EPIC Catch & Release: 40+ inch MONSTER California Halibut 

RU-vid algorithm is a mess for people newer to the game….this young dude should easily have over a hundred thousand subs and view counts to match. This was one of the best videos fishing vids I’ve seen

I can't say enough about your wonderful conservation ethic and message! I'm a retired conservation biologist and a lifetime angler born and raised on California's coasts- north and south. I worked in the sport fishing business from high school and into college and studied marine biology and oceanography- I wonder if you're pursuing a similar path at school. Anyway thanks for promoting a catch and release philosophy- all species have value; there is no such thing as a "trash fish" since each plays a role in the food web. Releasing that 40" halibut puts you in the smallest percentage of RU-vid anglers but solidifies your reputation as a true sportsman and conservationist. Huge props to you for showing the science behind releasing the very biggest fish to continue the fishery. This is a message that needs to be shared and you consistently do that in your vids. Hope your classes are going well- can't wait to see you next season. Cheers!

A fine video with a super worthy message.

All of your videos are great but the one that stands out to me is the one where you road your bike to the river before class to get fish to cook later on. I'd love to see a repeat of that challenge or something different in your landlocked region! Tight Lines, dude!

Great video man! When you land a Mackerel that might be your only one of the day for bait panicking when it starts trying to flop away🤣

Good job, way to go out with a bang have a good time man we are going to be ready when you are back!!!

You’re beaming joy at the end is totally infectious. I loved the video. Thank you! 👏👏👏 Till next season man. Rock on

Excellent fishing and cnr 🎣

Just came across your channel. Awesome videos and love the energy. Keep it up! Good luck in school.

Nice video Ilan, super stoked to see that Halibut and maybe not everyone loves Raymond 😂… Good luck with school, we’ll miss you here in Cali‼️🍻

Your just happy go lucky!!😅Good job on the info thankyou for your video!!

Nice job! That was a big daddy flattie! Huge respect for the C.atch P.hotograph R.elease !

Raymond, Raymond, Raymond…he’ll get you every time. lol. Nice Hali dude, awesome that you released it. That’s good info to post and show folks. Take care man.

I'll be here when you come back. Thanks for the adventures.

Thanks for sharing, I hope all goes well at school.

Loving thee longer format. With the other channels I watch I usually will watch 2 or 3 episodes but these longer ones you are doing are awesome. Also love the whistling lesson :) The banter with yourself is so funny (WSB) and what a great episode. During bad weather, say something like, here ya go Diehard Fishing! Thanks for your time and effort again, Alon! )sp)

Wow! Perhaps your best video. It had everything. From suspense, danger, emotion, risk, life guards, excitement, great catches, love and a monster halibut!!! Excelente día, lleno de emoción. Edita únicamente la parte del mega halibut, seguro se hace viral. Saludos!!!

Dude I’m new to your channel and let me tell you I loved this videos and I’m about to check the rest out! You make kayak fishing look amazing just like the rest of the Bay Area kayakers! I can’t wait to get my own and hit the water! But for now I’ll stick to my shore fishing!😂💪💯 y suerte en la escuela! 💪

Very well done young man. What a beautiful day on the water aand what a great message. Love your videos.

i cant catch one hali in san pedro this guy catch a releasing like they m&m :) beautiful video

im so glad u healed after that stingray bro. our Father is gracious and loves us very much

I would learn a lot from you if you gave more information about the size of your swimbait and weights and depth and such. I know technical stuff is tedious to review, but you're the real deal. That sunfish jumping was one of the coolest things I've ever seen in a fishing video!

Awesome catch brother. Good luck in school. We'll see you on the flip side. Yeww 🤙🏻

Awesome video!!

Such a great channel -- we look forward to your return. Enjoy your studies and thank you for the data. In my book Better Off Wet one of the chapters is "eat the young" -- big breeders need to be left alone.

Great catch, congrats! 🎣

Fantastic catch Bro............Congrats on your PB!!!

Looks to me like your fishing in the Marine preserve.

Nice work youngster!

Hey man, this is so epic hah....you had to fight through all those rays but what an awesome session and what a payoff... Thanks for sharing your videos, I've learned a bunch from you. Eventually I'll build up the courage to get a 'yak. I wanna hunt hali with one so bad.

Good stuff! Lots of great info...I like how you're showing the fishfinder and how you use it👍 Subscribed and looking forward to more fishing vids, love your passion! Fish on!

one of the best fishing vlogs!

Nice big fish!!!

Wow wey, que adventura tan perrona. Felicidades con el PB y las memorias 🤙🏽 Gracias 🙏🏽

Muy buena pesca brother felicidades 👏 👍 👌

That was so much fun to watch. But that seagull ....!

GREAT VID! Very nice.Thank you.

The mystery jumping fish was probably a Mola.

unreal

Going back to school is what will get you to a party boat Capt owner operator much more realistically just hope the fish don't school themselves while your away at school lol you fig em out no matter what they do good luck we will see you at the break

WAY! TO! GO! 👏👏👏👏🎣

Awesome video! congrats on that 40inch Halibut 💪 what kayak are you using here?

Such a cool ending!! Maravilloso video hermano!!

You do wjant to keep him tho 😂😂 wow dinner for 4 people cool tho

bro you should have a million views on these vids. maybe it would be good to stress that you are in a lil kayak gettin stuff as big as you hahaha

Nicenicenice🎉

Awesome!

sardines dont bite bait right?

Damn bro where do you go to school at?

Handle your school buisness and then come back out asap. Awesome videos bro

transfer schools buddy!

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