I'm a Florida fisherman too. I would never tell you that you couldn't release a snakehead back into the wild. However, if you do catch one, you probably should destroy it. Along with Pacu, Clown featherbacks, Asian carp or piranha. There really are a bunch of invasive species in our waterways.
I know in my state, if you catch a snakehead, you are required to kill it and inform the game wardens about where you caught it. Under no circumstances are you to release it back into the water
@@rumnboats7612 bowfin are not invasive. they are native. some states are over populated and some have them on the endangered or threatened list. but they are actually not invasive (info from the MN DNR)
I finally got my wife to watch an episode with me…she’s convinced you’re just a guy that makes up names for fish “bullseye snake head clown knife Donald Duck fish”
When im down there fishing, i carry a 5 gallon bucket with me and just throw any invasive species i catch in the bucket. When im done fishing, i donate the fish to whoever wants/needs them. The last time i fished lake jackson i donated over a dozen snakeheads to a local restaurant. My bro in law will mostly use any invasives he catches as fertilizer for his raised garden beds. He chops them up and either puts them directly into the beds, or adds them to his compost piles for future use.
@@graywolf7648no it really doesn't once it goes into a certain plant or a garden it soaks up the nutrients really quick trust me I know from experience I thought the same thing he said I ended up with a very large Plant of what I really wanted
Since people from all over will watch this, here's the official position when fishing in Ontario Canada: "If you catch one, you must destroy it right away so it can’t reproduce or spread. Don’t return it to the water." Part of the Ontario Anglers Action Plan on Invasive Species. So it will change depending on locale. Happy fishing, folks :)
@@NobleKorhedronany species that’s invasive meaning it was introduced in that ecosystem by humans and therefor is slowly choking the life out of it. Some are less harmful than others and some like lion fish are basically a nuke for native ecosystems. Up to you to inform yourself on which fish are native and which are not and should be removed. Asian carps for example, are also a nuke for fresh water ecosystem and by their name you may figure they don’t belong in Northern America or anywhere around there.
people need to learn the same with flora, and how bad it is to have suburbs full of non native flora, 80% of the native fauna will leave aswell cos they need their native flora. humans come in, destroy kilometres of native bushland, then build houses and the people fill their yards with exotic species... say by to your insect and nectar eating birds, thats like all your song birds, all youll have left is pidgeons lol
What I heard from what you said is -One MAY release from ones HOOK at the time of catching, but may NOT release from your Baitwell. The one in the baitwell could have been transported to your location from literally ANYWHERE. :) Tight Lines, and keep the videos coming !
Hey Grant, so i actually did a ride along with an FWC officer a while back when i was working towards a career with them. Essentially you are correct, it is illegal to release any animal into the wild that was previously kept in captivity, however, when talking about invasive fish specifically, in the state of Florida, you CAN release any catch including invasive species into the SAME BODY of wster they were caught in. It is definitely frowned upon, as the FWC prefers that they are destroyed when caught (kept for food, used as fertilizer, or otherwise dispatched appropriately). The officer i did my ride along with said that you shouldnt be ticketed for releasing them back tk where they were caught but you would most definitely get funny looks 😅. Also, you can not leave with any invasive species alive if you deecide to keep them. They must be dispatched if being kept. Ethicalky i really believe its up to you whether you release them or not, although personally, ny preference is to destroy any invasives i catch. Living in tampa i fished a few public parks and lakes that bad a tremendous amount of common plecos, oscars, myans, and tilapia, i always dispatched them humanely and if i didnt eat them i used them as ferterlizer or fed them to my pets.
@@comfortablynumb9342 😅 definitely not a hard process! I used to freeze, then grind them, then add them to my compost heap. Wasn't the most pleasant smelling thing but then again compost never smells very good. My oleander, trumpet Vines, and rose bushes loved it!
The Supreme Court has ruled that recording public officials doing their duty is a right. Unfortunately, many LEOs don’t believe in the Supreme Court’s decision.
