California sea lion, he's sunbathing next to me for a good chunk of the time. 03:47 Small drink break, don't forget to stay hydrated while fishing! 04:12 Second catch, a dinky Giant Kelpfish 05:11 Third catch, another dinky Halfmoon, but that makes two so we got a Fullmoon haha 05:45 General Safety Tip: Do not mess with wild animals!!! 07:03 Last two catches, a double whammy for California Sculpin. These guys have a 10-inch minimum size limit. The total fish count is now 5! 08:14 Outro and concluding remarks, plus a few safety tips for navigating Jetty rocks in low-light #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/39dNdHF (Okuma Celilo Salmon/ Steelhead 8'6" Medium, a really good solid beginner rod in my opinion, I'd use it for surf fishing and jetty fishing. Good flexibility for casting far and feeling bites and good reach fishing over rocks for me :D) https://amzn.to/3ED5ERL (Penn Pursuit III 3000) Choose the correct size for your needs! Clam = Package Type c: This is a good budget reel for beginners, I like the way it handles and it is very comfortable to use. It has great line capacity for 20lb braid so it's a great go-to reel for medium to light setups. 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) ^You may be able to find some of this gear cheaper locally, don't forget to support your local small-business owner tackle shops! Music: Credits for Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfMClt3K5K4 Track 18 Artist: KronoMuzik https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5C9-4yOwA1NR2NHzq_r69g Check out my Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/sven.goes.fishing/

In this video, I once again head out to do some simple and easy jetty fishing out in Dana Point, CA. Frozen head-on shrimp was the bait I used for the entire trip. A great day of fishing for both great weather and fun catches! Caught 6 different species (Rock wrasse, Senorita fish, California Sculpin, Blacksmith fish, Halfmoon fish, Pacific Sanddab) with 9 total catches this session. Overall, couldn't have asked for a better day for some chilling and fishing here in Dana Point c: Technically, the catch of the day is the California Sculpin, I think Sculpins are neat fish! Just be very careful with them, their dorsal, pelvic, and anal fin spikes house their venom glands! Timestamps: For Your Convenience :) 00:00 Intro 01:00 Gear and tackle used today, as well as general safety tips when fishing the jetty. 02:25 Actual fishing starts here + rock wrasse catch 03:39 Next catch, a smol Halfmoon 04:27 Sleeper catch, a California Sculpin, be extremely careful when handling them! One of the most venomous fish in California waters :O 05:50 Hello Mr. Dolphin, goodbye Mr. Dolphin c: 06:02 A Senorita fish! Related to Rock Wrasse, can look similar at a quick glance 07:14 Anotha dinky Senorita, and then anotha one 07:50 A Blacksmith! These are really cool blue bois, also anotha oneee 08:40 Hello Whales, goodbye Whales c: 09:00 Standard Bait and Wait Setup (bell optional but highly recommended) 09:14 Another sleeper catch, a baby pacific sanddab, first one I've ever caught from the jetty :D 09:42 Outro and concluding remarks #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) ^You may be able to find some of this gear cheaper locally, don't forget to support your local small-business owner tackle shops! Music: Credits for Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfMClt3K5K4 Track 12 Artist: KronoMuzik https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5C9-4yOwA1NR2NHzq_r69g Check out my Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/sven.goes.fishing/

In this video, I head out to do some jetty fishing out in Dana Point, CA, and ended up catching a Sheephead from the jetty? Haha :D Using my simple and basic favorite high-low rig with a 2 oz torpedo and 2 size #6 hooks, I rig it up with pieces of fresh frozen shrimp. The California Sheepshead surprised me, as it was something I've never caught before there so that was really cool beans. Then I caught a smol Black Surfperch, which was also a pretty fun catch. While releasing the California Sheephead, I had a fishing fail so it got really cold really quick and I had to leave early, but it was still a great day of chilling and fishing in Dana Point. Edit: A subscriber let me know that the California Sheephead was actually a female in the process of transitioning to a male! Very cool fun fact and we got to capture on video c: Timestamps: For Your Convenience :) 00:00 Intro 00:22 Gear used for video, links down below in description if interested! 00:44 General Rock/ Jetty Fishing Safety Tips and Tricks (TL;DR don't do risky biscuits stuff) 01:32 POV Getting Water For Bucket: Having a bucket of water is helpful for a lot of thing, such as holding fish or rinsing your hands of bait. I've fished the jetties for some time now so I can move relatively quickly, but if you were to try, I suggest taking it easy at first to get your bearings. 02:22 Jetty/ Rocky structure Fishing General Tips and Tricks In this video, 03:03 First catch, a California Sheephead :D Never caught one from the jetties before c: 03:30 Releasing the female California Sheephead the most gentle way I could 04:20 That's a lot of water 04:36 Back to fishing and messing up and having fun 05:50 Second fish, a Black Surfperch :D, caught kind of hard for such a smol boi, let him live for another day. 06:56 Another quick safety tip, if you're fishing in a spot that is known for huge waves, pay attention to your surroundings and weather and head back before it becomes dangerous :O 07:18 Calling it a day, got cold, 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/39dNdHF (Okuma Celilo Salmon/ Steelhead 8'6" Medium, a really good solid beginner rod in my opinion, I'd use it for surf fishing and jetty fishing. Good flexibility for casting far and feeling bites and good reach fishing over rocks for me :D) https://amzn.to/3ED5ERL (Penn Pursuit III 3000) Choose the correct size for your needs! Clam = Package Type c: This is a good budget reel for beginners, I like the way it handles and it is very comfortable to use. It has great line capacity for 20lb braid so it's a great go-to reel for medium to light setups. 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) ^You may be able to find some of this gear cheaper locally, don't forget to support your local small-business owner tackle shops! Music: Credits for Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfMClt3K5K4 Artist: KronoMuzik https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5C9-4yOwA1NR2NHzq_r69g Check out my Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/sven.goes.fishing/

