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@Xacute00

2 жыл бұрын

Eh no hate man but in Canada, it's illegal to put an invasive species back in the waters you either kill it or call MNR, now that's probably not the case where you live but it is a good practice for conservation efforts and if you don't feel comfortable killing that many just call the ministry I'm sure they will thank you. Love your videos

@robincraven2911

2 жыл бұрын

If your going to fry the mud fish make sure you pack the corn meal on them!!

@mikejackson2228

2 жыл бұрын

Bruv's gittin ripped!

@curtmurdurk

2 жыл бұрын

Great video. You should do black margate next

@Livercookies

2 жыл бұрын

Just wondering have you ever eaten fish roe

You shouldn't have to apologize/explain why you guys harvest or kill invasive species, people that don't understand wildlife management don't have a valid opinion to start with. All I've seen from this channel is solid conservation of the resource and passion for fishing...Tight lines!

@MrJara1018

2 жыл бұрын

Wow that’s a really good point

@leerexrode1801

2 жыл бұрын

You are absolutely correct!

@aaronswaimmarried7447

2 жыл бұрын

I catch bowfin in lake Erie but never kept one . because everyone told me they were nasty eating nice catch

@arafluko3487

2 жыл бұрын

People that don't understand the concept could easily get the channel taken down if they feel that it's unethical or animal abuse or some other thing, so it's important to let them know to avoid reports

@jordanbridges

2 жыл бұрын

@@aaronswaimmarried7447 honestly the best fish and chips I ever had, was from a small mouth bass I caught.

Choupic(shoe-pick) has an enzyme that quickly deteriorate the meat when they die. Keeping them alive is key. After fileting, cut meat in bite size pieces and place in a 10-1 water-white vinegar ratio. This will essentially “kill” the enzyme and the meat will remain nice and firm.

@darkagain1263

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve seen the with using Spanish mackerel for sushi interesting now I know

@emile08EHS

2 жыл бұрын

This is da Cajun way. Trust us we know a thing or two cause we eat the things we do.

@iian_

2 жыл бұрын

Oh neat I wondered why it was so mushy. I'll have to try this. Thanks bud

@theshuttschateau4632

2 жыл бұрын

@@iian_ it’s a really easy fish to keep alive, which is a must. Keeping fresh “bayou” water properly aerated or just change water occasionally in an ice chest usually does it easily. Even after fileting though, it’s imperative to cut the filet to your desired size and soak in the vinegar/water mixture with ice. How long? Idk exactly. Usually do this process first then after preparing everything else for frying…at least 45-60 minutes?? Really good but has a bad rap. Lol.

@iian_

2 жыл бұрын

@@theshuttschateau4632 I'll give it a shot. It was actually a really clean white meat which surprised me. I did some Googleing and apparantly they can breathe air which helps in low oxygen waters. I can tell you one thing I won't be doing is try to lip them even with gloves. Those teeth came as a surprise to me. And fucking ouch lol

Been a land surveyor in FL for almost 20 years sub contracting for FWC and it’s CRAZY to see what the invasive species have done, along with improper water management. Insane to think now you can’t hardly find large mouth in the glades, but honestly killing or not killing the invasive species the war is lost they are here to stay! I remember taking to FWC biologist 10+ years ago and they knew it was over back then with the pythons and iguanas

Great job on explaining what cold temps do to the flesh of the fish and you were spot on with the way you prepared it after refrigeration. There are other ways to cook this fish but it’s basically taking it from the water, preparing it fresh and dropping it directly into the pan. Also, this fish has a scale layer, a skin layer and most importantly a fat layer. The most common prep of this fish is to fillet the scales but leave the skin thus protecting the fat layer. Properly stuffed with herbs and baked or cooked in a red sauce is the most common recipes in our area. Bowfin will absorb seasoning extremely well and I like to utilize elephant garlic when preparing it. Great video on your preparation!

@LandsharkOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@anthonychilds3504

Жыл бұрын

You can put them on ice I do it all the time you just can't let them sit overnight Bowfin always will need to be clean immediately once you're home I've even fillet one and put it in the freezer it thawed out pretty well just wrapped the fillets individually in saran wrap the meat will stay firm if you know how to prep it but never let it soak in water and they are the best when deep fried after you fillet them

@JohnWKerr

10 ай бұрын

I wonder if it would be possible to soften the bones, as is done with sardines, to make them soft enough to eat?

