Hand Lining MASSIVE EELS at Night - catch & cook conger eel

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  • @IngloriousFishing
    @IngloriousFishing 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Great video loved every second of it I will have to come get those conger with you next time but I’ll bring a lobster pot as welll lol

    • @SMASHFISHING
      @SMASHFISHING  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha definitely mate thanks for watching

    • @bernicelin8045
      @bernicelin8045 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah how do I tell if an eel is female or male ?

    • @bernicelin8045
      @bernicelin8045 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Cuz I never let them go cuz idk how to tell and my dad lik eating them

  • @maxschmidt9461
    @maxschmidt9461 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Great video! For this type of fishin' circle hooks actually are perfect, do set the hook still, the way you do it is fine and not too fast, but the circle gives you the advantage you can let them eat the bait without worries till they run away, use Mustard 39950, the 3x demon perfect circle in 9/0 and 10/0, bridle the bait and you will have even more success, also once a fish is hooked on the circle it hardly ever comes off. Normal bottom fishin' is one thing, handlin' at eye sight somethin' else and it's exactly where circles shine. I did lots of handlin' like that for eels, Catfish and turbot before, even trout, all at night with a headlamp. The eels needed smaller hooks and I kept most anyway, so I had a line with a J hook, one with a smaller circle and one with a bigger circle hook ready, for Catfish and turbot that were at least a foot I'd use 1/0-2/0 circles with great success and even more important, they all survived!!!

  • @r.w.d.s.8647
    @r.w.d.s.8647 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Awesome , been waiting in a Eel catch & Cook. Easy on that Chili powder...lol.

  • @stoernackenfishing
    @stoernackenfishing ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Fantastic !!! Big Fan ,keep up the good work boys! greetz from Germany

  • @fenradast3577
    @fenradast3577 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    the cutlets should be 2" thick. Best simmered in water. Takes about 20 - 25 minutes. Check, its done when the skin comes off. The bone come out easily.

  • @drewski363
    @drewski363 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That conger meal looks delicious !!! Will definitely ask my fishmonger if they have any.

  • @Archie_Brian
    @Archie_Brian 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Brilliant vid smash,, always to top quality viewing.. bring on the next conger wars 👍👍🦈🦈

  • @Harmergeddonsurf
    @Harmergeddonsurf 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I fish in Dorset and we catch plenty of conger up to 20-30lbs. Never bothered to bring a big one into the boat as ive never fancy wrestling with it trying to dispatch it in the boat. Do you cut in behind their head to severe the back bone?

  • @teammyst6386
    @teammyst6386 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love u guys and been waiting for another conger bash 😂🥳

  • @garyproffitt5941
    @garyproffitt5941 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Remember folks strong carbon or fiberglass rods, 30Ib-40Ib reels and reel the in.

  • @edbrown6985
    @edbrown6985 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've caught them when we fish for sea bass, they're strong fish.i caught then in like 200 ft water with a rod and reel. The way you do it looks much more fun and alot easier until you hook one. We caught dogfish on those trips to and the eels were stronger than the sharks for the most part.

  • @SarcasticLipStick
    @SarcasticLipStick 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I wanna go fishing for these so bad. Texas panhandles don’t leave you too many options hahaha

  • @adamtribbett3294
    @adamtribbett3294 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Hey Brother that's awesome 👌 I have to admit I caught myself savoring/eating along with you just watching 😄

    • @ivancho5854
      @ivancho5854 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I was salivating! 🤤 Conger is very good eating. Oven or a stew, but I skin it in the stew. 👍👍

  • @colingontier7697
    @colingontier7697 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love these sessions you have with the congers some nice big congers. He biggest one I have ever caught is 45lb on the wrecks that thought well. Love Conger baked nice slab sliced across the back and put onion rings in the slices and bake for 25 minute. Lovely. Great video Jay.

  • @darrenrayner583
    @darrenrayner583 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well I was on the seat of the sofa leaning in to TV when you were handling between the rocks. Cracking upload, what a start to 2022!

    • @SMASHFISHING
      @SMASHFISHING  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha that’s awsome thanks for watching

  • @kuma9069
    @kuma9069 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That conger looks yummmyyy !! 👍🧜‍♂️ 🌟

  • @theskyquakewarrior
    @theskyquakewarrior 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Jay!! You have 110,000 subs now🙌🏻💪🏻Wow👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
    Nice video mate👏🏻👏🏻

  • @i.g.n2trip684
    @i.g.n2trip684 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Them eels look like our big river eels in New Zealand. I reakon smoked be best. That looks delicious though

  • @THEFISHINGPLACE
    @THEFISHINGPLACE 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video. Looked proper fun that 😀

  • @richardbidinger2577
    @richardbidinger2577 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    It didn't look that big in the water, but when you had it in your hands, it was massive. Great catch, great video.