In this video, I go rock fishing in Monterey CA, and catch some really nice surfperches! As usual, this spot is highly productive, I caught 4 striped surfperch, 2 of them were huge and 2 I released. I wanted to do another "For science!" video, the ones where I do bait testing and see how well they do. Haven't done one in a while so it's always a nice change of pace to mix things up, especially up here in Monterey, where the fishing is fantastic, and I mention how amazing fishing is up here all the time haha. For the shrimp vs. squid bait test, the results were 3 on shrimp bait and 1 on squid bait. Overall, shrimp won this bait testing but that doesn't mean squid lost. Squid only lost in this setting, but it's always good to familiarize yourself with what is certain species prefer. In this case, I think striped surfperch prefer shrimp, nothing is set in stone, give it a shot and see what results you might get! Timestamps: For Your Convenience :) 00:00 Introduction, quick and simple bait testing video for shrimp and squid c: 00:52 Rock fishing safety tips! Included in every rock fishing video because safety is super important! 01:15 First fish of the day :D striped surf perch on the shrimp c: 01:47 Brief intro of gear used, followed by another striped surf perch on the shrimp 02:48 More Monterey Bay fanboying lol 04:06 Next chonky boi, another slab of a striped surfperch on shrimp :P 04:43 Secret as to why shrimp is one of my favorites baits 04:47 More Monterey Bay fanboying 05:45 General fishing tip: No bites in a spot? Move around a bit, fish might be in a different hole that's close by! 06:06 General Safety Fishing Tip: Pay attention to your surroundings, waves look like they're getting bigger? Make sure you have a plan to get back to land safely and/or leave before it even becomes an issue :o 06:27 Another striped surfperch, but the first one on the squid hurray! 07:16 Outro, concluding results and thoughts c: see yah in the next video c: #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). ^You may be able to find some of this gear cheaper locally, don't forget to support your local small-business owner tackle shops! Music: Sunday Rain - Cheel Check out my Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/sven.goes.fishing/

In this video, Amber and I go on a crabbing and rockfishing charter combo with J&M Sportfishing in Monterey CA again! This one takes you out to crab and fish for rockfish at the same time. The rockfish segment is brief as it focuses more on crabbing, but still a nice breath of fresh air c: A super fun trip, super nice huge crabs, and neat rockfish. The crabs that were caught were Dungeness crabs and red rock crabs, I think there was a stone rock crab but I'm not sure. For the rockfish, I only caught gopher rockfish, as well as one copper rockfish. These rockfish are really beautiful :) Had a really fun day, big shoutout to J&M Sportfishing, excellent service and friendly people as always, 10/10 would go again :D Timestamps: For Your Convenience :) (Sorry for delay! Been a Busy Bee) Shoutout to J&M Sportfishing, highly recommend them, here's a link to their website and Instagram if you're planning a trip! c: https://jmsportfishing.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jmsportfishing/ 00:00 Beginning, Crabbing Segment 00:32 How to measure Dungeness crabs for West Coast Crabs 01:15 A nice haul from a crab pot c: 01:35 Another quick tutorial on how to handle and measure crabs, plus throwing back the short ones, then a bunch of chonky bois 04:15 One of each, red rock crab and dungeness crab, both huge haha c: Rock Fish Segment: 04:33 Finally made it to the action intro lol 05:19 A fellow angler spared me a huge jighead + swimbait combo as the weight and lure. I have a shrimp fly higher up c: also showcasing my gear 05:45 The rig snapped :c so I remade one with a leftover shrimp fly attached to a 6 oz torpedo. The thought process was to dangle down into crevices and entice fish out, which worked out for me lol 06:09 First rockfish, a gopher rockfish :D unfortunately can't #firstfishfreedom this guy, rockfish super deep get the bends when reeled up. No #firstfishfreedom this video, which is okay because we aren't going to waste the fish, they went to a good friend and family c: 06:44 Rock fish fishing tip (gopher rockfish) explained with multiple catches Crabbing Segment Part 2: 08:32 Back to Crabbing c: 08:45 Refilling crab bait jars with leftover bait, donated from my bait (I didn't catch anything with my sardines lol) as well as other baits from other anglers. We all chipped in to help the next crew's haul! 09:17 Just a bunch of crabbing shots, sit back and enjoy c: 09:51 A pregnant female Dungeness crab, you gotta them back the pregnant ones so they may make more crabs! 10:55 A crabs and a giant Pacific Sea Nettle in the crab pot 11:30 Back in the harbor, the trip is over, outro, thanks for watching! #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/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).^You may be able to find some of this gear cheaper locally, don't forget to support your local small-business owner tackle shops! Music: Anywhen You Say - Cheel Check out my Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/sven.goes.fishing/

