a year ago I was casting off the rocks with other people fishing and I saw someone hook a sea turtle. It was the size of a manhole cover. We all stopped and watched in shock.
@@whitestallion531 It's a pretty common occurrence in SoCal. I hooked into a seal at the Coronado islands and couldn't stop the line from peeling out. The deckhand had to jam a pair of pliers to stop the spool and to break it off. I hooked into two seals on a fishing trip in Mexico near the San Benitos islands. Both took my knife jigs and probably are harboring a knife jig lip ring somewhere. I haven't hooked into a seal here in NorCal but IMO it's partly because they aren't as aggressive as down south.
@@FishermansLife I’ve had 30 pound mono do that to me tried to break off when I snagged a big salmon so he didn’t spool me just wouldn’t break got my ass spooled
@@FishermansLife Oh wonder if I missed part of that, so at a point you couldn't reel against the Seal? I figured they'd fight hard than a fish of equal size. Maybe I'm wrong....
I've hooked sea turtles in the Gulf of Mexico. I usually use circle hooks, so releasing them is pretty easy. I'd be too scared to attempt unhooking a seal.
Don't know but when one recently took my pole in the Delta, it was quick. Real quick, while I'm tending to my other pole I hear the splash and the fisherman next to me says "was that your white pole?". He then pointed to the area where I was casted "See that Seal, yup he just took your line and pole man". Swear sucks to be busy changing other bait some times...
@@thinkingimpaired5663 I'm with you there boss! Wasn't 2 week ago when for around 1 week a family (or two) of Seals would hang in the same spot.... all of fishermen were. Hummm noticing a pattern heh. But yeah I'd say 4-6 of them remained within a few miles. Often returning same time to our spot each morning.
Hey man, 23 year old male here, live in California near Newport Beach, was curious if you ever would be interested in fishing with fans. Only been fishing once in my life would love to do it again because you’re the best on TH-cam!
Even as he wasn’t fortunate at that time to catch a fish, he was still able utilize the remains time to educate us with valid fishing tips. Nuff respect to the bro.
Love your vids. I live here in Viz Valley and always keep an eye out for you when the wife and I are near the water. Much respect and gratefulness to you.
Hey brother, hope you don't feel too torn up about hooking that seal. It will probably come unlodged and he'll be fine. I've caught a fair amount of seals and pelicans down in SD, they're so greedy. Always feel terrible when it happens, don't want to inflict any pain on the smarter animals. Remember it's not your fault and it'll be forgotten quickly, animals recuperate quickly. Love the content.
It makes sense that the hooks would rust out. Salt water is crazy corrosive to carbon steel. Note to self, never use stainless. Fresh water is far less corrosive so it would take a lot longer. Never seen someone catch a seal before, but I've heard of people catching birds. Being land locked the only seals I see are at the mall lol
Yeah man, I've never caught a seal trolling like that before. I feel like that seal a bit the hook because it was young. Didn't know any better. Probably will never do that again
Always at the pier when im standing there waiting for a fish to bite then you see a big ass seal and you wonder what would happen if you caught that fellow....thank you fishermans life
I got a question if anyone can help me out does braided line melt if you use it for salt water fishing and if it does is there any way to prevent it from happening or what would you recommend to use?
The advice at the end of the video can be life saving! Thank you very much for that. I was stuck way out there once when wind picked up and white caps appeared. I launched from Oyster point. But I could only made it back into Coyote Point. That was a super close one. There were a few points where my little boat was very close to flipping. I had to go quite slowly. The wind was mostly blowing from North. It was a good decision not going into the wind. I had to catch an Lyft to Oyster point to pick up my car. That's much better than having to swim back to shore though :)
I always question myself when I’m sitting here watching all your videos.. I’m at 25 year old chef who’s never been fishing, would probably pass out on a boat that size and has no plans on fishing ☹️ but here I am, every upload.
