Matt the freshwater catfish we have here in the USA are exeptional eating. There are three main species, channel catfish, blue catfish, flathead catfish. They all are great table fair. The saltwater catfish we have are not the greatest of eating. The bloodline in the most catfish species makes them taste like mud from the bottom of the waterway they live in, so we just bleed the fresh caught fish out or remove the bloodline off of the fillets.

@markedgemon3693

8 ай бұрын

Agreed. Was gonna say the blood line on the catfish he had basically almost covered the fillet. I could tell it was gonna taste like shit when I saw the blood line 😅

@zachhenderson7982

8 ай бұрын

Yep, I always cut the red off catfish, or even store bought tilapia.

@br3fl3

8 ай бұрын

This, and everything tastes better battered and fried. Haha

@markedgemon3693

8 ай бұрын

@@br3fl3 100% at least catfish for sure. Gotta fry it haha

@james3547

8 ай бұрын

How much seasoning do you put on them?

you gave me the motivation to get out of my room and explore the nature

@chrisrui8986

8 ай бұрын

Same 😂

@Bigballa638

8 ай бұрын

Me to 😂

@jarrahwright7873

8 ай бұрын

What did you find hahah

@ogeli7456

8 ай бұрын

yeah dawgie me too

@zerocool2897

8 ай бұрын

@@jarrahwright7873i was able to catch a fish

I remember finding this channel a while back and feeling so inspired to get out and explore the world. Now I'm flying to Thailand this week to start my adventure! Thanks Matt for showing us the right way to live and giving inspiration to people like me. Yeah dawgies!

@itzspryzen95

8 ай бұрын

Have Fun good friend !

@TheElbowMerchant

8 ай бұрын

I've trained in Thailand several times. It's an amazing country with incredible people, and the food is fantastic (if you're in to exotic dining experiences). Have fun and stay safe! I guarantee you'll never forget your time there.

@JohnnyBoy4925

8 ай бұрын

Matt?!?!?!? How do yall know his name

@liamloveday2676

8 ай бұрын

​@@JohnnyBoy4925not real hard if you watched earlier days matt fields field days 😅

@Levi05

8 ай бұрын

Have fun my brother

I have never seen anyone so appreciative of nature and the desire to provide from a natural design. It is so impressive that I have literally watched every video. You good sir, make life look good.

@mufasa744

8 ай бұрын

Surely you know of YBS Brody

@onlinedigitalincome

7 ай бұрын

He looks so happy 😀and I love his laughs, they are so contagious 💕

Anybody else like the video before it even starts, just know it’s gonna be a good one when fdys uploads!

@liamr3866

8 ай бұрын

Always

@poolnoodle8782

8 ай бұрын

We did not enjoy the Canada one's that much.

@daglock-op

8 ай бұрын

He's the best KZreadr

@Ethanhollimould

8 ай бұрын

I always like the vid before it starts 👍👍

@damiengusthart7943

8 ай бұрын

Fr

Great video as usual. What you might not have been told by people here in the US about catfish is that we have several different types. There is blue catfish, channel, silver, mud, flathead and they are not all created equal. Some are great tasting and some are really bad but even the good ones have a couple of tricks to make them taste good. When you clean them, and take off the skin, you have to remove all the red between the skin and meat, some of them also have a lot of fat between the skin and meat that has to be removed to taste good and some of them, no matter how you clean them will never taste good.

@cjnola5047

8 ай бұрын

Exactly. But some ppl don’t even know we have different catfish. They go to the store and ask for catfish. They don’t know what type it is. Even though most in store are farm raised.

@davidneczypir6396

8 ай бұрын

So true!.. they are also fun to catch.

@cuzanater2027

8 ай бұрын

Another American here😂 and listen to this dude because I don't eat fish 😂. I just watch the channel to learn how to do this stuff just in case I need to, you know 🤷! But even though I don't eat fish, I do know there is more than one kind of catfish. I don't know how many Australia have though🤔🤷. You want to learn how to fish come to America and watch how these southern folk catch catfish!!!! Those catfish in the south are monsters. Like hundreds of pounds.

@acespittah

8 ай бұрын

blue cats are my fav , but im a lil biased because im from Louisiana

@probe4682

8 ай бұрын

@@cuzanater2027I believe Aus has 2 types maybe 3

Try the catfish ( maybe from a bigger cat)battered and fried like chicken. Just a suggestion. Love all the videos, and thank you for sharing your adventures Big Dawg! One day I want to eat a mud crab after watching so many on your channel!

