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

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  • On the first episode of MeatEater Hunts, Steven Rinella and Janis Putelis head to California for a spearfishing trip with expert skin divers Greg Font and Alex Reynaud. After learning the ropes, the guys head off in search of fresh sushi and fish tacos. They hunt the reefs and kelp forest looking for yellowtail while filling up the stringer with sheepshead, bonito, and calico bass. The underwater scenery is so mesmerizing and the fish so damn delicious that it leaves Steve wondering what he’s been doing chasing elk for the last 20 years.
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  • @stevelessard6216
    @stevelessard6216 4 ปีที่แล้ว +175

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

    • @ElkinsEric
      @ElkinsEric 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @baitball4665
      @baitball4665 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @oaklandoutdoors2402
    @oaklandoutdoors2402 4 ปีที่แล้ว +417

    hell yeah you need to put more seasons on netflix

    • @tiddiesprinkles
      @tiddiesprinkles 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      It's coming, he confirmed in a podcast.

    • @treyjackson4402
      @treyjackson4402 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

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

    • @timthompsondp
      @timthompsondp 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @eythemischief4148
      @eythemischief4148 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @TJ-bg4fw
      @TJ-bg4fw 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @brianreardon1795
    @brianreardon1795 4 ปีที่แล้ว +69

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

    • @gannonscheidt690
      @gannonscheidt690 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's a meat bee.

    • @BLEVLS
      @BLEVLS 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@gannonscheidt690 Same thing buddy

    • @gannonscheidt690
      @gannonscheidt690 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BLEVLS oh ok. 😄

  • @damienhooper1196
    @damienhooper1196 4 ปีที่แล้ว +42

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

  • @mmrtactical7764
    @mmrtactical7764 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @tornparachute5702
    @tornparachute5702 4 ปีที่แล้ว +36

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

  • @DestroBB
    @DestroBB 4 ปีที่แล้ว +234

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

    • @ryanstevens4477
      @ryanstevens4477 4 ปีที่แล้ว +59

      Are bonito fish big?

    • @kushleche4544
      @kushleche4544 4 ปีที่แล้ว +38

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

    • @nathanieltavarez6225
      @nathanieltavarez6225 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      DAMNIT DALE

    • @boogerboy1265
      @boogerboy1265 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      great comment thread lmao

    • @dmnsawshop8160
      @dmnsawshop8160 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

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

  • @drOBcity
    @drOBcity 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @SticksSteelAboveBelow
    @SticksSteelAboveBelow 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @tomasd3668
    @tomasd3668 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @codyf296
    @codyf296 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @davidshuler1922
    @davidshuler1922 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @jamesdavis5329
    @jamesdavis5329 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @ogoe_joeoutdoors1088
    @ogoe_joeoutdoors1088 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @knarfluna
    @knarfluna 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @cc27006
    @cc27006 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Steve is the man!

  • @conjooste6168
    @conjooste6168 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @maxphleger8834
    @maxphleger8834 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @ryanburgess4590
    @ryanburgess4590 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @whiteout99
    @whiteout99 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @broomstickcowgirl
    @broomstickcowgirl 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @lancet.346
    @lancet.346 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

  • @novadrake6454
    @novadrake6454 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

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

    • @brycescott7895
      @brycescott7895 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      i wish you the best of luck friend

  • @IbleedINC
    @IbleedINC 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @tylerdostal6493
    @tylerdostal6493 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @embracethesuck1041
    @embracethesuck1041 4 ปีที่แล้ว +96

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

    • @tomschumacher5434
      @tomschumacher5434 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      😂

    • @dirtrida274
      @dirtrida274 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

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

    • @austinlatag7398
      @austinlatag7398 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

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

    • @TheOutlawMan
      @TheOutlawMan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@dirtrida274 😂😂😂 I almost died laughing

    • @Burgert1776
      @Burgert1776 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I would pay to see that😂

  • @benduno2ndtanun436
    @benduno2ndtanun436 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Balonishell
    @Balonishell 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @fishinglifeforme
    @fishinglifeforme 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @one_giant_leap
    @one_giant_leap 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @thecarlob_007
    @thecarlob_007 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful. Nice change of scenery.

  • @dcskamau
    @dcskamau 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    love the channel islands!! great content as always!

  • @broomstickcowgirl
    @broomstickcowgirl 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @RadDadisRad
    @RadDadisRad 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love watching these shows.