Every guide I've gone with in Florida always tells me how hard it is to catch peacocks on artificial lures. Yet here it is. Always used lip-hooked shiners. Oh now I hear him say he's using shiners. Just looks like a lure.
You won't get a ticket for letting a fish go where you caught it anywhere, the laws are vague. It's on the books that you're not allowed to and it's very frowned upon but it's not enforced.
Look up wiretapping laws. I don't disagree with you but that law is a tricky one. I'm from Tennessee which is a one party state, but other states are two party and can be considered a felony with punishment to up to a year in jail.
@@dirty_810 That law only applies when recording private citizens in a situation where they have some expectation of privacy, such as in a home or a phone call between two people. It doesn't apply to government officals opperating in their legal capacity and this has been upheld by numerous court decisions (Turner vs Driver- 5th circuit)(Smith vs City of Cumming-11th circuit), among others, have all agreed that civilians have a First Amendment right to record the police because "The First Amendment Protects the right to gather information about what public officals do on public property". Thus, any law that limits a persons ability to record public officals in a public space is an unconstituational violation of the 1st amendment.
It’s not actually, there was no legal president used to enforce it, just lying and saying you can’t record doesn’t violate the first amendment because you are choosing to oblige. Put simply if you know it’s your right then don’t let people persuade you that it isn’t.
@@dirty_810wiretapping laws only apply to governmental agencies not to civilians. When a civilian does it to a civilian it’s invasion of privacy but when the government does it it’s a violation of the 4th amendment.
A great video and thank you for trying to clear up confusion on invasive species, but it makes no sense for Florida to permit putting back invasive species........ !!!!
Imagine being an average Joe who goes out fishing, and you catch a fish, but you have no idea what kind it is, it was just fun to catch a fish. The law is worded that way so random people wouldn’t be breaking the law without knowing. That’s why.
Of the invasives, which are good to eat? I've heard in OK that most Carp are invasive, but am told theey are so boney that its not a good fish to eat. I do know some people who will eat anything they catch.
With only a few exceptions if it's got gills it grills. I live in Northern California so I don't have the opportunity to catch freaky fish like snakeheads.
But a Peacock is not considered an invasive species? Also, some of the invasive big snakes can still be bought in pet stores. With the huge problems in the southern and central part of the state, why do they not prohibit the sale of those invasive species?
Im not sure of the law in VA now, but it used to be that if you caught an invasive species like a snakehead, you had to kill it. If you were caught with it alive, you could be fined and lose your fishing privileges.
Enjoy watching the channel and all the fishing info, but invasive species are definitely a problem throughout Florida. As an avid fishermen, outdoorsman, and diver Florida resident I’ve seen it first hand. We gotta try and do our part when we can to keep Florida beautiful for the future
Most commonly caught variety of peacock bass in Florida is the butterfly peacock bass. Speckled peacock bass have also been introduced but aren't as prolific as the butterfly variety.
Yea I would say it's better stated that it's illegal to relocate invasive species. Invasive is a subjective topic. Some of these species are in bodies of water with little consequence to that ecosystem, then some absolutely destroy the ecosystems they are part of. I throw them back idgaf it's impractical to dispatch and get rid of them without spoiling everything around you. I think the most effective way to get rid of them is to start developing a market for them, every delicacy we enjoy started as an acquired taste. Humans have a tendency to deplete populations of species we enjoy.
I guess FWC defines "Releasing" as having the fish in your possession, like in a live well, etc, then letting it go somewhere where it doesn't belong. When you "catch and release" it really means "catch and then deciding not to keep it" - so release here has a slightly different meaning. Very confusing, but I think I get it.
You misunderstood or you're repeating it incorrectly. You can release invasive species back into where you caught them or kill them, legally. At no time can you keep any invasive species, or animals or move them, that is illegal.
