Destin Lionfish Derby 2016

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  • @speisequark2
    @speisequark2 3 роки тому +50

    I like how every lionfish is so chill while their buddy next to them is getting slaughtered

    • @jplafoot
      @jplafoot Рік тому +2

      Yeah they don't seem to brite

    • @chialeux514
      @chialeux514 Місяць тому

      @@jplafoot Yes they do brite

  • @meauxjeaux431
    @meauxjeaux431 3 роки тому +23

    Need to have an entire gulf coast weekly, or monthly at least, derby with enough monetary enticement to encourage at least 1,000 divers to participate each time.

    • @iwanabana
      @iwanabana 2 роки тому +2

      The thing is, now they hide at depths below where divers can reach to, and some of them are wising up to only show up after evening.

  • @happyhardiansyah
    @happyhardiansyah 7 років тому +252

    This is kinda satisfying to watch 😂😂

    • @yourwisecousinjoe8841
      @yourwisecousinjoe8841 6 років тому +1

      Happy Hardiansyah same

    • @hellstarremina7605
      @hellstarremina7605 6 років тому +3

      Killing animals isn't fun

    • @jamescullen6973
      @jamescullen6973 6 років тому +1

      Happy Hardiansyah yes strange but I get a good feeling out of it to 🤪

    • @jamescullen6973
      @jamescullen6973 6 років тому +2

      Happy Hardiansyah it’s a fish not a animal,I see y u call yourself pumpkin head ye tit😂😂😂😂🤪

    • @hellstarremina7605
      @hellstarremina7605 6 років тому +2

      @@jamescullen6973 who the hell are you?
      Who the heaven are you?
      Who the animal are you?
      Who the insect are you?
      Who the alien are you?
      Who the fish are you?

  • @supertrooper7403
    @supertrooper7403 7 років тому +233

    It's like those guys that pick up trash on the side of the road lol

  • @TheWestIsNext001
    @TheWestIsNext001 3 роки тому +20

    Can't get enough of this invasive species. Glad you tirelessly documented this lionfish spearhunting vid. My endorphins are rejoicing. BRAVO

  • @PieterPatrick
    @PieterPatrick 6 років тому +18

    What's up with all those bonuses?
    Are they also invasive?

    • @15thobserver
      @15thobserver 3 роки тому +4

      no, they are food.

    • @cookiehunter1357
      @cookiehunter1357 3 роки тому +3

      I'm pretty sure lionfish are invasive species

    • @PieterPatrick
      @PieterPatrick 3 роки тому

      @@cookiehunter1357 We know that, I just asked about the other stuff they catched.

    • @cookiehunter1357
      @cookiehunter1357 3 роки тому

      @@PieterPatrick oops, sorry about that, I read that wrong.

  • @abashir5177
    @abashir5177 6 років тому +419

    tell chinese that lion fish have medicinal powers and they will make them endangered species for you

    • @ronmoore6598
      @ronmoore6598 6 років тому +29

      Dude, that's fucking genius!

    • @itisjavi2035
      @itisjavi2035 6 років тому +4

      😨no you didn't...

    • @pewdiepie6671
      @pewdiepie6671 6 років тому +2

      Stop destroying nature

    • @jimchel9541
      @jimchel9541 5 років тому +17

      tell chinese what you said here and you will be endagered bro

    • @doyoudive
      @doyoudive 5 років тому +5

      清蒸味道鲜美

  • @dryxbee
    @dryxbee 8 років тому +175

    I would love to see the process of what happens after you catch them

    • @bojaiden5175
      @bojaiden5175 7 років тому +5

      Erik Gonzalez EXACTLY HOW I FELT

    • @drewg1184
      @drewg1184 7 років тому +46

      Well I could sum it up for you, they die. Then get eaten. Then get digested. Then the sewer. Then the sewer treatment.

    • @neletiku3711
      @neletiku3711 5 років тому +5

      @@drewg1184 not sure if they are eaten

    • @drewg1184
      @drewg1184 5 років тому +3

      @@neletiku3711 Watch videos people eat them

    • @swift--toxic5690
      @swift--toxic5690 5 років тому +3

      @@neletiku3711 they are their really good

  • @QSfcom
    @QSfcom 7 років тому +3

    There are so many of them in such small spaces !