@wmike145

8 ай бұрын

Catfish eating American here - can confirm that this is the way to do it. Catfish meat has a lot of moisture so I recommend cooking it a little longer than you would think you need to in order to get a better texture.

@shanemorc7784

8 ай бұрын

Classic Americans 🤣 gotta cook it a certain way and add other shit just to make it taste good

@wmike145

8 ай бұрын

@@shanemorc7784 isn't that what cooking is? It's more than simply "add heat"

@rockyrecio9184

8 ай бұрын

It’s gotta be a fresh water catfish not a salt water catfish salt water catfish are nasty

@rest1111

8 ай бұрын

​@@shanemorc7784typical European trying to make fun of Americans

These are absolutely my favorite videos to watch besides the bushcraft, survivor fishing videos. I absolutely love that youre still doing this safely FIELD DAYS!

The only thing I hate about your videos is that they end, they’re my favorites bud , and please show us eating it all lol that’s the second best part

It is always nice to see like-minded people. People who love adventurer and the outdoors, people who inspire others to explore the world. Love your videos, man; keep up the excellent work.

Another awesome video. I've been sick for 3 months, almost died but lay in bed waiting for your weekly uploads. Thank you for your content.

@judeyoungfanpage656

8 ай бұрын

Are u fine now brother

@brendantoughey3964

8 ай бұрын

@@judeyoungfanpage656 I'm getting there but I have to put on a lot of weight. I only weigh 50kg at the moment. They had to feed me with a machine in hospital.

@TheElbowMerchant

8 ай бұрын

Hope you are doing much better now. Obviously, you have survived to this point, but I wish you luck with the rest of your recovery.

@brendantoughey3964

8 ай бұрын

@@TheElbowMerchant thank you. I start physio therapy next week.

@jordg8223

8 ай бұрын

good luck mate @@brendantoughey3964

In the us (Florida) where I live we have a few different types of catfish. If they come from a good source with clean water and not a muddy bottom they are really good. Just a mild white fish.

I used to fish for carp in France and have a catfish rod out at the same time. We would catch dozens of small catfish and bbq them all day. Delicious 🤤

Thanks for the joy you share through your videos mate! I don’t even like fish or seafood and I still love to watch your adventures… I really appreciate your hard work! Please keep it up!! Greetings from Barcelona!

He was genuinely happy like a child, in a good way. That overjoyed feeling was channeled to me as well because it was real. A pleasure.

Dude watching and supporting you all the way from Jamaica continue doing your thing and entertaining us…it’s comforting

Dude Mat don’t miss! You know it’s gonna be a good morning when you already made your Dog and Gun and sit down outside to see that FDYS dropped yet another great video! I gotta try that FDYS coffee and see if it’s better than the medium roast drippers I usually get. Cheers guys and have a great day

“Field day, gotta say it and ik we all thinking it, your probably the best at survival tactics and you do excellent so keep doing what your doing.”

*Pan fried catfish are beyond delicious: battered in cornmeal and submerged in olive oil. Drizzle with hot sauce or green Tabasco and enjoy.*

He is precious with how much he appreciates his food. I have never met an Australian in real life, but they seem to be the most passionate people.

@Wge96

3 ай бұрын

Only when it comes to stuff there passionate about just like every other person in the world

Anyone else see the irony of a bloke being outrun by a fish out of water, time after time? 🤣

@swede178

8 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

Officer: what did you do! He’s not responding! Field day: don’t worry mate he’s just sleeping

catfish IS good. im thinking maybe we have a different kind of catfish here in the US, though. and we usually beer batter some chunks, fry them up, and serve them with Louisiana hot sauce. it’s delicious.

that's crazy man. i have lived in the south all of my life and we LOVE catfish here in America. Fried catfish is one of the best things ever around here. People line up at restaurants that specialize in catfish.

Hey big dawg. Sunday isnt a funday without Field Days video. Big love from Norway! Keep up the good/fun work mate :D

I love every part of your videos. Really appreciate you sharing your adventures.

Catfish is super delicious. It's also. very popular in Hungary and basically all over Central and Eastern Europe. You must have a different species over there.