You could catch all the little bluegills off a dock if you wanted and all you need is about ten feet of line and a little number 8 hook and a little piece of hotdog or a waxworm (like a mealworm, but softer, not gooey like an earthworm.) Those little fish are so easy to catch you don't really even need a fishing rod if you don't have one, and you could probably find a piece of line and a hook just laying on the ground by any popular fishinf docks.
Hey Matts. That cast net segment reminded me of fishing in Florida. When you get your vaccine or when COVID chills out, I would love to see you take a trip there. Best fishing in the world IMO
I’ve been going fishing out here in the bay for the past few weeks with my uncle. We haven’t had much luck finding the halibut, do you have any off land fishing spot recommendations to check out?
I had a huge male Stellar Sea Lion poach my 40lb King. Had the net out, and he grabbed it by the tail. We fought over it for around 20 minutes, chasing him down with the boat. He finally let go and tried to reel in, but he came back and got a better hold and ripped it apart. I brought the still hooked head to the dock.
Awesome video bro I'm from San Diego used to work on those two big ships Cape Hudson and Cape horn always fished close by always skunked but I'm definitely going back thanks for the vids man
OMG how much I'd love you guy God dam we're have you been dude it's been very long time since I've ever seen you're last video. I'd am so very happy see a new video of fishing you're doing . An I'd am very sorry soo sorry I'd missed the fishing market in San Francisco.. I'd hope I'd can next one I'd promise to me an my family.
Hey Boss, my 2021 skunk ends with the catch of a 2ft monkey faced eel at Montana de Oro. So, tasty!. And yay, I got some film to edit. Been a while with the big waves this winter. I caught some of those too. I also landed a nice rock crab with a homemade snare. I never heard of crab snaring until your videos. Thanks for the tips. Keep up the great work!!!! ..... and Cast Boldly.
"Today we're gonna try seal in 25lbs of butter..."
🤣🤣🤣
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This is the FIRST TIME I seen someone catch a seal my entire youtube history
Same I have never that in my life.
Fishing Việt Nam hello
a year ago I was casting off the rocks with other people fishing and I saw someone hook a sea turtle. It was the size of a manhole cover. We all stopped and watched in shock.
I've caught seals are least 3 times. On one occasion, I would've caught more since they were just so aggressive in chasing lures so I had to stop.
@@whitestallion531 It's a pretty common occurrence in SoCal. I hooked into a seal at the Coronado islands and couldn't stop the line from peeling out. The deckhand had to jam a pair of pliers to stop the spool and to break it off. I hooked into two seals on a fishing trip in Mexico near the San Benitos islands. Both took my knife jigs and probably are harboring a knife jig lip ring somewhere.
I haven't hooked into a seal here in NorCal but IMO it's partly because they aren't as aggressive as down south.
Maybe you shouldn’t release that seal.. try it with butter and avocado😂😂
Lol
Lol, yea, what he/she said.
Wtf is a he/she
@@deuceglo6399 When you do not know if it is a man or woman, I say he/she so I do not offend anyone..
@@TheRubenGalvan why not just say they?
I don’t fish at all, but watching you makes my soul calm. Especially during these hard times. I hope one day I can start fishing with my wife lol.
It's relaxing 😎
If you are not fishing with your wife... Get a new wife.
I sadly quit fishing over how every place I use to go to is now gone.
@skisrob bruh what are you smoking
"wew're gonna need a bigger butter..." - Matt probably
"this 20lb test can handle big fish"- Matt. little does he know it in fine print it also can catch seals
I was really trying to break the line but it just wouldn't budge
@@FishermansLife Do you like fish sticks?
@@FishermansLife I’ve had 30 pound mono do that to me tried to break off when I snagged a big salmon so he didn’t spool me just wouldn’t break got my ass spooled
@@FishermansLife Oh wonder if I missed part of that, so at a point you couldn't reel against the Seal? I figured they'd fight hard than a fish of equal size. Maybe I'm wrong....
