Wow! What a day! I'm so glad you share your catches and tips. Thanks! Anyone else get disappointed when they get a snake pop and no rocking music starts playing?
@@KambotroutFishing thank you man! Do you know any good tackle shops in northern VA? I caught my first snakehead on Aquia a couple weeks ago. It was a blast and your tips have helped me a lot
This was east side. Have you seen my how to find snakehead spots video? It shows a web tool that shows all the public launch points in MD: m.ua-cam.com/video/FURLAhX_I6c/v-deo.html
@@KambotroutFishing I got a sneaky suspicion it’s going to be a non well known spot. I fished one of the east side rivers for the first time on Monday and all I found were bass and spawning snakeheads.
@@ianm6856 so long as you handle your drag well enough you should be okay. Where you’ll struggle is in heavy grass and vegetation. That’s when the heavy backbone is really needed.
@@ianm6856 my main rod is a custom by Cady Lynn custome rods. 7’2”, heavy power, extra fast action frogging rod. That’s my go-to for heavy cover fishing. I have a St Croix Mojo Bass Spinnerbait rod for my chatterbaits, spinnerbaits, and buzzbaits. That one is a 7’, heavy power, fast action.
We in Asia eat those snakeheads. If I catch the snakeheads that big, it's gonna be a feast that day at my house! :) Wanna try fishing in that kind of place! At least I wish!
They are the best eating fish in freshwater that I’ve ever had. I still keep some for the family, but I love chasing them for sport too. One day I plan to make it over to Asia to chase snakehead in their home waters 🎣
Legal requirements on Snakehead vary by state, but in most cases, you’re allowed to release them immediately after catching them back into the waters in which you caught them. That’s the case in MD, DE, and VA (this was in MD). It’s usually only illegal to possess live snakehead or to transport live snakehead (which makes good sense in my opinion). I often harvest them, but it usually depends on whether or not I have room in the freezer or know someone who wants them. They’re the best tasting fish in freshwater and have an excellent meat to body ratio. They’re also easy to filet, so if I need meat or know someone who does, I’ll often keep them. With that said, I’ll release them if I don’t have a need to harvest. Many people take an issue with this because they’re labeled as an invasive species, and most fisheries managers do highly encourage their harvest. The peer-reviewed and published science thus far has not shown invasive impact. I’ve actually done an interview series with John Odenkirk, a VDGIF fisheries biologist, in which we review the most recent science and legal requirements on the species (link below if you’re interested). ua-cam.com/video/lceYaOj8P9M/v-deo.html Still, invasive impact sometimes takes several decades to manifest, so if someone does harvest intensely, I understand their position. My personal opinion is that the degree of their impact will depend on the waters involved. In uniformly shallow waters with no established large predatory species (like Blackwater), they’ll likely have more of an impact (though I do think their impact is overblown and the snakehead scapegoated for our own impact). In deeper waters though, they’ll likely have less of an impact, especially when those deeper waters have large, established predatory fish. For me, they’re an admirable species, excellent parents, and incredible sportfish. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!
Awesome catches.!!One of the best video till date. Nice to see so many fryballs and that they are multiplying.. it's very rare that the sankehead abandon their fry, as they are very good in parenting in compared with other fish.. But sometimes we need to be carefull with them and releasing them very safely and quickly as possible.👍
My best Snakehead days are in rain. I love it, so do they.
Light rain is my favorite weather for em. Keeps the fair weather fisherman home and gives me first shot at the fish 😁
Nothing like when they rocket straight up outta water! I love these fishb oo bro!!!
lol, me too brother!
Absolutely awesome! Congrats again!
Thanks bro! Chasing em right now
Heck of a good job man
Thanks bro. I need some more fry ball popping in muh life.
My son in law is a commercial fisherman. Last year he brought 2 monster Snakehead over he caught in nets. The biggest one weighed 22.2lbs!!!
Man they’re out there. And I’m gonna find em 😜
Looks like a lot of fun!!!
I had so much fun brother. Had to stop a couple times just to calm down and bask in the appreciation of this day
Your a legend 🐐
Thanks brother! Doing what I love 🙏👊
That was definitely a epic day
Thanks brother. Might bring my kayak next time I’m down there and fight the gators for the Bullseye 😁
I’m looking for a day like THIS! Thanks for the info! Absolutely KILLER video! 🤙🏻 #shouldermountedsnake 🤣
Thanks brother 👊 If I have my car fixed by Saturday, I’ll be chasing em and I’ll give you the heads up.
Awesome video bro
Thanks brother 👊
I wish I could go fishing with you
I’m going to setup a meetup in September so keep an eye out for it 👊
Wow! What a day! I'm so glad you share your catches and tips. Thanks!
Anyone else get disappointed when they get a snake pop and no rocking music starts playing?
Lol thanks brother 😂 Happy to help with the tips and the rock 😜
Legendary!!!
It was so crazy bro. Man I was on cloud 9
Wow! What a day ‘good for you!
A day I’ll never forget 🙏👊
Insane is correct!! Congrats on such an awesome year you're having.
Thanks Rodney 👊
Good job bro 👏 👍 💪
Thanks Jordan. This day was insane bro 🥳
Awesome video! Where do you buy Nonthaburi Channidae Custom Baits? I cant find them online
Thanks Joey! Nonthaburi are hard to come by nowadays, but I believe Edgemere Bait and Tackle in Sparrows Point has some.
