Catching Crawfish For My New Ponds!

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  • In this video, I net crawfish at a local pond and bring them back to add to my new ponds. I ended catching 10-12 crawfish and a few tadpoles as well. Crawfish are great for ponds as they clean up muck and control aquatic vegetation. Thanks for watching!

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  • @WLM505
    @WLM505 3 ปีที่แล้ว +645

    These ponds are going to have so much life.

    • @_auraqlows
      @_auraqlows 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Ye

    • @kindspirit7
      @kindspirit7 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      so true! imagine all the micro organisms in there now like euglenas, parameciums, amoebas, etc. just teeming with life now!

    • @hdezn26
      @hdezn26 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@kindspirit7 Could have someone, with a microscope, take a sample of the pond water, and see whats there now, then one, later .

    • @timothyok3775
      @timothyok3775 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Fr

    • @kindspirit7
      @kindspirit7 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@hdezn26 yes that would be cool but FW might not have a microscope or have the time to pursue it. :-(

  • @andreyka64
    @andreyka64 3 ปีที่แล้ว +122

    I love watching the progress of this pond project.

  • @prestigiousdubcakes2954
    @prestigiousdubcakes2954 3 ปีที่แล้ว +153

    Ducklings gonna love that pond

    • @1969sport
      @1969sport 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Maybe he won’t put them in until they get a bit bigger

    • @prestigiousdubcakes2954
      @prestigiousdubcakes2954 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@1969sport Yeah probably

    • @alexisgrunden1556
      @alexisgrunden1556 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      They'll probably come back every year; they know where home, safety and food are~

    • @sutharsanny1805
      @sutharsanny1805 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Bass will love those ducklings 😂

    • @alexisgrunden1556
      @alexisgrunden1556 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@sutharsanny1805 And God have mercy if they ever go onto the gar pond!

  • @ewanmcilhinney9014
    @ewanmcilhinney9014 3 ปีที่แล้ว +696

    You should get some large pieces of submersible driftwood and large rocks to provide more hiding spots

    • @dragonsember
      @dragonsember 3 ปีที่แล้ว +72

      I second this. It would make it a great ecosystem for all his aquatic critters.

    • @anazolnierczyk5459
      @anazolnierczyk5459 3 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      Yup. Crayfish need places to hide.

    • @alexisgrunden1556
      @alexisgrunden1556 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Agreed. And to allow the plants he put in some more time to become established. Once those crawdads are a little bigger, they'll have fun hunting the tadpoles~

    • @lyndacarter5090
      @lyndacarter5090 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      And they need shade too, don’t they? For when it’s hot out?

    • @anazolnierczyk5459
      @anazolnierczyk5459 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      @@lyndacarter5090 Yup, they like to hide under rocks. Given that he's in Texas and the pond isn't that deep, I bet it will get hot as heck during the summer.

  • @Lumimori
    @Lumimori 3 ปีที่แล้ว +218

    I grant you with the highest honor I can bestow,
    Eating food while watching your video.

    • @semisemicoloncolon
      @semisemicoloncolon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      LMAOOO I’m glad to know other people do this

    • @Kiwi67809
      @Kiwi67809 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      - memes by cowbelly

    • @jtrose6995
      @jtrose6995 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Watcha eatin? Crawfish??

    • @ryanacar3773
      @ryanacar3773 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jtrose6995 no,their cousin lobster

    • @connelevish3797
      @connelevish3797 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same

  • @Tinchocapo19
    @Tinchocapo19 3 ปีที่แล้ว +219

    I'm sorry but I can't just ignore the fact that this man not only grabs tadpoles with his hands like it's a rock, but he just caches quite a big spider and just pokes it out of the way

    • @1hunglow582
      @1hunglow582 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Right? I hate the sea creatures freak me out

    • @jtbunker2786
      @jtbunker2786 3 ปีที่แล้ว +70

      @@1hunglow582 did u just call tadpoles a sea creature

    • @thebigstinker334
      @thebigstinker334 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@1hunglow582 what

    • @thebigstinker334
      @thebigstinker334 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      @@1hunglow582 this person obviously doesn't go outside

    • @1hunglow582
      @1hunglow582 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@thebigstinker334 lol I live in Hawaii I dony have much ponds or lakes here ! I forgot that most fresh water isn't connected right to the ocean like here

  • @49ersfan831
    @49ersfan831 3 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    Lowkey but still very highkey this is one of the best channels on TH-cam.

