I was going to ask for a catch, kill, and cook of the snake head. But making catfish chum works too. Just dont do what people here do with what they call JUNK fish and leave it on the banks.
Snakeheads do not eat voraciously, they do not ruin ecosystems. They are ambush predators, do not listen to people who label these fish as monsters. They are here to stay so might as well accept them as a new game fish.
I use snap swivels too its a pain in the ass to be cutting and retieing on lures. I like to switch out my lures to see what they like. I use it to when catching bluegill I just put a hook with nightcrawlers and they catch on. my other rod tip broke so I'm down to one rod that's why mostly I use the swivels I can change out when I see a bass
I don't use them because pretty much 98% of snaps and/or swivels are very cheaply made and pretty much snap or bend or the pin gets super bent after mild use, un snapping and snapping things back on and off. I find snap swivels fine for panfishing, that I do agree with. I do that as well if I find myself pan fishing, but most of the time I still tie my hook on directly.
Snap swivels are only really good for spinnerbaits, buzzbaits, and chatterbaits. Anything else is basically better to manually tie on. Quitting with the swivels was probably one of my best choices when it comes to fishing.
I enjoy some of the contents here, but this video is definitely a down for me. You wanna fix the ecosystem with the premises of getting rid of invasive Species of fish? Make sure you kill everything that is invasive in your area then. That includes all types of Cichlids, Clown Knifefish, Flathead Catfish, Blue Catfish, Yellow Perch, Common Carp, and even the Butterfly Peacock Bass. And then you may come to me and say: _"Oh, but Snakeheads are different. They actually damage the ecosystem."_ And this is when I say: *do your research, please.* State-of-art research in the United States of America has been showing that Snakeheads are not destroying the ecosystem whatsoever. These fish are not eating game-fish or destroying their populations, as their diets are typical of a lie-in-wait predator's. In other words, Snakeheads are just another invasive Species out there! Just another one. Please read a few scholarly articles before spreading false information on the Internet. That only adds to the mass hysteria out there and make people even more ignorant of the apparent facts. Credible sources are not your uncle or your friend, tabloid articles, internet articles on sketchy websites, etc. Credible sources are not governmental rules and regulations that didn't do CRAP for research and just decided to judge a fish. Credible sources are scholarly articles and journals that were made and written by EXPERTS in the field: fisheries biologists and ichthyologists who conducted research on the Species and drew data from it. Credible sources come from books that were written by EXPERTS in the field. I just wanted to point that out. I am not discouraging you from posting contents here and I am not saying that I hate you or your Channel. Quite the opposite -- keep the contents coming! But seriously, though...do a bit of research before spreading fake info. Tight lines!
i don't take any offense to your comment at all i know your just trying to state facts....but i guess everyone has there own opinion on the matter some people kill them some people don't but don't worry @noobangler schooled me/roasted me i now accept the snakehead as my lord and savior. :) me and snakeheads have no beef lol
nice to see you here, & thank you for explaining that. & there are checks & balances in every aspect of life. those snakeheads, bowfin, gar etc. they are part of the ecosystem. tight lines 😊
Did you kill the snakeheads or just leave them out of the water? If you didn't kill them, they'll slither back into the water. they can survive out of water for a day or two. That's how they make their way from one body of water to another.
I find if you're fishing in florida using senkos catches the smaller snakeheads but using topwater frogs gets the bigger ones, my PB was a 13 pounder I caught using the gambler Buzz N' Cane Toad White with a 4/0 Mustad Bass Hook, Worm hooks also work, I fishing mainly canals and catch a decent amount.. also what line are you using and if braid what pound because ive been having snakeheads snap 50 pound braid and ive been losing topwater frogs like crazy and each one is $6+
I fish mine with a swivel all the time until I figure out what color they really want to hit, then switch out to loop knot when I'm going to stick with a color. The swivel does absolutely nothing to the action of the frog. I've been lazy before and just left the swivel on and stick caught 20+ fish on the frog.