You know your Sunday just got better with Field Days.💯%🔥

Hate to say it but I'm with Big Matt, catfish have a muddy taste compared anything from the ocean!!thanks for the awesome adventure, can't wait for the next one!! Till then peace ✌ out my friend

I'm so happy you gave your genuine reaction to the catfish, here in Jamaica we too do not eat them at all but they are plentiful in ponds. I've never tasted them but I've heard they taste like mud so it was great seeing your take on it. My favourite fish is mullet, no special seasonings, just roasted on a fire and some pepper and salt and mmmmmm don't even need the pepper, fantastic fish

@hollywood9158

8 ай бұрын

If you do try it get a 3 to 5 pound catfish perfect eating size. And take the blood line out that’s we’re the muddy test comes from.

Enjoy your mudcrab,relax & keep safe

I've newly discovered your channel. You are the MOST Australian ever and I love every second of it (and that's coming from a South African). Keep up the awesome work!

This guy can survive any weather or situation just incredible.

@spaaggetii

7 ай бұрын

Yeah, running back to his FWD Trooper vehicle. ANyone can survive in their car/truck....

@YasuoReplays

5 ай бұрын

coming from the guy who stays at home watching Rimworld videos on youtube. lmfaoooooooooo@@spaaggetii

@walterclark3198

5 ай бұрын

​@@spaaggetii Sounds like hate

Catfish is literally the best eating fish and so easy to cook and clean😮

@poolnoodle8782

8 ай бұрын

Australians don't agree

@b4ked164

7 ай бұрын

​@@poolnoodle8782no we have much nicer eating fish in Australia, I've heard of some people eating fresh water catfish but not often

Don’t know if you have ever used this technique but my grandfather taught me this. Tie a noose on the end of fishing line and use the pole to maneuver the noose over the small animal (lizards, crabs etc.) and lift the rod up. BOOM food👌🏻

Love starting Monday morning watching you in WA, a few hours before. Great start to the week. Keep it up!

You need to pull the mud vein in the catfish, if cooked and not pulled it taints the taste. Very good deep fried in batter 😊 But I get why you don’t care for it, considering the quality of everything else you catch and eat. I’d give anything to be able to do what you do, keep on keeping on friend, the husband and I love your channel. Much love to you Maky ❤

I'm guessing there's probably quite a difference between saltwater cat and freshwater. All the catfish where I live in Canada are freshwater.

@gunsack2427

8 ай бұрын

Yeah mate, freshwater cats in Australia are also delicious if in clean water, the Saltwater ones not so much.

Well you could make a mud crab omlet. Eggs, mushrooms, onions, spices, bacon, avocado. Yum.

Your are hilarious. The look on your face with the catfish....Man you have put a fresh mud crab on my to do list before I move on.... just fabulous

Freshwater cats better than saltwater

@billyhue6313

21 күн бұрын

For you

Great video as always Matt but we are all missing your lady too. Is she still on vacation in Europe? It would be great to see you guys back in the Troopy. Peace .

One thing you've definitely shown me is how tough a real survival situation would be in that area!

Fieldy is the G.O.A.T of survival videos🐐🇦🇺

27:19 FDYs I feel like I’m right there with you 💯✌🏻 Great video, Great views, even Greater content each time. I’m from US and never had catfish lol Well Done, Friend 😊

I really likes how he gives you a GOOD sneak peak of what’s going to happen in the intro. With longer videos it keeps me watching through the slower parts. Hopefully that makes sense. Keep killin it brotha, amazing content! (it’s kind of like having a captivating trailer for a movie)

@kasravojdani7581

7 ай бұрын

haha i skip the intros to not ruin it lol

Love your boat fishing. What about catch and cook on your boat?

Great catch and mission completed as always. 👍👍👍👌👌👌👌

Awesome!! Enjoyed like always. Appreciate you !

Typically I would try to take off the red meat off of the catfish as it can give off a swampy taste, especially in bigger cats. Breaded and fried is the best.

Grilled crab over coals or smoked are the only way to eat them. The smoke flavor is just amazing

In the US, freshwater catfish is good eating. Saltwater catfish is generally not kept for table fare. Awesome video!

M &M massive love and respect always.keep em coming bro and please stay safe out there

LOVED this ep bro. Idk what it was but just felt surreal and exactly how i wanna be living, posted up next to the troopie with some crabs and a sunrise

God bless you people that see this have a great day.

