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Thank you!!!

There wasn't a whole lot of options back then from what I heard. Glad it's different now.

How was fishing back then sir?

@@mrfilamfishingThere was less pressure and less lures to pick from. Fishing seemed easier but the guys who knew what they were doing still caught more fish, just like today. Catch and release is better now. A lot of people kept what they caught when I first started. Equipment is the biggest change. You had to train your thumb to cast baitcasters, now the brakes are so good it’s like using the old Zebco push button. Rods are so much lighter than the old fiberglass rods. I have all the new stuff. It’s great!

Between Sea Ranch and Gualala

Thanks bro. Weighed it before putting it back off camera. It came to 4lbs 13oz.

Wait till Saturday. Found out the last couple spot isn't open till this coming Saturday.

Ok bro thank you

Should have gone to oasis side bro

Good morning. 😁

You want areas where there are rock structures. A cove like the one in the video is a great example because coves usually have great underwater rock structures. It also tends to be calmer water which makes rock fishing better. I'll make a video in the future covering your question and showing what to look for when picking a spot to rock fish. Good luck and tight lines. 🤙🏼

Great question. You can usually see the worms or parasite crawling on them on the outside if they have any inside. Although not always the case. Most, if not all, of those worms will be focusing on the main parts of the fish such as the stomach, etc. We throw those away once we cut the fish open. Now there's multiple ways to take a fish home. This is one of them. Bleed and freeze. You don't always have to fillet them on the spot. But you definitely can if you want. Freezing them can help rid of any worms. But they all die anyway once cooked and don't affect humans even if digested after cooking. So prep and store properly after catching for transport. Then cook properly and you'll be good to go. Hope that answers your question. Tight lines. 🤙🏼

@@mrfilamfishing wow you can actually see them on the outside never new that. I've never been able to bring myself to eat 1 of those things. I know with rock cod ling cod I always fillet them rock cod have an awful smell if you cut into the guts. Plus you don't have to bring everything home you can recycle the endtrailse and throw in ocean.

​@@ericluscombe3272 Yeah, just make sure to fillet properly and you won't have that awful smell. Bleeding them and icing them helps a ton. It tastes a lot better. Cabezon is good eating. I haven't come up to a Cabezon with worms yet. However, I have come up to Lingcod that had parasites on them. Try Cabezon out. I don't think you'll be disappointed. Tight lines. 🤙🏼

It sure was. Sliced into portions. Prepped it with some egg and crushed stuffings. A little bit of seasoning then fried on some butter stove top. It was delicious. 🤤

Thank you. Glad you enjoy my content. Veteran here as well. When you get back here in the Bay, hit me up. We'll go fishing. 🤙🏼

@mrfilamfishing thanks yeah man I'm here now east bay I've been surf fishing but wanna try rock fishing it looks fun

I’m a vet and I live in the bay area😮

@CentseiSam good morning still looking for rockfishing buddies I always go solo

@@samamexp Good to hear. Yeah, I'm always down to go fishing as long as schedule permits. 🤙🏼

Thanks 🤙🏼

I can reel with both hands and you're right, it is good to be able to reel with both hands in certain situations. Those are some nice reels. Especially that Shimano Calcutta. I almost bought a similar reel from Daiwa's side.

Thank you. Yeah, come to find out they can crush a lot of things. That would have been a video to see. 😂

Tomales Bay near Hog Island Oyster

Hey Cody, welcome to Cali. You don't necessarily need a new fishing reel for rock fishing. Some use bass fishing gear. The biggest difference between dedicated saltwater gear vs. non saltwater gear is longevity. Dedicated saltwater gear are made to withstand saltwater better. Which leads to better corrosion protection and overall longevity. Now, try what you already have. Just make sure to rinse out your rod and reel with freshwater at the end of each trip. Ugly Sticks are tough rods. I own one for surf fishing. Even a medium action Ugly Stick can withstand the best inshore species. But when it comes to rock fishing, you need something stout. A surf rod in medium power Ugly Stick will work. But if you got a GS2, Elite or Carbon Ugly Sticks, make sure it's in the medium heavy yo heavy power. Make sure you have at least 50lbs of braided line too. Hope that helps Cody and if you don't mind, I'd like to answer your questions in one of my upcoming videos of rock fishing. Stay tuned for the shout out. Tight lines. 🎣🤙🏼

@@mrfilamfishing thanks for the help! Great information! Tight lines, thanks for your service btw!

