Hi, there Victor, i wach you from Lithuania. You-florida guys, are blessed with fish. We do have canals and rivers here, but to catch a. 6-10 lbs fish is a real chalange. Usualy we cach a bass 2 lbs- is a giant. And i Baltic sea yes you can catch from cod to big salmon. But thats it. Your variaties of fish in ocean an canals is your joy!!! As you say " have a good one"😊
I do have a crawfish recepy for you as a snack. Take 10 lbs of crawfish, and boil it in dill and watet, salt. Thats it. Just dont be greedy with dill. Perfect for second day off party to sit and enjoy...
Thank you for sharing this comment. I greatly appreciate your insight. I pray you'll be able to visit my home town or state one day, as it is my favorite place in the world. I only started fishing as an adult, but I have lived here in South FL for all my life. I didn't know how blessed we were until just this past summer when I started fishing. Salute to you and tight lines, from Broward County, FL
This has to be the best looking fresh water fish meal ever cooked before my eyes. It looks soooo good. I am seriously interested in catching one of these fish now and cooking it up the same way. Im saving this video in my favorites lol.
Pro tip with the rice. Blend the garlic and onion with a little water then fill the rest of the blended mix with water to your 2 cups mark and add after toasting.
I am far from a frog “expert” but my experience is that when I failing to hook up it has more to do with me needing to delay the hook set so they can take it fully into their mouths than it does with short strikes.
im from south east asia, Indonesia. this species is decreasing now due to over harvesting and aquarium predator fish keeping. Its hard here to catch this fish in the wild especially in java. this fish only easy to catch in Borneo now, wich is in the remote places. Actually, this fish is taste good to if you know how to cook it
Bend your hooks out, spro makes their frog with the hook points pushed into the body. Need to bend them out so the frog is able to sway inside of the hooks. Your hook up ratio will drastically change. Also try dropping your rod and letting them take it more. I know it’s exciting and the anticipation kills you but you just gotta make yourself calm down and drop your rod and let them take it. Good luck 🤘🤘
We have the Northern Snakehead up here in Maryland. Big following of anglers who enjoy catching them. Caught a decent 6lber last year on a fluke bait while bass fishing.
Instead of throwing away the pinbone section cut out (when you have a large catch of fish), you could simmer it to make soup stock, and then strain the rest and then feed the canal fish with it. It looks like a good amount of meat that is thrown away; though I realize because of the bones it can't be used for a filet or anything. Also, I've noticed when pressure cooking a chicken carcass, that the bones change consistency and crumble like a half cooked dried bean... maybe pressure cooking the pinbone section would make the pinbones completely disintegrate, and then the whole pinbone section could be used.
Your setting your hook to early brother you have to let them hit the lure and wait a second for them to take it. Alot of the times the will just grab the end of your lure. So just wait a second going forward then you set the hook.
Good day, I want to go fishing with you for Snakehead fishing. I'm retired Navy and I want to catch some Snakeheads. I'm in Palm Bay, I will drive down. Take me out fishing for Snakehead!
Personally that’s a stupid reason to release an invasive. Us as fisherman that love our waterways should do anything we can to preserve them. Wanting to keep them as a sport fish is ignorant, should we release piranhas because they are fun to catch? No, your not making the problem worse but your certainly not doing your part as a conservationist. Which every fisherman should be
@@swkelleythat’s false ur only allowed to release in the same body of water meaning they don’t want anymore of them cause they damage the eco system back to why u should kill snakeheads and not release just cause u like catching them
Dude WTF. These are not Northern Snakeheads, the Florida Bullseye Snakeheads are not a destructive species and haven’t been found to be a threat to the native species in the last 24+ years living here in Broward and Palm Beach. That’s why the laws came from “kill them in sight” to “legal to catch and release but only illegal to possess or relocate”.