Are you sure you’re not in some guys private pond fishing, it’s like watching someone fishing out of a bucket. What a great day of fishing. Although I’m an advocate of catch and release I agree that Floridas issue with snakeheads you should keep and eat. I’m in Ohio and I have a Koi pond, if I was in Florida I’d have a cichlid pond and just stock it with the fish I caught.
keeping a cooler with ice next to your live well is easy enough especially in these areas where the truck is 50 ft away. I'd be very surprised if, even if you don't want them to eat, you don't have a neighbor who wouldn't take them. That's not even counting foodbanks, rando family's grilling in the park you drive by, or even just burying them in the garden for your SO's roses.
Here in Tennessee, if you catch an invasive species you have to dispose of it. But we can also use it as cut bait as long as we use it in the same body of water i was caught.
Look man, I get it. More fish species, less pressure on them, more fish to catch. However, if I were to think about it, here in New Mexico, we're famous for our trout waters. We have a few lakes with invasive Northern Pike. I love catching them and they're a lot of fun, but it ruins it for trout here, which are native. There's probably millions of Northern Pike, but I always kill them and most times cook them, if I catch them. If more people are like you where 'It doesn't make a difference if I do it or not,' then more people are not going to do the right thing. As an angler, I feel like it's my duty, even if it's legal not to, to protect the local species at all costs.
My opinion only. They whole state coming together means as popular as it is if everyone who targets them destroys them then there’s a chance. If everyone is told some squishy law like yes you can release them into the same body then people will and our as a life long resident will one day not be able to catch a largemouth every time I go out when down south.
Unless it's a 2 party state, you can record any phone convo you want. Not to mention it's a government body and you're allowed to record public employees in the line of duty.
Here in Wisconsin, carp are SUPER invasive! Sometimes, I'll take a can of corn, and fish specifically for them. Then, I hit them on the head with a heavy object that I bring with, and kill them. The one downside: Turtles also like corn, and don't like being on a hook! They get ornery! Lol
It depends on what you're in, in some states it is illegal to release snake heads. There are also states forbid you to release live bait into the lake you're fishing. Some states, I believe Montana is one of them that doesn't allow you to bring live bait in from another state. I think the reason it's illegal to have invasive species in a live well is to reduce the chances of them getting released into a different body of water.
The invasive slam is an unfortunate possibility in Florida. It's sad that so many uninvited critters live there but as long as they do you should definitely enjoy catching them. As a Florida native it might be hard for me to release those fish. But I doubt we can eliminate them. Thanks for checking out the actual laws on the subject.
@@swkelley I agree that bass are boring. The awesome thing about Florida, especially south Florida, is the great saltwater fish. I grew up in Sarasota and rarely bothered with freshwater because I could catch snook and stuff that are not boring.
Snakeheads i hear make great table fair, me personally i would not release an invasive species back or you can never get rid of them not that they ever will i believe its a lost battle
Learn your fish species too. I've seen native bowfin left on shore deal presumably because people think it is snakehead. They are a rare catch because the population is limited in the number of lakes.
Regardless of the allowance of the law, please don't catch then release invasive fish. Catch all you can, have a blast, then remove them and feel good twice.
If you catch a snakehead after you separate his head from his body then by all means release them. Or take it home filet and fix it up whatever way you like your fish. Snakes good eating'.
Is that near Tampon Florida? You can't record their answer because they want to be able to tell you that you're wrong later and that you're a liar, when really, It's them, And it's deliberate!
Honestly, those bass at the end there look like a hybrid between a largemouth and a peacock. You may have some cross breeding in that small like.. great video!
It was very clear to me when Brant called FWC, but after reading 250 comments I'm still confused. I always release fish unless I am planning on fish tacos, fillets, fish bites for the little ones., or a fish stew that night. I just want to do the right thing, if I need to dispatch the fish I will. But if I am not going to eat it should I throw it back right where I caught it? I want to protect my fisheries..what is the right move?
I've found this in several state regulations. It is illegal to release fish from your tank, pond, wherever to a body of water it did not come from naturally. But, and here is the stupid part, if you catch an invasive fish, you can return it to the body of water it came from. It is preferred you don't, but not illegal. Disposal is preferred whether eating it or just tossing it in the garbage.