    • @hundredpoundowlz
      @hundredpoundowlz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      "Lowkey but still very highkey"
      I just have no idea what kids are trying to say these days

    • @Ok-fj4mv
      @Ok-fj4mv 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hundredpoundowlz ok Boomer get off youtube

    • @Ok-fj4mv
      @Ok-fj4mv 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hundredpoundowlz built different 🌭🥵🌭💪🏋️‍♂️💪🦵🏋️‍♀️🥵👋♨️🌡️🌭🧊🥶💧🌨️❄️🥶🏔️💧😷😰

    • @vaneela3377
      @vaneela3377 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Ok-fj4mv you good bro?

  • @endermagic6476
    @endermagic6476 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I love the pond videos, they look absolutely beautiful. Can’t wait until it’s all done!

  • @zenny1258
    @zenny1258 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    With so much chaos going on in my country because of covid-19, watching this 5 minute video gave me peace, I wish it was longer, now back to being sad again 🥺

  • @lexington6447
    @lexington6447 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I always loved catching tadpoles and crawfish but i moved and live in the city now so I can’t anymore but watching you do it makes me happy

  • @thenerdbeast7375
    @thenerdbeast7375 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    It is so cool seeing you build up these ponds one step at a time, I can't wait until the day you release the fish into the ponds!

  • @chickenwingsfromhell
    @chickenwingsfromhell 3 ปีที่แล้ว +143

    bruh these videos always make my day

    • @ryanacar3773
      @ryanacar3773 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So don’t bruh

    • @ryanacar3773
      @ryanacar3773 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      bruh means they are not happy with something

  • @cx1inn910
    @cx1inn910 3 ปีที่แล้ว +91

    I am really just dedicated to the progress of this pond now huh

  • @HeyBroLetsParty
    @HeyBroLetsParty 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I always loved crawfish. Hope they are happy in the new life !

  • @SoItGoesCAL34
    @SoItGoesCAL34 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your pond videos are great. Very interesting. Thanks for sharing

  • @farthurf.5221
    @farthurf.5221 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    So peaceful ponds environment ❤️

  • @vanlifeinthecity9798
    @vanlifeinthecity9798 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    You're doing a great job stocking your ponds. No doubt they are going to have a huge variety of natural life. I thought for sure ya was going to keep the bass, but glad ya let it go all the same. Looking forward to what you're going to stock next.
    Thanks for sharing

  • @ceciliag2929
    @ceciliag2929 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very cool, I’m looking forward to the end result.

  • @jdorffer
    @jdorffer 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    So glad the Lilly pads are coming back, best luck with the new ponds

  • @ruck9068
    @ruck9068 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    When he put charlie there, I really hope that we will able to detect which one🥺

    • @vampcat260
      @vampcat260 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Charlie will be the one sitting in his own personal castle.

  • @grandreven5084
    @grandreven5084 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    the ponds will have so much diversity.

  • @lynngrant7
    @lynngrant7 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Who disliked this video? Did you expect fireworks? This is about the most relaxing channel on TH-cam, keep it up.

  • @olimarhunt
    @olimarhunt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love that you're stocking these ponds from the local water ways. keeping it cheap and healthy.

  • @SmokeumPeacepipe
    @SmokeumPeacepipe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    it is so fun to watch your ponds come to life bit by bit. thank you for making it a gradual journey for us. when we are watching videos of the mature and vibrant ponds in the future, it will be fun to remember all of the little pieces that went into creating them!

  • @firetopman
    @firetopman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Summertime will be fun time at the ponds.

  • @knaturefishing1736
    @knaturefishing1736 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh nice. They will love to live in your new pond

  • @American_Diogenes
    @American_Diogenes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It’s very pleasing to see the continuing development of the two ponds. 👍

  • @reversemudkip8798
    @reversemudkip8798 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Look forward to seeing the evolution of the pond

  • @SavageBoricua
    @SavageBoricua 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Man you have to make these videos longer, they are too damn addicting. super dope seeing the progress on the ponds. I hope they stays crystal clear and blue. 💪🏽

  • @MrBlobs
    @MrBlobs 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Charlie is going to start a revolution

  • @shaunhittle6414
    @shaunhittle6414 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    When I’m angry I watch ur videos and I’m mellow out thank you I love the progress you have made too

  • @vetterfellow
    @vetterfellow 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice ; FW 🦈😎👍 Looking around👀 Thanks !!!!! for taking us along..

