My dad was a catfish guy through and through. Dude would wake up at 4am and come back home by 10am with a cooler full. By 4pm we were having a fish fry. Rip dad

@DeltaDrifter2201

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a man who was happy and did what he enjoyed in life. RIP to ur dad

@Surly1966

2 жыл бұрын

Great memories - he will live on in your thoughts. ❤

@teerycruz8025

2 жыл бұрын

I’m also a catfish junkie lol. Rest In Peace to your dad

@1deep011103

2 жыл бұрын

Plot twist: he would go see his side piece then after he was done he would stop to buy fish then head home 🥱

@Daveyjokes

2 жыл бұрын

@@1deep011103 at least I have a dad.

I don’t know you but it makes me happy to see such a genuine, nice person living their best life. I’ve never had catfish but you made it look really good. Thanks for the content man

@mikestanley9176

2 жыл бұрын

Letting you know it's very tasty.

@Tu_Padre31

2 жыл бұрын

its delicious honestly

@ARCSTREAMS

10 ай бұрын

if prepared and done right it tastes like fried chicken

Why doesn't this man have 5 million subs already. I live and travel in a promaster van your van videos are definitely my favorite.

@SeizeTheAdventure

2 жыл бұрын

Taku is one of the best! Much respect

@Mysoline1111

2 жыл бұрын

You should record ur adventures and share the with us Gunnar, would be awesome.

@Nazzy_ToldYa

2 жыл бұрын

Facts always amazing content 🔥

@ethanlaw

2 жыл бұрын

I really can't understand how he hasn't exploded yet, this channel is light years ahead of most of the others.

@retiredbob

2 жыл бұрын

Because he doesn't know what a big catfish is ?

That’s a channel catfish. Three catfish species are blue, flathead and channel. Channel are the stock fish. Bullhead (yellow and black) get about 1-3 pounds. A 12 pound is a freakin radioactive mutant. Blues and flathead get over a hundred pounds.

@dohpe-

2 жыл бұрын

That dude knew just enough to be dangerous and spread bad info. Looks most like a blue cat though. Not any spots that I could see that are prevalent in stocked channel catfish. Definitely didn't look too close to 12 lbs. either

@davidbarclay4968

2 жыл бұрын

100% a channel catfish.

@secretbassrigs

2 жыл бұрын

that dude was borderline Karen. never eat bullhead in California. definitely a channel, nice catch though right?! on and Oscar Myer bite LOL!

i love fishing the most out of all the outdoor/hunting sports cus u get those moments like 12:26 where you can just talk to another fisherman so easily. it just feels so pure and wholesome, like the spirit of the fish themselves brings us together lol

We would have catfish fries, in the backyard, about 2 or 3 times a month when I was growing up. My mom would bring out the burner and the biggest cast iron skillet she had. We'd eat them about as fast as she could pull them out of the oil.

@lordvorador5735

2 жыл бұрын

Hey you! Nice to see a fellow Maidiac follows Taku & Jocelyn too.🤘🎣

@July4.1776

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like some good times

@patron40silver

2 жыл бұрын

@@lordvorador5735 Hey man. How's it going? I've watched these guys since Taku had a "real" job as a sushi chef🤣. Camping and cooking are 2 of my favorite things and I love watching their adventures and enjoying life.

@patron40silver

2 жыл бұрын

@@July4.1776 Very fond memories, indeed.😊

Hahaha dude as a cat fisherman that is 1trillion percent not a bullhead! That would be a galaxy record of a bullhead. That's just a regular channel cat taku.

@the208angler2

2 жыл бұрын

Yep definitely a channel cat

@rafaelresto9746

2 жыл бұрын

Thinking the same myself. Tail is a dead giveaway

@HarrypotterVang

2 жыл бұрын

That guy was just hating lol

I like the friendly interaction with the stranger by the water side. Not enough people out shaking hands just meeting people and talking.

I grew up skinning and fileting catfish here in southern Louisiana and I gotta say it was very entertaining watching you learn to filet it! Haha. We usually have a nail in a tree or on a post, cut a u shape in the skin by the head, pull the skin off, filet the meat off, then toss the whole thing out! You need a damn hatchet to cut the head off and they're so slimy that you can't hold onto them well without the head! Also we have a log of bodies of water with high mercury levels here, just gotta follow the regulations on how much to eat and don't eat the fish skin, it contains the majority of the mercury just like vegetables Great video as always!

