Bengie , Your daughter said it on ceviche that it was tart , so by squeezing out all the lemon juice after letting it sit for an hour and adding oregano to your already great recipe. You will see the difference brother , try it on your next ceviche, also look for those marisco tostadas they taste way better than the yellow ones !!! What a beautiful family ,your kids look so humble like their cool dad!! Tight Lines brother , hey hopefully one day we can fish together on my boat !! I live out here in Riverside, but launch out of Huntington and Long Beach area.
halibut sashimi is the best.....wow that ceviche looked nice I make that with rock fish all the time. Halibut wow that must of been good. Nice job with the catch and the cook.
Thank you Lenard, I'm horrible when it comes to cleaning/prepping fish but I do my best haha. Always appreciate your positivity and encouragement, thank you so much.
Thanks so much Rudy!! Man I'm chomping at the bit for next season, I really hope to join you on one of the charters you're on. I'll def be in touch if they are still available!
I caught my first fish ever using an LC over the weekend, well really snagged? Anyway the fish was probably looking at it, a bat ray. Fun to catch for sure. I appreciate your videos, and was able to watch on the big TV in the front room. Introduced my wife to your channel, and while this video didn't inspire her to pick up a rod and go fishing with me, she thought your kids were cute.
Congrats on that first one Bob regardless of snag or not. It means you gave it a shot, which is the first step towards getting bit with em! Crazy to think folks watch it on their TV, your wife sounds like my wife lol!
No WASABI!?!?!?! Coming from someone who loves wasabi, halibut sashimi usually goes better with some 초고추장 (red pepper paste with vinegar) and some wasabi mixed in. Eating it straight up is impressive though....Enjoyed the video. Thanks Benjie.
Excellent recommendations thank you! Yes, I do love wasabi and chogochujang as well but I was out of it and didn't take the time to get some when filming. I haven't thought of mixing the wasabi with the chogochujang tho, I'm definitely trying that next time! Thanks for taking the time to comment and watch. Wishing you a happy and restful Thanksgiving!
Thanks so much DonDon, you've been so encouraging from the beginning of this channel. Really appreciate you! I hope you've been getting out there and enjoying our beautiful sport. Wishing you a great week!
lol true that, waaaay too big. I wish I knew what I was buying when I bought it lol. Worked better for when I was prepping tuna but even then it was on the bigger side haha. Thanks for the comment and wishing you a great start to the week!
@@Imjoshuabailey haha my daughter has dabbled with a vlog, I helped her film and taught her editing basics. But I’m afraid to set her free in the social media world 😩
Benjie, thanks for the video. How did that Phenix rod throw the Lucky Craft 110? What is the lure weight this is weighted for? Any other spinning rod you'd recommend to throw the lucky craft? Thank you.
Hi David, the TRL 903 is my favorite for throwing LC's. I believe it is rated 1/4 to 3/4 - I did a rod review on the 904 where I compare and break down the specs with the 903 side by side - ua-cam.com/video/Fu4cHlEtr9Y/v-deo.html you might find it helpful. There are plenty of rods out there that can throw the LC well, I'd recommend almost any rod rated 1/4 to 3/4 or 1/2 to 1 oz with a medium to medium heavy action. The 903 is a ML but I consider a bit of a unicorn in that it has a surprising amount of backbone. IMO, it might be best to go to your local shop and hold various rods in your hand to see what fits you best. Tight lines.
@@BenjieKimFishing dude i forgot one question - do you remember if this is a surf rod handle? 19-21 inches long or a short handle? Personally i like the long handles. thx
Where at bro ? I’ve taken my kids out and skunked on Hali except for a legal spotty in mother’s but I’ve been all over LB and seal beach… NADA ! also thank you for the time n efforts to produce these helpful vids getting in to surf fishing, appreciated 🙏 brotha !
What’s good Benjie??? Nice one‼️ Listened to your advice recently on a weedy day and switched to a 3/8 ounce weedless jig head and a keitech swim bait and first cast was a 23” halibut 😂
Def not too heavy but just make sure you have the corresponding rod/reel and terminal tackle to match. Assuming you're using that fluoro for leader, it shouldn't affect casting distance too much if you're throwing the LC but in general, the heavier the line, the shorter the casting distance. But I'm definitely on the finesse side of things, I have friends who slay with 20 lb and who knows, it might be more appropriate. Hope that helps.