Can I just say I love that you don’t think anything is a trash fish! I LIVE by that. We survived off mostly carp for like the first seven years of my life because we were poor. Occasionally blue gil, catfish, and trout but mostly carp! And it all started there, there is NO trash fish!!! Our ancestors THRIVED off the common carp!

Vic. If you take the bowfin and fillet it and cook it right away…you’ll be amazed by the texture and taste. Blackened on skillet, with some green chilies and green onions. Its the best tasting fish I’ve ever had honestly.

@Hayden.black28

Жыл бұрын

Just had it for the first time today, I blackened it on an outdoor fire, with some leaves in the butter. It was alroght although the internet says it’s bad, not too shabby for me 😅

Y'all just keep doing what you're doing and don't worry about the haters. Love watching your channel and your wife Brooks y'all keep up the good work and I'll definitely keep watching

Scott is the man! Had the absolute pleasure of fishing with him two years ago. He put myself, my FIL, and BIL on 100+ fish in 5 hours time. The gators were fun as well.

We call them choupic. In fact, it’s more of a delicacy to us. It’s a regulated game fish in Louisiana. The meat does get soft when raw and rests, but firms perfectly after cooked. The way we do in South Louisiana is we put it in a bowl of vinegar and water immediately after removing the filet. About a 1:3 ratio, maybe even 2:2. Just don’t have more vinegar than water, won’t damage it but remember, vinegar is acidic and it is technically in a pickling process which can cook it. You can even add a few cubes of ice to the mixture to keep it cool. This helps to firm the flesh. After it soaks for about 5-10 min you can take the filet out and freeze or fry. I keep it in the bowl until all my choupic has been cleaned. If it’s killed after fishing and you let it set, the meat will turn soft. Next time you catch a choupic(bowfin) try this method and batter fry it as you would fry any normal fish filet. It is depressing to see this filet turn mushy and end up in a cake 😭😭😭😭 I know all my bayou folks from back in Louisiana who are watching this are probably feeling the same way. Remember VINEGAR AND WATER AFTER REMOVING THE FILET!

@samthehuntinman

2 жыл бұрын

When done right and fried, I’d say they taste damn near as good as mahi

Next time we hit Florida, I think we might need to get a guide like Scott. Such a great way to see wildlife. Airboats are junk.

In Louisiana we call them choupique (shoe peck)... anyways, we fillet them and marinade them in regular mustard and then season them with Creole seasoning and garlic powder then deep fry them or you can make fish balls with them and side them with potatoe salad and crawfish stew.

Love how you have so much respect for nature and appreciate all species thanks for great video.

Love this, you wouldn't cook every animal the same way, or even every part of an animal the same way. You choose your cooking method/recipe, based on achieving the best taste for your main ingredient. You excel at this Vic, you adapt your cooking techniques on the fly, to bring out the best flavours. It is a skill you should be extremely proud of :)

@LandsharkOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andrew!

Perfect timing because I just caught my first musky. 35-36in and was 5m after I caught my biggest smallmouth which is my favorite to catch. What a day. Great video Vic thanks 👊🏻

Sponginess in a fish cake is a feature, not a bug; the spongie Thai appetizer style are my favorite!

Loving the motto man, no trash fish just trash cooks

This video is wholesome AF, couldn't stop smiling the whole time I was genuinely on the edge of my seat.

Thanks for the video buddy, awesome catch and cook

We are blessed they are still here these living fossils. We are actually looking at a primitive fish it's beautiful. I'm glad all the living fossils are here including sharks.

Love these videos! I 100% agree that there are no trash fish, just trash cooks.

I’ve never heard someone so excited about catching a bowfin!!! 😂 congratulations on your first catch though!

@LandsharkOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

Nothing like your first time !

At 13:30 that peacock bass had a lb. Spot On its tail!! That's freaking awesome!

@jeremyblackwater439

2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful fish

Hey I got to say I love this channel! I watched my first few episodes today and I have to say I love the format of you fishing and then doing the cooking at the end. And I have to agree.....there is no such thing as trash fish!

Hey Vik, watched a lot of your vids and this one is especially great. Love the creativity and improvisation in the kitchen.

I’m loving the irony of you admitting that you’re a salt guy over fresh and then the graphic you use about the Bowfin is from my home state of Indiana’s DNR. 😆

Great explanation on trash fish and how to deal with them. As always great work highlighting these often thrown back fish. Growing up in south Louisiana we caught these as by catch on shiners as kids. We made fish cakes and fried them fresh. Flavor is decent but they do get mushy fast.

@LandsharkOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Nice. And you stayed with the catch and cook. Love it!