@johnjones3332

Жыл бұрын

Cancer alley. Those Louisiana waters are toxic

I've caught quite a few catfish in my day. That one was about a 4 pounder I'd say. Definitely not 12 pounds as that guy suggested. And it was a channel catfish, not a bullhead.

@dohpe-

2 жыл бұрын

Yep. Nowhere near 12 lbs. That dude should guestimate the fish I catch! No need for fish tales if dude adds100% automatically

@icommitdeicide5323

2 жыл бұрын

@@dohpe- lol good point

@joekenetic7509

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I was thinking the same thing

@-a-strikelures1212

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely a bit bigger than 4lbs

@ilovemywife2685

Жыл бұрын

4 pounds max. Ref, I’ve caught many hundreds back in the day.

Love this! In Alabama, we gut the catfish, cut slightly into the skin around entire head, nail the catfish to a tree at the head, peel the skin off entire fish with pliers except head, and then fillet it with the fish sitting on the belly. The head staying on until after you fillet it gives it balance. I take the head off last basically the same way as you. Idk if it's the best way but has worked for me for 45 years or so. Catfish is a staple in Alabama. Just an idea.

Very much respect to you for picking up trash that’s not yours and setting the example!

Thanks for your video. Catfish and bullheads (same family) have no pin bones but a thick ribcage. When I was a kid growing up in the late 1950's to early 1960's in Connecticut we would fish for catfish and bullheads. They were considered back then poor peoples fish has usually people, like us, of lower economics means would fish for them. They are delicious. Catfish and bullhead are no longer considered trash fish, as people now realize that they are delicious.

I love your genuine confusion about the catfish being awkward to fillet lol it's so weird to fillet. you did great! 🤗

I believe that yellow flesh was the fat. Toss the filet in an ice bath to firm it up and gets the blood out, then you can easily trim the fat off. The fish will taste much cleaner without all the yellow fat.

@derekcook8201

8 ай бұрын

its carotenoids not fat. Totally normal and harmless

I love me a good 30 minute Taku video. The short ones are great but these longer ones really feel like an adventure. Here is to hoping for more ~1 hour videos like that 24 hour solo backpacking one! Stay blessed Taku!

Been watching Taku for years and to see him fish here at my home lake, Clearlake.. is just so cool! Lol wish I could’ve met him! Hope you enjoyed! Come back for bass fishing and land yourself a PB 🎣

100% not a brown bullhead. It's 100% without a doubt an ordinary channel catfish

@gnodoe2738

2 жыл бұрын

Just caught one yesterday and yes Channel Cat

Awesome video Taku. Your drone shots is epic. That catfish you caught is a channel catfish. Here in the mid-west we have lots of those. But the prize catfish here is the blue catfish and the flathead catfish. My grandkids prefer the catfish nuggets instead of the chicken Mcnuggets lol. Anyways stay safe out there and have a blessed day. Aloha from Kansas

Having lived on the Tennessee River all my life, catfish is a fish near and dear to my heart and it makes me happy seeing you cooking one up and they are an excellent frying fish so you made a good choice with this.

I'm always on the lookout everytime you release a new video. I can say this is one of my top favorite YT channels that I follow and watch. Looking forward to your future videos!

Awesome videos bro. According to a marine biologist, fish will have discoloration in the fat to be either yellow or green due to the chemicals in the waterways. Recommend not to eat the discolored meat. Just too bad all our waterways are contaminated otherwise all the fish would taste so much better. Excellent recipes on catch and cook. 🤙🏼

It's so funny to think about this incredible chef. Being confused by a catfish. Which every fresh water person has skinned and fried since they were kids. And yet. His mastery of all things sharp somehow allows him to make this awesome meal. How can you not adore this channel. He's an absolute genius with food.

@marcuslarwa9098

2 жыл бұрын

It’s crazy how much I enjoy watching him and I don’t even eat the types of food he makes.