In this video, I give rock fishing (mini cliff fishing?) a try in Monterey CA :D Found a nice spot to try to fish, caught some huge surfperch, and also ended up catching a good amount of quality fish overall! The first fish was a black surfperch, followed by a dinky striped surfperch, another black surfperch, and again a dinky striped surfperch before the sun runs out. While fishing, I also included a few general fishing tips, rock fishing tips, safety fishing tips, and good fishing practice tips to help spread some knowledge when fishing spots like these. Timestamps: For Your Convenience :) 00:00 Beginning 00:30 General Fishing Tip: Fish around structures, whether it be rocks, kelp, pier piling, sand troughs, or etc. 00:49 Rod for the day: Okuma Nomad Express + Daiwa BG 4500, setting up and getting ready 01:27 Rocky Structure Fishing Tip: Tighten your drag before casting, reel in fast when a fish bites, don't let it swim into rocks! 01:35 General Fishing Tip: Fishing calmer areas in rough waters can be good, some big fish may be resting there 01:44 Important Safety Tip: When fishing these areas, watch your surrounding and footing. Fish safely! 02:21 #firstfishfreedom a slab black surfperch! 02:41 My new tape measurer, I'ma call him Pastulio 03:47 Rocky Structure Fishing Tip: When fishing close to the water + during low tide, watch where you step on the rocks, it could be deceptively slippery 04:08 Next fish, a dinky striped surfperch c: 05:13 Next fish, another slab of a black surfperch :D 05:37 Random bird down by the rocks, not sure what species, let me know if you guys can tell 06:28 Good Fishing Practice: Always pick up your trash and trash around you, just do it safely :D 06:47 Last fish of the day, another dinky striped surfperch c: 07:30 Outro and concluding thoughts #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). ^You may be able to find some of this gear cheaper locally, don't forget to support your local small-business owner tackle shops! Music: Can't Lose A Friend If You Have No Friends - Single Friend Check out my Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/sven.goes.fishing/

In this video, I planned to fish Coast Guard Wharf or Pier, except they were closed due to maintenance. So instead I fished Coast Guard Jetty or Breakwater, because you're allowed to fish there as well c:. The adjacent beach is a popular diving spot so just be careful, don't cast too far out if you see divers around. Safety first! I catch my first every striped surfperch while setting up, it was a nice big one. These guys are average up here! I also met some fun friendly locals, it was a little angler's birthday, so happy birthday, nice 2lb striped surfperch you landed as well! I caught a second striped surfperch which I gave to the family as well. I had a blast seeing all the pacific nettle at fisherman's wharf, as well as fishing Coast guard jetty, it is always a blast fishing in Monterey :) top tier city to fish. Timestamps: For Your Convenience :) 00:00 Beginning 00:30 First fish of the day, striped surfperch, first one I ever caught :D, really pretty fish 01:01 Releasing Mr. Striped Surfperch for first fish freedom, also a catch and release day c: 01:20 Reusing tiny piece of leftover shrimp, rebaiting is always better but I'm just lazy sometimes :P 01:41 Proper introduction because I caught the first fish before setting up everything 02:45 Okuma nomad express, very convenient on the go if you like to travel and fish (This one is Extra Heavy not Medium Heavy whoops). You can pick a lighter model, Daiwa BG series are also amazing saltwater reels! 03:15 Talking and showing very small clips at Fisherman's wharf, with all the Pacific Nettle in the water. 04:00 Talking a little bit about why Monterey is so productive for fishing. 04:45 Next fish, another slab striped surfperch :D locals say these are good eats, and they're averaged sized like that here. 05:13 Chatting with some locals, everyone here in Monterey is still so super nice :D I love meeting with people and getting to know them here c: I also offer them my fish, there was a little angler and it was his birthday, I'm sure I made their day by offering them the nice big fish. 06:37 Intro for Amber's rod, a Daiwa G-Shock. I'll check the specs for that and the reel, Pflueger President when I can because I stashed my gear away in the meantime because of the weather. 07:23 Small little shoutout for little angler, Happy Birthday Man, hope you like to fish, it is a really relaxing sport to get into c: 07:54 Quick fishing tip, if you aren't getting bites soon, try swapping to a different bait. Having a different bait on a different rod is good too :D 08:03 Packing up, getting ready to go, 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: 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. Hope you guys enjoyed it, 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/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). ^You may be able to find some of this gear cheaper locally, don't forget to support your local small-business owner tackle shops! Again, Okuma Nomad Express here is Extra Heavy! Not Medium Heavy Music: Fender Bender - Bad Snacks Check out my Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/sven.goes.fishing/

