High on Yellowtail? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Harry Hill · 08-25-2016, 07:53 PM

Yanni, have you ever used mackerel for poke? I tried some poke at the local Vons the other day but it wasn't fresh so the fish was mushy. I have some frozen mackerel I am looking to try something with and I was wondering about poke, since I haven't caught a YT yet

kayakfisherman · 08-25-2016, 10:27 PM

Harry,

The frozen mack is better left frozen. Its meat will turn to mush
thawed. Some fish will do that. Save it for lobster season. However,
fresh mackerel is fine for poke, but truly a pain in the ass. Since there
are too many bones to deal with.

Here's what you do with fresh mackerel, Japanese style. Soak the fillets in salt for an hour, then in vinegar for another hour. Chop them up and toss them in a salad. That's good stuff.

Now, quit screwing around with mackerel and put some time on the water, then you'll figure out how to catch yellowtail. Good luck.

summers in kuwait · 08-26-2016, 06:42 AM

Yanni,

This looks amazing and simple! I love your ideas and different ways to utilize our local catch. The new videos are really well done- great production value.

Cheers!

Ro12 · 08-27-2016, 11:47 AM

That looks good
All your recipes make me hungry
And wanna fish more

Harry Hill · 08-27-2016, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kayakfisherman

Harry,

The frozen mack is better left frozen. Its meat will turn to mush
thawed. Some fish will do that. Save it for lobster season. However,
fresh mackerel is fine for poke, but truly a pain in the ass. Since there
are too many bones to deal with.

Here's what you do with fresh mackerel, Japanese style. Soak the fillets in salt for an hour, then in vinegar for another hour. Chop them up and toss them in a salad. That's good stuff.

Now, quit screwing around with mackerel and put some time on the water, then you'll figure out how to catch yellowtail. Good luck.

thanks Yanni, I had to ask. I would love to quit screwing around and get some yellowtail. I'm hoping in the next week or two I will be making my first surf launch at LJ, no guarantee of catching anything but expanding my horizons.

ctfphoto · 09-01-2016, 02:05 PM

Well that is one hellva good idea using a pineapple salsa ... wow, def need to try this one on the pineapple express.

See to tomorrow for ling cod fishing

08-25-2016, 07:53 PM	#1
Harry Hill Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Yucaipa, CA Posts: 1,136	poke Yanni, have you ever used mackerel for poke? I tried some poke at the local Vons the other day but it wasn't fresh so the fish was mushy. I have some frozen mackerel I am looking to try something with and I was wondering about poke, since I haven't caught a YT yet __________________ you can't eat it if you release it

08-25-2016, 10:27 PM	#2
kayakfisherman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 715	Harry, The frozen mack is better left frozen. Its meat will turn to mush thawed. Some fish will do that. Save it for lobster season. However, fresh mackerel is fine for poke, but truly a pain in the ass. Since there are too many bones to deal with. Here's what you do with fresh mackerel, Japanese style. Soak the fillets in salt for an hour, then in vinegar for another hour. Chop them up and toss them in a salad. That's good stuff. Now, quit screwing around with mackerel and put some time on the water, then you'll figure out how to catch yellowtail. Good luck.

08-26-2016, 06:42 AM	#3
summers in kuwait Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: East County San Diego Posts: 657	Yanni, This looks amazing and simple! I love your ideas and different ways to utilize our local catch. The new videos are really well done- great production value. Cheers!

08-27-2016, 11:47 AM	#4
Ro12 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 137	That looks good All your recipes make me hungry And wanna fish more

09-01-2016, 02:05 PM	#6
ctfphoto Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 901	Well that is one hellva good idea using a pineapple salsa ... wow, def need to try this one on the pineapple express. See to tomorrow for ling cod fishing