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elaelap posted 12-13-2008 02:56 PM ET (US)
Thanks to CW member Jeff Chamberlain for emailing me a link to this great video. While these guys are running a larger operation off larger boats in central California, urchin divers up here often use mid-size classic Whalers in their challenging work.
Halfway thru this video, the film maker quotes Henry David Thoreau: "Many fishermen go through their entire life without understanding that it isn't fish they're searching for." Enjoy!
http://vimeo.com/2273917?pg=embed&sec=2273917
Tony
lizard posted 12-13-2008 03:18 PM ET (US)
Tony-
great little film, thanks for sharing it.
Dan posted 12-13-2008 03:20 PM ET (US)
That was pretty cool. I wonder what Urchin tastes like.
Estero posted 12-13-2008 08:45 PM ET (US)
I worked briefly as a tender on an urchin boat out of Oxnard in the mid-70's. I never understood what the attraction was for urchin roe. Reminded me of salty phlegm. An acquired taste I guess.
Tim
fourdfish posted 12-13-2008 09:31 PM ET (US)
WOW! Thanks for sharing Tony1 I am fairly sure I have not had urchin, even in the two years I spent in Japan.
andygere posted 12-14-2008 01:42 AM ET (US)
Jeff sent me the link as well. This is a really fine short film, and definitely worth watching, regardless of your interest in urchin fishing. It also does a nice job of giving the viewer a glimpse into the beautiful central coast of California.
erik selis posted 12-14-2008 03:00 AM ET (US)
Great video Tony, thanks for sharing that. I also liked the music in the video.
When we are on vacation in Spain we always go diving for urchin. I don't like the taste but our French buddies they love them and eat them on the spot.
Erik
elaelap posted 12-14-2008 09:50 AM ET (US)
Erik,
When you visit this coming summer you and Matt/placerville can dive for urchins and abalone off 'Strike3'. Edie, Ria and I will stay on board, all cozy, warm and dry, and make sure the white sharks leave you guys alone.
As for eating the stuff...man oh man oh man. I'm such a wimp that I only eat California Roll and vegetarian sushi; none of that wild and crazy kind that my wife enjoys for me, thanks very much ;-)
Tony
Menemsha69 posted 12-14-2008 11:57 AM ET (US)
I've had urchin roe quite a few times here in Atlanta, (believe it or not, Atlanta has some of the freshest sushi products as it is a major airshipping hub) and it is pretty tasty. It has a nutty flavor, something akin to sesame oil, or pecans. Great video Tony! -k

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Author	Topic: California urchin diving video
elaelap	posted 12-13-2008 02:56 PM ET (US) Thanks to CW member Jeff Chamberlain for emailing me a link to this great video. While these guys are running a larger operation off larger boats in central California, urchin divers up here often use mid-size classic Whalers in their challenging work. Halfway thru this video, the film maker quotes Henry David Thoreau: "Many fishermen go through their entire life without understanding that it isn't fish they're searching for." Enjoy! http://vimeo.com/2273917?pg=embed&sec=2273917 Tony
lizard	posted 12-13-2008 03:18 PM ET (US) Tony- great little film, thanks for sharing it.
Dan	posted 12-13-2008 03:20 PM ET (US) That was pretty cool. I wonder what Urchin tastes like.
Estero	posted 12-13-2008 08:45 PM ET (US) I worked briefly as a tender on an urchin boat out of Oxnard in the mid-70's. I never understood what the attraction was for urchin roe. Reminded me of salty phlegm. An acquired taste I guess. Tim
fourdfish	posted 12-13-2008 09:31 PM ET (US) WOW! Thanks for sharing Tony1 I am fairly sure I have not had urchin, even in the two years I spent in Japan.
andygere	posted 12-14-2008 01:42 AM ET (US) Jeff sent me the link as well. This is a really fine short film, and definitely worth watching, regardless of your interest in urchin fishing. It also does a nice job of giving the viewer a glimpse into the beautiful central coast of California.
erik selis	posted 12-14-2008 03:00 AM ET (US) Great video Tony, thanks for sharing that. I also liked the music in the video. When we are on vacation in Spain we always go diving for urchin. I don't like the taste but our French buddies they love them and eat them on the spot. Erik
elaelap	posted 12-14-2008 09:50 AM ET (US) Erik, When you visit this coming summer you and Matt/placerville can dive for urchins and abalone off 'Strike3'. Edie, Ria and I will stay on board, all cozy, warm and dry, and make sure the white sharks leave you guys alone. As for eating the stuff...man oh man oh man. I'm such a wimp that I only eat California Roll and vegetarian sushi; none of that wild and crazy kind that my wife enjoys for me, thanks very much ;-) Tony
Menemsha69	posted 12-14-2008 11:57 AM ET (US) I've had urchin roe quite a few times here in Atlanta, (believe it or not, Atlanta has some of the freshest sushi products as it is a major airshipping hub) and it is pretty tasty. It has a nutty flavor, something akin to sesame oil, or pecans. Great video Tony! -k