Foraging for Mussels w/ Size and Taste Comparison

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  • čas přidán 30. 12. 2020
  • I was never the biggest fan of Mussels, but I had an idea that might make them better. Does the size of them matter? Mussels are one of the easiest types of shellfish that anyone with a fishing license can gather. They're found between the intertidal zone at nearly any rocky locations. Easy to harvest and each person in California is allowed to take home 10 pounds each, everyday. Only thing you have to watch out for is the closed months. ALWAYS call the biotoxin hotline before going out to gather Mussels, clams, scallops or any other type of shellfish.
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  • @FishermansLife
    @FishermansLife  Před 3 lety +268

    I mean am·nee·zuhk 😂. Not the best weather for fishing lately. Sorry for the slow uploads. No chance to do the float tube video yet either. Still waiting for that along with the opportunity to do more camping videos. Going ice fishing for the first time in a couple weeks so something to look forward to. Happy new year!

    • @ryanwaege7251
      @ryanwaege7251 Před 3 lety +7

      Have fun on the ice. If you hear cracking, RUN!
      Just kidding, that's normal 🤣

    • @terryhsiao1745
      @terryhsiao1745 Před 3 lety

      I tried similar trial as yours and i find the way of cooking makes the biggest difference...I find the large one is the best.

    • @Mjtally
      @Mjtally Před 3 lety +2

      Come up the hill a bit to fish for some steelhead or wild trout. sac area not to far.

    • @Rodneydncn
      @Rodneydncn Před 3 lety +1

      Awesome stuff as always :) thank you

    • @iliketurtles4761
      @iliketurtles4761 Před 3 lety +1

      HNY G ... no be need to apologize... we all going threw this bs together 😭💯🙏

  • @gamemastertz3787
    @gamemastertz3787 Před 3 lety +224

    Happy new years to everyone!

  • @Jo_Nthejeep
    @Jo_Nthejeep Před 3 lety +238

    Bro i swear your videos are the only ones I usually don’t skip nor scroll down browsing through others.. just tap on your video and place my phone sideways and call it a day lol

  • @JW-mx3qg
    @JW-mx3qg Před 3 lety +57

    One major hint for getting mussels without any sand or particles in them: put them in fresh water for 1/2 hour, then pour salt generously in that water , stir with a broom handle (large stick) then these mussels will spit out all the sand and cleanse themselves entirely. Then after 10 minutes, stir vigorously with a large stick to get the exterior particles off, drain the water, rinse once more, then ready to cook. Guaranteed that you won’t get any mussels with salt or grinding nasty flavors in them.
    Bon appétit

    • @calvintsai9063
      @calvintsai9063 Před 3 lety

      bon a petit?

    • @rgmaclaren
      @rgmaclaren Před 2 lety +1

      This is similar to cleaning crawfish

    • @tristinsmith9632
      @tristinsmith9632 Před rokem

      @@rgmaclaren no it isn't. You don't put salt in water to clean crawfish. Let me cut you 100 times and put you in saltwater.

  • @warrenthien4880
    @warrenthien4880 Před 3 lety +222

    6:44
    "A little hair never hurt."
    - Fishermen's life 2020

    • @luisviera3482
      @luisviera3482 Před 3 lety +4

      🤣🤣🤣

    • @tomsmith2215
      @tomsmith2215 Před 3 lety +2

      ive come to appreciate it a bit - figures my gf is all about lazer

    • @user-earthandfire
      @user-earthandfire Před 3 lety

      a little bit is sometimes nice

    • @luisviera3482
      @luisviera3482 Před 3 lety +1

      @@user-earthandfire a little mahak 🤣🤣

    • @oldfrend
      @oldfrend Před 3 lety +6

      matts all about them 70s style clams XD

  • @anthonyniiyama767
    @anthonyniiyama767 Před 3 lety +115

    If you let them soak in salt water for an hour or so the sand should filter out naturally so when you do cook them it won't have all that sand and poop.

    • @AlaskaPirates
      @AlaskaPirates Před 3 lety +12

      I have a bucket with small holes drilled into it, i suspend it off my dock into the salt and let them purge themselves, works great!

    • @ChezJ1
      @ChezJ1 Před 3 lety +10

      So you should purge them right? You shouldn’t just grab and cook them right off the rocks correct? That’s what I’ve always been told.

    • @AlaskaPirates
      @AlaskaPirates Před 3 lety +1

      @@ChezJ1 yes, that is one way, you can also clean them if the option to purge does not exist. You would open them up before cooking and clean them, then prepare them.