  • @robertt8822
    @robertt8822 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    These videos make me so happy i am so glad i found your channel

  • @yummorcamilk643
    @yummorcamilk643 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    These ponds are gonna look so cool!!!!

  • @Mountlougallops
    @Mountlougallops 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How cool your ponds are going to be!!

  • @shahinahpyati8251
    @shahinahpyati8251 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This new ponds are very good quality

  • @kkelehar
    @kkelehar 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    your lucky to have those ponds and have lots of animals too

  • @diskgrind3410
    @diskgrind3410 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool stuff, great job, please keep the videos coming.

  • @beanunseen
    @beanunseen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    He's is so calm and innocent people can watch him for therapy.

  • @alexc2194
    @alexc2194 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    The spider is somewhat known as a 'fishing spider' I believe. They hunt little fish like minnows.

    • @demonlordotrt754
      @demonlordotrt754 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Looked to be a small wolf spider most likly was chilling on the plants trying to get a easy meal on a flying insects

  • @farislatif8846
    @farislatif8846 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    WOW a wild crayfish

  • @alexmartinez9645
    @alexmartinez9645 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I cant wait to see these ponds in 1-2 years

  • @fluffpuff320
    @fluffpuff320 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love watching every week how he diversifies the life in the ponds. It’s so satisfying to see the complete ecosystem slowly come together

  • @Very_Angry_Citizen
    @Very_Angry_Citizen 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mudbugs are an awesome addition to your pond. They will give the bass a tasty snack.

  • @fogbow
    @fogbow 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Takes me back to my own crawdad catchin days as a kid, thank you for the pleasant times at your local ponds! Great job on your own beautiful ponds as well!

  • @crossinbean4725
    @crossinbean4725 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    We are getting a whole eco system !!

  • @malloryjordan6764
    @malloryjordan6764 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love watching you catch things to stock the ponds 💚

  • @TexRobNC
    @TexRobNC 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My most anticipated videos right now for sure. Love seeing the ponds build up from nothing!

  • @mriffy5370
    @mriffy5370 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve been trying to find you everywhere but I couldn’t and this is the miracle I found you

  • @delt2743
    @delt2743 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Back in the late 1960’s I remember catching tadpoles and watching them turn into frogs. Them days are long gone no more canyons all houses and apartments.

  • @srikugamer4994
    @srikugamer4994 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Only legends know that crawfish was the first citizen of pond

  • @Alsayid
    @Alsayid 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Stocking some crawdads, that's what I was waiting for. :-)

  • @snowflake7132
    @snowflake7132 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fish whisperer: Leaves spider at a POND
    Exotic Lairs: TRIGGERED

  • @pato9264
    @pato9264 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Been subscribed since 100,000, absolutely love the videos man. Keep them coming!! Be sure to get tons of hiding spots for the crawfish like logs and rocks!

  • @Ak.Fishing_
    @Ak.Fishing_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video 🤘

  • @somesquid3701
    @somesquid3701 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Genuinely adore the pond videos, I still binge the stuff here due to how much love goes into this!

  • @mrbig1685
    @mrbig1685 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh my God the pons men look so fricking cool bro I love this channel keep up the good work waiting for the gars to Finlay good live in the gar pon

  • @_Chessa_
    @_Chessa_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yay! Love your pond updates!

  • @jhalent93
    @jhalent93 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    in the future your gonna have an amazing slice of the world. its already amazing.

  • @michael7423
    @michael7423 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Maybe throw some fish pellets in for food until the ponds don’t look so sterile. I hope all the water lilies thrive. I’d transplant some of that marsh grass and plant some cattails too!

  • @rustybrazenfire
    @rustybrazenfire 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love watching you slowly build the biodiversity in your ponds. It seems like such a long project. Hoping to see these ponds in a couple years teeming with life!

  • @Biggus___Dickus
    @Biggus___Dickus 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really like your videos . Keep going 👍

  • @yattaguru
    @yattaguru 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loving the development of the ponds

  • @adonay2125
    @adonay2125 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This pond will be so cool, can’t wait until the turtles get to swim in them

  • @seetheworld943
    @seetheworld943 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Liked it before I even watched

  • @MauriceTarantulas
    @MauriceTarantulas 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super! Gonna be great in no time at all.