Your channel never gets old!!

Always like the videos 1st! There always amazing. Hello from Florida

You've got to deep fry the catfish like with the fish and chips batter with seasoning. And squeeze a lemon wedge over it.

You can use Tea Tree oil to keep the flies and mosquitos away. I put it on ankles, behind knees and on my neck when I garden. Works like a charm

Plz keep it up can’t wait to see u teach yours kids these mad skills 😊

Bloody good video Matt 👍 😎 those mud crabs looked a bloody amazing once cooked yet to try home cooked mud crab 🦀

Matt have you ever used a fire bellows? It’s basically a straw for blowing on coals in a precise place to help get a fire going. I keep and old antenna as a collapsible one. But basically any thin tube would do. Traditionally bamboo was used. Helps keep the smoke out of the eyes and protects the beard! Cheers bud!

The look of utter disgust when he ate the catfish was priceless

Great watch cheers bro 👊🏽

Tuning in from America as usual, I don't eat salt water catfish. I usually eat blue catfish, channel cats, and flatheads. There completely different than other catfish around the world. I also think there are better eating fish because I don't eat them much and the have to be deep fried I'm from the south 😂. As always ye doggie

Love these mudcrab videos 👌🏼👌🏼

man nothin I love more than fielddays and his epic mudcrabs

Good morning all it's going to be a great week ahead after seeing Matt's video. Hi Mac10, Bowie and Bob. Hi William, we made it thru this last storm. I hope your doing good. On with the adventure

@williamsnyder1205

8 ай бұрын

Suzanne, so glad all is well, bet of rain yesterday and this morning here, cleaned up the air it smells so good, great talking to you have a beautiful week, we'll see ya next week 😊

My family did catfish fish fries all the time. Soak the filets in beer for a day or two in the fridge. Then batter dip and season flour coat. Deep fry in oil. Very good white meat.

A brilliant watch /absoulute legend .Great work bud 👍.

Crab flavored coffee!!! 👌👌👌 genius!!

Love to see you going back to Indonesia and do the crazy fishing 😉

Love the solo bush camping videos keep it coming yeeee dawgiessss❤❤

I feel u bro eating and cook what u hunt is amazing I used to hunt birds with a slingshot and cook them in the backyard , amazing.

Blessings big brother great adventure

Great video. Love hearing you laugh

22:34 what a place to wake up in 😊 live it and love it. Y’all are living the dream out there 💯🤙🏻☮️

The facials and "That's not good fish" - funny mate. Good video

Always love ur crab videos Matt

I love watching this stuff after I smoke 😂

My favorite videos are catching mud crabs n fishing then catch n cookin

Matt. I always look forward to Sunday to watch one of your videos ...How's the goats doing ? And of course Maky

I love camping and fishing and hunting too

That was some mighty fine eating Mate.

“Empty your jokin” to gold 😂❤❤❤

New thing is catching and eating them showing in detail how good they taste and in detail how you cooking them up in some good recipes

They make amphibious water boots and shoes makes for easy clean up and keeps your feet dry and mud free... Great video mate!😎🤙

Matey, nothing better than a big donkey of a mud crab cooking on a fire. So glad to see you back in mangroves chasing those lollipops.

Love it Mate your videos are always 10/10

I caught an 8 pound catfish in a freshwater lake I grilled it, it was so good!!

mud crab catching is my favorite content.

Love this legend🔥🔥

You're a legend bro😊

Catfish taste test was funny. Man Australian fish must be next level eating.

Love your energy bro

What a great video as always!

Catfish is like Starbucks Coffee in Australia. Some Americans quite enjoy it - because they don't know any better.

Sunday is my favorite day of the week because it means you have uploaded a new video

As always, great stuff mate. Mouth was watering the whole time (except when you tried that catty 😂) Keep livin’ the dream my man 🤙🏻

Who’s the greatest mudskipper of them all? Who can skip through the mud with the greatest of ease? What kind of wonderful guys? Who can crawl like a dog without scraping his knees? Who’s got segmented eyes? It’s Muddy Mudskipper It’s Muddy Mudskipper It’s Muddy Mud Skiiiiiip - - Perrrrrrrr Shooooooooooooooooow!