Posts by Hookinfish

  • PV Shark Watch

    That blue patern would be pretty cool for diving. And if this helps you relax a little more or boost your confidence in the water then why not. I have learned from angeling that it really isnt your tackle that lands fish it is your frame of mind. Granted your not going tuna fishing with your 4lb zebco reel, fishing is a confidence and head game.

  • Off the grid

    Great job on the canning. Another option you can look into is pickling. You would be surprised how long chile peppers will last in 5% acidity vinegar. I pickle the peppers I grow and then you can blend them for hot sauce later too.

  • Long Beach some where in the blue.

    Managed to head out of Long Beach with a buddy in hopes of hammering a white sea bass. We found lots of reef fish and I managed a calico as a first kill on my new Ulusub. My buddy saw a 2 foot thresher shark chasing a ball of sardines. I managed to see this same bait ball put missed the shark. It would have been cool to see it. :( We then decided to move to another spot and my second dive down I see 3 legal WSB just off the tip of my nose in the 2.5 foot viz. I try for a shot but missed as I was shooting from my hip. At least we know where they are. I then started to to scan the sand and noticed a short halibut grab a fish and swim off with it. I was in high hopes of finding its older brother but no luck. I did find a nice size scallop and took it home for dinner. The meclazine kicked in on the drive home which was not fun at all but after a short siesta I decided on cooking up the fruits de mer. I made a bed of mashed potatoes topped with leeks and then placed seared calico with a ginger seared scallop on top and served it with a side of zuchini and cherry tomatoes. Tall glass of water and a slice of lemon and I was in heaven. Instead of the standard fish in the sink picture I figured I would opt for a more interesting view of my dinner guests.


  • PV Shark Watch

    http://www.sharkresearchcommit…ific_coast_shark_news.htm



    Rancho Palos Verdes**—**On July 22, 2013 Dan Salas, captain of the Triumphant, a 90-foot whale watching catamaran from Harbor Breeze Cruises was about ¾ of a mile off of Rancho Palos Verdes reported the following;“It was*about 3:30PM and we were off the coast in front of Trump National Golf Course in 300 feet of water just beyond the kelp line. We noticed a little bit of a disturbance next to the boat. We pulled alongside and stopped the boat and there was an 18-foot Great White Shark that bit a 200-pound Sea Lion with one bite completely in half. The shark came out of nowhere in a blink of an eye. In two seconds, it was over. After slicing through the sea lion, the shark then circled the carcass for 30 minutes before gobbling it up. The shark showed no fear, and came right to our 90-foot boat and swam right up to the boat to chase us away from his fresh kill."Please report any shark sighting, encounter, or attack to the Shark Research Committee.*

  • Off the grid

    I always say you can't eat the horns. California deer are some of the smallest and hardest to hunt in my opinion but fresh venison is great!


    Another method of preservation that has been around for centuries is salting. I have a little bag of sodium nitrate curing salts which kill bacteria and most importantly botulism. If you look at prociutto and other large cured hams. The method to cure is 1st cool temperatures, no sun, salt, lard, and pepper. Salt kills the bacteria and prevents it from growing, lard coats the meat and the pepper bound to the meat by the lard keeps bugs away. Cool temperature allows for even drying.

  • new member from bim

    Welcome. If I was in your position I would get something very sturdy, especially since you have such a hard time getting a license to get a speargun, make it count.