Warranty void if seal is broken
When sea dogs are around, I bolt like the fishes they scare off.
ROFL, seen many do. Oddly I stay. While we know what he does, REELS them in! Heh sweet video
I had a seal bite between the two hooks I put on my live mackerel. Happy he didn't get hooked.
I've hooked sea turtles in the Gulf of Mexico. I usually use circle hooks, so releasing them is pretty easy. I'd be too scared to attempt unhooking a seal.
Yeah me too. You ever heard of the thing when you get bit by a seal you get this gnarly infection? Don't want to risk that
@@FishermansLife checkout seal finger on wikipedia, I think this is what you mean... sounds pretty gnarly to me. I think you made the best decision
@@FishermansLife Leptospirosis is not chill
NOAA says to just cut the line as close as possible to minimize trailing line. Safety first.
I’ve always wondered how it would be to catch a seal
@skisrob just to catch lol. Cuz I’ve had them try to take my bait before
Not very fun. Probably going to lose your rig and have to retie everything lol
Don't know but when one recently took my pole in the Delta, it was quick. Real quick, while I'm tending to my other pole I hear the splash and the fisherman next to me says "was that your white pole?". He then pointed to the area where I was casted "See that Seal, yup he just took your line and pole man".
Swear sucks to be busy changing other bait some times...
@@hershisadventuresincalifor9725 I often see 1 or 2 going up and down the san joaquin river.
@@thinkingimpaired5663 I'm with you there boss! Wasn't 2 week ago when for around 1 week a family (or two) of Seals would hang in the same spot.... all of fishermen were. Hummm noticing a pattern heh.
But yeah I'd say 4-6 of them remained within a few miles. Often returning same time to our spot each morning.
at this point you dont even have to catch anything. ive just enjoy watching the fishing journey. it reminds me when i use to fish with my dad.
I can’t belive this Seal followed you up from the Coronado Islands. As if the Yellowtail down there isn’t enough for them 😂
7:25 you see it?
I’m so glad I was not the only one who spotted it
Heh. It's one of those rare simpson springfield fish.
When you said seal, I pictured Seal singing his song “Kiss from a Rose” LOL
Hahaha
This vid gets the seal of approval.
"This could be something special" Yes....but no
"Come on up bro"
"Are you sure?" - the seal
I'm in dire need of another one your epic catch and cooks. Nobody does them better!
7:27 Simpson's fish caught me off guard 😂
I don't know how you edited in "The Simpson's 3 eyed fish" during your nuclear waste discussion but I found it hilarious!
Hey man, 23 year old male here, live in California near Newport Beach, was curious if you ever would be interested in fishing with fans. Only been fishing once in my life would love to do it again because you’re the best on TH-cam!
Even as he wasn’t fortunate at that time to catch a fish, he was still able utilize the remains time to educate us with valid fishing tips. Nuff respect to the bro.
Whistling at a seal is a win! They have the personality of a dog. Seems logical to me lol
did you know that seals sometimes rape penguins ...
Omg I’m laughing so hard after that seal pop out😂😂😂
I hooked a seal fishing off Linda Mar beach in a kayak. Had to cut the line to keep from getting towed to Hawaii.
"Catch and cook seal"😂😂😭
Thanks for showing us the black "seal" you caught. They are voracious eaters of octopusses.
7:27 lmao definitely thought it was the trick of the light at first
Love your vids. I live here in Viz Valley and always keep an eye out for you when the wife and I are near the water. Much respect and gratefulness to you.
I learn that 20lb test is the way to go for now on 😂
When you see David Goggins at the end of your line..