In South Australia (state), it is illegal to throw Carp back into the same body of water. They must be dispatched and can be left on the bank for birds. We still have tons of Carp though. I agree with this regulation as they eat the natives.
It should be in your local laws where you buy your fishing license, or on the DNR website. I've heard all kind of people making up laws like not being able to use certain scents etc. As long as you're following the written laws, there should be no problem.
I'm a Florida fisherman too. I would never tell you that you couldn't release a snakehead back into the wild. However, if you do catch one, you probably should destroy it. Along with Pacu, Clown featherbacks, Asian carp or piranha. There really are a bunch of invasive species in our waterways.
Clown feather back?😅😂 Its a clown knifefish bud
@@jordyp1917 Alright big guy. Semantics. The dude's point was still correct.
Snakehead is good eating.
I've been catching HUGE Pacu in the San diego River.
@@jordyp1917 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clown_featherback
I know in my state, if you catch a snakehead, you are required to kill it and inform the game wardens about where you caught it. Under no circumstances are you to release it back into the water
isnt it like that in every state in america?
As it should be.
bowfin in MN
Do you release snakeheads
@@rumnboats7612 bowfin are not invasive. they are native. some states are over populated and some have them on the endangered or threatened list. but they are actually not invasive (info from the MN DNR)
Props for taking the time to educate yourself and a wider audience, as well as expressing the difference between what is legal and what is right.
I finally got my wife to watch an episode with me…she’s convinced you’re just a guy that makes up names for fish “bullseye snake head clown knife Donald Duck fish”
Brad slipping that hybrid joke in got me! 😂🎣🤙🏻
He didn’t realize it but he said something weird
Done 💀
When im down there fishing, i carry a 5 gallon bucket with me and just throw any invasive species i catch in the bucket. When im done fishing, i donate the fish to whoever wants/needs them. The last time i fished lake jackson i donated over a dozen snakeheads to a local restaurant. My bro in law will mostly use any invasives he catches as fertilizer for his raised garden beds. He chops them up and either puts them directly into the beds, or adds them to his compost piles for future use.
Must stink over at his house
@@graywolf7648no it really doesn't once it goes into a certain plant or a garden it soaks up the nutrients really quick trust me I know from experience I thought the same thing he said I ended up with a very large Plant of what I really wanted
You dig anything deep enough into the ground it wont smell. Doesnt take long for it to decompose @graywolf7648
Since people from all over will watch this, here's the official position when fishing in Ontario Canada: "If you catch one, you must destroy it right away so it can’t reproduce
or spread. Don’t return it to the water."
Part of the Ontario Anglers Action Plan on Invasive Species.
So it will change depending on locale. Happy fishing, folks :)
What species are you talking about?
Canadian politicians.
@@NobleKorhedronany species that’s invasive meaning it was introduced in that ecosystem by humans and therefor is slowly choking the life out of it. Some are less harmful than others and some like lion fish are basically a nuke for native ecosystems. Up to you to inform yourself on which fish are native and which are not and should be removed. Asian carps for example, are also a nuke for fresh water ecosystem and by their name you may figure they don’t belong in Northern America or anywhere around there.
people need to learn the same with flora, and how bad it is to have suburbs full of non native flora, 80% of the native fauna will leave aswell cos they need their native flora. humans come in, destroy kilometres of native bushland, then build houses and the people fill their yards with exotic species... say by to your insect and nectar eating birds, thats like all your song birds, all youll have left is pidgeons lol
I meant the actual species in this case, @@dreammaker9642; I would like to know as I might be in Canada in the next 12 - 18 months...
What I heard from what you said is -One MAY release from ones HOOK at the time of catching, but may NOT release from your Baitwell. The one in the baitwell could have been transported to your location from literally ANYWHERE. :) Tight Lines, and keep the videos coming !