  • @ronnieboucherthecrystalcraftsm
    @ronnieboucherthecrystalcraftsm หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    i saw a dead conger = huge monster eel on rocks - i was 18yo 1973 the eel was 5-6ft and thicker than my thigh ! super huge .

  • @michaelmaher3213
    @michaelmaher3213 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done smash,what a dinnasaur.i really love your hand lining videos.little smash looked very interested in your meal.thanks smash.

  • @captainflint89
    @captainflint89 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    amazing ! never seen conger caught from rocks like this , any tips for a first attempt in scotland ? we have plenty of rocks and gullies in the area .. subbed for the catch and cook !

    • @SMASHFISHING
      @SMASHFISHING  2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Safety is number 1 as they can pull you in , I’d recommend a shallow rocky area an just chum , it’s as simple as that dude

    • @jordanbeaty6077
      @jordanbeaty6077 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@SMASHFISHING I see you are finally making some money on the vids.. always loved your content.. you ever want to come to Mississippi gulf coast to collaborate let me know , I have shark week vets on hand ready to film a flounder gigging video .. I think it would be great. Untill then be easy.

    • @ianwilliams487
      @ianwilliams487 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      G'Day,,here in australia we don't eat a lot of congo,,but our Kiwi cousins love them,
      They set up a chum bag swish it round the rocks and use a spear gun when they see a head,Snap goes his spear gun,watched this guy take 30 is as many minute's,,just sitting on the break wall,swishing his bag,,

  • @OVTraveller
    @OVTraveller 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Your biggest problem is that you keep manipulating the line: leave it alone and it will catch itself.

  • @ninjason57
    @ninjason57 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That eel would feed a village!

  • @ClivePlatt-jk7im
    @ClivePlatt-jk7im 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Top video lads i love eel fishing lovely thanks

    • @SMASHFISHING
      @SMASHFISHING  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching it much appreciated 👌

  • @kenwalker5464
    @kenwalker5464 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for sharing lads very addictive viewing. Just found your channel. 👍🇬🇧

    • @SMASHFISHING
      @SMASHFISHING  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s for watching mate we appreciate it

  • @looneygooner1960
    @looneygooner1960 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant stuff smash the conger adrenalin rush awesome I love when u do these never tasted conger it's on me list to try 😎👍💥

  • @leenicholas3108
    @leenicholas3108 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i was right there with you i was on the edge of my seat brilliant well done smash

    • @SMASHFISHING
      @SMASHFISHING  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha glad you enjoyed it mate

  • @jamesaitken5921
    @jamesaitken5921 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love your videos, definitely the most entertaining fishing channel I watch. Your enthusiasm is infectious. You're so lucky to live where you are but you know that 🤣

    • @SMASHFISHING
      @SMASHFISHING  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks mate i appreciate you watching

  • @maniatis1976
    @maniatis1976 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    great video mate,,well deserved after 3 days :)

  • @Fishingletsgo
    @Fishingletsgo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was a MONSTER, congrats! really good video, very exciting!

  • @brewcology
    @brewcology 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Chuck bait in, turn light off, and wait till it swallows the bait is best method

  • @Gina-G
    @Gina-G 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    First time watching. Awesome video!!

  • @Andrew_Gergely
    @Andrew_Gergely 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jay that 1st eel was epic !!!

  • @craigarnold323
    @craigarnold323 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the channel. Just curious how many times do you eat conger a month? I fished Key Largo yesterday and caught 2 big bull dolphin, might cook a some tonight the way you cooked the conger.
    Try and make it a point as your success grows to fish in the Florida Keys, would make great content!

  • @jodonbaker43
    @jodonbaker43 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your little dog is so beautiful mate as always brilliant content.

    • @SMASHFISHING
      @SMASHFISHING  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks mate he’s a beast

  • @waicheungli1151
    @waicheungli1151 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm considering moving to guernsey to work.
    do you know how I can meet people?

    • @SMASHFISHING
      @SMASHFISHING  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Just go out , everyone over hear is very polite and welcoming 👍

  • @Shadrach666
    @Shadrach666 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Smoked is brilliant - especially if you do it the old way, hung in a hut and smoked for days - they still do it in Sweden

  • @karlstokes874
    @karlstokes874 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Still got that cold eh dude!
    Best of luck for a chunky conger
    👍🏻

    • @SMASHFISHING
      @SMASHFISHING  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No it’s just cold so my nose runs lol it does sound like I got a cold still tho lol

  • @mercurymadness9005
    @mercurymadness9005 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I live in Canada and watching this just makes me so jealous. We get Dungeness crab on the West Coast of British Columbia. What I wouldn’t die for finding lobster. That’s all East Coast. Love your show I watch it every day even the old ones from way back.