  • @lynxvex
    @lynxvex 8 років тому +58

    I guess they're the equivalent to the Crown of Thorns starfishi in Australia... but at least lionfish are edible

    • @warfacebblazer7038
      @warfacebblazer7038 7 років тому

      actually they require special handling and cleaning, since they are really poisonous.

    • @ianking.5721
      @ianking.5721 7 років тому +14

      Warface Bblazer no only the spines are toxic the fish is perfectly fine to eat.

    • @808waimanalo
      @808waimanalo 7 років тому +15

      Warface Bblazer it's not poisonous, it's venomous. Two different meanings. If you want to sell them to restaurants for consumption etc, then yes I think you need a special license. Hope this helped lol

    • @phuang3
      @phuang3 6 років тому

      Poor bonus 4. It was put into a container filled with venomous spines…

  • @ZeeJBC
    @ZeeJBC Рік тому +1

    They hit the jackpot.

  • @jannorman2091
    @jannorman2091 7 років тому +2

    That's awesome! You're a lionfish killing machine!

  • @igotstoknow2
    @igotstoknow2 8 років тому +141

    Business opportunity: find a way to vacuum them up.

    • @thathotfeeling
      @thathotfeeling 7 років тому +2

      Then you'd vacuum everything else too

    • @neillhames3912
      @neillhames3912 7 років тому

      That was what I thought.

    • @igotstoknow2
      @igotstoknow2 7 років тому +36

      Key phrase, 'find a way'.

    • @Will-tm5bj
      @Will-tm5bj 7 років тому +5

      SoulPath look at gold vacuums from Alaska, there's a way

    • @aval1998
      @aval1998 5 років тому +5

      Why stab when you can... *SUCC*

  • @Grant-vk6zo
    @Grant-vk6zo 8 років тому +21

    Awesome job.Im over in PC and what these things are doing to our local waters is horrible. I have never seen an invasive species take hold so fast. These in our waters and the Pythons in the Glades are doing terrible damage with no natural predators to keep a balance.

    • @jacoblaventure7554
      @jacoblaventure7554 7 років тому

      have they finally wised up?

    • @jasonprintz3909
      @jasonprintz3909 2 роки тому

      @eedd sdsd he's talking about the state of Florida in the United States

  • @alangoodwin1966
    @alangoodwin1966 6 років тому +5

    I grew up in Destin. Lion fish have been a problem for years. I still fish that area couple times a year. The meat is actually pretty good. White, not fishy.
    Enjoyed vid.

    • @WestHaddnin
      @WestHaddnin 2 роки тому

      White like Mahi Mahi? That sounds awesome

  • @leet0809
    @leet0809 5 років тому +3

    Very nice. I wish I could have participated!

  • @user-dg7sy8cz3b
    @user-dg7sy8cz3b 6 років тому +4

    Great video! You’re gonna need a lot more bags!

  • @TheGrmany69
    @TheGrmany69 6 років тому +41

    Killing the groupers is part of the problem with the lionfish.

  • @Caradoc51
    @Caradoc51 6 років тому +3

    Love it, great work.

  • @scarletking3698
    @scarletking3698 6 років тому +1

    That looks like the most satisfying job in the world

  • @johnwayne2103
    @johnwayne2103 6 років тому +6

    That is insane! I didn't realize how invasive they were! There had to be like 100 or more of them just hanging out there.

  • @Pete_R63
    @Pete_R63 7 років тому +27

    Has anyone else said this, "like shooting fish in a barrel."

  • @betjoh
    @betjoh 5 років тому +2

    good job, grouper looks on the small side?

  • @chrisdebie5930
    @chrisdebie5930 6 років тому +3

    Fellow BUG DIVER here from LONG BEACH,CA..great video!

  • @danieaainnur7557
    @danieaainnur7557 4 роки тому +1

    This looks like a good job opportunity.. Now,where do i sign up

  • @Djuxxx73
    @Djuxxx73 8 років тому +56

    Oh, you take your "bonus" with diving bottle? is it legal? for lionfish ok... but the rest? really?!