I use a swivel as a "quick-changer" until they start striking at the specific type/color of lure I use... ANNNDDD THEN.... I'm too lazy to switch to direct tie anyways... LOL...
i fish frogs on a swivel with 30kg steel leaders for pike, and even with the weight of the leader it doesnt make the frog nose dive or effect the action so youre talking shite.
unsubbed for killing fish for no reason, really disappointed in you.tought we were good friends...SIKE😂 nice video bro keep it up, keep on growing and growing I see😞😉 nice job
they can crawl from pond to pond and breath out of water. As long as they can keep moist they can breath open air just fine. Which is why they are such a big problem.
They wont suffocate, they can breathe air and can live up to 4 days if moist/wet without water. So you have to snap their necks of something to kill the once you catch em.
If you do go fishing, you should keep a cooler or a bucket with you so you can take fish like those snake heads home with you if you want to eat them. That's what I recommend.
Here in VA we have Northern Snakeheads, slightly different than bullseyes. Smallest one I've ever caught was 18in and the meat was delicious. Average length I've caught is 24in, but there are some much larger swimming in these waters. If I ever got a small one I would probably pan dress it and cook it on the grill with a wire fish basket.
what do you do with the snakeheads after the catch i onow you dont release them but do you bring rhem somewhere or just kinda throw them out ? ( dont care who answers just as long as its true, and dont start fights)
in Asia snake head almost done for.rarely to find big one anymore since it count as one of main dish here.taste really good especially when grill. btw,if u looking up for action,another type of snake head known as tomman aka monster snake head sure make a good adrenaline rush
For future reference, you probably don't need a cooler in order to keep and eat the snakeheads. They're a tough fish, and it doesn't start to spoil until the fish is dead. If you don't go out of your way to kill it, it will probably stay alive, even without water, until you get home and then kill it and put it in your fridge or freezer or whatever you normally do. That's actually one of the reasons they're so popular in 3rd world countries as food, because they can be kept alive and kept from spoiling for a pretty long time, even without refrigeration.
+swkelley why would I educate myself on the fishing laws of Florida? I live in Canada and I was comparing them to gobies which are small invasive fish and it is the law to kill them, I only assumed you were supposed to kill them because its better for the environment and he said it is in the video
Thanks for the video. I haven't had the opportunity to fish lately so this is the next best thing. That watermelon/chartreuse is my second best senko. Only beaten by the hard to find cotton candy senko.
One of my favorite ways to fish is in my creek, 2-3 pounders, not much at all but I can usually catch around 5-10 a day add those and it's not a bad meal.
there are two types of snakehead in south east asia, one is invasive useless species and the other beneficial for traditional medical treatment (wound, cuts etc). The first fish you caught i think it is a good species for medical.
I know they've invaded south Florida, I'm further north in Central Florida. Not sure where you're at, but how bad has the snakehead population grown here? Where do I find them?
Speaking of fixing the environment, you should go spear fishing for lion fish.
Finally someone actually kills snakeheads 😂
Right but I mean u don’t have to kill them but I prefer to kill them
I grind them up for catfish chum.
Great idea man.
Thanks man, i usually just catch a bunch of bluegill and cut em up for chum, but i wanna try this.
I was going to ask for a catch, kill, and cook of the snake head. But making catfish chum works too. Just dont do what people here do with what they call JUNK fish and leave it on the banks.
Snakeheads do not eat voraciously, they do not ruin ecosystems. They are ambush predators, do not listen to people who label these fish as monsters. They are here to stay so might as well accept them as a new game fish.
Lovin your videos. I'm 15 and that's all I like to do is fish
awesome man keep fishin!
What's the biggest you've ever caught?
+Kaden Deerfield I've never caught a snakehead
+Josh Ledbetter what's the biggest fish you've ever caught
+Kaden Deerfield
Saltwater-15lb redfish
Freshwater-2 1/2lb bass
I use snap swivels too its a pain in the ass to be cutting and retieing on lures. I like to switch out my lures to see what they like. I use it to when catching bluegill I just put a hook with nightcrawlers and they catch on. my other rod tip broke so I'm down to one rod that's why mostly I use the swivels I can change out when I see a bass
Same
Snap swivels are the best
Have fun breaking off
I don't use them because pretty much 98% of snaps and/or swivels are very cheaply made and pretty much snap or bend or the pin gets super bent after mild use, un snapping and snapping things back on and off. I find snap swivels fine for panfishing, that I do agree with. I do that as well if I find myself pan fishing, but most of the time I still tie my hook on directly.