In this video, I go fishing with my friend Danny. We fished the jetty over at Dana Point CA, caught a lot of cool fish, and I also give a bit of fishing tips and tricks here and there c: I wanted to make a new video that was the same style as my videos, but also a good way to introduce myself to new viewers. I think it was pretty good at least haha. I fished with shrimp, long rods, tiny rods, random baits, lots of fun. Jetty fishing and bait testing, a great way to spend the day :D We caught a lot of black perch and opaleyes, the black perch was interesting because there's a lot of variation between them. Opaleyes are neat as always, with their bright blue eyes. We weren't targeting anything big, just a quick fun hang out session. I was expecting the nightcrawler to not work, but I really thought the whiskey flavor from the alien beef jerky would work. I can always try them out some other time c: One thing I forgot to mention more in this video is about safety. #Safety should be your number 1 priority, when fishing always #observeyoursurroundings and be #alert. Wear durable clothing and good traction footwear. Timestamps: For Your Convenience :) 00:00 Beginning 00:11 Intro 00:53 Pigeon Surveillance 01:00 Jetty fishing tips and tricks. Gear Showcase: Daiwa Emcast and Marathon Guardian Reel 6000. 02:13 Jetty Fishing Tip: Take In Your Surroundings 02:29 First fish, a dinky black perch, then another dinky black perch, then an opaleye 03:40 Introduction of Pen Fishing Rod (1 meter or 3.3 feet, 10 lb braided) 04:04 Danny's first fish, a nice sized black perch :D released for Danny's #firstfishfreedom 04:37 Opaleye on the tiny pen fishing rod. Neat looking fish. Then caught a dinky black perch. Then caught an opaleye 06:15 Testing out nightcrawlers as bait really quick, didn't work 06:46 Testing out Alien Fresh Jerky Whiskey Beef Jerky Flavor, also didn't work 07:12 Swapping back to good ole reliable shrimp bait, I usually do bait testing videos on their own. Got another black perch. Talking a bit here and there 07:48 Buzz Buzz 07:50 Another fish, pretty eyed opaleye that bonked me haha 08:17 Outro and concluding remarks Also, if there are any 9gagers that found their way here, hi :D leave a comment below c: #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/3MhdJ10 (Daiwa Emcast) 12 ft https://amzn.to/3k3cvKL (Pen Fishing Rod, I got the 1M size) 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). Music: Breaktime - Silent Film Light by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100302 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Check out my Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/sven.goes.fishing/

In this video, Amber and I are exploring the Birch Aquarium at Scripps in La Jolla and San Diego, California :D We got to see a lot of really cool fish from California's Coastal Biomes :O. It's a mini birthday getaway for me and I love aquariums so Amber found this neat one to take me to. There's a lot that goes on in this video, I wanted to make it more visual than commentary, so there is very little commentary after the intro section. Not a fishing video but hopefully it's a nice change of pace to just kick back and relax c: There are too many fish seen here to be labeled but there are a lot of California Native Species in these exhibits to give you an idea of what we have in our waters, such as the intertidal exhibits or the giant kelp forest exhibits. There was also a lot of cool fish and such, like Garibaldi, Opaleye, shark eggs (also known as mermaid purses), Yellowfin Croaker, Rockfish, Halibut, and the rare Giant Black Sea bass! Timestamps: For Your Convenience :) 00:00 Intro 00:40 Walking into The Birch Aquarium c: 00:50 Sardine tank in the main lobby 01:12 Checking out the small tidepool exhibits 02:16 Touch Tank Exhibit Segment c: Inside Aquarium Exhibit Segment (Some sections are dark, sorry for that haha) 04:08 Start of indoor exhibits, sit back and enjoy c: This is more visual focused, very little commentary for audio. It's like this until the end of the video. No actual outro c: 11:35 One Seahorse Segment, maybe they're mating? Might be a seahorse mating ritual but I'm not too sure myself 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) Music: Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400054 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Check out my Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/sven.goes.fishing/