    • @ihavenoidea4727
      @ihavenoidea4727 6 років тому +10

      I mean i dont think spear fishing in general is illegal, nor is using a zoo keeper

    • @mtubr
      @mtubr 6 років тому +9

      I don't mind hes getting some bonuses other fishes (if they are not in danger of extinction of course)... he's helping more than doing harm.

    • @MultiHotFlash
      @MultiHotFlash 5 років тому

      Actually it's illegal. But for lionfish, snakefish and some other species is ok

    • @sarguero
      @sarguero 5 років тому +7

      Yes, it's not fair, using diving bottles make endangered species to lobsters, crabs, breams..... Good job with the lionfish but with other fish..... no words.

    • @Wediveatfive
      @Wediveatfive 5 років тому +3

      Fucking poacher

  • @cosmicmuffin322
    @cosmicmuffin322 8 років тому +7

    Awesome!! Thanks for helping out the oceans by keeping these nasty buggers down!

  • @irobott3713
    @irobott3713 3 роки тому

    what was species of the one at 2:53 ?

  • @royfung7350
    @royfung7350 5 років тому +1

    Weren't you supposed to catch lionfish only ? Why did you catch the other fishes ?

  • @noorasl18
    @noorasl18 9 місяців тому

    Excellent work guys

  • @kitman7673
    @kitman7673 5 років тому +2

    Why did he kill the grouper??

  • @isurvivednam3890
    @isurvivednam3890 8 років тому

    thanks for doing us Floridians a favor...I have only done this once. bagged about a dozen in one dive.

  • @billamon
    @billamon 4 роки тому

    O que eh feito com os peixes??

  • @k.y.6148
    @k.y.6148 2 роки тому +2

    If I had the time and skills to do this, it would be a blast!

  • @Besun-wg8jv
    @Besun-wg8jv 6 років тому +1

    What depth did were you at in this video?

  • @VTPSTTU
    @VTPSTTU 6 років тому +1

    What do you do with all of those dead lionfish?

  • @PianoUniverse
    @PianoUniverse 2 роки тому

    Do they sell them to restaurants?

  • @CapitanPR
    @CapitanPR 7 років тому

    Please advice on your tools: How to build or buy the fish container? Does the container is semi sealed (i.e., does mot allow fish blood the emerge into the nearby waters?
    Does multi pronged Hawaiian sling contain any Barbs or how do you easily remove a caught fish into the container? What special medication (First Aid Kit) should you carry in case you get stung?
    I've diving for more than 50 years and this looks like fun, entertainment and as service to our environment? Is there any guideline for the disposal of the fish caught?
    I am presently in Puerto Rico and the Lion Fish epidemic is growing!
    Have you ever been in problems with Sharks or Barracuda trying to take your caught fish (their free meal)?
    I have had many such encounters while diving for Grouper or Lobsters, solution, just cut the line and swim away in an orderly fashion.
    Would appreciate you feedback, Remember always to watch your Six, I have had many experiences with ever curious Barracudas following me as I swim or dive, just a suggestion from my experience!

    • @afogg2006
      @afogg2006  7 років тому +1

      Hey Capt. I use a Zookeeper www.zkstore.com/. By far the best tool out there. It is semi sealed and blood does emerge but it is very safe and efficient.
      I use a 6 prong tip that does have a few barbs but the Zookeeper entry strips the fish off of the spear, no problem.
      Hot water is the best remedy for a lionfish sting. Monitor closely and if you have a severe reaction, seek medical attention.
      I try and get the lionfish into the zookeeper as fast as possible. It keeps hungry sharks, cudas and other species from getting too hungry!

  • @petergillett2786
    @petergillett2786 5 років тому

    How many did you catch

  • @valentinia1
    @valentinia1 4 роки тому +14

    I’m dying to try them out, supposedly they’re delicious.

  • @65LB
    @65LB 7 років тому +2

    Do they always orient to structure like that? Are gloves adequate protection?
    Thanks for taking some of them out.

  • @badhombre6621
    @badhombre6621 10 місяців тому

    Do you spear them by just poking them? Or are you using the band? 🤔

  • @parkerbenz
    @parkerbenz 7 років тому +1

    Never even knew we had a lionfish derby here in destin

  • @ohmyblindman
    @ohmyblindman 6 років тому

    wouldn't the grouper be contaminated if stung by the lion fish? I would hate to find out the hard way.