Hey Grant, so i actually did a ride along with an FWC officer a while back when i was working towards a career with them. Essentially you are correct, it is illegal to release any animal into the wild that was previously kept in captivity, however, when talking about invasive fish specifically, in the state of Florida, you CAN release any catch including invasive species into the SAME BODY of wster they were caught in. It is definitely frowned upon, as the FWC prefers that they are destroyed when caught (kept for food, used as fertilizer, or otherwise dispatched appropriately). The officer i did my ride along with said that you shouldnt be ticketed for releasing them back tk where they were caught but you would most definitely get funny looks 😅. Also, you can not leave with any invasive species alive if you deecide to keep them. They must be dispatched if being kept.
Ethicalky i really believe its up to you whether you release them or not, although personally, ny preference is to destroy any invasives i catch. Living in tampa i fished a few public parks and lakes that bad a tremendous amount of common plecos, oscars, myans, and tilapia, i always dispatched them humanely and if i didnt eat them i used them as ferterlizer or fed them to my pets.
Learn to make fish emulsion fertilizer out of invasives
@@comfortablynumb9342 😅 definitely not a hard process! I used to freeze, then grind them, then add them to my compost heap. Wasn't the most pleasant smelling thing but then again compost never smells very good. My oleander, trumpet Vines, and rose bushes loved it!
@@lakeshiamills1454 the great thing about making fish emulsion fertilizer is that it's done in a sealed container. So it doesn't stink.
dispatch them and dispose of them
let em go, let em grow!
I've lived in Panama, south America and the peacock bass in Florida are just a snack for the ones in the Amazon.
Like most fish they grow bigger in a bigger body of water. There's no big freshwater rivers in south Florida, just a bunch of small canals.
Leave it to the government to not want you to record their answer to a question that affects citizens.
That’s the truth! 🤨
That way they have plausible deniability if they gave you the wrong answer
However, the appeals court in Florida recently last couple days ruled that you can record government officials over the phone without their knowledge.
“This call will be recorded...”- the machine before they connect you. One rule for me, another for thee.
The Supreme Court has ruled that recording public officials doing their duty is a right. Unfortunately, many LEOs don’t believe in the Supreme Court’s decision.
Always fun to watch your road trips. It also gives me ideas when I get to come down there. Thank you great video.
Snakehead is probably one of the best fish to eat so keeping them shouldn't be too bad. Prized table fare like Crappie
“Large cock” had me laughing. These guys roasting Brad are your typical guys that are pissed off about everything…..great vid Brandt!
Every guide I've gone with in Florida always tells me how hard it is to catch peacocks on artificial lures. Yet here it is. Always used lip-hooked shiners. Oh now I hear him say he's using shiners. Just looks like a lure.
I think cutting up evasive species for bait would be best. How do peacock bass taste for eating?
I love fishing with shiners. Great video.
You won't get a ticket for letting a fish go where you caught it anywhere, the laws are vague. It's on the books that you're not allowed to and it's very frowned upon but it's not enforced.
Not allowing you to record is 100% a violation of the 1st Amendment.
Look up wiretapping laws. I don't disagree with you but that law is a tricky one. I'm from Tennessee which is a one party state, but other states are two party and can be considered a felony with punishment to up to a year in jail.
@@dirty_810 That law only applies when recording private citizens in a situation where they have some expectation of privacy, such as in a home or a phone call between two people. It doesn't apply to government officals opperating in their legal capacity and this has been upheld by numerous court decisions (Turner vs Driver- 5th circuit)(Smith vs City of Cumming-11th circuit), among others, have all agreed that civilians have a First Amendment right to record the police because "The First Amendment Protects the right to gather information about what public officals do on public property". Thus, any law that limits a persons ability to record public officals in a public space is an unconstituational violation of the 1st amendment.
It’s not actually, there was no legal president used to enforce it, just lying and saying you can’t record doesn’t violate the first amendment because you are choosing to oblige.
Put simply if you know it’s your right then don’t let people persuade you that it isn’t.
@@dirty_810wiretapping laws only apply to governmental agencies not to civilians.