How to make homemade cat food from fresh fish, easy step-by-step instructions, and information about making cat food from fish you caught or bought from the store! Homemade Cat Food Fish Fillet Recipe and Instructions: (Double Check If Your Fish Is Safe For Cats First!) 1. Scale, fillet fish, and remove all bones (specifically pin bones if you fillet them properly unlike me haha) 2. Preheat oven (wash your hands prior to avoid contamination c:) to 375 °F 3. Place de-boned and cleaned fillets in aluminum foil and cover them to steam/ keep moisture in. 4. Set timer for 5 minutes and wait (you can use this time to clean up your workstation to make use of time :D) 5. Check on fish to see how it looks, then place back into the oven. Set another 5-minute timer then wait (have a container labeled to put your cooked fillets in). 6. At this point the fillets are already probably done cooking. I turn off the oven and let the ambient heat carry-over to the fillets for an extra 5 minutes, but that's just me 7. Take cooked fillets out and let them cool before handing 8. Check to see if fillets are done (fillets fall apart and flake very easily, if not then you can place it back into the oven and cook for another 5 minutes) then put them into your labeled Cat Food container. 9. Let homemade catfood cool off a bit more before serving or place in the refrigerator for later use! Timestamps: For Your Convenience :) 00:00 Beginning 00:55 Thoughts on feeding stray cats, skip to cooking if not interested c: 02:40 Small fish showcase for fish and reasoning on why not to feed cats raw fish/ fish too often 04:13 Actual cooking segment start, cleaning up and filleting the fish 05:00 How to remove pin bones from a fish fillet poorly haha 06:09 Graphic Warning: Showing the fish guts and scraps, with a suggestion on what to do with them, using them as plant fertilizer 06:31 Preheat the oven to 375 °F with Fan and Bake setting, and place your fish fillets in aluminum foil 06:55 Do not season or add anything extra to your cat food fish fillets, it might irritate their digestive system 07:15 Cover the fillets with aluminum foil (extra or fold over edges) to trap heat and moisture, then put it in the preheated oven, then set a timer for 5 minutes initially 07:42 Check out the fish after 5 minutes have passed, and set a timer for another 5 minutes to check on it again. It's done right now but I let it chill in carry-over heat for another 5 minutes 08:28 Fully baked and ready cat food fish fillets :D You know they're done when the fillets break apart and flake easily 09:05 Finished product, mix a bit to add chunk size variety and you're all done :D 09:20 All done! Concluding thoughts and remarks c: In this video, I turn some leftover fish into fresh homemade cat food! I show you how to turn fresh fish into simple and easy cat food! I use a very simple and easy no salt and seasoning recipe that could be used for any leftover fish. I thought of this because there are times that Amber and I go fishing on charter boats and have more than enough fish for ourselves and for friends/ family. This way, I can feed cats as well as not have fish stack up in the freezer until it is forgotten. Quick and easy bake recipe, you don’t have to use freshly caught fish, you can also use fish bought from the store, just don’t forget to double-check if it’s good eats for your cat! 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 *Disclaimer*: Double-check your state or county's regulations on feeding stray cats. Though I mentioned feeding stray cats in this video, the intent was more to show what you can with leftover fish/ provide a healthy meal for your own pets, as well as just providing my thoughts on stray cats in general. Music: Carefree by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400037 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Check out my Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/sven.goes.fishing/

In this video, Amber and I go on a charter boat fishing trip on a Charter boat in Oxnard, CA! We caught so many ocean whitefish! :D We also caught some blue rockfish, copper rockfish, starry rockfish, sharpnose seaperch, California sculpin, and pacific mackerel, but we mainly caught a lot of ocean whitefish. Some people on the boat also caught some nice-sized California Sheepshead as well! They put a really fun fight, had a really fun amazing day charter boat fishing. Remember, good ole reliable shrimp always saves the day! Charter boats are a great next step event after you've gotten into fishing, it's usually good catches, and catches back to back. Timestamps: For Your Convenience :) 00:00 Beginning 01:05 First catch for Amber, a Mackerel c: 01:19 Cali Sheepshead from another angler on the boat c: 01:32 Regular Intro 03:01 Amber's Blue Rockfish :D, me losing my scrambled egg jig, a Cali Sculpin c:, me catching my Sculpin and releasing him for #firstfishfreedom 03:52 After squid wasn't working for me, swapped back to good ole reliable shrimp, caught a dinky starry rockfish. Bird going for the fish I just threw back. Caught an ocean whitefish right after on shrimp 05:33 Amber's sharpnose seaperch, first time I've seen them haha, another dinky starry rockfish for me, then another for Amber, another for me haha, then another.... lot's of dinky starries :P 06:39 Circle of life right here *shrug* 06:46 A whitefish for me c: then another one, then one for Amber, then for me, lots of whitefish 07:53 A deckhand handed me his rod while helping Amber re-rig, and I got tackled right away. A nice solid copper rockfish, I didn't have a good footage shot of him, you can see him at the end when I ice them. 08:09 More catches, more whitefish, loads of whitefish haha 10:02 A double whammy for Amber :D two whitefish for her c: then she lands another double whammy with whitefish and a mackerel haha. I catch a whitefish with a piece of mackerel, good to know! Then I almost get bonked by a double whitefish whammy from Amber. 12:27 Surface splashes within casting range, I swap to a baitfish looking jig and start lure playing. Landed myself a super chonky pacific mackerel, super stoked! 12:54 End of fishing, small outro conclusion and thoughts 13:22 Icing the fish, layering the ice to make sure everything stays fresh. It's important to layer your fish! #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). Hook's Landing Website: https://www.hookslanding.net/ Music: Fender Bender by Bad Snacks Check out my Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/sven.goes.fishing/

