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@@ericnvee the one that really hurt was when I lost my army-issued multitool over in Blackwater fishing for snakehead. That multitool had been some places with me lol

@@KambotroutFishing I would have went in and got it 🤣

@@cryptobotboi4459 Snakeheads are out here creating core memories for folks on the daily lol. Been there

Thanks Kayla!

@@KambotroutFishing of course! 🙌

That’s a rod float. I’ve had snakehead knock my rods into the water more than once. One of these will keep it on the surface for you. That said, the straps on them wear out over time and your line will occasionally grab it those strap ends when that happens.

@@KambotroutFishing see, thanks Master

@@CoyoteDeath I couldn’t make it down this year. Might try to before it gets cold in the fall

@@tannerbarkley4629 lol

Any tricks for fryball fishing

I usually retire that not at least every other trip just out of precautionary measure. What new breed did you switch to? Also, have you checked your guides for any types of Knicks or abrasions? I’ve had those damaged guides havoc on my line before.

I usually retir that knot at least every other trip just out of precautionary measure. What new braid did you switch to? Also, have you checked your guides for any types of Knicks or abrasions? I’ve had those damaged guides wreak havoc on my line before.

Time on the water brother. Fry balls may give themselves away by their color (bright orange). They’ll also tend to stay on the surface after a lure hits them, whereas most minnows and menhaden schools will submerge and scatter. Still, ID-ing them gets better with time and being able to get up close to them and observe them.

I would try Allen’s Fresh or Port Tobacco Marina. Those are two nearby launches on some decent Snakehead water

Snakehead - 1, Me - 0

Caught me lackin 🤦‍♂️

@@KambotroutFishing It's wired sitting in the kayak and they just pop up right next to you as your throwing to the shore

Glad you still got on some fish, but I know what we all want to catch 😜 How was the structure and vegetation?

@@KambotroutFishing muddy banks at low tide, with grass that only is against the water during high tide, lots of minnows everywhere (banded killifish) - downed tree's along the banks looked good, maybe there are snakeheads as I assume they would be there, unless the salinity is too high from no rain- but I have yet to catch my first, which will make it more satisfying when I finally catch my first.

@@lazygamer6948 lmao

It’s likely that what you’re seeing is shad/menhaden. Those schools will generally remain on the surface and swim together, mouths agape, filter feeding. It’s hard to say unless you can get closer to them.

@@KambotroutFishing thx man I appreciate the info!

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@@LaverneJamison 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 VA). 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). th-cam.com/video/lceYaOj8P9M/w-d-xo.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!

@@KambotroutFishing Thank you. I am a retired senior citizen and just getting into this. I have not caught my first one yet . I did have one on down at Port deposit in Maryland, but I think I should have let them have it longer. Fishing at the pier at Port deposit. I am going to try it in my kayak soon, but I’m a little afraid. I do have a wooden mallet and a good net and a sharp knife. I really want to try and eat one of these. Really like your videos and thank you for getting back to me so soon.

Thanks Mike! By vice grip type, do you mean these? saltwateredge.com/products/the-fish-grip?variant=30275578658860&currency=USD&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADSGP9AhR-jU7AiUvoW7kMPHfXwjX&gclid=CjwKCAjw7s20BhBFEiwABVIMrXYnp6jiT0H2ZWUbD7FCzGbLTJhRQD0g7rEU6yT2NpbnWMeBaiHuKhoCQPYQAvD_BwE

That is the type I use. In most cases the lure is shredded by their claws. But it has been a safe hook removal technique for me and the turtle

They are nothing if not survivors!

Thanks John! I wish I had had the camera rolling at the time. She came 3 feet out of the water with a double jump on the hook set.

Thanks Mike! No, I do not have a set system for unhooking snapping turtles. That’s still very much a figure it out as you go operation for me lol

Thanks, brother!

@@KambotroutFishing anytime bro 🫡

Thanks, brother! I love these fish 😜

🙏👊

You can order them from Infamous Fishing by contacting him at: facebook.com/InfamousFishing?mibextid=LQQJ4d Or you may be able to find some over at Edgemere Bait and Tackle in Sparrows Point as well 👍

Tore em up again on another day using the Beefle Spin. Video coming soon. Thanks bro!

When the anointed one, snakehead Jesus catches fish on your lure!!! Where do you go from here?

@@underdogoutdoors 😆😆 I have no idea.

What do you mean? Study sampling methodology is done such that the same areas are sampled each year at the same time to track changes in community makeup.

Hard to say. I’ve only been out twice this year where I saw a good number of Fry balls. Could just be the spawn is a little bit later this year because it’s taken longer for the grass to grow in. I’m honestly not sure yet.

Thanks brother! Always happy to hear about another follower of the Snakehead gospel 😜

Tomorrow. VKAE Classic/Championship down on the Rappahannock.

Where on the rapp?​@@KambotroutFishing

@@lostcauseracing1131launching out of Port Royal for tourney.

@KambotroutFishing that's awesome that's where I live. Would love to talk to you about fishing down this way and I have another spot about 30min away that I always see snakehead but they won't bite

lol thanks brother

Thanks brother 👊

Thanks Danny! I’ll give it a shot

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lol, photo-based check-in for this tourney. Wouldn’t do me any good 😜

@@KambotroutFishing good lookin fish, bro!

Yessir 👍

Man glad it wasn’t worse brother! I love the chaos from snakehead but it’s not without some risk for sure.

Np 👍

Now I have to figure out how to work the damn thing!! It's just a map lol

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 VA). 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). th-cam.com/video/lceYaOj8P9M/w-d-xo.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!

@@KambotroutFishing so after watching the video part one. In my opinion, the statements you hear in the video are opinion and view not actual fact, therefore the video is null and void for this conversation. Where I grew up, we called them black eye or dogfish.

Thanks brother 👊

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Mic drop is all you’ll get 😊

Thanks brother. It was a grind and a struggle, but rewarding as can be 👊

Looks like there was an update. I think I found it and updated the link.

@@KambotroutFishing awesome thank you. I'm going to check it out now. Have a good night.

Northern Snakehead. They look very similar in body profile.

@@KambotroutFishing yea

Hey Chris. Yes, many different tournaments for different species. Some tournaments focus on one species and others on a list of particular species. If you’re interested, download the app Fishing Chaos and scroll through the tournaments there. You can find a ton of them for many species all around the country.

@@KambotroutFishing Thank you so much for the information. I wish you the best of luck with your fishing.