Snap swivels are only really good for spinnerbaits, buzzbaits, and chatterbaits. Anything else is basically better to manually tie on. Quitting with the swivels was probably one of my best choices when it comes to fishing.
I enjoy some of the contents here, but this video is definitely a down for me. You wanna fix the ecosystem with the premises of getting rid of invasive Species of fish? Make sure you kill everything that is invasive in your area then. That includes all types of Cichlids, Clown Knifefish, Flathead Catfish, Blue Catfish, Yellow Perch, Common Carp, and even the Butterfly Peacock Bass.
And then you may come to me and say: _"Oh, but Snakeheads are different. They actually damage the ecosystem."_ And this is when I say: *do your research, please.* State-of-art research in the United States of America has been showing that Snakeheads are not destroying the ecosystem whatsoever. These fish are not eating game-fish or destroying their populations, as their diets are typical of a lie-in-wait predator's. In other words, Snakeheads are just another invasive Species out there! Just another one.
Please read a few scholarly articles before spreading false information on the Internet. That only adds to the mass hysteria out there and make people even more ignorant of the apparent facts. Credible sources are not your uncle or your friend, tabloid articles, internet articles on sketchy websites, etc. Credible sources are not governmental rules and regulations that didn't do CRAP for research and just decided to judge a fish. Credible sources are scholarly articles and journals that were made and written by EXPERTS in the field: fisheries biologists and ichthyologists who conducted research on the Species and drew data from it. Credible sources come from books that were written by EXPERTS in the field.
I just wanted to point that out. I am not discouraging you from posting contents here and I am not saying that I hate you or your Channel. Quite the opposite -- keep the contents coming! But seriously, though...do a bit of research before spreading fake info. Tight lines!
i don't take any offense to your comment at all i know your just trying to state facts....but i guess everyone has there own opinion on the matter some people kill them some people don't but don't worry @noobangler schooled me/roasted me i now accept the snakehead as my lord and savior. :) me and snakeheads have no beef lol
I enjoy catching new things kill none lol
lmao peacocks are actually helping us they generate so much money for our economy fym
nice to see you here, & thank you for explaining that. & there are checks & balances in every aspect of life. those snakeheads, bowfin, gar etc. they are part of the ecosystem. tight lines 😊
hey was catching snakehead that's why he said that
thanks for doing this we need every bit of help we can get
i use snap swivels too
My whole life, and I have never had a problem!
+will morgan same. Easy to change bait
Would you know if you were having a problem if you always use snap swivels?
+Ryan Pellegrini what do you mean
If you catch enough big fish you will break off really fast. U should always just re tie or u will lose lures
Man as soon as the bait hit the water you got were getting hits. Liked the video keep up the good work.
thanks man I appreciate the support it means a lot
I live in central mn and if I ever caught one of those I'd mount the damn thing
hey, what hook do you have rigged up on that worm @8:12 ?
Did you kill the snakeheads or just leave them out of the water? If you didn't kill them, they'll slither back into the water. they can survive out of water for a day or two. That's how they make their way from one body of water to another.
I find if you're fishing in florida using senkos catches the smaller snakeheads but using topwater frogs gets the bigger ones, my PB was a 13 pounder I caught using the gambler Buzz N' Cane Toad White with a 4/0 Mustad Bass Hook, Worm hooks also work, I fishing mainly canals and catch a decent amount.. also what line are you using and if braid what pound because ive been having snakeheads snap 50 pound braid and ive been losing topwater frogs like crazy and each one is $6+
fuck haters I use snap swivels . they are so convenient.
Yep love them tho I do believe they can prevent fish from biting sometimes
hell ya they are you don't have to tie a new lure on each time its so easy
forealll
A polymer not literally takes 20 seconds to tie. Im not going to roast you, but C'MON MAN
Well it's sad to say any real fisher man would know how to spell knot and snap swivels are easy I an tie just choose not to
Nice video man, I have never hooked up a snakehead where I live. Looks like they put up a fun little fight! 👍🏼
How did u kill them
+Jamie Hubert knock on the head they feel no pain
TallFishermanJ You did the right thing
+TallFishermanJ can you not eat them?
you can eat snake heads they taste really good if made right
So, did you eat them or give them to a friend who likes fish?