In this video, my buddy Max and I are night fishing Newport Pier in Newport Beach, CA! Late-night fishing session we last-minute planned but we still caught a lot of fish! :D Max and I both dropped our rigs straight down or cast them out into the surf using shrimp. I talk about how easy it is to get into fishing at any pier because it's easy to access, you don't need a California Fishing License, and you can catch fish just by dropping your line down next to the pillars! We caught topsmelts, yellowfin croakers, possibly a white croaker, round stingrays, thornback rays, and even a new fish for me: a pacific staghorn sculpin! All were catch and release! I also go over how to appropriately handle gut shot fish. Overall, an amazing day of fishing with a great friend, doesn't get any better than that! Timestamps: For Your Convenience :) 00:00 Beginning/ Intro, Setup: The Sven (10 lb braided, a Carolina rig,1/2 oz egg sinker, red bead, barrel swivel, 6 lb fluorocarbon leader, size 6 hook, piece of shrimp) 01:19 First fish! Simple smelty boi haha. 01:50 Information about fishing Newport Pier c: no need for a fishing license so it's a great place to try fishing if you're a beginner :D 02:51 Pier fishing information and fishing tips. Casting close next to mussel encrusted pillars is also as good as far casting, just pay attention and always watch your line! 03:32 Next catch for me c: a yellowfin croaker! Unfortunately, he was gut shotted, quick tutorial with how to handle this 05:04 Next catch for Max! It could be a white croaker (which you never want to keep or eat because they're contaminated in SoCal waters) or a yellowfin croaker with not-so-yellow fins. 06:03 Pier fishing/general tip: some fish feed at different depths of the water column, if you know what you're targeting and where they like to feed, this can be helpful! Also caught a pacific staghorn sculpin (new species for me!) 08:32 Pier fishing tip: You can catch fish dropping it down and casting it out! Bait and waits put out a scent for fish to find so it's still a viable option to see what's out there c: 09:40 Large thornback ray c: I let Max handle it with The Sven :D We also lifted it up slowly because I had 6 lb line (if they thrash, it could snap the line) 10:36 Thornback Ray showcase for local passersby c: but it's severely gut shotted :c 12:00 Next catch for me, a lil sea pancake. 12:50 Pier fishing tip: When to go. Early morning or late-night, weekdays, free parking after 6 PM for Newport Pier! 13:03 Next catch for me, another stingray c: also gut shotted :c 13:29 Concluding remarks, 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 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/3K7tq9C (Penn Conflict II 4000, you can choose different sizes as needed, overall great saltwater reel, very smooth cast and reeling!) 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). ^You may be able to find some of this gear cheaper locally, don't forget to support your local small-business owner tackle shops! Music: Song by Jacob! Check him out on Soundcloud :D https://soundcloud.com/beatsbyilluminate Bon Voyage - Illuminate Check out my Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/sven.goes.fishing/