I catch a lot of bow fin (mud fish) in my area north of Pittsburgh and can't wait to make this recipe. Thanks for sharing Vick. Looks delicious.

@alleghenyadventures8561

2 жыл бұрын

Western PA is lucky to have so many. As a kid I spent all my summers at a trib to french creek catching bowfin. What a way to grow up.

I got to tell you that it's nice to see a young guy carrying on the attitude that I'm used to. I'm 74. We ate everything. lol .

Love eating them. We always tried to catch them out of colder water and eat them Fresh here in SE North Carolina. Straight from the fillet table to the pan or pot. We love them fried or in a stew. I know many folks that actually built large cinder block tanks in their backyard so they could keep them alive until ready to cook.

I went with Scott looking for Peacocks a few years back and it was an absolute riot! We caught them nonstop.

A really big fish. It looks like you are a professional fisherman. May God bless you in your fishing and bless your uncle. Fishing is fun

do a catch and cook with carp it's a trash fish but it's my favorite fish to eat

Awesome video man. Very very clean intro with the drone cuts synced to the beat. Best fishing channel on the tube!

@LandsharkOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

When younger, I ate them regularly. A friend's father would catch them. Scaled and cut into steaks the same day. Fried in cornmeal. Was very good.

When we get them on trotlines we make buffalo balls out of them…and give the rest to the barn cats because they do not keep in fridge. Super easy recipe: 2 lbs of bowfin 2/3 pkg of crushed ritz 1-2 eggs 1 packet of hidden valley ranch 1/4 cup finely chopped onion Few cloves minced garlic 1/3 cup Franks buffalo sauce 1 egg Salt and pepper to taste Chop up the fish in small chunks, mix everything together, roll into ping pong sized balls. Pan fry until golden brown. Dip in blue cheese. It’s pretty dang tasty, but don’t try to eat them the day after. They’re soggy and get a funky smell.

Probably my favorite video for scenic content.

Met scott at one of the ramps a year or so ago, catch bowfin all the time down there from shore, my new addiction. Have caught a 9 pounder down there and caught many large ones, going to try this with a smaller one thanks vic!

@LandsharkOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

Enjoy!

Can't believe you caught a pleco! And those gators are opportunists for sure! Food looked great as well. Great video!

Great video Vik! As a foodie, your 2 channels are amazing

I remember as a kid hooking into a Cypress.. I was on a long crappie ultra light with 6lb .. I thought I had a white shark on the way I had to play it with my setup. What an absolute blast that fight was!!!

Oh boy let’s see if Vik can make mudfish taste good I’m not doubting you no such thing as trash fish just trash cooks !!!!!!!

The first time I caught one I was 15 years old creek hopping in west central Indiana. I never imagined they would be good to eat after cleaning it. I didn't even try it, poached it up for cat food. I'm going to remember this the next time I catch one.

Bowfin are super cool, definitely shouldn't be called "trash fish", they are the epitome of a proper game fish

@jeremyblackwater439

2 жыл бұрын

Oh man absolutely….the term offended me immediately 😒

Great video Landshark..!!!

We catch them on frog's or the Buzz Frogg which is a top water floating bait that the legs twist in circles as you crank it. They get huge here in Vermont. I know a friend of mine who is actively seeking the world record for mudfish, bowfin. They are an absolute blast to fish for... The old guys used to love making fish meatballs out of them, deep fried... I never tried them but head they are great cooked certain ways...

Awesome job guys!!!

Amazing fishing thank you for share this great videos

Those fish are super cool, I've caught them while they are spawning and the mouth and gill area turns a dark-Turquois blue color. They look like they are painted. Very hard fighters, very mean. Nice vid.

Really unique fish. I've caught a handful of them and the males during breeding season have a bright green to their mouth and ventral fins. Fun to catch and put up a good fight.

Awesome video. I love all fish to. There is no such thing as trash fish in my mind also.

Another great video Vic! Man that would be a super fun charter but doesn't look like a place for a montana boy those gators look scary. Keep up the good work one of my favorite channels cheers and tight lines from Bigfork Mt!!

Damn Vic, your looking jacked these days!

I miss my home town can't wait for my vacation to come home and catch my cooler full of fish 🎣

You guys live the life I wish I could of lived.I turn 63 next year and I’m coming to Florida for at least two weeks want to fish everyday please send fish guides thanks

They such a fun fight. I love catching bowfin.