    • @abdul-hadidadkhah1459
      @abdul-hadidadkhah1459 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah but you also get delicious pacific salmon in the millions!

  • @hasmeadali7316
    @hasmeadali7316 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome adventure Mate Thank you for taking me along. Much Love

  • @redneckcookingtv9767
    @redneckcookingtv9767 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    BEST CHANNEL ON TH-cam BY FAR CRASHIN SMASH IF YOUR NOT AT A HALF A MILL SUBS BY 2023 THEN THIS WORLD IS SHIT MY FRIEND KEEP IT UP BROTHER YOUR GOING TO BIG PLACES

  • @tjeffjenkins6226
    @tjeffjenkins6226 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Seems like that conger may be similar to sturgeon (a bit)? Sounds and looks like it from what you were saying...thanks, looks yummy!

  • @anthonyharper8161
    @anthonyharper8161 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video , looks delicious 😋

  • @daricisz73
    @daricisz73 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    try smoked, its delicious

  • @brianocorner5604
    @brianocorner5604 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Mate, This is first time I am seeing that you're eating conger eel, In Japan, I love to eat Unagi(うなぎ). It is eel's season in Japan and it is so delicious. You may try it sometime. The fatty skin tastes so good.

  • @markcrume
    @markcrume 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    He's going for it! He's going for it!

  • @kevinfletcher7471
    @kevinfletcher7471 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love conger , great vid 👌

  • @scubadive
    @scubadive 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would love to be in the water filming when you catch one mate. Great vid, loads of suspense 👍🏻👍🏻

    • @SMASHFISHING
      @SMASHFISHING  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha that would be cool mate

  • @lizwallace9672
    @lizwallace9672 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What an experience hand pulled eels what a video to watch could make want to go fishing for them great , and yes start weighing your congers thank Jay for that

  • @kevinbuckler1085
    @kevinbuckler1085 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That conger was over 30lb,beast 👍.
    I think you over did the chilli powder though 🙄😂😂🎣🐟

  • @Paulglover76
    @Paulglover76 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Enjoyed that jay, bet your hands are cut to shreds after catching them eels 😂

    • @SMASHFISHING
      @SMASHFISHING  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Definitely felt it in the morning mate lol

  • @lucycolwell949
    @lucycolwell949 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    hey smash, you deff got a big wow when you pulled that big one out the water

  • @DavidHumphrey-fu5gb
    @DavidHumphrey-fu5gb 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do you cook anything without chilli?

  • @gracewashburn8276
    @gracewashburn8276 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good lord that looks like a small pork roast it’s so big my goodness smash you have an under estimating the size and weight of your fish if that was almost 15 pounds then the big one you caught in the beginning was all well over 30 pounds wow

  • @liarliar1408
    @liarliar1408 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wah-ah
    You mean water? Lol

  • @MsDenver2
    @MsDenver2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What do the conga’s actually taste like like as I’ve never fancied them? That was massive, you have to watch it doesn’t bit you.

    • @MsDenver2
      @MsDenver2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Oh you got a lovely dog 😊. It looks beautiful white fish😊

  • @jessmiller6577
    @jessmiller6577 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good luck and have a blast.

  • @MGRIFFIN12382
    @MGRIFFIN12382 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Smash fishing baby 🎣

  • @_thespacegazer
    @_thespacegazer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hell ya, woo!

  • @joshuaraileanu5228
    @joshuaraileanu5228 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just discovered your channel ! Amazing
    where is that place?

    • @SMASHFISHING
      @SMASHFISHING  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Guernsey Channel Islands , thanks for watching

  • @reneethompson1423
    @reneethompson1423 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your videos always make me hungry 😋

  • @CoastlineFishing
    @CoastlineFishing 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Quality! That looks so much fun and love your excitement on night two trying to catch the big one! 👍🏼👍🏼

  • @aaronmanley7826
    @aaronmanley7826 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    After 1 years watching your channel i still love it 😀 😍

  • @clarkson7777
    @clarkson7777 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi There. Great film baby. were do you get those chum buckets from. There would be ideal for my shark fishing.

    • @SMASHFISHING
      @SMASHFISHING  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey mate it’s the inside of a sandeel live well haha you can find them at any tackle shop 👍

  • @tonybernard9826
    @tonybernard9826 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    U sound like u hav a massive cold buddy is that cuz of all the orma foraging u hav done lol great vid love it bud

    • @SMASHFISHING
      @SMASHFISHING  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No it’s just cold out so my nose runs lol

  • @TheHappyQuadriplegic
    @TheHappyQuadriplegic 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Omg 😱 that was a monster mate!!!!!!!