Great catch and cook, Benjie! You asked us for our opinion and well, it looks great. But you'd have to SAVE me some of that delicious food for the real test! :) Gonna try to hit the surf on the next new moon. Hope to see you on the beach......
Hi Brian, thanks so much man for the positive stoke brotha! Surf conditions are getting better and better, I believe we should be in for the best of fall fishing any moment now. Tight lines when you get out there for sure!
Just got myself a new fuegu lite 2500 for 69.99. Black Friday sale. Love the video. Had another question from your other post. What VHF radio do you use?
Wow, that's a great price, good stuff! I just replied to your other comment regarding the radio, but just search icom ic-m73 on amazon and you should be able to find it. Turns out the link isn't valid, sorry for the inconvenience.
Hey Bengie , Really enjoyable halibut fishing video from shore , so fun!! You're truly a great teacher for all those new guys ,getting into the sport we love!! Dude that ceviche looked so good , hopefully you don't mind if I give you a tip on your next ceviche? FYI , I'm Mexican but was raised here in California brought up fishing from piers, jetties and shore . On your next ceviche after the hour in lemon a d you take out from fridge squeeze out all the lemon juice from fish flesh and add oregano to your recipe on this video. Then let me know if it made a world of a difference. Also try it on tostadas bro. look for the ceviche or marisco type at a Mexican market!! Love watching your down to earth videos, Many Likes and Always Tight Lines Hermano!!!!!
Hi Christian, I use the RP knot. I do a breakdown of the knot as well as other gear prep in this video - ua-cam.com/video/S2HVkQmgX2s/v-deo.html Hope it helps and wishing you a fantastic Thanksgiving week!
Benji…….OUTSTANDING all the way around! Patience is, indeed, a virtue. That ceviche looks AMAZING! My mouth won’t stop watering. Quick tip: I learned to first quarter the tomatoes and remove the heart and seeds. You will need more tomatoes, but you will be free of all the seeds and slime which takes away from the ceviche. Other than that; PERFECT. Glad the kids loved it! P.S. I don’t like the Serrano or Jalapeños either. 😮😂
Thank you so much for the encouragement and positive stoke! Really good advice on the tomatoes, my friend actually told me that too awhile ago and I didn't listen haha. Do you think Roma's are a better option?
lol I tested that part on my daughter when editing and she didn't budge...barely a giggle. But I had already rendered and uploaded it so I just kept it in hahaha.
AWESOME! I've only caught 2 legal hali's and released both. Maybe I should have kept one to eat. You make it look so delicious! As always, thanks for sharing BK.
Thanks so much Chris, appreciate you! Man brotha, this inshore/offshore season has been a wreck for me lol, really wish I could've put some of those videos out but the trips were tough.
Hey there, unfortunately it seems like this company is no longer is business. They used to have their products on Amazon but they haven't been available for some time now. So sorry.
@@BenjieKimFishing thank you for taking the time to respond back to me! Greatly appreciated! Hopefully I can find a similar backpack to yours! Loving the content and thank you for your informative Vids!
@@titanosauruswhat np, yea I really like the backpack too it fits my style of mobile fishing. Hopefully there’s an alternative out there, who knows maybe one day I’ll be able design my own.
Nice Job with the catch and cook! I caught my first legal on a LC Cherry Berry on Friday morning in Leucadia. Safely released cuz I didn't have a cooler and ice.
Thanks so much Werner, it's a Bubba knife but waaaay to big man lol. And yea man, the days are long but the years are short. Can't believe how fast they grow.
@@BenjieKimFishing are they worth it? The brand bubba. You did an awesome fillet job, especially with such a big knife. That’s a good way to put it lol.
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my kids love this vid for some particular reason🤔
haha my kids don't like any of my videos lol. DUDE, happy birthday Ish just saw it on my FB. Wishing you an awesome day brotha.
@@BenjieKimFishing thx!
On point!
Thank you Mike!