@@cedricwickham8727 honestly it depends. Tilapia are good for cleaning up algae. And can aid in growing bigger bass but it really just depends on the size of the pond and activity
When I first heard about the snake head and started pursuing them with one of my buddies, we had a debate that it’s not that effective on destroying the bass population and I agreed, but now after a few years and going back to the East Coast and fishing them more and more I really noticed the impact now they are definitely eating and destroying majority of the breeding habitat for largemouth bass and spawning largemouth bass
Same thing people say about carp. “Its a fun game fish” when with how I look at it, that fish is taking away a spot for a native fish to grow and that would also be a fun game fish, and even if it wouldnt be a fun game fish the reality is that getting rid of an invasive species is objectively a good thing.
@@AJ-dx6bn I’ve heard about people moving bass overseas bc people like them, but once they’re there, I don’t think you’ll ever be able to get rid of them once they’re there. And they will dominate an ecosystem like no other, and we will be right at the top with your biggest predator fish or past them and will also be taking away TONS pf resources from your native fish.
Hey Man! You don`t have to explain yourself to anybody! You are a pro at what you do and if anyone has followed you on your channel would know that the haters will always hate and that is something no one can change but themselves. Great Action!
I lived in South Florida for 30 years. Mainly the Fort Lauderdale area West. I know every Canal system there is. And I can tell you by far the best bait to use for snakeheads is rubber lizards. Varying sizes and colors it doesn't matter they hit instinctively with them little legs flapping from them lizards. I wouldn't even bother going out there with them frogs. And by the way anybody who does not know they are one of the most delicious freshwater fish you could ever catch. Including without a doubt including I would take it over any spec anytime. Delicious long beautiful fillets. No reason to even bleed them but if you want to go ahead. But when you eat them you will be so surprised that you've been throwing them away all the time you've been fishing. And I agree with his statement that some people think they are ugly they are very beautiful fish. Give it a try I promise you will not be disappointed.
After two misses I would have starting setting the hook the other way or straight up. I know the trolling motor is over there but position yourself and I think you could have caught a couple more. Tight Lines and great video!
When fishing from a punt for a fish that charge towards you, don't fish to the front of the punt fish to the stern, that way they take it gives you that fraction of a second longer to set the hook
Those are a different species. The ones we have here are only found in about 70 miles of territory and can barely survive the 60 degrees Florida winter
If you want a great flavor (if you can stand the heat) the aji fatalii pepper (some claim the yellow Devil's Tongue is different) are the hottest CITRUSY habanero... unequalled flavor... hot. You pretty much have to grow them yourself. Even the dried pepper powder from them has a unique flavor. I think you have to grow them yourself (which I have done for decades); I don't think you can find them in a market.
They pound surface lures, fight hard, taste great, are simultaneously aggressive and challenging to catch. As far as invasives go....I think they are a plus. It's not like our "environment" isn't already screwed... so might as well enjoy what we got and roll with it!
Vic you need to come up to the chesapeake bay and get in on the cobia bite. Absolute giants roaming this year along with the huge schools of big bull reds
I would say making sure you touch up the sharpening job on the hooks, with the snake heads having such a hard mouth structure a razor sharp hook makes a difference... Also i would try adding a second set of hooks and have the double hook set up on each side like on a big bass or pike bait.... ( If that is aloud where your fishing that is ) I cant remember if they make any frogs with that double hook set up.... Or i was wondering if you have tried one of those white mice lures, i would imagine they would smash it just like they do everything else that goes by them..... Keep them lines tight Brother and thank you for all the stellar fishing content you are an amazing angler !!!!
I stopped using frogs cause of how many fish I’ve lost I started to use a rage striker with a weight and it’s able to hit top and bottom ive had much bigger fish snd hook ups
On overcast days and early mornings, top water frogs will do better. Once it heats up near noon is when peak time for snakeheads feeding. You’ll do better top water weed less swim baits. If possible, try to keep the boat to one side so you can work the entire bank in one retrieval. Slow down a bit when you see the pot holes. Once you see the strike/blow up, wait 2 seconds and set the hook hard. They have a hard top mouth. And yeah rain is best for the top water frogs as it mimics the monsoon season in Vietnam perfectly.
Hello, you had another catch and cook snakehead?; and in that video you used a spoon to scrape the fish, and cook the snakeheads flesh that way? So, it is a very versatile fish to cook??
Grew up right next to the potomac! snakeheads up here were introduced into a pond in the local shopping center, crawled across the highway into a local pond and ate the ducks out of the bigger pond. Northern snakeheads are hardcore. never thought about eating them.