    • @348frank348
      @348frank348 Před 3 lety +8

      I eat them with shell and all

    • @AlaskaPirates
      @AlaskaPirates Před 3 lety +5

      @@348frank348 did you bump your head?

  • @MimiFishFish
    @MimiFishFish Před 3 lety +303

    Lessons learned: don’t pour boiling water on yourself, and don’t eat the poop sack.
    Got it! 😊

    • @josephsaeteurn9158
      @josephsaeteurn9158 Před 3 lety +10

      still have ugly scar on my leg the time i spill hot coffee all over it in my shorts. lesson learned..

    • @92bagder
      @92bagder Před 3 lety +19

      who knew removing the poop made something taste better?

    • @Maplecook
      @Maplecook Před 3 lety +4

      "Don't eat the poop sack." This advice right here! Hahahahaha

    • @CytoplasmicGoo
      @CytoplasmicGoo Před 3 lety +1

      Don’t forget, don’t fall into the rocks. So many lessons in this one.

    • @Maplecook
      @Maplecook Před 3 lety +2

      @@CytoplasmicGoo Totally agree. Say, what is it like, with regard to things like red tide with mussels? I've always refrained, because I was afraid of poisoning myself.

  • @schlaznger8049
    @schlaznger8049 Před 3 lety +2

    I personally think this is one of the best and funniest videos you have ever done. Thank you!

  • @zandermaster3873
    @zandermaster3873 Před 3 lety +10

    It's your personality that makes me want to watch your videos...
    The content is amazing too..very good channel

    • @AlaskaPirates
      @AlaskaPirates Před 3 lety +3

      I hear that a lot, i was posting on the GoPro sub reddit, and found out a bunch of ppl that don’t even fish watch his channel!

  • @darenm5691
    @darenm5691 Před 3 lety +1

    1st comment in the 6 years I've tuned in...the variety of sea life you bring to the channel is outstanding. Thank you. The cooking of the catch is a bonus!

  • @sunnyd7452
    @sunnyd7452 Před 3 lety

    I love you man, your channel is one of the most honest uplifting channels around. You have to work to get content and you do it with a smile on your face ! I'm a fisherman from Vancouver island Canada and one thing I always do before I go on the boat is download your content . I'll be hundreds of kilometres off the coast of Tofino and when or if I do get a break I have your videos downloaded. Your videos keep me grounded, thank you .

  • @izzyburgos9648
    @izzyburgos9648 Před 3 lety

    Hey I’ve been watching the videos for about 3 years and I like to thank you for providing such good and valuable content for the world to see. Keep up the great content 👍

  • @justinkelsey6121
    @justinkelsey6121 Před 3 lety

    Thank you for easy to watch videos that are wholesome. I don't even do that much fishing if any at all. This is just peaceful good stuff.

  • @GerryBraatz
    @GerryBraatz Před 3 lety

    Thank you for helping a bunch of us getting through 2020!!

  • @user-cb1kl2qs2v
    @user-cb1kl2qs2v Před 3 lety +3

    I remember I was in a Rut and I enjoyed your videos 2 chill me out. Much love. Happy new years

  • @scootbacksome3245
    @scootbacksome3245 Před 3 lety +8

    Your skills as a CZcamsr have definitely grown over the years - keep up the good work

    • @paulabrown-smith3290
      @paulabrown-smith3290 Před 3 lety +2

      most definitely, he's learned how to talk pass the camera to us.. More engaging and confident..

  • @andrewpark9046
    @andrewpark9046 Před 3 lety

    Thank you Matts for these videos, reviews like this are super helpful and funny.

  • @hannibalgrimm9708
    @hannibalgrimm9708 Před 3 lety +16

    I keep them in an aerated box for a couple of days. They'll purge themselves of sand. I then steam them , shell them and make alfredo. Thanks for all the great vids this year. All the best for 2021.

  • @SmileyManPrince
    @SmileyManPrince Před 3 lety

    Besides the great content and soothing feel of watching Fisherman’s life. He educates his viewers as well! I mean how can you not love this channel right?

  • @JR-bw3tr
    @JR-bw3tr Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks Matts , this episode just taught my 7yr old about mussels , for home school 🤝🏼.

  • @skymaster9484
    @skymaster9484 Před 3 lety

    Just found your site and have been watching your videos all morning, your enthusiasm and pure joy of fishing is utterly priceless I'm now a subscriber love watching you and your friends.