Super sick video my brotha! Your daughter is a natural on camera! 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
Dang Jimmy, we need to catch up man, I hope everything is well with ya brotha!
Great seeing the kids Bro......
Thank you brotha, man they grow up so fast its crazy.
hwaiting!
Thank you Francis!!
God is good. Skills and dedication yielding you great rewards and memories with family. Salute to you brother.
Much appreciated Brian, thank you brother!
Bengie ,
Your daughter said it on ceviche that it was tart , so by squeezing out all the lemon juice after letting it sit for an hour and adding oregano to your already great recipe. You will see the difference brother , try it on your next ceviche, also look for those marisco tostadas they taste way better than the yellow ones !!! What a beautiful family ,your kids look so humble like their cool dad!! Tight Lines brother , hey hopefully one day we can fish together on my boat !! I live out here in Riverside, but launch out of Huntington and Long Beach area.
Absolutely great advice Frank, definitely gonna try your suggestions next time for sure!!!
Hey Benjie lots of salad but you kept moving and bingo 2 nice halibut. Nice to see you and kids enjoy your efforts by catch and cook . Be blessed 🙏
halibut sashimi is the best.....wow that ceviche looked nice I make that with rock fish all the time. Halibut wow that must of been good. Nice job with the catch and the cook.
Thanks Todd, yea man halibut sashimi is really tasty for sure! Thanks always brotha!!!
Very sweet knife work Bro......enjoyed your video!!!
Thank you Lenard, I'm horrible when it comes to cleaning/prepping fish but I do my best haha. Always appreciate your positivity and encouragement, thank you so much.
I love it Benjie. Thanks for the content.
Thanks so much Rudy!! Man I'm chomping at the bit for next season, I really hope to join you on one of the charters you're on. I'll def be in touch if they are still available!
Benjie-your kids are great! Love their comments on the fish!
Thanks so much Greg, I love them so much! Tight lines!!
I caught my first fish ever using an LC over the weekend, well really snagged? Anyway the fish was probably looking at it, a bat ray. Fun to catch for sure. I appreciate your videos, and was able to watch on the big TV in the front room. Introduced my wife to your channel, and while this video didn't inspire her to pick up a rod and go fishing with me, she thought your kids were cute.
Congrats on that first one Bob regardless of snag or not. It means you gave it a shot, which is the first step towards getting bit with em! Crazy to think folks watch it on their TV, your wife sounds like my wife lol!
The most Cleanest water would have to be at huntington beach also at Alamitos Beach in long Beach
Awesome, thanks for the info!
Nice Video!
Thank you!
No WASABI!?!?!?! Coming from someone who loves wasabi, halibut sashimi usually goes better with some 초고추장 (red pepper paste with vinegar) and some wasabi mixed in. Eating it straight up is impressive though....Enjoyed the video. Thanks Benjie.
Excellent recommendations thank you! Yes, I do love wasabi and chogochujang as well but I was out of it and didn't take the time to get some when filming. I haven't thought of mixing the wasabi with the chogochujang tho, I'm definitely trying that next time! Thanks for taking the time to comment and watch. Wishing you a happy and restful Thanksgiving!
I hit the like button ✅
Thank you Jeff, wishing you a wonderful rest of the weekend!
Good fisher man, good cook, good dad. Looks so yummy!
Thanks so much DonDon, you've been so encouraging from the beginning of this channel. Really appreciate you! I hope you've been getting out there and enjoying our beautiful sport. Wishing you a great week!
Nice catch and cook brotha! That filet knife is big enough to filet a whale 🤣Ceviche looks 🔥
lol true that, waaaay too big. I wish I knew what I was buying when I bought it lol. Worked better for when I was prepping tuna but even then it was on the bigger side haha. Thanks for the comment and wishing you a great start to the week!
great video man which beach is this?
Catch and cooks are always fun! Looks delicious!
Thanks Josh!! Just having a little fun, kids love it!
@@BenjieKimFishing time for a BKF family branch off Chanel? 😬
@@Imjoshuabailey haha my daughter has dabbled with a vlog, I helped her film and taught her editing basics. But I’m afraid to set her free in the social media world 😩
Benjie, thanks for the video. How did that Phenix rod throw the Lucky Craft 110? What is the lure weight this is weighted for? Any other spinning rod you'd recommend to throw the lucky craft? Thank you.