This species only lives in southern Florida. They’re technically an unregulated species. They’re invasive but not a threat to the native species and that is making them go from “invasive” to just “non-native” in a near future
Hi, there Victor, i wach you from Lithuania. You-florida guys, are blessed with fish. We do have canals and rivers here, but to catch a. 6-10 lbs fish is a real chalange. Usualy we cach a bass 2 lbs- is a giant. And i Baltic sea yes you can catch from cod to big salmon. But thats it. Your variaties of fish in ocean an canals is your joy!!! As you say " have a good one"😊
I do have a crawfish recepy for you as a snack. Take 10 lbs of crawfish, and boil it in dill and watet, salt. Thats it. Just dont be greedy with dill. Perfect for second day off party to sit and enjoy...
Thank you for sharing this comment. I greatly appreciate your insight. I pray you'll be able to visit my home town or state one day, as it is my favorite place in the world. I only started fishing as an adult, but I have lived here in South FL for all my life. I didn't know how blessed we were until just this past summer when I started fishing.
Salute to you and tight lines, from Broward County, FL
In Malaysian, went snakehead catch the lure we give time for fish to take and swallow lure around 2second and hit it... 😅
yah... benar sangat
The precision in this food factory is remarkable!
This has to be the best looking fresh water fish meal ever cooked before my eyes. It looks soooo good. I am seriously interested in catching one of these fish now and cooking it up the same way. Im saving this video in my favorites lol.
Pro tip with the rice. Blend the garlic and onion with a little water then fill the rest of the blended mix with water to your 2 cups mark and add after toasting.
I am far from a frog “expert” but my experience is that when I failing to hook up it has more to do with me needing to delay the hook set so they can take it fully into their mouths than it does with short strikes.
I agree
First time finding & watching one of your videos,, Just wanted to say that I enjoyed it.
im from south east asia, Indonesia. this species is decreasing now due to over harvesting and aquarium predator fish keeping. Its hard here to catch this fish in the wild especially in java. this fish only easy to catch in Borneo now, wich is in the remote places. Actually, this fish is taste good to if you know how to cook it
Sama, di daerah kami juga udah mengurang
@@Everybodyknowsitimgooddgurl wah daerah mana tuh mbak
@@agityarenandaqamaruzzaman3819 Bangka Belitung
Ikan nya pindah
Bend your hooks out, spro makes their frog with the hook points pushed into the body. Need to bend them out so the frog is able to sway inside of the hooks. Your hook up ratio will drastically change. Also try dropping your rod and letting them take it more. I know it’s exciting and the anticipation kills you but you just gotta make yourself calm down and drop your rod and let them take it. Good luck 🤘🤘
I’ll make a note not to bother with Spro frogs and buy something else. Thanks for the info
You’re definitely in the early to mid 30’s. Nobody types out a whole book for tips on fishing like that 😂
@@nathanparker6869 You must be Gen Z because that is not considered a whole book
@@sO1o Ahahahahaha! That was a good one, your reply.
I’m here for the quality footage and and stud cameraman 👀
what im saying baby
You should've gotten in on that action, Ryan. Get more of the ladies showing up 👄
We have the Northern Snakehead up here in Maryland. Big following of anglers who enjoy catching them. Caught a decent 6lber last year on a fluke bait while bass fishing.
Snakehead has been rebranded to Chesapeake channa
Instead of throwing away the pinbone section cut out (when you have a large catch of fish), you could simmer it to make soup stock, and then strain the rest and then feed the canal fish with it. It looks like a good amount of meat that is thrown away; though I realize because of the bones it can't be used for a filet or anything. Also, I've noticed when pressure cooking a chicken carcass, that the bones change consistency and crumble like a half cooked dried bean... maybe pressure cooking the pinbone section would make the pinbones completely disintegrate, and then the whole pinbone section could be used.
Well said
Saludos! Watching from Houston area, we got some monster gars in the Trinity river .
Awesome videos keep it up! 🔥
Hey Vic, just a tip to help the hookup ratio. Bend the hook out slightly. It’s what I do when I fish the hollow frog. Hope it helps.
cool use of the 360 camera going thru the bridge Denes!