  • @Inlay76667
    @Inlay76667 Před 3 lety

    Always educational and very clear mate.
    Thank you for all of your vids from Australia!

  • @johnathanwoods3094
    @johnathanwoods3094 Před 3 lety

    As much as I love your long 20-30min videos, I appreciate this shorter style of tutorial-like videos too. They’re just as effective in their own way imo. Keep up the good work!

  • @TileCoach
    @TileCoach Před 3 lety

    I’m up in Roseville but love our north coast. Just got a 2021 19’ whaler so I’ll be watching for tips! Thanks 🙏🏼

  • @Dynamic0NE
    @Dynamic0NE Před 3 lety

    Great video brotha! I've been following you for a few years now and these kinds of videos are great!!!

  • @kielwallis7728
    @kielwallis7728 Před 3 lety

    Whenever im having a shit day your videos always put me in a better mood, without fail ! Thank you for all the great content, keep it up man !!

  • @Aaron.Davis56
    @Aaron.Davis56 Před 3 lety +1

    Happy New Matt and the Fisherman's Life Family!

  • @marksf4949
    @marksf4949 Před 3 lety

    Thank you Matt for all those valuable information., happy new year

  • @catdogc5024
    @catdogc5024 Před 3 lety +19

    I’m just sitting out here staring at all these mussels on this rock deciding wether I should walk back to my car and get my pan and cook some up lol

    • @SamLoki
      @SamLoki Před 3 lety +1

      Hope you made the right choice

  • @Xumarro
    @Xumarro Před 3 lety +16

    The only thing running through my head when Matt was grabbing the mussels was "The Claw"

  • @lennycolby6470
    @lennycolby6470 Před 3 lety

    Thank you Matt. Love your channel. Never eaten mussels but love seafood in general. Think I'll give them a try.

  • @ThePipeiper
    @ThePipeiper Před 3 lety +5

    Seeing the big one:
    "Ma'am.....MA'AM! Git me those clams!

  • @masonhatwan5209
    @masonhatwan5209 Před 3 lety

    You crack me up man! You’re content is great and you always keep it informative! Hope we can see some travel adventures in the near future. Happy new year!

  • @zaki_1337
    @zaki_1337 Před 3 lety +4

    You've frown fair again! Lookin' good (as always) brother.

  • @LeftoverWits
    @LeftoverWits Před 3 lety

    Thank you for another great video Matts, at this point, whatever you catch/clean/cook, I’m watching it LOL

  • @francegsw6175
    @francegsw6175 Před 3 lety +1

    Great informative video on mussel taste and regs. I like baking them with mayo, sriracha with a slice of jalapeno. So good!

  • @outdoorfreedom9778
    @outdoorfreedom9778 Před 3 lety

    Good one Matt!! Back in the early 70s when camping in Mexico we would forage and as a group bring in Abalone, Fish, Clams and Mussels. Great times and cleaner waters.
    This taste test was my lesson learned for today and I never gave any thought to cleaning them either.
    We had a big drum made up for the steaming but a small setup like you have would be nice too.
    Thanks for the lesson!

  • @dinfarsa1867
    @dinfarsa1867 Před 3 lety +24

    5:38 I should call her...

  • @theom.5165
    @theom.5165 Před 3 lety

    Love the channel continued blessings. Happy New Years!!

  • @bryanquichocho1280
    @bryanquichocho1280 Před 3 lety

    Out of all the shell fish that I've tried Mussels are my favorite ones. Thx for the vid bro and Happy New Year🤙🏿

  • @sparrowgarden1401
    @sparrowgarden1401 Před 3 lety

    We have been planning a trip to the beach. Thanks for the info, including how to find out when it is ok to harvest. I am looking forward to a mussel feast.

  • @slientjca
    @slientjca Před 3 lety +1

    Great video. I was literally laughing out loud!!

  • @redouanepeche
    @redouanepeche Před 3 lety

    Thanks my friend, I wish you a good catch

  • @baguih007
    @baguih007 Před 3 lety

    What a way to start 2021. New vid babeyyyy

  • @BoydGilbreath
    @BoydGilbreath Před 3 lety

    Good work Mat!

  • @MrCharlestnt44
    @MrCharlestnt44 Před 3 lety +1

    Man I love your videos so much. Thank you so much for your content. You have inspired so many people to get out and fish. You have inspired my son and I to start our own channel as well. Thanks for all that you do!
    I used to go for the big mussels too, they are gross, smaller ones are way better.