  • @MrSpraystarch
    @MrSpraystarch 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @caparzo54
    @caparzo54 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @mrgreen3109
    @mrgreen3109 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @colbr06
    @colbr06 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @zsnich2
    @zsnich2 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @calvinblais7656
    @calvinblais7656 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

  • @TJWallasch
    @TJWallasch 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @gabrielangel955
      @gabrielangel955 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @working_to_hunt
    @working_to_hunt 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a fantastic film! I want more!

  • @willisproctor5965
    @willisproctor5965 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @gabrielangel955
    @gabrielangel955 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @DeeplyDrivenOutdoors
    @DeeplyDrivenOutdoors 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Michael-ps7ji
    @Michael-ps7ji 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @samjames4829
    @samjames4829 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @brandonbeers7923
    @brandonbeers7923 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @davidfleming4056
    @davidfleming4056 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @paulfityo1
    @paulfityo1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @robertbotta6536
    @robertbotta6536 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome Steve! Thanks.

  • @birdman27000
    @birdman27000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @Exses3D
    @Exses3D 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was a great episode!

  • @rickmartinez4586
    @rickmartinez4586 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Stoked ya got to enjoy our local islands!

  • @collinblack9605
    @collinblack9605 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic episode. Keep it coming bois

  • @b.i.g.cdagrouch8014
    @b.i.g.cdagrouch8014 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @ChrisBrown-wr2cb
    @ChrisBrown-wr2cb 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @FranciscoGarcia-ni9eg
    @FranciscoGarcia-ni9eg 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely amazing
    Keep going

  • @jonahmarmorstein6473
    @jonahmarmorstein6473 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @714milky
    @714milky 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice!
    Quarantine entertainment!!!

  • @Dirtymaxxx88
    @Dirtymaxxx88 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Meateater!

  • @mosin9105
    @mosin9105 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @wangbot47
    @wangbot47 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    THANK YOU for making more content during this corona virus BS

  • @heidenreichjames
    @heidenreichjames 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @rafaelmontalvo2908
    @rafaelmontalvo2908 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @longbordingKHS
    @longbordingKHS 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @tlpoutdoorsman
    @tlpoutdoorsman 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @justinfox7868
    @justinfox7868 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @RYT_Trucking
    @RYT_Trucking 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @gregwebster8784
    @gregwebster8784 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @tokoloshe42
    @tokoloshe42 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Never could do something like that but those fish looked delicious

  • @bumtobachelor1908
    @bumtobachelor1908 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

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

  • @tezzabhoy1888
    @tezzabhoy1888 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @woodsmansfinest3814
    @woodsmansfinest3814 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @dakotamaurer530
    @dakotamaurer530 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done fellas. Love me some TH-cam episodes. I’ll take it.

  • @olivedinuss8564
    @olivedinuss8564 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @robertbotta6536
    @robertbotta6536 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    So good.

  • @bptstfrs
    @bptstfrs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @nicholasanderson522
    @nicholasanderson522 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the spearfishing content

  • @stanf9898
    @stanf9898 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love Love Love

  • @dannyb4286
    @dannyb4286 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @dinstah
    @dinstah 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    that was great. educational and entertaining :)

  • @tavindehart1941
    @tavindehart1941 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is my favorite video of yours please do more

  • @TroutHunterWa
    @TroutHunterWa 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @tinysupreme6417
    @tinysupreme6417 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

    • @rustindudley3564
      @rustindudley3564 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Flatline072
    @Flatline072 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @jv4read1
    @jv4read1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    fresh sushi.....yum

  • @MrNDboi
    @MrNDboi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @gunznknives
    @gunznknives 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @gapaintball7811
    @gapaintball7811 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Evergreen1400
    @Evergreen1400 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @JasonAJames
      @JasonAJames 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @john_wayne_spacey
    @john_wayne_spacey 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @thesportingprofessor3011
    @thesportingprofessor3011 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @kotnhewhohim2092
    @kotnhewhohim2092 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very cool!

  • @ronsmith1364
    @ronsmith1364 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Spearfishing trip to australia & norway for halibut
    Be fun to see the stalking skill set going underwater.
    👍

  • @aaronn9692
    @aaronn9692 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome!

  • @ethansees4154
    @ethansees4154 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @czwirner
    @czwirner 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    hell yes!

  • @galaxystar703
    @galaxystar703 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @oaklandoutdoors2402
    @oaklandoutdoors2402 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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