I live in south Florida but none of my friends like to fish as much as I do so thanks for taking me on these trips with you it helps!!
thanks for the videos. always looking forward to them!
dude idk how you are doing this..
but damn your intros are so GOOD! loved the video!!
and i hope that seal will be ok i felt really bad for him
7:43 sure I learned something from this video one can catch a seal and release it lol 😂
Now we know it's gonna be a great day. Thanks Matt
Agreed! Hope u have a greatsunday
Barely started and I’m already pumped for the vid
Much respect for you as a fisherman. I love how you want to give us information. Keep up the great work!
Hey brother, hope you don't feel too torn up about hooking that seal. It will probably come unlodged and he'll be fine. I've caught a fair amount of seals and pelicans down in SD, they're so greedy. Always feel terrible when it happens, don't want to inflict any pain on the smarter animals. Remember it's not your fault and it'll be forgotten quickly, animals recuperate quickly. Love the content.
HELL YEAH MAN! Keep cathing those hawgs! Huge fan here man first time this early, feels good to support the channel gonna order the merch soon!
"...they'll spawn, and then they dissapear." I see, this is what chasing a red herring comes from. Elusive.
Was watching your Instagram story and immediately got a notification of this video just posted, keep the amazing content coming my man 🤙🏻
Thought I was on to something huge, then I saw its head pop up for air. Same story, cut the line.
At work right now but saw you posted, had to take my lunch real quick !
Always enjoy your videos, you rock brother.
Our family always watch your channel . It’s our evening tradition after dinner bonding. My husband and I love fishing . We are biggeners😂
When your not fishing lures I never use “saltwater” hooks that way hooks rust out faster I’ve they get broke off
7:28 Nuclear fish swims by. Lol
It makes sense that the hooks would rust out. Salt water is crazy corrosive to carbon steel. Note to self, never use stainless. Fresh water is far less corrosive so it would take a lot longer. Never seen someone catch a seal before, but I've heard of people catching birds. Being land locked the only seals I see are at the mall lol
Yeah man, I've never caught a seal trolling like that before. I feel like that seal a bit the hook because it was young. Didn't know any better. Probably will never do that again
Yes Matt I definitely learned something from this video, never knew you could catch a seal like that! WOW Awesome!
Always at the pier when im standing there waiting for a fish to bite then you see a big ass seal and you wonder what would happen if you caught that fellow....thank you fishermans life
Aloha Matt's, I dig your content keep them coming. Tight lines🤙🏽
Hey Matt! Honest fishing and sometimes we get shut out but the commentary and quality of the video along with great commentating is first class!
I got a question if anyone can help me out does braided line melt if you use it for salt water fishing and if it does is there any way to prevent it from happening or what would you recommend to use?
Dude! I lost it when the 3 eyed fish swam by at the nuclear site.😂😂😂
Hey! You launched from my overnight crab fishing spot XD this is why your my favorite fishing channel!
Let’s go keep up the content Matt💯💯💯
I really wanted to see you cook it...until it surfaced...and then I was like, awwwww.😂
Hey man awesome video!. Can you tell me what's the safest spot to park around that launch ramp?
I'm always too afraid to leave my truck there
Your evolution of content quality from 10k to 1 million has been nothing but amazing. Congrats and keep it up !!
Killer opening drone shots. Just what I needed for a lazy Sunday evening viewing 💺🛰🧭
This *whistle* when you were calling the seal! Lmao
I always learn something new from your videos, where I’m from there’s not really any places to fish but you make me want to :)❤️
The advice at the end of the video can be life saving! Thank you very much for that. I was stuck way out there once when wind picked up and white caps appeared. I launched from Oyster point. But I could only made it back into Coyote Point. That was a super close one. There were a few points where my little boat was very close to flipping. I had to go quite slowly. The wind was mostly blowing from North. It was a good decision not going into the wind. I had to catch an Lyft to Oyster point to pick up my car. That's much better than having to swim back to shore though :)
I always question myself when I’m sitting here watching all your videos.. I’m at 25 year old chef who’s never been fishing, would probably pass out on a boat that size and has no plans on fishing ☹️ but here I am, every upload.