Very very nice,, amazing fishing vedeo, thanks for sharing, success always. 🙏

I haven't seen your videos in a while.. but dude! You are ripped now! Congrats! lol

Great video bro! those fishcakes looked amazing man. Appreciate the content and highlighting the fact that there is no such thing as a trash fish, just trash cooks right? lol good job on the fitness journey man u looking ripped! Stay safe man. Love from Trinidad.

This fish is native over here. It get expensive every year due to overfishing. Never thought about making it as fish cake. Look tasty!

Wow..amazing Fish On. 👍👍

LOL! I started with saltwater game too , then i fell in love with the freshwater 🧡🖤 you should try river fishing bro!

Vic I live in South Florida and I would be honored to learn more about fishing directly from experts like yourself. Watching your channel over the last year or so has made me decide to finally do it. Can you recommend a good teacher in South Florida or better yet, do you and Brooke give classes by any chance? Either way, God bless and may your amazing journeys never cease!

I thought you were blue gabe at first in that thumbnail. You guys should definitely do a collab video I think both of you are in Florida. Awesome video though. One of the best fishermen on KZread! Love your channel bro.

"... it's still better than sitting behind a computer screen and typing about it." My brother in Christ, we're behind the computer watching/commenting on your videos. Went a bit Rian Johnson on us for a minute, eh?

Great video 🙌

Alabama Scaly Cat. That’s what i was introduced to these fish being called. They ate them around Northern Alabama. It was one of their favorite fish to catch and eat.

Epic Fish!🎣🐟🦈🐠

Dude ur buff I know I’m not the only one looking at his Biceps, but I did come here for a catch n cook 👍

Wow very good food bro. Thanks 🍲🍲🤪🤪

I’ve caught many of these with my grandfather but have never eaten one. Will have to try it next time I catch one.

On those Oscars you caught in the prior video even the smaller ones make excellent pan fish fried up. Another thing you can do with bowfin is smoke it.

Great video!!

I loved your dig against the keyboard warriors!! 😂

6:10 epic shade lol

Great video, thanks 👍

Cool video and your point about you actually catching gars Oscars you're right you're doing way more for the environment than those people typing on the keyboard I hear people calling them utub trolls

Wow I always throw them back but thanks to you I might try those fish cakes they look so delicious

They call the jaguar cichlids "bay snook" in Mexico and Belize. They are tasty.

Jaguar chichilid is one of the best tasting fresh water fish. Just behind snakehead

Always a great video, keep up the great work

@LandsharkOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great video Vic.

@LandsharkOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I love fishing swamps for bowfin! Although rare, it’s one thing I can actually do up here in Pa that you guys do in Fl

Love your content, really interesting!

@LandsharkOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Love catching them on top water.

Another beautiful video! My nickname for you in Victorious!!!! Haha.

@LandsharkOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha Thank you!

i saw the bowl and thought fish cakes! thats great!

Hittin’ it hard at 11:34 haha

I personally love bowfin creek side fresh out of the water fried it stays ferm that way but I will say seeing those fish cakes definitely will have to try it

Love this channel and your vids👍 Just a tip for prepping fish, bleed them. Take a knive and slit the Gill rakers. It makes the meat less bloody and messy and easier to cut. I love freshwater fish and I also don't believe in the sayings "trash fish" or "dirty fish". Alot if people here in Ireland have the same belief with pike, trigger fish, garfish and sea cats which are all delicious

❤ the content ❤ from your friends in San Diego California USA 🇺🇸

BEAUTIFUL FISHES

perfect meal

we used to cook carp in patties like this and make sandwiches with them. good stuff

Bro my first and only mudfish was when I was panfishing with a tiny hook and my hook got straitened and I netted it with the line lassoed around it. They’re such strong fish!!

Some combat fishing right there. Got Gators charging at the boat lol.

I never thought about eating one of them . I have caught some huge mudfish though . Love a good crab cake , will have to keep "catfish hunter", the next time I catch him . Hooked same huge bowfin several times .

I think bleeding them might have helped. Great call making fish cakes, that's what I do with lots of "trash" fish. I'd be really impressed to see you eat some bowfin sashimi lol

@calebpotter

2 жыл бұрын

have you tried bofa?

@bradcondon6632

2 жыл бұрын

@@calebpotter do you mean bowfin? No I haven't, and I haven't tried anything called bofa either. I caught a few bowfin as a kid, Grandpa buried them in the garden. 50 years later, I've learned their's no such thing as a trash fish, just people who don't know how to prepare them. I've never had a chance to catch bowfin again since I was a kid. Is there a fish called a bofa?

My favorite freshwater fish !