Foraging for Mussels w/ Size and Taste Comparison

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Foraging for Mussels w/ Size and Taste Comparison

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3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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

@terryhsiao1745 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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

@Rodneydncn 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome stuff as always :) thank you

@iliketurtles4761 3 жыл бұрын

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

@JW-mx3qg 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

bon a petit?

@rgmaclaren 2 жыл бұрын

This is similar to cleaning crawfish

@tristinsmith9632 Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@gamemastertz3787 3 жыл бұрын

Happy new years to everyone!

@BigBoss30486 3 жыл бұрын

Happy new years!

@dlomalamason588 3 жыл бұрын

Happy New Years bud

@drivenbyricky4651 3 жыл бұрын

You too man!

@BH-rm1ch 3 жыл бұрын

Happy New Years!

@tblazy3463 3 жыл бұрын

Happy New Year!🎉

@Jo_Nthejeep 3 жыл бұрын

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

@alyssatorres5897 3 жыл бұрын

I love this channel also, if you’re interested check out Smash Fishing and The Fish Locker. I love these kinds of videos, so relaxing and interesting to watch!

@andychapman2849 3 жыл бұрын

fax bro same here

@carlosmendieta8327 3 жыл бұрын

The truth.

@caribbeanera7583 3 жыл бұрын

Same

@anthonyniiyama767 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@ChezJohn 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

@@ChezJohn 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 3 жыл бұрын

I eat them with shell and all

@AlaskaPirates 3 жыл бұрын

@@348frank348 did you bump your head?

@warrenthien4880 3 жыл бұрын

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

@luisviera3482 3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

@tomsmith2215 3 жыл бұрын

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

@user-earthandfire 3 жыл бұрын

a little bit is sometimes nice

@luisviera3482 3 жыл бұрын

@@user-earthandfire a little mahak 🤣🤣

@oldfrend 3 жыл бұрын

matts all about them 70s style clams XD

@MimiFishFish 3 жыл бұрын

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

@josephsaeteurn9158 3 жыл бұрын

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

@92bagder 3 жыл бұрын

who knew removing the poop made something taste better?

@Maplecook 3 жыл бұрын

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

@CytoplasmicGoo 3 жыл бұрын

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

@Maplecook 3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@zandermaster3873 3 жыл бұрын

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

@AlaskaPirates 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@hannibalgrimm9708 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@gemmabusoni4107 3 жыл бұрын

Aerated box with water?

@schlaznger8049 3 жыл бұрын

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

@darenm5691 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@scootbacksome3245 3 жыл бұрын

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

@paulabrown-smith3290 3 жыл бұрын

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

@user-cb1kl2qs2v 3 жыл бұрын

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

@kayaochoaa 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@ThePipeiper 3 жыл бұрын

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

@JR-bw3tr 2 жыл бұрын

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

@namin10 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@Elithia.m 3 жыл бұрын

His humor and pauses in between sentences kills me lol. There’s no need for all the hyped up jump cuts and fancy editing

@catdogc5024 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

Hope you made the right choice

@sunnyd7452 3 жыл бұрын

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 .

@dinfarsa1867 3 жыл бұрын

5:38 I should call her...

@angelmiller1351 3 жыл бұрын

😭💀

@dimitrov505z8 3 жыл бұрын

Down bad

@jamiecampbell4411 3 жыл бұрын

The poop sack is what gives ya amnesia lol 😂

@johnathanwoods3094 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@AlaskaPirates 3 жыл бұрын

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

@VotteyDaily 3 жыл бұрын

Hi i like ❤️

@SttarDustt606 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@SttarDustt606 3 жыл бұрын

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

@martyshannon7542 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@francegsw6175 3 жыл бұрын

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

@justinkelsey6121 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@aldwin5857 3 жыл бұрын

Legend has it that he’s still chewing.

@Ninja-os6qt 3 жыл бұрын

This comment is underated

@MissionaryInMexico 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@Xumarro 3 жыл бұрын

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

@Opaleye 3 жыл бұрын

Nice comparison video! Happy New Year!

@skymaster9484 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@izzyburgos9648 3 жыл бұрын

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 👍

@MrDanieburger 3 жыл бұрын

After harvesting mussels put them in a bucket of clean saltwater for 24 to 48 hrs. If there are sand in them it will then filter the sand out, you might want to change the water every 8 hrs or so, so they wont die from lack of oxygen, or use an airrator. Also if they dont open from cooking, dont eat them. Great vid thx. Danie from South Africa

@slientjca 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. I was literally laughing out loud!!

@jamesblair3990 3 жыл бұрын

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...

@Chpmunk73 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Matt, wheres the white rice and vinegar with Chili! That's will be a feast man!! Happy New Year! Fisherman's Life Video is what got me smiling and hopeful in 2020! Thanks Brotha!

@MysticNorthwest 3 жыл бұрын

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

@C-NoteMac 3 жыл бұрын

Ah, the age old question has been answered. 🍻

@348frank348 3 жыл бұрын

Salut👌

@zaki_1337 3 жыл бұрын

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

@Heartlis 3 жыл бұрын

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 🤣

@TileCoach 3 жыл бұрын

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

@upsilon6670 3 жыл бұрын

5:00 the way you chewed that was so emotional. LMAO Why you gotta do us like that

@bigd12356 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations! Wow 1M subs😉, I've been subscribed you since you have 100plus k subscribers. now you hit 1M already. Take care&happy new year.