When a civilian does it to a civilian it’s invasion of privacy but when the government does it it’s a violation of the 4th amendment.
The Supreme Court has already ruled that we have no expectation of privacy when in public. @dirty_810
Brads peacock joke 😂
I thought I was the only one who caught it😂
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
He slipped it in
Hey Brad that’s what she said 😈
Can't believe I didn't see this video when it came out! Loved the fishing with the fan! Great memory for him!!!!
Snakeheads are bad for lakes . Suppose to kill them , not put them back in lake!
I dont understand the releasing of the snake heads.. they are supposedly delicious... yet all the fishers I watch keep releasing them...
A great video and thank you for trying to clear up confusion on invasive species, but it makes no sense for Florida to permit putting back invasive species........ !!!!
Imagine being an average Joe who goes out fishing, and you catch a fish, but you have no idea what kind it is, it was just fun to catch a fish. The law is worded that way so random people wouldn’t be breaking the law without knowing. That’s why.
Of the invasives, which are good to eat? I've heard in OK that most Carp are invasive, but am told theey are so boney that its not a good fish to eat. I do know some people who will eat anything they catch.
With only a few exceptions if it's got gills it grills. I live in Northern California so I don't have the opportunity to catch freaky fish like snakeheads.
But a Peacock is not considered an invasive species? Also, some of the invasive big snakes can still be bought in pet stores. With the huge problems in the southern and central part of the state, why do they not prohibit the sale of those invasive species?
Im not sure of the law in VA now, but it used to be that if you caught an invasive species like a snakehead, you had to kill it. If you were caught with it alive, you could be fined and lose your fishing privileges.
Enjoy watching the channel and all the fishing info, but invasive species are definitely a problem throughout Florida. As an avid fishermen, outdoorsman, and diver Florida resident I’ve seen it first hand. We gotta try and do our part when we can to keep Florida beautiful for the future
that remark about the mix peacock was great. funny
Most commonly caught variety of peacock bass in Florida is the butterfly peacock bass. Speckled peacock bass have also been introduced but aren't as prolific as the butterfly variety.
Yea I would say it's better stated that it's illegal to relocate invasive species. Invasive is a subjective topic. Some of these species are in bodies of water with little consequence to that ecosystem, then some absolutely destroy the ecosystems they are part of. I throw them back idgaf it's impractical to dispatch and get rid of them without spoiling everything around you. I think the most effective way to get rid of them is to start developing a market for them, every delicacy we enjoy started as an acquired taste. Humans have a tendency to deplete populations of species we enjoy.
in MD they stopped caring about Snakeheads. the environmental impact wasn't as severe as they initially thought.
or
it just became a money maker.
You can usually sell your snakeheads at Asian markets around Florida.
Same rule in Maryland for Snakeheads, Blue Cats and Flatheads. You can release back into the same body of water but you cannot transport them alive.
Yea it bothers me seeing snakeheads released but I can’t tell someone else their business.
In Minnesota I was told if you catch a carp it must be destroyed.
About the only reason I'd go to Florida, would be to chase peacock bass on the fly.
Somewhere around 12 to 16 Peacock Species : en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peacock_bass Not to mention hybrids.
I am from Florida and living in Missouri here in Missouri if you catch one you kill it you do not release it as the game commission states
I guess FWC defines "Releasing" as having the fish in your possession, like in a live well, etc, then letting it go somewhere where it doesn't belong. When you "catch and release" it really means "catch and then deciding not to keep it" - so release here has a slightly different meaning. Very confusing, but I think I get it.
You misunderstood or you're repeating it incorrectly. You can release invasive species back into where you caught them or kill them, legally. At no time can you keep any invasive species, or animals or move them, that is illegal.
Look like that one bass is what happened to outside breading with Peacock and Large mouth Bass.
I know nothing about Peacock Bass. So just a guess, I'm thinking it could possibly be some type of hybrid. Maybe?
