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General Talk / Tough yellotail meat?
« on: October 27, 2021, 12:30:27 PM »
Caught this guy a few months ago in LJ. Didn't write a report here because it didn't seem norcal relevant.

I was psyched to make some poke/sashimi/carpaccio. I found however that a lot of the meat was very fibery and very tough raw. I cut it into cubes that were probably too big for poke, but they were super hard to chew.

The carpaccio came out aces though, 11/10. I think because of the lemon/ponzu cooking it a bit, and also because they were sliced more thinly.

I also noticed that the meat was darker than I expected. I since read that west coast yellowtail is not exactly the same as hamachi, and that the ones you eat in sushi restaurants are usually brought over from Japan.

So my question is: did I do something wrong?

I caught it around 11 am, and my buddies had not caught anything so I had to stay out in the water with no fish bag or burlap for a couple of hours. I heard it's extremely important to ice yellowtail right away - so my guess is that didn't help.

But overall, what's a good way to deal with the tough meat / fibers?

Cheers

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Gearing Up and Rigging Up / Dry vs Semi-Dry Suits
« on: October 13, 2021, 03:53:31 PM »
I just received the Kokatat Gore-Tex Legacy dry suit. Looks great, fits great. The one problem is that the gaskets are absurdly tight. The official recommendation is that I "trim" the gaskets until they fit more comfortably.

But i recently found an article saying that for our use case, where you're not planning on rolling all the time like in white-water rafting, the dry suit is mostly a layer of protection, and so you can get away with a semi-dry suit and its more comfortable neoprene gaskets. It might let a little tricke of water in if you flip, but you should be fine.

I've read up on older posts, but wanted to get some advice: stick with my full dry suit, or return it and get the semi-dry gore-tex version? Is a semi-dry suit a lot more comfortable and still safe for ocean anglers?

Thanks in advance, cheers

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For Sale / For sale: NEW chest freezer Koolatron 5.0 cu ft
« on: August 19, 2021, 03:27:43 PM »
Selling a brand new, in the box Koolatron 5.0 cu ft. It's the best rated one on amazon, and can easily reach FDA-suggested temps for meat storage (-4F). Nothing wrong with it, just dont need it anymore. MSRP is $221, for NCKA members I'm asking for $150. Pickup in Berkeley. I'll PM the first to reply and move down the list if necessary. Cheers

Brand: Koolatron
Size: 5.0 cubic feet
Lowest temp (max setting): -11F
MSRP: $221
Asking: $150
Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MTYAS2T/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1


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Would really appreciate any experienced diver's input on what I'm going through:

I downloaded those apnea apps and did some exercises. Yesterday I did a few breatholds while taking a walk, and then immediately got home and did a co2 table. Since then, i've been feeling out of breath, and not being able to catch my breath. At points it gets better, but after a few hours it comes back. Also feeling a bit of tightness around the throat.

Anyone else ever experience this? I'm wondering if it was a result of the poorly executed breath hold exercises, or if those exercises triggered something else. I also have a covid test tomorrow morning to be safe.

I fully recognize that I shouldn't have started doing breathholds without taking a class. But with Covid and everything that wasn't really an option.

Any input would be appreciated, thank you.

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Safety First / Handy rule to push your limits
« on: December 27, 2020, 11:38:06 AM »
Wanted to share a rule I've been using forever in surfing as a way to push your limits in a relatively safe and intelligent way. I've found it applies to kayak fishing pretty well as well. It's nothing new or earth-shatteringly clever, just a simple way to decide whether or not to go out. This is just my personal view on it so take it with a grain of salt and use your own judgement before going out.

Rule: you need at least 2 of these 3 things.
1. A buddy
2. Solid knowledge of the spot
3. Mellow conditions

So:
a) want to go out in a new spot? you need: a buddy and mellow conditions
b) want to go out in big surf / weather? you need: a buddy and a spot you know very well
c) want to go out alone? you need: a spot you know very well and mellow conditions

You're never completely safe in the ocean, regardless of what you do. But I think this helps me define acceptable risk when making the call on whether or not to go.

Hope it helps, cheers.

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General Fishing Tips / Non-collapsible pot off the kayak?
« on: December 23, 2020, 07:30:16 PM »
Anyone ever try using the non-collapsible promar pots off of a kayak? Im not a big fan of the collapsibles for many reasons, especially the doors. I feel they make it hard for crab to get in and easy for them to get out. I'm wondering if someone has an opinion on the design of this specific one, if it works better than the collapsibles, and whether it's worth the hassle of having a non-collapsible. Cheers


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Will be hitting it around 6:30 tomorrow to catch the end of the outgoing tide, will have to be out of the water by 9:30. My first time out there. If anyone's interested feel free to hit me up or paddle up and say hi!

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Gearing Up and Rigging Up / Used kayak: what to check for
« on: August 04, 2020, 11:09:04 AM »
I've been looking at several used Revo 13s online, and am wondering two things:

They have usually been around the $2100 mark for 2015/2016 ish models, do you think that's too much to pay for a used one?

What should I look out for / check to make sure it's in good condition?

Thanks everyone

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General Fishing Tips / Ideal weather conditions for SF bay?
« on: July 15, 2020, 02:32:23 PM »
Hey all, I've gone out a couple of times in the bay, and the wind has just been intense. Ive started using multiple weather forecasts, but it seems like it never really drops below 10mph. I tried Berkeley pier remains the other day and it was super blown out with significant waves/chop.

I'm guessing summer is windier than average, but wanted to ask anyway: what are the exact weather/tide conditions you are usually looking for in the bay?

I know that you want to avoid tide extremes so that the water is flowing, but would love to hear any more in-depth tips if anyone is willing to share.

Thanks and cheers!

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Hi everyone, I'm psyched to become a member of this group and help strengthen the community. So much great information and energy here!

I got hooked on kayak fishing when a buddy of mine took me out in Carmel. A few rockfish and fish tacos later, I can say that I'm in it for life!

I found out about NCKA through MooMoo's and TLA's videos on youtube. I then met Ed at Bay Tackle who is also a member and was super generous in sharing tips and recommendations for around here. He encouraged me to join this community, so here I am.

I'm slowly buying all the safety gear (thanks for all the helpful info on this), and am currently using an inflatable kayak while i save up for a proper one.

I'm currently going out around Berkeley flats, and am looking to check out Richmond, Rockaway, Half Moon Bay, ARW, San Pablo Bay and so on. If anyone's open to a relatively new kayak angler tagging along, I'd be very grateful. I have experience in the ocean (surfing/fishing), and have fished since I was a kid back home in Brasil. I'm a quick learner and am very into learning the ins and outs, being safe out there, and as I said adding to this already great community.

So shoot me a note if you're thinking of going out soon. Looking forward to meeting everyone!

Cheers!
Fernando

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