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08-28-2020, 11:43 AM | #1 |
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Fish ID question, and PSA about Saba (Pacific Mac) Sushi
Hey All,
I was out fishing in the stretch of coast that shall not be named, and had a pretty wild experience.... In the 150+ column, I was getting bit on the flat fall almost every drop by these little guys. First time in 3 years. *looks* like a white seabass, though I've never caught one and heard they have stripes when juvenile. Also, I caught a couple of salami sized greenbacks on the flatfall as well, and decided after seeing a recent Outdoor Chef Life to try prepping them for sushi. Bled and spiked, right before putting on ice. Then a 1 hour salt cure + 30 min vinegar cure. I couldn't get the pinbones out like he did, so I just opted to cut out the bloodline altogether. Waaay milder without it. A lot healthier than most of the fish we pull up, and easily at the top for sustainability. I must say it was *surprisingly* good. 10/10. My favorite was with a little yuzu ponzu and minced scallion. Also served over shredded jicama for a "necessity is the mother of invention" play on spiralized daikon for a garnish. https://www.instagram.com/p/CEcLSN4B9ot/ |
08-28-2020, 11:45 AM | #2 |
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damnit it dropped my photo for some reason for the Fish ID:
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08-28-2020, 12:51 PM | #3 |
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Tomcod
As I thought. Looks definitely like a Pacific Tomcod
https://www.pierfishing.com/wp-conte...od-770x480.jpg |
08-28-2020, 01:00 PM | #4 |
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08-29-2020, 03:57 PM | #5 | |
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Yep. White Croaker. Some call them one and the same, but the picture Ben found looks more like yours. |
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08-29-2020, 04:19 PM | #6 |
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As a kid I called them sewer trout.
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08-28-2020, 01:02 PM | #7 | |
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08-28-2020, 07:59 PM | #8 |
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mackerel is got dang delicious.
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08-28-2020, 09:24 PM | #9 |
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White Croaker
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08-29-2020, 07:19 AM | #10 |
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Is this what me and my buddies used to catch off the pier in the way back long ago and call "ronkies"?
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