The California Yellowtail, a true Southern California staple species. These fish are available year round to the lucky anglers who call SoCal home. These drag peeling jacks can be targeted along coastal pinnacles and kelp lines, our offshore and coastal islands, and everywhere in between on floating kelps or debris. While techniques vary across the board depending on where you choose to target them, one thing is for sure, these fish sit atop many anglers list as their favorite species to pursue.
The Yellowtail is also known for its delicious firm white meat. Whether you choose to prepare them as sashimi or throw them on the grill and make fish tacos, there’s really no way to go wrong. In this video, BD Outdoors Pro Contributor Ricky Fischel demonstrates how to process a small grade Yellowtail caught on an offshore kelp. He’s using the Dexter Outdoors Dextreme filet knife – a great option for filleting those fish with thick skin or tough scales, as it allows you to keep your fillet edge sharp by providing a second serrated edge to cut through portions of the fish that would otherwise dull your knife. Take a look and let us know if you’ve ever put the Dextreme to the test on your catch.
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At Dexter Outdoors we know fishing, with over 200 years of experience making the world’s highest quality fishing knives. We know the passion, the hard work and dedication it takes to master this sport. Our company of 250 employees have the same dedication and passion for designing and manufacturing the highest quality knives so you can have the best fillets possible.
Dexter Outdoors products have been manufactured in Southbridge Massachusetts since 1818. Our committed employees work every day to produce our products with the best efficiencies, low waste and processes that are environmentally responsible. With this many years of experience, we offer you the latest in design, quality, and performance backed by a lifetime warranty.
2 Comments
What about the collar
@Jordanmartin121
Yellowtail collar is great to eat but unfortunately, we didn’t cover it here. We’ll look to demonstrate how to cut the collar and belly in a future video.