You could catch all the little bluegills off a dock if you wanted and all you need is about ten feet of line and a little number 8 hook and a little piece of hotdog or a waxworm (like a mealworm, but softer, not gooey like an earthworm.) Those little fish are so easy to catch you don't really even need a fishing rod if you don't have one, and you could probably find a piece of line and a hook just laying on the ground by any popular fishinf docks.
Hey Matt, just wanted to Say thank you for all your vids !!!!
You a big reason why im able to keep calm, its hard in this time but your videos keep me from losing my mind😅
Great Fishing !
Notification squad where you at!?
Yessssir
@@hectormiranda9729 we are here!
Butter army reporting
Curing 11 minutes of my boredom , thank you for that
Like how you turned to chase the catch/ taught me something 🤙
thanks for the net casting tip matt i will try that 🙏
Congrats on 1 million subs bro!
I learned more from this video than what I did in the last month of school.
Hey Matts. That cast net segment reminded me of fishing in Florida. When you get your vaccine or when COVID chills out, I would love to see you take a trip there. Best fishing in the world IMO
I love your videos man keep up the good work ❤️
This video has a great vibe man love the intro. You’re a legend.
Congratulations on a million subscribers. Millions more to come
This is my kind of video, the process! enjoyable, thanks
How much butter would you need to boil an entire seal?
Use the seals own fat to cook it in :)
lets go!!! love seeing more frequent uploads my man!!
That opening music though! Funky AF.
Thanks for the great tips. You have inspired me..female...to learn to cast with a small net.
I’ve been going fishing out here in the bay for the past few weeks with my uncle. We haven’t had much luck finding the halibut, do you have any off land fishing spot recommendations to check out?
I love ur videos they help me catch more fish because I do a lot of the fishing that you do
That catch has my seal of approval
Yeee that's was up big dawg!
I hope you cook/eat the fish this episode. That’s largely why we are here! Always always love your videos.
Next one on Thursday is exactly that
@@FishermansLife I’ll be there. No one makes better videos than you. Lifetime
Subscriber.
I just like learning about the California fishery and scenery. Cheers from B.C.
I had a huge male Stellar Sea Lion poach my 40lb King. Had the net out, and he grabbed it by the tail. We fought over it for around 20 minutes, chasing him down with the boat. He finally let go and tried to reel in, but he came back and got a better hold and ripped it apart. I brought the still hooked head to the dock.
been watching you since 2020 bro keep it up!
7:25 I thought my mary jane was laced for a second 😂
Awesome video bro I'm from San Diego used to work on those two big ships Cape Hudson and Cape horn always fished close by always skunked but I'm definitely going back thanks for the vids man
that intro was legit.
very nice, especially with the logo across the screen and that drone shot
love the videos! keep up the awesome work.
Very informative videos!! Keep up the amazing content, Bro!! 💯
having a seal on is hard either u cut the line and risk the seal to stay with the hook and line or u try to free the seal and risk get bidden
Man! That's the business!! These vids lately have been so much more like your early ones that hooked me...pun definitely intended
OMG how much I'd love you guy God dam we're have you been dude it's been very long time since I've ever seen you're last video. I'd am so very happy see a new video of fishing you're doing . An I'd am very sorry soo sorry I'd missed the fishing market in San Francisco.. I'd hope I'd can next one I'd promise to me an my family.
What boat do you have?? i know its Whaley... but what model? I know you've mentioned it in a previous video, i just forgot which one
Hey Boss, my 2021 skunk ends with the catch of a 2ft monkey faced eel at Montana de Oro. So, tasty!. And yay, I got some film to edit. Been a while with the big waves this winter. I caught some of those too. I also landed a nice rock crab with a homemade snare. I never heard of crab snaring until your videos. Thanks for the tips. Keep up the great work!!!! ..... and Cast Boldly.
Still a great video bro! I’ve never seen anyone hook a seal. But now I have. Thanks buddy