  • @love6132010
    @love6132010 6 років тому

    I wish I knew how to scuba dive I want to be a reef ranger plus you can still cook them right?

  • @Rad_Triumph_765_RS
    @Rad_Triumph_765_RS 4 роки тому

    What a fantastic haul. Wild pigs are delicious but nearly as delicious as lionfish. It sure is nice that these invasive fish are delicious.

  • @RF3seeker
    @RF3seeker 4 роки тому

    Crunch! Stuff in the bag.
    Crunch! Stuff in the bag.
    Not sure which I like better, Lionfish spearing or Crow Ticks?

  • @admiralcat3809
    @admiralcat3809 8 років тому +68

    Y u kill everything? I thought you only kill lionfish

    • @alexarias5470
      @alexarias5470 8 років тому +19

      They'll also kill other good eating fish if their not endangered

    • @5winder
      @5winder 7 років тому +15

      Your math is a bit optimistic... those lion fish only have a couple ounces of meat on them, up to maybe half a pound. So about $2500 max.

    • @afogg2006
      @afogg2006  7 років тому +65

      I harvest other fish for my friends and family to eat. nothing is wasted.

    • @altinezmtz5222
      @altinezmtz5222 7 років тому +6

      Captain Cat stop killing the others that's. It saving the reef

    • @altinezmtz5222
      @altinezmtz5222 7 років тому

      Alex Arias *its not

  • @apollowellstein188
    @apollowellstein188 2 роки тому

    At what point do you just get explosives and make a shockwave near them to just kill them when they're grouped up like that.

  • @mjsigns1
    @mjsigns1 8 років тому +4

    Great Meeting you Alex ! See you at the next derby ?

  • @matthewschott1521
    @matthewschott1521 7 років тому

    hey where did u catch your lionfish what beach because i live in destin @Alex Fogg

  • @JohnPaul-jg7es
    @JohnPaul-jg7es 2 роки тому

    Are they worth money?

  • @alkalinebatteries6880
    @alkalinebatteries6880 5 років тому

    What do you do with them after you collect them

  • @norrinradd3549
    @norrinradd3549 4 роки тому

    What were the “bonus” fish, because I thought that with the colours of their skins, they looked a bit like groupers, and why were they taking them, was it for money.?.?.?.

    • @Dave7heRave
      @Dave7heRave 4 роки тому

      I think they were shrimp or lobster he was picking up aswell as grouper. Seems like he was taking them to eat. Thought the whole point in this was to kill the invasive species...

    • @norrinradd3549
      @norrinradd3549 4 роки тому

      @@Dave7heRave. I did specifically ask about the fish, not the shellfish, especially when I know that shrimp are small and they are translucent with brown bands, they’re distinctive from prawns, because while all prawns turn pink when cooked, shrimps turn brown when cooked...... On top of that, I am sure that shrimps are only found on a few parts(because they only live in certain conditions, such as beaches and sand banks, that are shallowly sloping in shallow waters) of the northwestern coast of Europe, and certain parts of the British Isles, and lobsters have large claws and are either blue and white(the European lobster), or blue and orange/brown(the north american lobster), until they are cooked when they become rediscovered, what they catch in tropical waters are Crawfish(or spiny lobster).!.!.!.!. And I am telling you this as a lifelong commercial share fisherman, who knows about northern Atlantic waters and its fish, as well as a little bit about the fish of southern climes, but nowhere near enough to not want some help in identifying some fish now and again.!.!.!.!.

  • @123TauruZ321
    @123TauruZ321 3 роки тому

    Isn't it better to use a net when there are that many?

  • @riveragahona
    @riveragahona 8 років тому +2

    What type of pole spear is it in the beginning of the video?

    • @alexfogg4803
      @alexfogg4803 8 років тому +1

      neriticdiving.com/products/neritic-lionfish-eliminator
      Best spear out there. The spear I have has an additional grip
      neriticdiving.com/products/depth-grip-kits

  • @Motoguy94
    @Motoguy94 6 років тому

    What was the bonus?

  • @ChunkyOrca
    @ChunkyOrca 6 років тому +1

    if i were to live nearby. would i be allowed to catch a lionfish for a saltwater aquarium?

