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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
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
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08-28-2020, 01:00 PM | #4 |
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08-28-2020, 01:02 PM | #5 | |
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08-28-2020, 07:59 PM | #6 |
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mackerel is got dang delicious.
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08-28-2020, 09:24 PM | #7 |
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White Croaker
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08-29-2020, 07:19 AM | #8 |
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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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08-29-2020, 03:57 PM | #9 | |
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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 | #10 |
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As a kid I called them sewer trout.
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08-30-2020, 07:24 AM | #11 |
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08-30-2020, 12:03 PM | #12 |
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White Croaker does have a nice fillet, but have been known to have high levels of toxins. They were on the do not eat list decades ago.
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08-31-2020, 07:26 AM | #13 |
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Now I know to keep my baits that get lazy. I got a monster saba yesterday, probably 14-15" long, maybe the biggest I have ever caught. Sounds like I cold have turned him into food instead dragging him around on a hook for and hour or 2.
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08-31-2020, 09:49 AM | #14 |
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Saba Sushi
I also did some mackerel sushi recently based on the Outdoor Chef's Life video ... also after coming home empty handed I think my wife was beginning to think I had a girlfriend
Brought home 10 macks - the 6 largest went towards sashimi and nigiri and the 4 smallest baked in the oven with salt, lemon and olive oil |
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08-31-2020, 12:18 PM | #16 |
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08-31-2020, 01:08 PM | #17 | |
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And yes, wife was happy with macs, although still skeptical that the benefit > investment |
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08-31-2020, 01:12 PM | #18 |
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go quail hunting, she will think all fish come cheap.
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08-31-2020, 02:30 PM | #19 |
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08-31-2020, 05:48 PM | #20 | |
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Agreed on the amount of work that goes in too. Definitely feels like one of those where it's less tedious if you have a good number to assembly line, but if it's just 3 or 4, it's a bit of work for a snack |
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