  • @tsameekiza7235
    @tsameekiza7235 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am very invested on the progress of your pond.

  • @whitneybraddy7280
    @whitneybraddy7280 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ponds are clear blue. Nice for the turtles

  • @latrixxx943
    @latrixxx943 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The bass are gonna love those!

  • @aimankuaci
    @aimankuaci 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is getting a lot more exciting !!

  • @6754bettkitty
    @6754bettkitty 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Keep up the good work!

  • @heyguy2367
    @heyguy2367 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I will create an army the likes of which the galaxy has never seen before

  • @dab568
    @dab568 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love it please do more of this!

  • @OrthodoxChristian809
    @OrthodoxChristian809 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your own pond? Brilliant 😀👍🏻

  • @122bigbamboo
    @122bigbamboo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    very cool video,

  • @RoleyChiu
    @RoleyChiu 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    that aquatic spider was awesome!!

  • @sp5586
    @sp5586 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Пожалуйста, показывай больше видео) очень интересно смотреть. Привет из России🍻🍻🍻

  • @VLS1998t
    @VLS1998t 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cant wait to see what other wildlife will natural make their homes in the pond! Years ago my neighbours put in a small “pond” in their back yard (slightly bigger than a kid pool) and within the same summer they found some frogs chilling in there. We live in a quiet neighbourhood but still in the city, amazing how they found their way.

  • @furretshiny3129
    @furretshiny3129 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The spider: heya friend. Are you fishing again?
    Whisperer: Yes. Have a g'day. Good fishin.
    Spider: thank you.

  • @JC-zo1mj
    @JC-zo1mj 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    love seeing these pond vids!

  • @maxtggaming7470
    @maxtggaming7470 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love these pond updates so much

  • @mythos951
    @mythos951 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I find it so cool there is so much living there that all u have to do is lightly scope your net

  • @Hoondaju
    @Hoondaju 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    my favorite series

  • @lunarlynx2032
    @lunarlynx2032 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Crawfish are awsome

  • @BAcOn._-
    @BAcOn._- 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I cant wait for this pond! It will look so nice and I cant wait to see all the creatures inside it 👀

  • @vsenile5391
    @vsenile5391 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fish whisperer,
    Two requests, first is would you be willing to put some peacock bass and pleco into the ponds? Or other types of cichlids? Possibly even catfish like shovelnose and redtail?
    Second, is put a bunch of rock caves! And little jungle gyms below, it would be cool to see the pond on the inside! Get some scuba gear!

  • @BadlydrawnBen
    @BadlydrawnBen 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm near 50 and that looks like a great day out 👍

  • @markrumfola9833
    @markrumfola9833 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice ponds bigtime

  • @MR3DDev
    @MR3DDev 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cleanest pond ever

  • @Nyambui
    @Nyambui 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I haven't eaten too many crawfish in my life, but they look tasty.

  • @justaperson8381
    @justaperson8381 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Imagine how beautiful the ponds will be in a year

  • @theshagster3763
    @theshagster3763 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The people that disliked this are animal rights activists but I like crayfish they are good bait and food

  • @tracybowling97
    @tracybowling97 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Everything is going so well. I can't wait to see what the duckies think.

  • @michaelholloway6722
    @michaelholloway6722 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video full rrespect

  • @JRR31984
    @JRR31984 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very GOOD. Man.

  • @koicaine1230
    @koicaine1230 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I loved having a Crawfish in my Pond! I started with 9 but he killed all the others so I named him Jack the Ripper. He was so tame, after he got used to me,

  • @ronaldarchibald2506
    @ronaldarchibald2506 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool video.

  • @nope8118
    @nope8118 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice vid love ur stuff

  • @VeRA-CRUZ01
    @VeRA-CRUZ01 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super cool

  • @sirsmokeefortwence25
    @sirsmokeefortwence25 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I don't know much about crayfish, but it would have been cool to find a bunch with unique colors to inhabit your pond. See if they pass on the traits.

    • @PeppoMusic
      @PeppoMusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The adult one he got was a blueish one, but covered in mud and it's subtle

    • @granajo858
      @granajo858 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      When colour shrimp mix they end up coming back to normal colour after a few generations as far as im aware, i suppose it Will be the same for crayfish