    • @xs10tl1
      @xs10tl1 6 років тому +1

      Hope not. That's how the damn things got here.

    • @ChunkyOrca
      @ChunkyOrca 6 років тому

      xs10tl1 their also for sale at the petshop so it's better to just grab them from the ocean.

    • @lorenzolim6534
      @lorenzolim6534 6 років тому

      yes

  • @fbc123me5
    @fbc123me5 8 років тому

    When is the next Lionfish Derby? Who is invited ? Any information would be appreciated.

  • @lour7299
    @lour7299 4 роки тому

    Bonus 1 and 2 are lobsters? How about bonus 3?

  • @Michael_00001
    @Michael_00001 6 років тому

    What gloves do you use? They are resistant to puncture?

  • @og1689
    @og1689 5 років тому +6

    WHY ARE YOU KILLING THE GROUPER???

    • @mud074
      @mud074 5 років тому +2

      To eat it. Spearfishing is a pretty common fishing method in coastal areas.

    • @Atrazeal
      @Atrazeal 5 років тому +1

      because yum

  • @estebahng5964
    @estebahng5964 6 років тому

    Where is lion fish on the menu at local Grill ?

    • @estebahng5964
      @estebahng5964 6 років тому

      You can sell this you know ! lion fish taste like chicken! Goes great with tatters!

  • @nightlightabcd
    @nightlightabcd 5 років тому +1

    Why are they spearing other than the Lion Fish? Gropers eat Lion fish, so why are you spearing them?

  • @michaelsong5555
    @michaelsong5555 4 роки тому +1

    Bonus 1 and 3 seemed like lobsters, but what was Bonus 2? I couldn't tell what it was. And why catch Bonus 4? (can't tell what fish that is) I thought the idea was to catch lionfish so that other creatures like lobsters and Bonus 4 can thrive.

  • @Mike_Marco
    @Mike_Marco 8 років тому

    Great job....what is the brand name of your spear, please?

    • @alexfogg4803
      @alexfogg4803 8 років тому +2

      Neritic. By far the best on the market. solid aluminum and breaks down for easy traveling. see link below.
      neriticdiving.com/collections/frontpage/products/neritic-lionfish-eliminator

  • @mohamadhafidal-ahyar2253
    @mohamadhafidal-ahyar2253 6 років тому +2

    This fish is native in my country, but I didn't know that they can grow and breed that fast in other ocean
    I have never seen they are grouping that much 😂😂😂

    • @evewhoo
      @evewhoo 6 років тому

      Not important though Yup. That's what happens when something is introduced somewhere else and has no natural predators to keep its population balanced.

  • @darkogalic5422
    @darkogalic5422 5 років тому +1

    What are those BONUS fishes ?

    • @Suspect002
      @Suspect002 5 років тому +2

      Looks like grouper and slipper lobster

  • @stevechen6843
    @stevechen6843 7 років тому +2

    This looks hella fun

  • @neil2385
    @neil2385 6 років тому +1

    wow, they have completely taken over

  • @ellimae1548
    @ellimae1548 7 років тому +14

    too bad you could not use a vaccum like the gold seekers do when trying to find gold on the ocean floor..

  • @dianebays5484
    @dianebays5484 6 років тому

    What kind were the other bonus fish? Are you killing them?

  • @Zeoridian
    @Zeoridian 6 років тому +1

    Good work sir.

  • @arisbelmatias8242
    @arisbelmatias8242 5 років тому

    So that last fish why was that was killed what was it

  • @DonDon-te8dw
    @DonDon-te8dw 6 років тому +1

    holy moly them lionfishes literrally took over that place

  • @vypham8329
    @vypham8329 5 років тому +2

    Another great day

  • @owencamo2
    @owencamo2 2 роки тому

    do you eat the lionfish meat?

  • @steveng.willis618
    @steveng.willis618 6 років тому

    Where did those damn things come from anyway?

    • @evewhoo
      @evewhoo 6 років тому

      Osprexx Outer space

  • @nigelmitchell351
    @nigelmitchell351 5 років тому +1

    What were the other fish picked up toward the end?