@outdoorfreedom9778 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@Aaron.Davis56 3 жыл бұрын

Happy New Matt and the Fisherman's Life Family!

@ThatPhilBurgGuy 3 жыл бұрын

That look you had after eating the first small one is the same look I give my wife when she asks a dumb question.

@nextdoordarts3770 3 жыл бұрын

XL be lookin like something a little funky 😂😂😂

@SmileyManPrince 3 жыл бұрын

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?

@MrCharlestnt44 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@leannexplores3272 3 жыл бұрын

Love mussels! Cooked in a tomato/broth combo (crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, onion & garlic) then tossed with pasta, olive oil, squeeze of lemon & chopped basil, mmmmm mmmm!

@kielwallis7728 3 жыл бұрын

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 !!

@jimichill1 3 жыл бұрын

Bro wyd doing putting that big ass clam in front of the screen like that. Lmao

@mehtaabjohal1615 3 жыл бұрын

He knows what he’s doing hahaha

@beautifuldurian 3 жыл бұрын

He’s a clown when talking abt the memory loss and eating the largest mussel. 🤣🤣🤣. But I love his voice most.

@vanjosh7763 3 жыл бұрын

I agree, the small ones are far better. Taste, texture, and satisfaction the small ones definitely takes the cake.

@p.t.anderson1593 3 жыл бұрын

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

@joaquindeugarte4338 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

No mmes, choros?

@TeamDreg 3 жыл бұрын

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

@joaquindeugarte4338 3 жыл бұрын

@@TeamDreg it also means pxssy btw

@TeamDreg 3 жыл бұрын

@@joaquindeugarte4338 good to know.🤝

@LeftoverWits 3 жыл бұрын

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

@twobears11 3 жыл бұрын

Lol 😂 great video like always! Happy New Year 🎊

@stevenschellenberger8292 3 жыл бұрын

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

@Dynamic0NE 3 жыл бұрын

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

@kingb0626 3 жыл бұрын

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

@andrewpark9046 3 жыл бұрын

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

@smirk_beats 3 жыл бұрын

Off topic but there are two people on KZfaq that I know who generally love what you do and love to teach others. One of them is you, the other person is Mad Scientist BBQ. Both of you are super passionate and eager to help others in your area of expertise. l posted this same message in his channel. lol Great job!

@Inlay76667 3 жыл бұрын

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

@trekkiejt3177 3 жыл бұрын

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

@rolandgdominguezjr5953 3 жыл бұрын

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

@lmendoza3365 3 жыл бұрын

Happy New Year. Keep up the great content.

@Naturallife0505 3 жыл бұрын

Hi brother. I love your videos🤗 love from india❤🇮🇳

@andrewwei1626 3 жыл бұрын

Happy New Year!! Yup, get the small ones, the big ones are like great grandpas.

@BoydGilbreath 3 жыл бұрын

Good work Mat!

@iluvpugstoo 3 жыл бұрын

Happy New Year Matt and all !

@gladly5209 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@CyrusCageSCWS 3 жыл бұрын

In Australia, the big mussels are beautiful. No sand, delicious flavour.

@logannetherton8865 3 жыл бұрын

Love your vids, I live in the Central Valley and me and you should go fishing in morro bay, and catch some sharks or rays

@baguih007 3 жыл бұрын

What a way to start 2021. New vid babeyyyy

@ZachAttach27 3 жыл бұрын

Did a good job around the minute mark, felt like a professional news segment on muscles lol

@kumaboyy.7443 3 жыл бұрын

Happy New Year, Matt!

@GerryBraatz 3 жыл бұрын

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

@michaelpowers9259 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, friend, you needed your favorite 'melted butter' with those mussels (salted, or unsalted). And when we were kids, the adults would take us to the jetties to harvest shellfish and especially mussels. A good experience. Great video. Happy New Year.

@geovanymendez2676 3 жыл бұрын

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

@bryanquichocho1280 3 жыл бұрын

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

@squidzmedia1673 3 жыл бұрын

always getting knowledge from your videos

@lennycolby6470 3 жыл бұрын

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

@michaelzimmerman635 3 жыл бұрын

Shallots, vegetable broth, garlic, butter, white wine and a final sprinkling of parsley. Mediums only. The bomb.

@pamus6242 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats for 1 MILLION subs !!

@sparrowgarden1401 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@7evolance 3 жыл бұрын

Very good video and very informative. You should create more videos like this

@cookingfordummies4075 3 жыл бұрын

The extra large one bouta make me act up 5:39

@jarredcooper4241 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@DoraTheMFDestroya 3 жыл бұрын

Quick tip, if you get muscles from a sandy area, let them sit in a large container of water for 24 hours and they will excrete the sand, leaving them clean to eat. The same works for muscles found in areas with copious amounts of seaweed.

@marksf4949 3 жыл бұрын

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

@_dieselforlife_tt 3 жыл бұрын

I loved how serious u where when tasting

@puterrivera9967 3 жыл бұрын

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

@mg9261 3 жыл бұрын

your confidence is amazing godamn it i love your videos

@betzaidavazquez5579 3 жыл бұрын

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 💗🎣👍🍾

@dumper87 3 жыл бұрын

You sounded like an Army rifle range master when you described the intertidal zone.

@rickyrick89 3 жыл бұрын

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 ☺️.