You don't have to kill these fish. They don't mess up the ecosystem. I catch bass every time I snakehead fish
yeah thats true, I mean, if you are going to release tilapia peacocks and cichlids why kill snakehead, they are not that harmfull
I actually release every fish I catch, no matter its species, If I catch It Its going back
Snakeheads are here to stay bro. Theyve been around for years.
yea they are here to stay
they are here to slay.
We are all trying to get rid of them.... not much progress if you ask me :S
They are not in my neck of the woods in strong numbers yet.
Tell yo what, they look like they will be nice cut bait.
15+ years
thanks for helping the ecosystem and making good video thx :)
A swivel on a frog? That's messed up it makes the nose of the frog dive down and dig in just spend the extra min and direct tie
I fish mine with a swivel all the time until I figure out what color they really want to hit, then switch out to loop knot when I'm going to stick with a color. The swivel does absolutely nothing to the action of the frog.
I've been lazy before and just left the swivel on and stick caught 20+ fish on the frog.
ohhhh, he told you
+B Shwaze lol
I use a swivel as a "quick-changer" until they start striking at the specific type/color of lure I use... ANNNDDD THEN.... I'm too lazy to switch to direct tie anyways... LOL...
i fish frogs on a swivel with 30kg steel leaders for pike, and even with the weight of the leader it doesnt make the frog nose dive or effect the action so youre talking shite.
How are you rigging the senkos? Texas rig?
unsubbed for killing fish for no reason, really disappointed in you.tought we were good friends...SIKE😂 nice video bro keep it up, keep on growing and growing I see😞😉 nice job
hahahahhahahhqhhhh thanks man!!
+TallFishermanJ Anytime bro,,let me DM you, I have a question!
+ReelingThemIn I was really pissed for a second until I read the whole thing 😂😂
+Joshua Rose 😂😂😂 he's a very gr8 person and humble. I talk to him a lot and were chill!
I have the same rod bass pro tourney special. I never used it yet. How good is the rod?
Hopefully you were being humane and at least gill cut them so they didnt have to flop around and suffocate
stomp their head in that's how we do it bud
they can crawl from pond to pond and breath out of water. As long as they can keep moist they can breath open air just fine. Which is why they are such a big problem.
They wont suffocate, they can breathe air and can live up to 4 days if moist/wet without water. So you have to snap their necks of something to kill the once you catch em.
fish do not have the neuro-physiological capacity for a conscious awareness of pain.
By any chance Ryan do u live in Lafayette California
If you do go fishing, you should keep a cooler or a bucket with you so you can take fish like those snake heads home with you if you want to eat them. That's what I recommend.
there actually not that bad.there reputation is exagerated
if any thing they rid of the evasive species that are actually harmfull
And what happens when those fish's populations go down, people find a way to control them, or for some odd reason die out?
😧 who else misses summer
AnglingTV you do realize there invasive right.....That means that there bad for you and the ecosystem
Here in VA we have Northern Snakeheads, slightly different than bullseyes. Smallest one I've ever caught was 18in and the meat was delicious. Average length I've caught is 24in, but there are some much larger swimming in these waters. If I ever got a small one I would probably pan dress it and cook it on the grill with a wire fish basket.
what pole are you using. I like the look and the reel. I'd like to purchase one?
just subbed love the vid those snake heads are crazy
+Dirt bikes for life thanks man I appreciate the support
+TallFishermanJ cool vid iv never fished in my life soo i dont know what your talking about but if entertains me
what do you do with the snakeheads after the catch i onow you dont release them but do you bring rhem somewhere or just kinda throw them out ? ( dont care who answers just as long as its true, and dont start fights)
can you possibly tell us the location because I want to help in the snakehead removal
all in the northern parts of the U.S including Tennessee
+Liquid Souls minnesota?