Your setting your hook to early brother you have to let them hit the lure and wait a second for them to take it. Alot of the times the will just grab the end of your lure. So just wait a second going forward then you set the hook.
Nice Video Brother. I’m currently catching Northern Snakeheads in South Korea. Keep up the awesome videos!
Good day, I want to go fishing with you for Snakehead fishing. I'm retired Navy and I want to catch some Snakeheads. I'm in Palm Bay, I will drive down. Take me out fishing for Snakehead!
Lmao
Personally that’s a stupid reason to release an invasive. Us as fisherman that love our waterways should do anything we can to preserve them. Wanting to keep them as a sport fish is ignorant, should we release piranhas because they are fun to catch? No, your not making the problem worse but your certainly not doing your part as a conservationist. Which every fisherman should be
They aren't the threat once believed, thus the reason why catch and release where caught is perfectly legal. Don't believe the hype
@@swkelleythat’s false ur only allowed to release in the same body of water meaning they don’t want anymore of them cause they damage the eco system back to why u should kill snakeheads and not release just cause u like catching them
@@swkelleySorry, but I call BS on that statement. Who said that they aren’t a threat that they were “once believed” to be?
Dude WTF. These are not Northern Snakeheads, the Florida Bullseye Snakeheads are not a destructive species and haven’t been found to be a threat to the native species in the last 24+ years living here in Broward and Palm Beach. That’s why the laws came from “kill them in sight” to “legal to catch and release but only illegal to possess or relocate”.
@@swkelley anything that feeds on native species is a threat, in my eyes carp are a threat because they eat bluegill and bass eggs. I
This food factory sets a new standard for the industry!
Great job Vic and Denis! Can’t wait to catch one soon!
Nice catch and cook, Victor! Nice Avail hat, too! Just watched Clay with his bay boat in the Bahamas on "Life by the Bow."
Snakeheads are not a threat but throwing back cichlids and tilapia is a huge problem
What a dummy
@@cedricwickham8727 honestly it depends. Tilapia are good for cleaning up algae. And can aid in growing bigger bass but it really just depends on the size of the pond and activity
I love eating tilapia
When I first heard about the snake head and started pursuing them with one of my buddies, we had a debate that it’s not that effective on destroying the bass population and I agreed, but now after a few years and going back to the East Coast and fishing them more and more I really noticed the impact now they are definitely eating and destroying majority of the breeding habitat for largemouth bass and spawning largemouth bass
Same thing people say about carp. “Its a fun game fish” when with how I look at it, that fish is taking away a spot for a native fish to grow and that would also be a fun game fish, and even if it wouldnt be a fun game fish the reality is that getting rid of an invasive species is objectively a good thing.
Same thing as big mouth bass ,it's invasive in my country
@@AJ-dx6bn I’ve heard about people moving bass overseas bc people like them, but once they’re there, I don’t think you’ll ever be able to get rid of them once they’re there. And they will dominate an ecosystem like no other, and we will be right at the top with your biggest predator fish or past them and will also be taking away TONS pf resources from your native fish.
Florida goverment actually added the grass carp to the river system for vegetation control. it is illegal to kill or keep them.
Love this vid! 100% agree, snakes are not hated, in fact they are great for sportsfishing.
I've seen a lot of people cook them in Asia and definitely want to get a bunch with my bow
For sofr body frogs, we trip the tails. After a strike its count to 3 before setting.
Try whopper ploppers, wtd lures and ur vib or minnos
That weedless frog lure, I use them to catch pike here in the UK, they attract a lot, but I find it hard to set the hook. Cheers for the video
Not the best for hook sets but good for longevity!
I found the same, other styles of frogs with a single hook are much better at hooking up.
Vick your good people love your channel thanks for sharing great video
I’m sure it’s out but snakehead tournaments would be nice!!!
Do you ever use cut bait fishing..? They would make good cut bait
i have the gene that makes cilantro taste like soap to me. Great vid. Love you and Brooke.
Have you tried eating soap to see if it tastes like cilantro?
