Spearfishing the Big Island

Ep. 273: Hunting with Sharks

Steven Rinella talks with Kimi Werner, Justin Turkowski, Ryan Callaghan, Seth Morris, and Chester Floyd.Topics discussed: A hodgepodge of Japanese and Hawaiian fish names; poaching a wolf; a Meatcrafter knife goes for huge cash on Ebay; getting baptized in a sous vide tank; getting bit by sea turtles; the ocean louse that kills your tongue and then replaces it; social distancing from wildlife; putting food on the table by spearfishing; what does...

Video: A Guide to Spearfishing with Kimi Werner

For me, spearfishing is so much more than just a hobby or a passion. I use it to feed myself and my family, to further my love for and deep connection with the ocean, and to constantly challenge myself. It's a way of life. I want to share this knowledge and opportunity for adventure with anyone who is willing to learn. In this video, I explain the three styles of spearfishing that I use to harvest fish of all sizes: Three-pronging or pole...

Video: How to Make Fish Curry with Kimi Werner

Fish curry is my favorite way to make a fish dish that is absolutely loaded with a variety of vegetables and packed with flavor. It's so easy and fast—unless of course you choose to husk, crack, and grate your own coconuts to make hand-squeezed coconut milk, which is exactly what we do in this video. I also tackle a homemade curry paste. Though this recipe might seem intimidating with its countless ingredients and various steps, you really can...

Grilled Kala

Kala are known by a few other names. Perhaps you've heard them called "unicornfish," or "cows of the sea" because of their seaweed-grazing capabilities. Anyone who has eaten one probably just knows them as "delicious." In this video, I spear and prepare a whole kala in the easiest, most traditional way possible: over an open flame. Kala are great grilled whole and even the guts are edible or good for turning into a sauce, although I prefer to...