Hi David, the TRL 903 is my favorite for throwing LC's. I believe it is rated 1/4 to 3/4 - I did a rod review on the 904 where I compare and break down the specs with the 903 side by side - ua-cam.com/video/Fu4cHlEtr9Y/v-deo.html you might find it helpful.
There are plenty of rods out there that can throw the LC well, I'd recommend almost any rod rated 1/4 to 3/4 or 1/2 to 1 oz with a medium to medium heavy action. The 903 is a ML but I consider a bit of a unicorn in that it has a surprising amount of backbone. IMO, it might be best to go to your local shop and hold various rods in your hand to see what fits you best.
Tight lines.
@@BenjieKimFishing right on, i do find it frustrating purchasing rods on line as opposed to actually having it in your hands and testing it.
@@BenjieKimFishing dude i forgot one question - do you remember if this is a surf rod handle? 19-21 inches long or a short handle? Personally i like the long handles. thx
Another epic video!! So cool!! Do you chill your fish to kill off unwanted pests parasites?? That ceviche lookn tasty
Great fishing and cooking. You have a nice family. Keep the videos coming.
Thank you so much Doug, really appreciate your encouragement!
Where at bro ? I’ve taken my kids out and skunked on Hali except for a legal spotty in mother’s but I’ve been all over LB and seal beach… NADA ! also thank you for the time n efforts to produce these helpful vids getting in to surf fishing, appreciated 🙏 brotha !
What’s good Benjie??? Nice one‼️
Listened to your advice recently on a weedy day and switched to a 3/8 ounce weedless jig head and a keitech swim bait and first cast was a 23” halibut 😂
Always crushing it brotha, way to slay man. The adjustment paid off!!
@@BenjieKimFishing thank you, your ceviche looks amazing 🤩 👏👏👏
Are you in the perch tournament????
I’m entering…Jun’s More Than Fishing Tournament
Do u thing for halibut in the surf, 25# flouro would be too heavy for just halibut. Great vid too
Def not too heavy but just make sure you have the corresponding rod/reel and terminal tackle to match. Assuming you're using that fluoro for leader, it shouldn't affect casting distance too much if you're throwing the LC but in general, the heavier the line, the shorter the casting distance. But I'm definitely on the finesse side of things, I have friends who slay with 20 lb and who knows, it might be more appropriate. Hope that helps.
@@BenjieKimFishing thanks man
@@Thebign1g np 🤙
What was that music on the video....loved it!!
Hey Lenard, I get all my music from a royalty free subscriptions site Epidemic Sound. I really liked that song too haha!
Very nice so glad you’re daughter wasn’t watching too closely of you filleting this time was kinda scary last time good job on the ceviche !
Great catch and cook, Benjie! You asked us for our opinion and well, it looks great. But you'd have to SAVE me some of that delicious food for the real test! :) Gonna try to hit the surf on the next new moon. Hope to see you on the beach......
Hi Brian, thanks so much man for the positive stoke brotha! Surf conditions are getting better and better, I believe we should be in for the best of fall fishing any moment now. Tight lines when you get out there for sure!
Just got myself a new fuegu lite 2500 for 69.99. Black Friday sale. Love the video.
Had another question from your other post. What VHF radio do you use?
Wow, that's a great price, good stuff! I just replied to your other comment regarding the radio, but just search icom ic-m73 on amazon and you should be able to find it. Turns out the link isn't valid, sorry for the inconvenience.
@@BenjieKimFishing Thanks Benjie for getting back to me. Ok I will check it out.
FYI FUEGO LT 1000 is still on sale at Fisherman Access Brea for 69.99. I just bought 2 for trout fishing lol
A flexible filet knife would be a good investment!
