Fish ID question, and PSA about Saba (Pacific Mac) Sushi - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

ProfessorLongArms · 08-28-2020, 11:43 AM

Hey All,

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/

ProfessorLongArms · 08-28-2020, 11:45 AM

damnit it dropped my photo for some reason for the Fish ID:

TheBentRod · 08-28-2020, 12:51 PM

As I thought. Looks definitely like a Pacific Tomcod

https://www.pierfishing.com/wp-conte...od-770x480.jpg

BenCantrell · 08-28-2020, 01:00 PM

White croaker is your mystery fish.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_croaker

TheBentRod · 08-29-2020, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BenCantrell

White croaker is your mystery fish.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_croaker

Yep. White Croaker. Some call them one and the same, but the picture Ben found looks more like yours.

Roscoe · 08-29-2020, 04:19 PM

As a kid I called them sewer trout.

Harry Hill · 08-28-2020, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ProfessorLongArms

Hey All,

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/

I eat mackerel all of the time, you are right though. Kill and bleed then on ice. Cut out the blood line. I filet and pan fry and have never had a complaint and my wife is picky about which fish she eats.

FullFlavorPike · 08-28-2020, 07:59 PM

mackerel is got dang delicious.

tootall · 08-28-2020, 09:24 PM

White Croaker

GregB · 08-29-2020, 07:19 AM

Is this what me and my buddies used to catch off the pier in the way back long ago and call "ronkies"?

08-28-2020, 11:43 AM	#1
ProfessorLongArms Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 401	Fish ID question, and PSA about Saba (Pacific Mac) Sushi Hey All, 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
ProfessorLongArms Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 401	damnit it dropped my photo for some reason for the Fish ID: Attached Images

08-28-2020, 12:51 PM	#3
TheBentRod Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Murrieta, CA and Bonney Lake, WA Posts: 425	Tomcod As I thought. Looks definitely like a Pacific Tomcod https://www.pierfishing.com/wp-conte...od-770x480.jpg

08-28-2020, 01:00 PM	#4
BenCantrell Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Sebastian, Florida Posts: 238	White croaker is your mystery fish. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_croaker

08-29-2020, 04:19 PM	#6
Roscoe Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Camarillo Posts: 91	As a kid I called them sewer trout.

08-28-2020, 07:59 PM	#8
FullFlavorPike Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 810	mackerel is got dang delicious.

08-28-2020, 09:24 PM	#9
tootall Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 61	White Croaker

08-29-2020, 07:19 AM	#10
GregB Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Santa Monica Bay Posts: 40	Is this what me and my buddies used to catch off the pier in the way back long ago and call "ronkies"?