  • @AlaskaPirates
    @AlaskaPirates Před 3 lety +1

    Wooo! Both a fisherman’s life and Kimi Werner posting on the same morning! I’m in youtube fishing heaven!

  • @kumaboyy.7443
    @kumaboyy.7443 Před 3 lety

    Happy New Year, Matt!

  • @iluvpugstoo
    @iluvpugstoo Před 3 lety

    Happy New Year Matt and all !

  • @namin10
    @namin10 Před 3 lety +2

    damn, Matt's channel grew by 0.3, and that's equal to 30,000 people. That's the most humble 0.3 you can ever ask for.

  • @ranielrosscatahan4671
    @ranielrosscatahan4671 Před 3 lety

    Great video! Informative ,funny and enjoyable! Overall great experience!

  • @_dieselforlife_tt
    @_dieselforlife_tt Před 3 lety

    I loved how serious u where when tasting

  • @lmendoza3365
    @lmendoza3365 Před 3 lety

    Happy New Year. Keep up the great content.

  • @Opaleye
    @Opaleye Před 3 lety +1

    Nice comparison video!
    Happy New Year!

  • @p.t.anderson1593
    @p.t.anderson1593 Před 3 lety +1

    HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! ✨🍾🎆🍻🎇🍹
    I have learned so much from you!
    Thank you so much!

  • @fishhubbd
    @fishhubbd Před 3 lety

    Excellent overview !!!!

  • @squidzmedia1673
    @squidzmedia1673 Před 3 lety

    always getting knowledge from your videos

  • @jacobarroyo2184
    @jacobarroyo2184 Před 3 lety

    I’ve never been this early for a video! This feels illegal happy new year !

  • @betzaidavazquez5579
    @betzaidavazquez5579 Před 3 lety

    Way to close out the Year !! Thanks for sharing the info, looking forward to your next video. Wishing You a Very Healthy, Happy and Safe New year 💗🎣👍🍾

  • @txhypnotist
    @txhypnotist Před 3 lety

    Hey Matt, "I bless you with Love, Peace & Joy"

  • @trekkiejt3177
    @trekkiejt3177 Před 3 lety

    I live in Missouri and love these videos! Our local Walmart started selling one of your favorites-rock fish!

  • @hectorarbelo9965
    @hectorarbelo9965 Před 3 lety

    Love you videos,so educational,happy new year to you and your family

  • @aamilsulaiman3871
    @aamilsulaiman3871 Před 3 lety

    Great idea and thanks for teaching us

  • @rudysison9010
    @rudysison9010 Před 3 lety

    HAPPY NEW YEAR DUDE!

  • @aldwin5857
    @aldwin5857 Před 3 lety +14

    Legend has it that he’s still chewing.

  • @Heartlis
    @Heartlis Před 3 lety +2

    Hey! Happy New Year! Hope u had an amazing time during this last festive days, I loved this video thank you for that tasting experience now I know when I see them which to grab 🤣

  • @twobears11
    @twobears11 Před 3 lety

    Lol 😂 great video like always! Happy New Year 🎊

  • @EastBayVineHillian
    @EastBayVineHillian Před 3 lety

    Awesome , happy New Years

  • @dreamtcg
    @dreamtcg Před 3 lety +1

    Love the content!

  • @chakas03
    @chakas03 Před 3 lety

    Great video like always

  • @rolandgdominguezjr5953

    Happy new year can't wait to see your videos in 2021 tight lines

  • @martyshannon7542
    @martyshannon7542 Před 3 lety

    Glad you mentioned the Cali 1800 number for water quality. I also wait after a Strom before harvesting shellfish because of urban and sewer run off.

  • @kingb0626
    @kingb0626 Před 3 lety

    I remember when this channel was under 100k. Knew this would be 1M+!

  • @jamiecampbell4411
    @jamiecampbell4411 Před 3 lety +8

    The poop sack is what gives ya amnesia lol 😂

  • @senorvillarruel8129
    @senorvillarruel8129 Před 3 lety

    Love your videos.

  • @YellowPandAsian
    @YellowPandAsian Před 3 lety

    Always a pleasure !! keep it up

  • @hiram1115
    @hiram1115 Před 3 lety

    Happy new year! Can't wait to try out my new jigs from your shop my wife got me for Christmas.

  • @jarredcooper4241
    @jarredcooper4241 Před 3 lety

    I always watch your videos I never been fishing in my life but next year I'm going fishing and when I get my 1st bite I will yall "Let's Gooo" like you do Happy New year!