Hey Man! You don`t have to explain yourself to anybody! You are a pro at what you do and if anyone has followed you on your channel would know that the haters will always hate and that is something no one can change but themselves. Great Action!
Love the vids 🙌❤️
Thank you for watching!
Walleye has always been my favorite ‘eating’ fish. Firmest, whitest and mildest meat. Going to try these.
Thanks for sharing all the missed videos
Vic, your cooking looks fabulous. Nice combination of flavors. Are you concerned that the snakeheads, being canal fish, have parasites? ❤
Take a pair of pliers and bend the tips of the hooks upwards just a little bit. Helps guide the hooks into the flesh better.
Dennis is the Alfred to your Batman 😂
Victor.. was great to meet you today 6-29.. at the location in new Smyrna
You too brother
I want to see you do a catch and cook on the REAL most hated invasive species... the asian carp.
I lived in South Florida for 30 years. Mainly the Fort Lauderdale area West. I know every Canal system there is. And I can tell you by far the best bait to use for snakeheads is rubber lizards. Varying sizes and colors it doesn't matter they hit instinctively with them little legs flapping from them lizards. I wouldn't even bother going out there with them frogs. And by the way anybody who does not know they are one of the most delicious freshwater fish you could ever catch. Including without a doubt including I would take it over any spec anytime. Delicious long beautiful fillets. No reason to even bleed them but if you want to go ahead. But when you eat them you will be so surprised that you've been throwing them away all the time you've been fishing. And I agree with his statement that some people think they are ugly they are very beautiful fish. Give it a try I promise you will not be disappointed.
This weekend I’m going fishing 4 hours up into Wisconsin and I’ll be fishing on a boat for the first time in my 11 years of life
What part of Wisconsin if you know?
I’m from Wisconsin. I hope u enjoy your venture here 👍
Have a blast.
@@bevj3889 I live in Wisconsin so thanks btw
@@chrispauley8968 thanks lmao my stepdad is bringing me there with my brother and we’re going kayaking to a island there
I was watching on the tv. Picked up the phone to give the like.
Ain’t fishing fun!!
Love your videos been watching awhile
Next time you cook snakehead, try white cheddar Cheetos as a breading and cook in the oven. Add seasoning for your taste. Enjoy!
After two misses I would have starting setting the hook the other way or straight up. I know the trolling motor is over there but position yourself and I think you could have caught a couple more. Tight Lines and great video!
When fishing from a punt for a fish that charge towards you, don't fish to the front of the punt fish to the stern, that way they take it gives you that fraction of a second longer to set the hook
Do you ever use capers with your fresh fish cooks?
Everyone talking about the fishing but the food looks heavenly
I still love this channel keep fishing 🎣🙏🙏🙏🎣🎣🎣
Snakehead will finish any species threaten them. Tilapia, sun fish, blue gill, frog, large mouth bass are no problem at all.
What are those snakehead thinking when they bite down on that lure? "DANG, this bionic frog is taking me for a ride...!"
Great vid Vic!
We actually have snake head up here in Virginia. Chesapeake bay watershed. Rappahannock and Potomac rivers etc,
Those are a different species. The ones we have here are only found in about 70 miles of territory and can barely survive the 60 degrees Florida winter
This is a AWESOME video bro!!! Keep up the hard work! (I hope to go fishing with you someday) lol
Need more Big D fishing action, get him out from behind the camera and setting some hooks haha
Here in Louisiana we have bowfin and some snakeheads never tried to eat them yet
what are the spikes sticking up on the front of the boat visible at 21:06?
I always struggle with Frogs. Even when bending the hooks out and trimming the legs. I’d throw a Spook or Whopper Plopper when water is open.
landshark post more please
What is swimming in front of the trolling motor starting @7:18?
Sunrise, FL grew up there tons of great fishing 🔥🔥
Cool fish, I need to get over that way and catch a few, Thanks,
I always bend the hooks open a little bit with a pair of pliers.
What size GoPro necklace u wear looking to get one
I would love to come fish this species with you. I'm from Deltona and love off beat fishing
If you want a great flavor (if you can stand the heat) the aji fatalii pepper (some claim the yellow Devil's Tongue is different) are the hottest CITRUSY habanero... unequalled flavor... hot. You pretty much have to grow them yourself. Even the dried pepper powder from them has a unique flavor. I think you have to grow them yourself (which I have done for decades); I don't think you can find them in a market.