+Devin Baker probaly
+Liquid Souls hmm where would I even look? I live right in the middle of Minnesota.
+Devin Baker search up your state fish
What ecosystem? A small ass drainage pond? What a hero.
lol
snap swivels are the best for changing baits without the hassle. But I mainly use them for catfishing so I can change the hook from big to small.
Really good man, congrats! ;)
Great video. I've heard snakeheads are good eating. Do you eat them?
Are they good eating at all? If not they're good trap bait or catfish bait.
excellent eating
noobangler sweet!
what setup are you using? rod? reel? line?
sooooo what rod/reel you using
Do you have any tips on picky bass in a small pond? I know there is big ones hiding but I just can't get them to bite...
I like to use 6" zoom finesse worms in either June bug or black rigged weightless. That usually does the trick on finicky pond bass here in Alabama.
+Scott Holderfield I'm in Alabama too but thank you. I have been trying 6-8" worms. I will try the June bug later.
+Challenge Life Where in Alabama are you?
Just keep casting and try to piss them off. Sometimes it takes over 10 casts to get a simple bite.
+Scott Holderfield coast of Alabama
i dont ussuali watch fishing videos but this was interesting. Keep it up :D!!!
glad I can catch ur interest appreciate the support!
+TallFishermanJ no problem man! you sound like a realy chill person!
Same
Where did u get that reel and pole that sick
in Asia snake head almost done for.rarely to find big one anymore since it count as one of main dish here.taste really good especially when grill. btw,if u looking up for action,another type of snake head known as tomman aka monster snake head sure make a good adrenaline rush
Are they a type of catfish? What are you using?
For future reference, you probably don't need a cooler in order to keep and eat the snakeheads. They're a tough fish, and it doesn't start to spoil until the fish is dead. If you don't go out of your way to kill it, it will probably stay alive, even without water, until you get home and then kill it and put it in your fridge or freezer or whatever you normally do. That's actually one of the reasons they're so popular in 3rd world countries as food, because they can be kept alive and kept from spoiling for a pretty long time, even without refrigeration.
How do you find these areas? And when you do find bodies of water, how do you know if it's public property?
What did you do with them? The only invasive fish around me are gobies and I just use them as bait but these are way to big
kill em
+swkelley educate yourself, they're a highly invasive speicies who is killing the Florida ecosystem, dumbass
+swkelley why would I educate myself on the fishing laws of Florida? I live in Canada and I was comparing them to gobies which are small invasive fish and it is the law to kill them, I only assumed you were supposed to kill them because its better for the environment and he said it is in the video
swkelley dude, i dont carafe its legal to release them , quit saying that, i don't care, they're invasive and need to die
care if***
I use swivels too! Really convenient for the non tournament fishermen that has a rod and reel for each lure
What do u do with them since u dont release them?
Thanks for the video. I haven't had the opportunity to fish lately so this is the next best thing. That watermelon/chartreuse is my second best senko. Only beaten by the hard to find cotton candy senko.
glad you enjoy the vids hopefully u can get out there and fish soon
what lure are u using to catch snake head?
I get that you kill the snakeheads when you catch them but what do you do with them. eat them or just throw em out?
swkelley snakeheads are invasive in most places in the usa
man i was about to bash you for the swivel, but your annotation helped. they do effect presentation and action.
lol I know it's a convenience thing for me lol
what made a snakehead if you know like did fish interbreed or was it something else not sure please explain
Where did you put the fish you caught ?
What did you do to those snake heads, cause I want to know
Hey, I noticed that your reel had scuff marks, my chronarch got scuffed too. Is there anything to fix it?
+Reece Gostomsky ugh I know man I hate it I tried polishing it but I think it needs to be disassembled and re painted :(
So do they make good cut bait for catfish?
I'm not sure about catfish but my buddy uses them for sword fish bait
no kidding. never would have thought of that
What do you do with the snakeheads after you do em the dirty
Coral springs right near the police station if im not mistaken?
dude how did you make the board for Braille Skateboarding
dm me on ig
nice video man! You just earned a sub!
One of my favorite ways to fish is in my creek, 2-3 pounders, not much at all but I can usually catch around 5-10 a day add those and it's not a bad meal.