@nolifep1257

2 жыл бұрын

Well most people don’t eat cat fish or even fillet them.

@AlaskaPirates

2 жыл бұрын

I read this comment before I got to the part in the video, now I understand what you are saying, HA!

@emu_warrior

2 жыл бұрын

@@nolifep1257 why don't people eat cat fish? Is it because they are bottom feeders?

@rustyshackleford9017

2 жыл бұрын

sorry to burst your bubble, catfish are not sought after by half the country. but please, speak about every "fresh water person" example, in my area, the catfish are undersized garbage fish and effort is typically spent on targeting trout, steelhead, salmon, and bass

I’m proud of you and happy these videos have caught on keep going! Great concept and way to follow your dreams! You and fishermans life are my favorite fishing channels!!!

Hahaha that catfish retaliated! First fish to bite Taku back 😂

@OutdoorChefLife

2 жыл бұрын

Actually, a halibut bit me in the groin last year 😂

@rylanthompson5844

Жыл бұрын

Why did he leave it gasping so long???

Reminds me of when I was like 5 years old going catfishing with my dad. We would come home and deep fry them as well, they were so good that memory is embedded in my brain to this day(and I don't think it's going anywhere!). I'm going to have to do a lot more catfishing this summer and this time hopefully make some great memories with my daughter! And wife 😂 Thanks for the great content!

I'm so happy you are able to add an extra video each week the last few weeks can't get enough the corn bread and chili looked sooo good

Everyone watching should like the vid. Especially for the trash cleanup

That beer sip was nostalgic lol

Catfish. Probably one of my favorite episodes.

LOL Love watching people clean a catfish for the first time. We catch and clean well over 1000 each summer so ya were pretty good at it. That cat would of gotten done in 8 min. Try shore lunch beer batter next time and deep fry them nuggets. You will love the hell out of it. Thanks for sharing your experience!

@lancecowen3604

2 жыл бұрын

Where do you catch 1000 catfish at??

@gabeelkins9059

2 жыл бұрын

He could be a commercial farmer

Japanese chef (speaking in English), Japanese recipes, Cooking, recipes, Outdoor life, sun, sea, fresh air and beer. Perfect channel!

I've been waiting for the catfish episode! It was inevitable. They are so fun to catch.

I've always left head on and guts in. Helps keep the fish somewhat less awkward on it's side. Feel behind the pectoral fins for a bone that points towards the tail and start your fillet there. Cut from the belly all the way through the skin on the back in one clean cut from there all the way to the tail, but leave the skin at the back by the tail. Then skin that fillet. Leaving the skin attached gives you the whole body of the fish to grab and provides better grip while you're trying to remove the skin. There are obviously hundreds of ways to do it, but that's just the way that has always worked best for me. G Great content and the food looks amazing!

It is only the biggest lake in California, hence the name. Mercuryville is on the West bank, also the Big Geysers all drains into Clearlake.

That crunch is amazing 🤩

Love your videos man, always brings me some kind of joy. Keep it going my man

25:25 uncle Rodger would be proud

In order to avoid haot spots when cooking with a Dutch oven, rotate the lid about every 10 minutes 90 degrees to move any hot spots around the tope of the food. Next get a raising device called a trivet . It raises the oven above the coals to allow more even cooking temperature. When cooking rotated the oven 90 degrees one way then move the lid 90 degrees the other way, voila, even cooking.

@icanfartloud

2 жыл бұрын

If that was a sweet cornbread, those charred parts probably enhanced the flavor. I know a little burnt popcorn in the mix always tastes good.

@greatnortherntroll6841

2 жыл бұрын

Somebody's been watching Cowboy Kent Rollins! 🤠👍

That's crazy, that catfish ate the whole hotdog in pieces! Also awesome that you cleaned up that shore trash...it's amazing that the same people who are out to enjoy nature have no compunction about trashing it.

Catfish is one of my favorite fish growing up. It's so creamy and delicate when you cook it right. There's a Vietnamese dish where it's cooked in a caramel sauce in a hot stone pot. Sooo good.

