About 20 or 25 years ago, the Genessee Creek out in Waukesha county was reputed to have trout in it, and, while I did manage to catch a tiny, undersized brown and brookie, I also caught a hundred gazillion creek chubs. The biggest ones would readily take spinners. I used them as bait for many years. Much cheaper and longer lasting than the redtail chubs that are so expensive and which you can never find in bait shops anymore. These horney-headed creek chubs will happily tow your bobber around all day near a weed break, while you wait for a big old pike or the occasional walleye. I've often thought that chubs were perfect smelt-sized fish and one of my ancient relatives used to tell stories of smoked shiners back in the day. I may have to give this a try, although, with smelt, I used to lop off the heads. But they really did get crispy like chips- fins, bones, and all!
Super pumped to have came across this video. I'll be doing a catch and cook of these this year for sure, always wanted to. If they are large do the bones become an issue for eating whole? I am all about eating whole fish as long as I am not going to choke myself on the bones lol.
Growing up in GB in the early 90’s, we would go down to Manitowoc River and fish. What kind of species of fish, I didn’t know. But coming across this video reminded me of such time.
I have creek chubs in my front yard. Think I'll have to try them. Unlike carp that are suckers, chubs are omnivorous and eat both plants and other fish. They are not scavengers and are essentially smelt with an unpopular name. However, what is very important is knowing the waters they are harvested in and what is upstream. Avoid being within 15 miles of being downstream of any major city. ESPECIALLY Chicago!
My grandfather used to take me up to the rivers in the mountains to fish these. Great memories, keep the content up brotha! Love the vibes 💯
We used to eat those back in the day, I liked it. Easy to catch lotta bones in them to taste good
About 20 or 25 years ago, the Genessee Creek out in Waukesha county was reputed to have trout in it, and, while I did manage to catch a tiny, undersized brown and brookie, I also caught a hundred gazillion creek chubs. The biggest ones would readily take spinners. I used them as bait for many years. Much cheaper and longer lasting than the redtail chubs that are so expensive and which you can never find in bait shops anymore. These horney-headed creek chubs will happily tow your bobber around all day near a weed break, while you wait for a big old pike or the occasional walleye.
I've often thought that chubs were perfect smelt-sized fish and one of my ancient relatives used to tell stories of smoked shiners back in the day. I may have to give this a try, although, with smelt, I used to lop off the heads. But they really did get crispy like chips- fins, bones, and all!
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Super pumped to have came across this video. I'll be doing a catch and cook of these this year for sure, always wanted to. If they are large do the bones become an issue for eating whole? I am all about eating whole fish as long as I am not going to choke myself on the bones lol.
Great content! Brings me back to my early teen days fishing for creek chubs. Delicious for sure!
Thank you.
Great Channel man! Brings me way back to when me and my dad did that, frying them on the spot is so good and fresh!
“Move Fly!” 🤣🤣🤣 awesome content once again! Keep it up bro 😎
Cubed lime w/ dry pepper and fish sauce along with sticky rice would be bomb
All the Asians up north come down and take these by the coolers. Its to the point where there is no more in the creeks down here in Missouri.
Justin Bieber song: Dyangbass you got that yummy yummy yummy 🎵
Late on this but just curious what size hook were you using??
Always my favorite.
Love fishing for creek chubs and you should definelty do a video of one fly fishing it’s a lot of fun!
Sweet! Thanks for showing us this, I'll have to try it.
Growing up in GB in the early 90’s, we would go down to Manitowoc River and fish. What kind of species of fish, I didn’t know. But coming across this video reminded me of such time.
That’s awesome! I agreed. It was simple yet fun back in the day! Still is!
Yeah this channel is gonna blow up
Bro, you make me want to go catch some now! 🔥🔥🔥
That looks good, im brining the frying pan next time on my outting
Ok you talked me into it I need to try this lol
Yes!! I been waiting for this one!
Must try it now
What’s the limit for these guys? I don’t think we have these guys out here on the west coast but it looks fun. Looks pretty tasty also.
On the river need to be all in all cap letters Becouse it’s the first video I seen really cooking in the river amazing
I always throw clubs away because they're too slimmy. Hears they're boney too....so idk. Maybe I'll keep one next time and try it out
Look so good! You don't have to de-scale them?
Creek chub lifestyyle
Nice catch n cook videos bro..
Rice and Hmong pepper sauce. Fire 🔥 lol
Ever try shad??
I catch and release these things. Maybe i should give them a try.
that was pretty Cool...
Looking good and delicious 😋 😋
There good when fried n dip in pepper, plus could eat them whole
Those are so good bro
J4 on the creek for chubs now😂
Can I find them in any creek??
You live in USA?
Dope video 🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
Thanks!
Creek chub are tasty bro. I had them before.
Yup, eat the pan dressed fish , bones and all, just like smelt.
Dam u make me want some
Look good
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Chubs looks good
What kind of an area do you look for when targeting them? They are great bait for catfish but I have no clue where to find them on fox
Look for deeper holes in a creek with low to moderate flow
I have creek chubs in my front yard. Think I'll have to try them. Unlike carp that are suckers, chubs are omnivorous and eat both plants and other fish. They are not scavengers and are essentially smelt with an unpopular name. However, what is very important is knowing the waters they are harvested in and what is upstream. Avoid being within 15 miles of being downstream of any major city. ESPECIALLY Chicago!
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Use em for catfish
Chubs are the just as tasty as smelts.
Loolike smelt
just like smelt
Hmong style
Your fish to small