How do you kill them I usually just cut the flap of skin in between the gills
same
+TallFishermanJ OK I was just wondering because one of my friends stomps on their head and others will just cut their stomach open
they are really cruel
+Preston H no I'm definitely not cruel I'm ganna cut back on killing them
I bash them over the head really hard. That way they dont suffer
What kind of rod and reel do you use
are those bullseye snakeheads?
Im not a big fisherman but this video was really interesting
Are the technicly fihs, cause the dont look like fish, how big can they get
what do you do with the snake heads?
where in florida is this? I'm down in collier county and I never catch them.
which luars you recomend
also what set up
If u Mind can u please tell me your setup that you are using. Rod and reel please
BPS tourney special 6'6" medium heavy and a Shimano cronarch c14+ with 30lb power pro braided line.
If you don't release them back, where do you take it? Or dispose them?
+Erik Thompson I really want to know because they are taking over!
+LeafVillage UchihaClan in the water, just pop a hole in the air bladder.
+Required Shrimp0 just like that huh??
I use snap swivels because its way easier to change lures if you dont have a bunch of rods with lures already on them
to you eat the snakehead you catch, or just remove them?
where did you toss the snake head bodies?
what kind of rod and reel to u have??
What do you do with them? Sell them? Eat them? How does one cook it?
+Heroes uknowjusticemill no he puts the dead ones back in water
+Captain Crack I don't idc how he does it I was saying how I do it
Hey man I really like your content and I watch you videos very often. I have your rod that you use alot but where did you get the reel? Thanks
There is no reason to kill them they don’t do that much more than bass or Pickerrell
what gear you are using
I've never actually fished for snake head so I was wondering if you eat them or what?
and what do u do when u kill them eat them or just dump them?
yea he eats snakes
+Galexy yt Those aren't snakes... and they are edible
+Rick Sanchez Never ate one myself, not sure
Use them as cut bait
im using 10lb small snap swivel and doesnt have any problems. its really convenient for me to change my lure.
What kind of rod do you use ?
there are two types of snakehead in south east asia, one is invasive useless species and the other beneficial for traditional medical treatment (wound, cuts etc). The first fish you caught i think it is a good species for medical.
That's the center for the arts right?
Great vid!!!! And can't wait for my package and for more vids!!!!!!
wooohooooo
what do you do with them? you dont jsut leave em dead on the ground do you? You take em home and eat em?
Just curious, Do you actually eat the snake heads that you catch or do you feed it to some wild animals or cats on the way back home?
in this particular case I did not eat them I threw them back in the water where other wildlife can eat
what rode and reel do you use?
6'6 MH bps tourney special and a Shimano cronarch c14+
is that mulens park?
What do you do with the snakeheads once you kill em?
Are they good eating? if they are, kind of a bonus.
They are great
Most hate it but some love it, I guess it's just about how it's cooked but I've never had it.
All white meat my friend. Delicious
+FloridaGirlVlogs I'm black r u saying I'm not delicious
+FloridaGirlVlogs I'm black r u saying I'm not delicious
Nice job, sir. Keep up the good fight. The only way this could be improved would be to watch you smack them down.
+f0rmaggi0 lol!
I know they've invaded south Florida, I'm further north in Central Florida. Not sure where you're at, but how bad has the snakehead population grown here? Where do I find them?
Man its way past Florida. Like he said google it and you'll find some.
+Jeffrey Woodward There's goes the damn ecosystem!
we humans fucked it up a long time ago.
What do snake heads do like how do you fix the Eco system with killing them???
They kill the majority of the native fish species
what setup r u using
Nice vid you got a new sub
thank you ! welcome to the channel I appreciate the support
I understand why u don't release them but can u make bait form them
My buddy uses snakeheads for sword fish bait and they are pretty efficient but im not to sure what else you can use them as bait for
Nice vid man
If I catch a snake head at my local pond what should I do? Shoul I get information on what to do with them?
kill them but don't just leave them out of the water because they can survive out of water for up to a day and the craw
realese them
u have no idea what u are talking about kid
most states its illegal to release snakeheads. take them home and eat them they are good eating fish.
+John okay