You are living the life my guy. It must be so nice to travel around like that and enjoy what nature offers and share it with others through videos and also make money through that which I am sure definitely helps lol

Mercury level at clear lake is high! But they have SLABS of crappie in there. Best lure/bait is Berkeley gulp minnow with a pink jig head! 🔥

I just caught my first catfish today! A good 3-4 pounds on my light trout gear. Total accident, but a nice surprise.

@nsbstrong3624

2 жыл бұрын

No you didn't 🤔

@th3rmalvison445

2 жыл бұрын

@@nsbstrong3624 how do u know 😐

With all the hustle, and the get going all the time-its really nice to pop on here and unwind to a chill video. Keep up the great work!

@goonie5102

2 жыл бұрын

Lake Shasta nvm I found out my self lol wink wink

I’m from East Tennessee so I’ve eaten a lot of fried catfish and I’ve never cooked em myself but I’ve seen a lot of em cleaned it was kinda cool seeing you gut it because we don’t gut em. We take a nail and hang the fish hole right under its Ching by the nail right under the pectoral fins you slice the skin then use pliers to peel it off all at once like a sock then cut your filets out.

I can absolutely say "you had me at the crunch!"

That crunch though! Ugh, sound so good!!!!!

Aloha taku🤙always enjoy your content wanna wish you guys a safe and healthy new year

Catfish of any kind seems to be good. One of my favorite memories is catching channel cats near Flaming Gorge with my dad. Love watching your videos, especially you cooking! Thanks for the great content!

@yanphuc

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah you just gotta trim the fat and the bloodlines. Especially here in canada they've got a super bad rep. Nobody catches em so they get to be extra extra fatty and nobody knows not to eat the yellow fat hahahaha

You make me wish I enjoyed seafood more. You seem like such a proficient chef that even if I don't, I still feel like I could learn a thing or two. Helps you also itch my rural upbringing with some good ol' lake fishing. Keep up the amazing work, sir.

Love the uni knot! That’s my go to as well!

Yes!! I'm a little late but I commented on one of your last videos about SoDak and catfish. Gonna love this video man. Shoot, you have no idea how much of a role model you are for me and many others. You are THE BEST man!

With every video of Taku's that I watch, I get that much closer to purchasing some fishing gear and giving this lifestyle a shot. Thank you for the quality content, Taku! #TakuTuesdays

Old timer - "my biggest catfish was 22lbs" Then identifys the channel catfish as a "Bullhead ?!" Old timer kinda of SUS hahaha Nice catch brother!!!

@danasampson818

2 жыл бұрын

I thought the same thing. Lol

@46EE

2 жыл бұрын

WHen he said Bullhead, I flipped!! lolool. Insult to this Channel....

@jeffb4612

2 жыл бұрын

That's what thought was channel cat. that would have been a record bullhead. The channel cats that I have caught seemed a little more silver, but that was in a river?

@richardwadley2454

2 жыл бұрын

Bullhead catfish get big out here I caught a 10 pounder before in west Sacramento

@sphinxore4499

Жыл бұрын

@@richardwadley2454 You might be confused, state record in California is below 5 pounds

Best catfish fillet job I’ve seen hands down

Thank you for doing a catfish CAC. I live on the beach in Social so I eat a good amount of fresh fish, but I love catfish!

NWFS favorite part of the video was when you started to pick up trash lol he loves to keep the area clean really enjoy you guys videos stay blessed fam!!!

That's not a bullhead, that's a channel catfish.

@wreckemoutdoors1656

2 жыл бұрын

You spelled your website wrong lol

@nolimit2477

2 жыл бұрын

Yea that's a channel cat..bull heads don't get that big

@farsnip78

2 жыл бұрын

@@nolimit2477 Yeah, that would be a record bullhead.

You should meet up with Ace and make some nuggets together 😂

Perfect for summertime catfishing!!!

You guys are living the dream!

I love Taku Tuesday

Been cool seeing you two guys fishing Clear Lake. Spent many summers up there with cousins at our grandparents house in Lakeport.

Down in south Texas, we go fishing for our freshwater catfish… once we have our catch, we clean them, chop them into one inch size nuggets skin and all… we use cornmeal, seasoning, flour and a lite batter… & into the frying pan they go! Delicious with some lemon and some corn tortillas… Thx Dad for showing me how to catch, cook and enjoy them delicious catfish!!!