Awesome sashimi
Hey Bengie ,
Really enjoyable halibut fishing video from shore , so fun!! You're truly a great teacher for all those new guys ,getting into the sport we love!! Dude that ceviche looked so good , hopefully you don't mind if I give you a tip on your next ceviche? FYI , I'm Mexican but was raised here in California brought up fishing from piers, jetties and shore . On your next ceviche after the hour in lemon a d you take out from fridge squeeze out all the lemon juice from fish flesh and add oregano to your recipe on this video. Then let me know if it made a world of a difference. Also try it on tostadas bro. look for the ceviche or marisco type at a Mexican market!! Love watching your down to earth videos, Many Likes and Always Tight Lines Hermano!!!!!
Hey Frank, thanks so much for the comments man and great advice, I'll definitely try that next time for sure!
Hi Benjie, what knot do you use to tie the leader to the braid line? Thank you~
Hi Christian, I use the RP knot. I do a breakdown of the knot as well as other gear prep in this video - ua-cam.com/video/S2HVkQmgX2s/v-deo.html
Hope it helps and wishing you a fantastic Thanksgiving week!
Benji…….OUTSTANDING all the way around! Patience is, indeed, a virtue. That ceviche looks AMAZING! My mouth won’t stop watering.
Quick tip: I learned to first quarter the tomatoes and remove the heart and seeds. You will need more tomatoes, but you will be free of all the seeds and slime which takes away from the ceviche. Other than that; PERFECT. Glad the kids loved it! P.S. I don’t like the Serrano or Jalapeños either. 😮😂
Thank you so much for the encouragement and positive stoke! Really good advice on the tomatoes, my friend actually told me that too awhile ago and I didn't listen haha. Do you think Roma's are a better option?
44 years old and the fart noises are still entertaining.
lol I tested that part on my daughter when editing and she didn't budge...barely a giggle. But I had already rendered and uploaded it so I just kept it in hahaha.
The fart noises go perfectly with the typed every.single.cast…..I felt it in my soul…or maybe somewhere else
AWESOME! I've only caught 2 legal hali's and released both. Maybe I should have kept one to eat. You make it look so delicious! As always, thanks for sharing BK.
Thanks Dwayne, you've released 2 so that means double the blessings coming your way brotha!!!
@@BenjieKimFishing haha...I count my blessings daily, and it's always way more than doubled.
Failed as a father because kids don't eat spicy.... That hit too close to home😞
My sincere apologies, it was just a joke but not something I'll do again.
@@BenjieKimFishing ah no man, I was joking too
@@BenjieKimFishing mine won't eat spicy either so I always say the same thing to her "I failed as a father"
Great video! Love the ceviche recipe and seeing your kids try it!
Thanks so much Chris, appreciate you! Man brotha, this inshore/offshore season has been a wreck for me lol, really wish I could've put some of those videos out but the trips were tough.
Just wondering when there is so much squid and the Helis are deep but beautiful weather what lucky craft would you pitch and how thanks happy holidays
I mainly fish for Striped bass and Halibut. Do you think 25 lbs leader is too much? I want to change it to 15 lbs leader line so bad.
Can you link the fishing backpack that you use?
Hey there, unfortunately it seems like this company is no longer is business. They used to have their products on Amazon but they haven't been available for some time now. So sorry.
@@BenjieKimFishing thank you for taking the time to respond back to me! Greatly appreciated! Hopefully I can find a similar backpack to yours! Loving the content and thank you for your informative Vids!
@@titanosauruswhat np, yea I really like the backpack too it fits my style of mobile fishing. Hopefully there’s an alternative out there, who knows maybe one day I’ll be able design my own.
Nice Job with the catch and cook! I caught my first legal on a LC Cherry Berry on Friday morning in Leucadia. Safely released cuz I didn't have a cooler and ice.
Oh huge congrats Joe, that first one can be tough to get!!! Many more to come for sure!
That was cool doing a catch and cook and having the kids on.
Appreciate you Kurt, thanks always for the positive stoke! It was fun episode to film and edit!
Amazing video man! I want to fish so
Bad after watching this! What kind of knife were you filleting with? Your kids look so much older!
Thanks so much Werner, it's a Bubba knife but waaaay to big man lol. And yea man, the days are long but the years are short. Can't believe how fast they grow.
@@BenjieKimFishing are they worth it? The brand bubba. You did an awesome fillet job, especially with such a big knife. That’s a good way to put it lol.
Rod??
I can wipe my own ath.
haha thanks Bill!