@@KambotroutFishing thank you man! Do you know any good tackle shops in northern VA? I caught my first snakehead on Aquia a couple weeks ago. It was a blast and your tips have helped me a lot
I really need a 4/0 hook, but theyre too big for my 3-1/2" frogs. Cost me some monsters
It’s tough with some of the shorter lures. 3/0 just can’t hold up to those headshakes and deathrolls
Bro, you are having one heck of a season! Great job man!
Thanks brother! Gonna try my best to keep it rolling 👍
Dang those fish look crazy!! Great video man, awesome fights!! 🔥🔥🔥
Thanks Henri 🙏👊
I took several short breaks this day where I just marveled at how incredible it was.
INSANE day bro!! Nobody deserves a day like that more than you. Keep up the awesome work 👊🏻
Thanks brother 🙏👊 couldn’t wipe the smile off my face this day
I have lost a lot of 14lb+ Snakeheads in moss. The monsters take you straight down into thick moss. So frustrating.
That thick moss, grass, and around flooded stumps. Flood stumps have probably lost me more than any other structure on a per capita basis
East side or west side? i need west side kayak launch location. recommend any?
This was east side. Have you seen my how to find snakehead spots video? It shows a web tool that shows all the public launch points in MD:
m.ua-cam.com/video/FURLAhX_I6c/v-deo.html
Insanity!!! Can’t wait for the 13th
Man me too bro. Can’t wait to see where we’ll be going
@@KambotroutFishing I got a sneaky suspicion it’s going to be a non well known spot. I fished one of the east side rivers for the first time on Monday and all I found were bass and spawning snakeheads.
What is the line requirement for your rods and do you use 40lb on all of them?
I recommend a minimum of medium-heavy strength and I opt for at least heavy in mine. For line, I prefer 40lb Berkeley X9. Superb line all around 👍
@@KambotroutFishing I just got a medium heavy and 30lb power pro but my rod says 8 to 17lb line I believe, will I be ok using the 30lb on it?
@@ianm6856 so long as you handle your drag well enough you should be okay. Where you’ll struggle is in heavy grass and vegetation. That’s when the heavy backbone is really needed.
@@KambotroutFishing what rod do you use? I couldn’t find a medium heavy rod that said it can take 30lb line.
@@ianm6856 my main rod is a custom by Cady Lynn custome rods. 7’2”, heavy power, extra fast action frogging rod. That’s my go-to for heavy cover fishing.
I have a St Croix Mojo Bass Spinnerbait rod for my chatterbaits, spinnerbaits, and buzzbaits. That one is a 7’, heavy power, fast action.
We in Asia eat those snakeheads. If I catch the snakeheads that big, it's gonna be a feast that day at my house! :) Wanna try fishing in that kind of place! At least I wish!
They are the best eating fish in freshwater that I’ve ever had. I still keep some for the family, but I love chasing them for sport too.
One day I plan to make it over to Asia to chase snakehead in their home waters 🎣
Man what an awesome video bro 🔥🔥🔥
Thanks bro 👊 Topwater FTW 🥳
Way to go!!! Congrats
Thanks! 🙏
Thought it was illegal to catch and release those? Aren't they invasive?
Legal requirements on Snakehead vary by state, but in most cases, you’re allowed to release them immediately after catching them back into the waters in which you caught them. That’s the case in MD, DE, and VA (this was in MD).
It’s usually only illegal to possess live snakehead or to transport live snakehead (which makes good sense in my opinion).
I often harvest them, but it usually depends on whether or not I have room in the freezer or know someone who wants them.
They’re the best tasting fish in freshwater and have an excellent meat to body ratio. They’re also easy to filet, so if I need meat or know someone who does, I’ll often keep them.
With that said, I’ll release them if I don’t have a need to harvest. Many people take an issue with this because they’re labeled as an invasive species, and most fisheries managers do highly encourage their harvest.
The peer-reviewed and published science thus far has not shown invasive impact. I’ve actually done an interview series with John Odenkirk, a VDGIF fisheries biologist, in which we review the most recent science and legal requirements on the species (link below if you’re interested).
ua-cam.com/video/lceYaOj8P9M/v-deo.html
Still, invasive impact sometimes takes several decades to manifest, so if someone does harvest intensely, I understand their position.
My personal opinion is that the degree of their impact will depend on the waters involved. In uniformly shallow waters with no established large predatory species (like Blackwater), they’ll likely have more of an impact (though I do think their impact is overblown and the snakehead scapegoated for our own impact).
In deeper waters though, they’ll likely have less of an impact, especially when those deeper waters have large, established predatory fish.
For me, they’re an admirable species, excellent parents, and incredible sportfish.
Hope this helps and thanks for watching!
Awesome catches.!!One of the best video till date. Nice to see so many fryballs and that they are multiplying.. it's very rare that the sankehead abandon their fry, as they are very good in parenting in compared with other fish.. But sometimes we need to be carefull with them and releasing them very safely and quickly as possible.👍
Thanks Suhail and I agree with you. Minimal harm is always my goal with them 🙏
DOMINATION!!!!!!
🙏👊
Thought for sure you lost that one in that tree. Must have been pinned really good
Man, me too bro. Damn happy it was pinned that well. Would hurt even more to lose it knowing it was 32.5” lol
awesome video , blowup everywhere absolutely amazing day 👍💪👏
Thanks brother 🙏👊
Let’s gooooooo
It’s bigger than I thought? That’s what she said. 😂
Much better than the opposite 😜
Man wtf
😂
Awesome vid buddy as always! We gotta fish really soon lmk when you down here just HMU bro.
Thanks Corey and will do 👊
First buddy !
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