Yummie!!!! Looks so good!!!!

Taku! You should check-out some catfish breakdown videos. Most I've seen hang the catfish up, don't even gut it, score around skin and rip the skin off, and then slice the fillets off while hanging. A pretty cool and different process. No need to bother with gutting and taking the head off and gets rid of the skin with minimal waste.

Everyone Loves Taku Tuesday 😎😎😎

Happy Catfish Day 😋👊 Keep Up The Good Work ‼️

Excellent video, I enjoy your videos because you have cooking and catching something.👍👍

I've been commenting on Adam's videos and trying to get him to do a catfish catch and cook. Nice to see one of the posse trying it.

That crunch when you bit into the nugget sounded so satisfying haha

Wooohooooo!! Another video ❤️🙏🥰🫖☕️

Hi Chef! Come to Brazil!! There’s plenty of wild nature!! I’m pretty sure you will love!!!

Such a great video!!

Beautiful Clear Lake. Not sure about eating those fish though 🤔. Clear Lake was next to Many Mercury Mines and just next to you is a EPA Super Fund Site and the Mercury Water is leaking through a Earthen Dam. Great Fishing, but they are Contaminated with high levels of the metal Mercury.

That moment when you took the first bite 😛. Gosh, I love your videos!!!

That looked amazing I love catfish nuggies!

Just purchased this carbon steel! Thanks man. Love your videos.

That yellow on the fish’s back is a fat line more prevelant in larger fish. I usually trim that off the yellow fat line because it’s usually off tasting. The catfish is either a blue or a stocked channel catfish. Both are great eating, enjoy.

Looked amazing Taku!!! I lost a big catfish out at Clearlake last time I went. Tight lines bro!!!

Fish fries are a staple here in the South, nothing can compare to fried catfish & fries. Tilapia is trying to take over, but in my opinion its not as flavorful as catfish. I generally use a Cajun batter, Louisiana fish fry or Zatarains, which only requires batter & water. But my personal favorite preference for catfish is blackened. Seasoning a filet heavily then frying in butter. Omg, its superb!!!!

I got the Misen chef knife a while back when you did a sponsor video featuring it and I love it!

Catfish are Great ! I grew up along the Mississippi River, They even have Catfish Days up here in Wisconsin. Great video, Thx !

as a long time catfisher.... the brown/red that is under the skin - you gotta cut it out - it's the fat. That's where the off taste comes from

Great video. You are making my mouth water.

Always excellent content here.

Hey man, just stumbled on the channel. love the chill vibes! thanks for doing what ya do

Much love I’ve missed you vids Taku

That is a Channel catfish. Bullhead look similar but usually are smaller and you catch them often crappie fishing up north. Catfish store a lot of the “bad” meat in the stomach so just stick to the side fillets and you’re good!

You should consider a gear series where you talk about all the kit you use. Things like kayak, reels, rods, baits, cooking utensils, camera gear and im sure much more. People who get to live and fish as much as you do surely have some insights that most of us don't, I know id love a series where you explain the why on you gear rather then just a shout out too it! Stay well and keep up the great videos!

Thanks for cool videos, I'm proud of you!

Thanks for the content chef

Great video as always, thanks brotha! Cheers from Washington State!

PB here in this area was a 28 pound channel cat largest black crappie probably around 13 inches. We used to go fish that campground in high school even, unfortunately the lake is so low now its hard to find a place to launch a boat which also kills all the bank fishing spots. I know a spot up north a few hours from the campground you should check out. Free camping on the beach and saltwater goodies, best part is you can drive down to and along the beach as far as you feel comfortable.

Jocelyn just sat this one out and let you miss her with the catfish nuggies 🤣

Bro that crunch 😍💯💪

I'm glad you had a chance to sample some delicious fried catfish. May I suggest you try it southern style? Dredge catfish chunks in simple corn meal seasoned with salt and black pepper. Serve with cornbread and fried greens drizzled with a little pickled hot pepper vinegar. This goes wonderfully with an IPA.

Just bought one thanks for that 👌

Chili and cornbread looked and sounds like a bomb combo!