In this video, yah boi Sven goes first time Bonito fishing, this is also my cousins' first time Bonito fishing :D We head out on a jetty which I've heard is a good Bonito fishing spot. We wanted to go early morning jetty fishing and fish as the sun came up. Unfortunately, the Bonitos weren't there as early as we thought they were going to be, but after a few hours they came rushing in, and oh man did they not stop. It was a literal Bonito bonanza I tell yah. All of us were catching Bonito left and right, I landed a monster and PB for myself, a nice 2 lb and 15.5 incher! Just as we were about to call it quits, I hook into another one of these bad bois as I was casually talking and giving my thoughts, just comes to show you never know when they'll get yah, but when they do, they get yah quick! Beautiful fish, such neat patterns on them, and they're amazing fighters, you'll take your gear for a run! Timestamps: For Your Convenience :) 00:00 Beginning 00:13 True Intro 01:13 Showing gear and setup that will be used for today 01:45 Showing how to tie a quick Palomar knot, a very strong fishing knot that you should know how to tie! 04:02 Explaining why you shouldn't generally use braid while fishing on the jetty, as well as the benefits to using braid overall Fishing Starts Here! 04:58 Showing a bait ball, what you want to look out for while you're fishing for Bonito 05:24 First catch of the day, baby mackerel, also start of a new tradition for me c: 06:27 Explaining how to lure play doesn't have a set rule, you just gotta try different things and see what works (but I've never lure played before so what do I know right? haha) 07:12 Another huge bait ball with baitfish jumping around, a classic showcase of where to cast for Bonito that are hungry and hunting! 07:23 FIRST BONITO CATCH HYPE!!! 08:27 Miguel lands his first bonito as well! 08:44 Second Bonito catch! 09:02 Miguel catching his second Bonito too! 09:11 Accidentally snagged an anchovy lolol 09:19 Another Bonito catch! 09:37 Victor's first Bonito catch! 10:16 YET another Bonito, this one's the MONSTER of the day! About 2 lb, 15.5 inches! 11:49 Showing Miguel how to catch fish the usual way I do, size 6 hook, torpedo weight, 5-10 feet from the rocks 13:00 Victor interruption my tutorial with yet another Bonito catch! 13:09 Back to the lesson haha 13:43 Catching a Garibaldi, the California State Fish! 14:38 Miguel's mind has been blown, mission accomplished, also explaining what you can generally catch with this method. 15:16 Bonito Boiii 15:37 Doing a Bonito headcount, it's always good to do this once in a while to make sure you don't go over your limit. I knew we weren't too close to the limit but it's better to be safe than sorry yah feel? Protect yourself and protect the fish! 16:16 Some commentary about how much empty casting is involved, not always super clean and pretty like video shows. Also deciding what to do with my share of Bonito 16:51 Eleventh and last Bonito for the day! 17:17 Finishing my thoughts before Bonito boi here interrupted me haha 17:44 Miguel's IMPORTANT message on cleaning up after yourself when you go fishing! 18:01 Outro, concluding thoughts, also mentioning that it is highly recommended to bleed Bonito that you plan to keep right away, I forgot to due to the hype and rush of everything happening haha I also want to mention that this is the first video where I start my new tradition. I will release the first fish I catch regardless of what it is (unless it's gravely wounded or gut shotted, if it is then I need to make sure it's a legal species I can keep). Just want to return the favor, any day I can go out fishing is a blessing in itself, catching just one fish to beat the skunk is another blessing on top of that, so I want to pass my gratitude to the first fish I catch. You heard it here first hopefully, I'm going to call it #firstfishfreedom Just wanna do a quick shoutout to beautiful wife Amber as well, she made us breakfast burritos, various sandwiches, and bought some soda for us to take out to enjoy on the jetty when we got hungry, you da best honey ;) Also wanna give a quick shoutout to some of the other fellow Bonito anglers, they gave me a few quick tips and tricks in between us figuring this out ourselves, so it was much appreciated! Hope you guys enjoyed, feel free to leave comments, suggestions, and feedback! Cheers, Sven Music: Song was made by my buddy Jacob, check him out on Soundcloud! https://soundcloud.com/beatsbyilluminate Morning Coffee - Illuminate Check out my Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/sven.goes.fishing/

In this video, Amber and I go charter boat fishing for rockfish in Monterey CA! Monterey Bay is a well-known fishing spot, which is true because everyone caught their limit! The limit is 10 per person for rockfish. It is an 8-hour trip, was pretty cold but really fun because there were so many fish! Unfortunately, Amber got really seasick after we got out there, so she had to cut her fishing short :( But there was a bunch of friendly locals who were more than happy to help out! This includes offering snacks and drinks to help ease her seasickness. Really great people out here :) The whole trip was amazing, the weather was beautiful, it basically always feels like a crisp Autumn day when you're out in Monterey :D. It was all hands on deck so I couldn't film every catch but hopefully, this showcases how amazing the fishing was, consider how we caught our max limit! Timestamps: For Your Convenience :) 00:00 Beginning Shot of Fish! 00:18 True Intro 01:39 Leaving the Harbor Fishing On The Boat Parts (I'm not timestamping every catch, just a few main ones): 01:53 The Tackle I'm Using For The First Parts 02:10 First Cast, Somewhat Showcases How Far Down We Dropping To 02:31 Amber's First Fish Hook Up! 02:58 I Caught My First Fish! A Starry Rockfish :D 04:15 I Let Go Of All My Line, Then It Snaps At The Reel, So I Lost All Line :/ My Fault Honestly As I Was Unprepared For This Venture ;-; 04:40 Using A Rental Rod, Getting A Double Whammy With Starry Rockfishes :D 05:42 Here I explain very quickly and not in detail as it deserves, about the fish, how deep they are, and why they have something bulging from their mouth when you reel them all the way up. 06:49 Using bait I bought from Monterey Fish Co. in the previous video, I'll start using more of them starting from right here (anchovies, squid, shrimp) 07:01 A tiny rockfish that Amber caught, she thought it was super chonky, it wasn't lolol 07:27 The double fly rig snapped off, using a large heavy anchovy lure I bought years ago, with bait to entice more fish. I start using this one strictly starting here. 08:08 The Vermilion Rockfish Catch! My PB for gamefish right here :) Such a beautiful fish, I didn't weigh him, but he was about 18 -18.5 inches :D 09:37 Using Ol' reliable shrimp c: Wanna see what I can catch, caught a nice Copper Rockfish c: After Fishing on Boat: 09:55 Heading back as well as some explanation parts 10:35 Here I briefly showcase all the fish we caught. I had to get some ice, layer it, and put the fish in. There are some parts that explain fish limits and such, relatively large section. 13:00 Outro. Also shoutout to J&M Sportfishing for the amazing opportunity to head out and fish with them. Great people! Here's a link to their website, check them out c: https://jmsportfishing.com/ 15:23 Dedication part to all the nice friendly locals in Monterey, I couldn't include everything due to privacy concerns on their behalf but here are a few. Shoutout again to The Captain, Crewmember Reed, Magical Chips Fairy, Birthday Boy, Mr. Swivel, Jackie, and Randy! :D You guys were awesome and made the trip amazing for us. Everyone up there was also super sweet! 16:41 Showcase for all the marine life I saw! Includes sea otters, various dolphins, seals or sea lions, and beach chickens haha. Edit: There's a chance the Yellowtail Rockfish is actually Olive Rockfish, wasn't able to fully confirm but just a heads up! 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) *What I recommend at least for charter fishing (Okuma Nomad Express and Daiwa BG 4500) 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/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/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) ^You may be able to find some of this gear cheaper locally, don't forget to support your local small-business owner tackle shops! Music: Song by Jacob! Check him out on Soundcloud :D https://soundcloud.com/beatsbyilluminate Bon Voyage - Illuminate Check out my Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/sven.goes.fishing/