  • @tomporthmey
    @tomporthmey 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing!😱😱😱👍👍👍

  • @paul_yt2254
    @paul_yt2254 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Even i doubted 10lbs for that conger mate😂 hard few nights work but you smashed it👍 they dont call you smash for nothing 💯🍻🍻🍻🍻

  • @mojomo9139
    @mojomo9139 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done mate ✌🏻👍🏻

  • @davegreen2052
    @davegreen2052 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    U should try using the guts from ur abalone and a oily fish frame for ur chum eels like it in nz

  • @albertsteptoe3710
    @albertsteptoe3710 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What does conga taste like is it fishy fish and strong ?

  • @123bbbooobbb
    @123bbbooobbb 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cheers smash decent video

  • @wyattglen1
    @wyattglen1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant catch, mate.
    Keep 'em comin'

  • @alexwestman8289
    @alexwestman8289 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your best videos are with Sam.

  • @craigwatson9320
    @craigwatson9320 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hahahahahha he is just sniffing about the hole at the moment ffs Jay give me a breath😂

    • @SMASHFISHING
      @SMASHFISHING  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂😂😂 you have the same mind as me 😂😂

  • @larrymctown9823
    @larrymctown9823 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This guy deserves more subscriber .it's not easy to catch that kind of creature .but on him wtf😮

  • @apadventure
    @apadventure 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Epic stuff Jay, persistence was definitely key. good stuff mate keep it up! 👌

  • @georgieboy1958
    @georgieboy1958 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think I'm so jealous I'm going to have to visit my local fishmonger

  • @MLP130266
    @MLP130266 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Woo hoo - first to comment - ummmmm - IT'S SATURDAY...YAY!!!

  • @meetdistewarts1816
    @meetdistewarts1816 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    siccck bro

  • @Bullrunnerrr
    @Bullrunnerrr ปีที่แล้ว

    Big old girl. I've never caught one here in New Zealand, just the native long fin river eels

  • @hauna0407
    @hauna0407 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video 😘

  • @craigwatson9320
    @craigwatson9320 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve seen a big conga eel coming out of a hole a few times mate

  • @huythiennhien51
    @huythiennhien51 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Video hay . Chúc ae nhiều sức khoẻ

  • @davidschofield9620
    @davidschofield9620 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love this style u couldn't write it handlining congers at your feet lol great video bro 👌

  • @stevec69
    @stevec69 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    maybe i did it wrong or maybe hawaiian congers are different but i tried to cook mine like unagi amd it tasted like bush meat
    and that smelll oooooweeee

  • @theevanpyle
    @theevanpyle 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cheers 🍻 bud! Love your fishing and foraging videos

  • @sipius22
    @sipius22 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome!

  • @gerardcoyne6083
    @gerardcoyne6083 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What scales are you using mate?

    • @SMASHFISHING
      @SMASHFISHING  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just cheep ones mate I’m not sure on the make

  • @mtadave6702
    @mtadave6702 ปีที่แล้ว

    3 nights and how many congers? Ou woukd have caught on the first night if you were quiet and not flashing headtorches everywhere, they do spook.

  • @timothyjohnston6314
    @timothyjohnston6314 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    3rd time was definitely the charm for you mate. Just curious about how you know if it’s a male or a female eel? If the one you kept was just off 15lbs, that beast had to have been close to 40 I reckon. Catch you on the next one 👍🇨🇦

    • @SMASHFISHING
      @SMASHFISHING  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Male congers don’t really go a lot bigger then 20lb , most bigger ones will be female

  • @stelladogbreath1904
    @stelladogbreath1904 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mate , nice video

  • @fox-tv
    @fox-tv 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing👍👍

  • @bmwmsport4866
    @bmwmsport4866 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow you are pro Master 👏 where is the location many thanks 😊

  • @abhishekcr666
    @abhishekcr666 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice catch 😉

  • @MaradyFishFighter
    @MaradyFishFighter 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice Videos

  • @LITTLE_bloak
    @LITTLE_bloak 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Smash fishing drinking game. Drink a shot whenever he says 'hopefully' 🍻🍺🍷🍹🍸 🤪🤪🤪

    • @SMASHFISHING
      @SMASHFISHING  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😂 can I play ?

    • @LITTLE_bloak
      @LITTLE_bloak 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SMASHFISHING Hopefully! 😂

  • @craigwatson9320
    @craigwatson9320 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Guys, when I saw that beast, I thought ffs, then I looked down and thank god it was sill attached 😜