    • @chimyshark
      @chimyshark 4 роки тому

      broomtail grouper

    • @nigelmitchell351
      @nigelmitchell351 4 роки тому

      @@chimyshark Hi cheers, why ?

    • @chimyshark
      @chimyshark 4 роки тому

      @@nigelmitchell351 I could be wrong but that’s what I think the fish at the end was.

    • @nigelmitchell351
      @nigelmitchell351 4 роки тому

      @@chimyshark Thanks bud.

  • @primitiveam
    @primitiveam 5 років тому +1

    Good luck to you

  • @johnison76
    @johnison76 2 роки тому

    So satisfying!

  • @camilasoares9423
    @camilasoares9423 4 роки тому

    Que peixes são esses? 🇧🇷

  • @Username-mg7dg
    @Username-mg7dg 8 років тому +10

    Have you ever been stung by a Lionfish?

    • @afogg2006
      @afogg2006  8 років тому +23

      Yes. Not the best feeling

    • @Username-mg7dg
      @Username-mg7dg 8 років тому +3

      That must suck.

    • @Username-mg7dg
      @Username-mg7dg 8 років тому +7

      BTW keep up the epic videos! Been here for a year!

    • @kakerswelll
      @kakerswelll 8 років тому

      +Alex Fogg how bad was the pain? How did it happen? Love your videos btw

    • @alexfogg4803
      @alexfogg4803 8 років тому +1

      I've been poked while diving, on the boat, while filleting....
      Every poke is different. I've had some stings that were extremely painful and others that weren't so bad. Couldn't tell you why one is worse than the other.

  • @KilroyNBC
    @KilroyNBC 6 років тому

    longer version pleaseeeeee...

  • @Alice.59
    @Alice.59 2 роки тому

    You know you're not supposed to "bonus" when you do invasive species control ?

  • @loooopeytunes
    @loooopeytunes 2 роки тому

    Damn you can feed the whole neighborhood with that!

  • @waynepickersgill5041
    @waynepickersgill5041 4 роки тому

    Great job guys

  • @TruckTaxiMoveIt
    @TruckTaxiMoveIt 3 роки тому

    Wow
    What are those things that look like lobster without claws?

  • @donnamurphy5698
    @donnamurphy5698 5 років тому

    What were the bonus fish?

    • @jw1289
      @jw1289 4 роки тому

      The local fish the ‘lionfish killing divers’ are supposed to be protecting . Hypocritical?

  • @soycreyente
    @soycreyente 6 років тому

    Buen trabajo felicitaciones👏👏

  • @Gearupspotshop
    @Gearupspotshop 5 років тому +1

    This is crazy what your doing 👍

  • @navour
    @navour 6 років тому

    I didn't get the "bonus" part... Spearfishing using diving bottles?? And you also dare to upload it on youtube??? Who do you think you are??

  • @dart_the_diver
    @dart_the_diver 4 роки тому

    you are such a savage for just grabbing the lobster out of a lion fish den haha

  • @icedoggiedog
    @icedoggiedog 6 років тому +1

    Looks like you located the fish Motel

    • @jw1289
      @jw1289 4 роки тому

      No , theses are local fish I thought reefrangers were protecting. Hypocritical?

  • @markfleagle9939
    @markfleagle9939 7 років тому +1

    It seems one could place barrels in different locations and simply vacuum the fish up...
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    • @chadmerkley9465
      @chadmerkley9465 6 років тому

      mark fleagle; that's how this epidemic started. Folks buying lionfish for their aquarium, as then releasing them into the Florida coast/ocean

  • @Whitehouse7814
    @Whitehouse7814 5 років тому

    is this lionfish gathering ? why so many of them in one place

  • @kylerusso3237
    @kylerusso3237 3 роки тому

    Yeah!!! Catch em all!!! 😁

  • @Lionfish-Scuba-Fishing-Travel
    @Lionfish-Scuba-Fishing-Travel 7 років тому +1

    Great job! I would kill to be around so many Lionfish!

  • @MrEnjoivolcom1
    @MrEnjoivolcom1 2 роки тому

    Sheesh, they're everywhere!

  • @koffee911
    @koffee911 4 роки тому

    2:32 i'm sure the video makes it looks worse, but dude the images are nuts, you're inside the barrel, and i'm only seeing lion fish spines