n this video, Amber and I drive up to Central California to check out and go fishing in Monterey CA! Monterey Bay is well-known for its fishing, and for good reason. I explain briefly why in the video but basically, Monterey has a submarine canyon that brings a lot of cold, nutrient-filled waters up, which causes phytoplankton explosions! Timestamps: For Your Convenience :) 00:00 Beginning 01:00 Intro at Rest Stop 02:46 Monterey Fish Co. Local Fish Market with Fresh Seafood/ Bait! 03:49 Fisherman's Wharf Intro and Description 05:13 Amber and I Start Fishing c: 07:16 First Sanddab Catch :D 08:40 Pigeon Boisss 08:46 My First Sanddab c: 09:47 Massive Anchovy Swarm!!! 10:29 Second Sanddab 10:43 Hornet/ Wasp Attack + Panic Release 11:54 Another Sanddab... 12:57 Explaining Why Monterey Is Highly Productive for Fishing (Submarine Canyon, Nutrient-Rich Cold Waters, etc.) 14:50 Yet Another Sanddab + Talking To Local Anglers 16:31 Catching the Senorita ;) 16:58 Outro and Concluding Thoughts ^Hope this list helps, it's better to watch as complete as possible but this will help you guys reference different parts of the video to go to or after you're done c: I think I'll start putting this in for all my videos consistently starting now, or at least whenever I feel like it haha There was a lot of fish on Monterey's Fisherman's Wharf! Unfortunately, they were all incredibly dinky bois haha. So many baby sanddabs and one senorita fish. There was even a huge school of anchovies that was around the wharf! Regardless, it was a lot of fun c: this video is the first video in the Monterey Get Away Playlist, I'll link the other videos after I edit and release them! Also a quick shoutout to Monterey Fish Co. They are located at the end of the Fisherman's Wharf, in which they sell a variety of seafood products which include lots of fresh locally caught fish! They also have lots of variety in terms of fishing bait too, if you were planning to purchase bait instead of food. Very fresh seafood! 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/3MhdJ10 (Daiwa Emcast) 12 ft https://amzn.to/3Ox719a (The Okuma Rox 7'0" medium, a good 2 piece rod, looking around 40-45 dollars. Great Beginner General Purpose Rod (Pier, Jetty, etc.) 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). ^You may be able to find some of this gear cheaper locally, don't forget to support your local small-business owner tackle shops! Music: Fender Bender - Bad Snacks Check out my Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/sven.goes.fishing/

In this video, I go rock fishing off the highway in Ventura County. I caught a walleye surfperch, and then a really random rock crevice catch. Might have been a sculpin, not sure what kind, maybe cabezon? Anyway, I talk a lot about safety because it is very important to always be safe when you fish in certain areas. you always want to be careful, we are here to fish and have fun, not fish and get hurt. Do your best to always fish safely. Fish That Were Caught: Walleye SurfPerch: 06:17 Cabezon (maybe, I think it was): 10:15 Hope you guys enjoyed, feel free to leave comments, suggestions, and feedback! Cheers, Sven Music: My buddy Jacob's song! Check him out on Soundcloud :D https://soundcloud.com/beatsbyilluminate Bon Voyage - Illuminate Check out my Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/sven.goes.fishing/

In this video, I show you how to start fishing if you're new and looking to pick this up as a hobby. Easy, basic fishing setup to start fishing right away! I only go over some minimal fishing gear, you are free to supplement more gear as needed. I'll probably make other tutorials as time goes but for now, this video will help you get started. TLDR: Once set up, you want to fish structure. Fish like to hang out around structure c: Also, use shrimp as starting bait, shrimp is a great general purpose bait. Feel free to leave comments or suggestions, I'll be figuring this out as I go. The total cost of gear is about $30, which I think is a good amount to invest when trying fishing out as $30 for a cheap fishing setup is great. Cheers, Sven Check out my Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/sven.goes.fishing/