FWC ARE PUBLIC SERVANTS AND SMITH V CUMMING, GEORGIA SAYS ITS A FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHT TO RECORD PUBLIC SERVANTS DURING THE COURSE OF THEIR DUTIES .
Are you sure you’re not in some guys private pond fishing, it’s like watching someone fishing out of a bucket. What a great day of fishing. Although I’m an advocate of catch and release I agree that Floridas issue with snakeheads you should keep and eat. I’m in Ohio and I have a Koi pond, if I was in Florida I’d have a cichlid pond and just stock it with the fish I caught.
It’s Florida it’s a one party permission for phone recording no legal obligation to ask much less inform them
Great video Brant what a great day catching invasive species definitely a fun day 👍
keeping a cooler with ice next to your live well is easy enough especially in these areas where the truck is 50 ft away. I'd be very surprised if, even if you don't want them to eat, you don't have a neighbor who wouldn't take them. That's not even counting foodbanks, rando family's grilling in the park you drive by, or even just burying them in the garden for your SO's roses.
Um, there are plenty of non-native people who would be happy to keep non-native species.
Here in Tennessee, if you catch an invasive species you have to dispose of it. But we can also use it as cut bait as long as we use it in the same body of water i was caught.
Lots of areas in alaska its illegal to release live pike back into the water
Look man, I get it. More fish species, less pressure on them, more fish to catch. However, if I were to think about it, here in New Mexico, we're famous for our trout waters. We have a few lakes with invasive Northern Pike. I love catching them and they're a lot of fun, but it ruins it for trout here, which are native. There's probably millions of Northern Pike, but I always kill them and most times cook them, if I catch them. If more people are like you where 'It doesn't make a difference if I do it or not,' then more people are not going to do the right thing. As an angler, I feel like it's my duty, even if it's legal not to, to protect the local species at all costs.
My opinion only. They whole state coming together means as popular as it is if everyone who targets them destroys them then there’s a chance. If everyone is told some squishy law like yes you can release them into the same body then people will and our as a life long resident will one day not be able to catch a largemouth every time I go out when down south.
Those are Mayan cichlids . Good eating. Good bait for tarpon and snook too.
Are snakeheads, cichlids and peacock bass any good to eat? 🤔
I’m in Florida around Orlando looking to make a trip down there can you give me some roundabout areas to start looking for Pecocks and snake head
Brad said, that's a mix of a Peacock & a LMB, & it's called a LARGECOCK, you ignored him but you heard him.
The Florida canals are spawning grounds for various sharks, so there are probably parent and child sharks in there somewhere
Unless it's a 2 party state, you can record any phone convo you want. Not to mention it's a government body and you're allowed to record public employees in the line of duty.
You should mention that you can release a snakehead. They must be killed.
Here in Wisconsin, carp are SUPER invasive! Sometimes, I'll take a can of corn, and fish specifically for them. Then, I hit them on the head with a heavy object that I bring with, and kill them. The one downside: Turtles also like corn, and don't like being on a hook! They get ornery! Lol
I've "dispatched " every snakehead I've ever caught. I use them as fertilizer.
It depends on what you're in, in some states it is illegal to release snake heads. There are also states forbid you to release live bait into the lake you're fishing. Some states, I believe Montana is one of them that doesn't allow you to bring live bait in from another state. I think the reason it's illegal to have invasive species in a live well is to reduce the chances of them getting released into a different body of water.
Why would any same person release an invasive species ?
Texas it is illegal to release invasive specie.
The invasive slam is an unfortunate possibility in Florida. It's sad that so many uninvited critters live there but as long as they do you should definitely enjoy catching them. As a Florida native it might be hard for me to release those fish. But I doubt we can eliminate them. Thanks for checking out the actual laws on the subject.
You're crazy, it's a fishing paradise in South Florida because of the large variety of fish to catch....bass are SO boring.
@@swkelley I agree that bass are boring. The awesome thing about Florida, especially south Florida, is the great saltwater fish. I grew up in Sarasota and rarely bothered with freshwater because I could catch snook and stuff that are not boring.