​@@codyrunge8190 Thanks Cody. Maybe we'll bump into each other while fishing. Take care. 🤙🏼

I'm glad to have helped. You'll love the Zillion TW HD. Thanks for the comment and I'm glad you enjoyed the video. 🤙🏼

The older American version has a deeper spool, 9 CRBBs and 1 Magsealed BB with a 15 lbs drag. Those specs alone makes your choice a great one. The main reason why I went with the JDM is because I got a deal on it, and also it has a drag clicker. Does the US version have one? Because if it does then I believe it's the better reel. The JDM has only 13.2 lbs of drag, which is fine for what I do with the reel.

That's awesome. For me, it's more comfortable than switching so it only make sense.

Thank you for the comment. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. 🤙🏼

Thank you for your kind words. Gonna be focusing on TH-cam more. I hope all is well on your end. 🤙🏼

Agreed, go what you are comfortable with.

Its nearby Sea Ranch.

Welcome sa fishing channel ko kababayan. Salamat sa supporta. 🤙🏼

@@mrfilamfishing you're welcome kabayan 🙏. I was looking for this reel Kasi masyadong mabigat ung tatula 300 ko 😁. Mainly using for salmon fishing here in BC( freshwater).

​@@frankpee1453Bibilin ko sa na yung Tatula 300, pero nakita ko to. No brainer. May 10 CRBBs at drag clicker pa. Perfect para sakin.

Thanks for the heads up. I found that out. I was told as long as I fish to the left or get permission, I'm good to go. Otherwise, you're right, it is a protected cove. Thanks man. Tight lines. 🤙🏼

Thank you so much for the tip. I'll probably do a video and make a shout out to ya. 🤙🏼

Thanks bro. Welcome to my channel and welcome to fishing. I appreciate the feedback. That's my objective, to help new anglers out. Let me know if there's anything specific you want me to cover in any of the videos.

It was some big waves bro.

Near Sea Ranch

Go to Doran Beach and once there, go all the way to the very back where you see the Jeti. Then it's just a matter of hopping those rocks. Be very careful though.

Then I would have the privilege to swim with the SEAL. Hahahaha.

If you're going for Rock Fish and Lingcod, use the lures in the video. Any soft plastic swimbaits like a Keitech or Pitbull tackle will work. Put those on a jighead as shown in the video. Color wise, anything Green Pumpkin, Root beer or Bright green/chartreuse works best. When you cast, let it fall to the bottom then hop them along the bottom. But be careful not to get snag. Above all, have fun. Tight lines. 🤙🏼

@@mrfilamfishing Suggested jighead weights?

@@monkeyslap Depending on the depth you're trying to cover. The heavier the weight, the faster it will sink to the bottom. Also, the heavier the weight, the better it will be against the current of the ocean. I say start with 2 ounce weight and work your way up based on depth and current.

@@mrfilamfishing So, 2oz as a *minimum* for Bodega jetty? Wanting to narrow down my purchases. Jigheads are damn expensive!

@@monkeyslap Yes, no less than 2 oz Jigheads. Go to Outdoor Pro Shop and go to the bass section and get some Strike King Jigheads. Their the cheapest quality Jigheads you can get. If you can afford it, Pitbull Tackle that glows in the dark are very good in getting more action.

It is beautiful.

Thank you. Yeah, this was my first time rock fishing. Definitely not the last.

Sorry for the late reply. Can't go wrong with an Ugly Stick Big Water 10 footer. Best bang for your buck and Ugly Sticks are tough as hell. Hard to break them. As for reel, get something that has a baitrunner. That way, when a fish takes your bait, your pole won't runaway with it. For line I say get braid and anything 80lbs test and above. Best of luck to you out there.

I am down to fish with folks. Im looking forward to that. And I agree about Outdoor. I never have gone there without buying anything.

From the east side of the bay. I don't recall what the town is called.

Thank you for the comment. Since this video, I have learned so much about rock fishing.