  • @trueheel209
    @trueheel209 Před 3 lety

    Good video. Keep on fishing!

  • @mg9261
    @mg9261 Před 3 lety

    your confidence is amazing godamn it i love your videos

  • @MissionaryInMexico
    @MissionaryInMexico Před 3 lety +1

    Great video! I love going out on the east coast to collect mussels that grow on the weeds... They are DELICIOUS. I like them especially steamed with a touch of vinegar, lime, and honey. Try that!

  • @kayaochoaa
    @kayaochoaa Před 3 lety +1

    This is so random but I am a 25 year old woman and work as a nurse. I am the most girly girl you could ever meet and love make up. Somehow I came across your channel a few years ago and have been binge watching your videos ever since. I have never been fishing nor do I ever plan to go but I LOVE your videos. You are definitely doing something right. I love this channel!
    PS- I go to the store all the time and buy tilapia to eat with garlic salt, pepper and a “lil bit of butter” and mix it with rice and avocado to feel like I’m doing a catch and cook with you. Hahahaha. Keep it up!

  • @puterrivera9967
    @puterrivera9967 Před 3 lety

    Happy new year and happy fishing!!!cheers!!!🐳🐳🐳

  • @indibreathin
    @indibreathin Před 3 lety

    Happy new year from Colorado!

  • @nourahmad538
    @nourahmad538 Před 3 lety

    I love this episode! you're hilarious 🤣

  • @ethanjohnson5054
    @ethanjohnson5054 Před 3 lety

    I JUST WANT YOU TO KNOW ur the reason I got into fishing and doing CC and C and just watching fishing youtubers in general.

    • @ethanjohnson5054
      @ethanjohnson5054 Před 3 lety

      Also I love watching your face as you eat something new looks like how a robot processes a shit load of codes lol.

  • @rickyrick89
    @rickyrick89 Před 3 lety

    Love your channel and the knowledge matt, definitely gonna do this myself with my wife and kids. Looks tasty. I also just ordered your surf perch sand crab t-shirt plus the one you're wearing on this video the steelhead trout on a fly with white print, I can't wait to receive it😀. Great video as always! Mussels are the bomb in hot pot a must try if y'all haven't ☺️.

  • @patjoeman
    @patjoeman Před 3 lety

    I really enjoy your channel

  • @Mr816Lumpkin
    @Mr816Lumpkin Před 3 lety

    Thanks Matts!

  • @geovanymendez2676
    @geovanymendez2676 Před 3 lety +1

    Happy new years thanks for this wonderful year of enjoyable entertainment🙏👌

  • @jamesblair3990
    @jamesblair3990 Před 3 lety

    Hey Matts, that was so funny, at 4.00. You made me laugh, thats not easy. Ya i love smoked mussels and oysters, Happy New Year bud...

  • @lemoose1000
    @lemoose1000 Před 3 lety

    You’re badass bro. Keep up the great work

  • @jermchillen411
    @jermchillen411 Před 3 lety

    Keep doing your thing bro!

  • @cindymontejano7120
    @cindymontejano7120 Před 3 lety

    You're funny and informative....thank you for the video

  • @pamus6242
    @pamus6242 Před 3 lety

    Congrats for 1 MILLION subs !!

  • @stevenschellenberger8292

    Happy New Year fishermen! Fishing is going to be great this year!

  • @tristanquigley4986
    @tristanquigley4986 Před 3 lety

    I love your videos best
    CZcamsr thanks for doing every video

  • @joaquindeugarte4338
    @joaquindeugarte4338 Před 3 lety +6

    here in chile we call them choros, theyre a ussual part of our meals in the harbor cities you should try them with diced onion, coriander and lemon juice

    • @348frank348
      @348frank348 Před 3 lety +1

      No mmes, choros?

    • @TeamDreg
      @TeamDreg Před 3 lety

      Here in California choros means something way different than in chile.

    • @joaquindeugarte4338
      @joaquindeugarte4338 Před 3 lety

      @@TeamDreg it also means pxssy btw

    • @TeamDreg
      @TeamDreg Před 3 lety

      @@joaquindeugarte4338 good to know.🤝

  • @C-NoteMac
    @C-NoteMac Před 3 lety +23

    Ah, the age old question has been answered. 🍻

  • @MysticNorthwest
    @MysticNorthwest Před 3 lety

    Dude you cracked me up in the video 😂 looked like a weather anchor explaining the tide, and then the food reviews on the muscles 😂😂