They pound surface lures, fight hard, taste great, are simultaneously aggressive and challenging to catch. As far as invasives go....I think they are a plus. It's not like our "environment" isn't already screwed... so might as well enjoy what we got and roll with it!
💯💯💯
such a cool fish. Sick video!!
How old is that Boga grip? I have one that’s about 20 years old and the clamping part does not look like that
They and their meat seem very similar to the bowfin, convergent evolution i suppose
How much snakeheads can you harvest per person or commercially?
Do the Bullseye Snakeheads hit the older lures like the Jitterbug, Hula Poppers or the Buzz Plugs??
"invasive fish in Florida"
"Do you have any idea how little that narrows it down?"
Love your videos do you have land based tuna fishing lures suggestions
If those are diced tomatoes, a coarse chop would be just halved?
Vic you need to come up to the chesapeake bay and get in on the cobia bite. Absolute giants roaming this year along with the huge schools of big bull reds
Nevermind just saw your insta post didn't realize you were out fishing while I was there glad you could get in on the bite
Do a freshwater drum (gaspergoo) video
What boat are you using? I’m looking for something similar to that.
That AVAIL hat 🔥
What's the rod and reel your using??
I live in Philadelphia Pa and have caught snakeheads my pb is six pounds
snakehead hit like crazy in Maryland in murky water, white frog or chatterbait get them everytime.
what rod and reel is that? looks like I found my new bowfin combo.
This guy really know how to cook
I would also like to say that Snakeheads have been caught in Jupiter Fl.
Where's that canal at please I been searching for Snakeheads for months down here!
That’s a delicious fish right there 😋🤤
I was sold a fish called a Seacow at a aquarium..2 years later i learned i was sold a snake head lol
I would say making sure you touch up the sharpening job on the hooks, with the snake heads having such a hard mouth structure a razor sharp hook makes a difference... Also i would try adding a second set of hooks and have the double hook set up on each side like on a big bass or pike bait.... ( If that is aloud where your fishing that is ) I cant remember if they make any frogs with that double hook set up.... Or i was wondering if you have tried one of those white mice lures, i would imagine they would smash it just like they do everything else that goes by them..... Keep them lines tight Brother and thank you for all the stellar fishing content you are an amazing angler !!!!
I stopped using frogs cause of how many fish I’ve lost I started to use a rage striker with a weight and it’s able to hit top and bottom ive had much bigger fish snd hook ups
On overcast days and early mornings, top water frogs will do better. Once it heats up near noon is when peak time for snakeheads feeding. You’ll do better top water weed less swim baits. If possible, try to keep the boat to one side so you can work the entire bank in one retrieval. Slow down a bit when you see the pot holes. Once you see the strike/blow up, wait 2 seconds and set the hook hard. They have a hard top mouth. And yeah rain is best for the top water frogs as it mimics the monsoon season in Vietnam perfectly.
Hello, you had another catch and cook snakehead?; and in that video you used a spoon to scrape the fish, and cook the snakeheads flesh that way? So, it is a very versatile fish to cook??
but they don't have spines in their dorsal or pectoral fins, do they?
Grew up right next to the potomac! snakeheads up here were introduced into a pond in the local shopping center, crawled across the highway into a local pond and ate the ducks out of the bigger pond. Northern snakeheads are hardcore. never thought about eating them.
Damn
God bless you Victor and Brook! We really enjoy watching. It feels like we're also right there enjoying God's creation.🙏🙂
Are there size limits on snake heads???? Why are you releasing some of them? (Yes I went on google and didn’t see much lol)
In florida no limits and they can be released back to the same water they were caught in. They are here to stay.
This species only lives in southern Florida. They’re technically an unregulated species. They’re invasive but not a threat to the native species and that is making them go from “invasive” to just “non-native” in a near future
Rainy days equal greater days for snakeheads
Victor you think every fish is good. Please do one on the mud fish/ bowfin. Also specs are easily the best fresh water fish!!