I am a California Angler and the last fish I caught was maybe a black crappie. Hopefully I can catch some Largemouth Bass and some Stripper Bass
I did hear in a video a while back that it is illegal to release snakehead or even have one in your possession alive. That was on animal planet .
I absolutely love that light drag on the Toadfish reels. I've caught some just-over-slot reds on it and it feels like I'm fighting a 20 lber.
You can't keep it, you aren't supposed to release it!!!! Sounds like a group in Washington DC
Snakeheads i hear make great table fair, me personally i would not release an invasive species back or you can never get rid of them not that they ever will i believe its a lost battle
You should do a catch and cook with snakehead, knife and peacocks.
Learn your fish species too. I've seen native bowfin left on shore deal presumably because people think it is snakehead. They are a rare catch because the population is limited in the number of lakes.
Regardless of the allowance of the law, please don't catch then release invasive fish. Catch all you can, have a blast, then remove them and feel good twice.
Recording the gov. Is a constitutionally protected activity they have no choice to be recorded for anyone that isn't for sure
Ground mullein seeds. Puts the fish to sleep, they float to the top. Net the invasives. The rest wake up in a few hours with invasives removed.
When I was a kid in Upstate New York, we killed any carp we caught because they are an invasive species.
The thing is is that the fish are hear and man will not be able to eradicate them so it really doesn't matter
Don't care where I'm at, I wouldn't release any invasive species back into the water. I would dispatch it and dispose of it properly.
Sure beats anything you catch fresh water around here!
For that type of fishing, what length of fishing rod and what pound test line are you using?
If you catch a snakehead after you separate his head from his body then by all means release them. Or take it home filet and fix it up whatever way you like your fish. Snakes good eating'.
Chillin with Dylan. Stay safe and God Bless 🙏
Virginia has come back out and said Snakehead is no longer considered an invasive species.
Is that near Tampon Florida? You can't record their answer because they want to be able to tell you that you're wrong later and that you're a liar, when really, It's them, And it's deliberate!
you can always eat snakehead, ive herd they are delicious.
Same rules in Va.
I'm going to guess that they don't want to criminalize people who mistakenly catch and release invasive species.
Them snakehead look like a fish here in Michigan we call bowfin
Honestly, those bass at the end there look like a hybrid between a largemouth and a peacock. You may have some cross breeding in that small like.. great video!
Invasive species, never release an invasive species back into the waters
It was very clear to me when Brant called FWC, but after reading 250 comments I'm still confused. I always release fish unless I am planning on fish tacos, fillets, fish bites for the little ones., or a fish stew that night. I just want to do the right thing, if I need to dispatch the fish I will. But if I am not going to eat it should I throw it back right where I caught it? I want to protect my fisheries..what is the right move?
I've found this in several state regulations. It is illegal to release fish from your tank, pond, wherever to a body of water it did not come from naturally. But, and here is the stupid part, if you catch an invasive fish, you can return it to the body of water it came from. It is preferred you don't, but not illegal. Disposal is preferred whether eating it or just tossing it in the garbage.
The snake head carcass will feed the baitfish
So are all these exotic fish from aquarium releases?
How do you put the shiner on the hook ? It looks like behind one side and out the other gill ??
Love the videos. Thanks for all the work and posting.
In South Australia (state), it is illegal to throw Carp back into the same body of water. They must be dispatched and can be left on the bank for birds. We still have tons of Carp though. I agree with this regulation as they eat the natives.
It should be in your local laws where you buy your fishing license, or on the DNR website. I've heard all kind of people making up laws like not being able to use certain scents etc. As long as you're following the written laws, there should be no problem.
I hope your keeping those snake head because they are an invasive fish
No one else caught what the man said at 15:28...A largemouth and a Peacock combined is a Largecock. 🤣🤣
They should change the law about snake heads. I would have contest and fish all year for them.
Not to catch and release. That way you would fish them out of the state