Bluegill CATCH-&-COOK! Be Careful What you Eat!!! (Homage to my Mom) (Collingswood, NJ)

[@extremephillyfishing]

Of course I encourage *everyone* to watch the *whole thing!* But to facilitate your life: 3:12 -- Fishing 8:20 -- Prepping 13:15 -- Cooking 15:53 -- Tasting 22:12 -- Afterword (highly recommended) P.s. recipe is in the description of the video. I hope you all understand that this catch-and-cook ain't your "entertainment" style catch-and-cook! By watching this video, not only you should be able to fully reproduce the dish that I have shared with you folks, but you should also be able to _responsibly_ harvest fish from your local waterways *and* care for your health and the health of your loved ones!!! If you are going to consume fish or give fish to others to be consumed, at least make sure that it is not poison, right? Heh. Alright, folks...hope you enjoyed this video! Tight lines and FISH ON!

[@BUSHCRAPPING]

hey leo maybe iv broken the golden rule o YT and not wathed the entire video and commented but why not eat the hybrids?

[@braedonflack6507]

Why wouldn't want to eat the hybrid?

[@extremephillyfishing]

Cuz they are rare in that watershed, BUSHCRAPPING. I always eat what is common, and release what is uncommon.

[@BUSHCRAPPING]

but surely by not taking the hybrids, blue gill recruitment would be slightly harmed but the hybrid recruitment would be up, but by taking both still the hybrid recruitment would be up, because it is a hybrid haha

[@koobtsheejcha2589]

damn leo u savage im so jealous, i need to do a bluegill fry soon! keep being awesome!

[@beastman2513]

I remember my mom taking us fishing for bluegills when i was a kid while my dad was at work. Then she would clean them fillet them and cook them for dinner. A few years ago my friends and i were camping and we decided to catch some bluegills and cook them like my mom used to. Man , it took forever to clean enough bluegill to feed 6 people then cook them. My mom used to do it twice a week. When i got home i gave my mom a big hug and told her i appreciated everything she went through to keep us fed when we were growing up. This was a good homage video to your mom. People dont realize what parents actually DO for their kids. 👍

[@ismaelaceves7217]

Beast Man almost got a tear reading this lol but yes, our parents will go through hell for us to be happy and well fed

[@extremephillyfishing]

Same here, brother. My Dad and my Mom would clean the fish all the time. Crazy how long it actually takes to clean them that way, unless you are doing fillet! It tastes best when eating with others, though. Heh.

[@rickyhernandez6195]

Beast Man foreals I cleaned 4 of them and it took me a while and that was my first time ever catching and eating a fish

[@CondorCap]

I love Leo! He's the common man's fisherman of youtube. Keeping things simple and providing a lovely amount of education in the process.

[@johnfrank8403]

1) Fishing out his dropped worms 2) Eating the bones 3) Chugging Dew w no burp ======> SAVAGE

[@zenox0711]

John Frank lmao

[@shirleytang68]

Is this man just gonna throw away his worms because they got wet?

[@alvinwine5665]

I grew up here in Florida I've caught and ate bluegill all my life , Bluegill and crappie are my favorite fish to eat.

[@johnshaffer4869]

I tried this method amd i will never fillet my panfish again. This was amazing. Thank you Leo

[@SheilaCharles-n1c]

No rice? No 🥦broccoli? Mashed potatoes 🥔? Looks well-cooked & tasty. Well done. From the stream to a plate.

[@joshuaedler7041]

I am only a few minutes in and I can already tell this is going to be good! Chef Leo is in the kitchen!

[@extremephillyfishing]

I hope you enjoy the entire video! I put a lot of love in that cooking. Hahaha.

[@joshuaedler7041]

Extreme Philly I can tell! I want to try this now!

[@btblueyez4u]

I am an avid daily fisherman and I have to say it is awesome to see the excitement and your overall attitude your true goal seems to just get people out there enjoying fishing like you and I do....great video keep up the good work and attitude my friend!

[@Austin_Hart]

I've decided to make these fish a fixture of my diet. Both for health and monetary reasons, this is sensible. Thanks for showing us your cooking style. I bet the turmeric brings these full fold. My inner cook says lemon would be at home here.

[@frankb1069]

Thats the best way to eat small fish.

[@Wen-ve8nx]

I grew up in Western Colorado. This reminds me of how we used to cook fish on camping trips in the mountains. We did the flying in butter (sometimes lard) and different herbs mix, but otherwise very much the same. It's a fantastic way to enjoy freshly caught fish. Lard was used in longer pack trips in the Summer where we could not depend upon colder temperatures to preserve the butter. It wasn't until much latter in life that I discovered that butter, like lard, does not really spoil under short-term heat. Even so, lard imparts a very desirable flavor to fish. THANKS FOR THE VIDEO! VERY ENJOYABLE.

[@chronicfishing4276]

This is probably the best catch and cook video on youtube

[@sidneybear]

I loved this video, and a blessed happy birthday to your Mom, you were raised well as I can tell, you have PASSION in what you do which is the KEY to success in any venture, best of luck to you and your Family.

[@noahholliday9761]

As a kid growing up in Indiana I would ride my bike to a couple ponds in the woods, and bring home bass, catfish, crappie, and bluegill to cook all through the summer. Starting around 9 or 10 years old I didn't mind cleaning and filleting crappie and bluegill, but after a while I stopped because I was tired of harvesting so little meat from them vs. the bass and catfish. I never considered the whole fish method for these panfish, and now I'm getting a hankering to give this method a try. Looks delicious, and that seasoned fried crunch is making me salivate! Great video Leo.

[@dreamcatcherfishing2456]

Dear Extreme Philly Fishing, I love your videos man! I hope you never stop. Keep up the great work and I hope that your mother had a great birthday! I mean, who knew her life would go on to affect so many lives! Wish her a happy birthday from the EPF fan family! Peace.

[@Grind4Slime]

One of the best videos yet, very great information on selective harvest. Not a lot of people really understand selective harvest. Great job Leo!

[@fernandoestrada241]

Every time My moms cooks fish and serves it I always go to the refrigerator and get some lime and put it on my fish

[@jorgerivera1083]

lime and salt is the best

[@supernintendo89]

beautiful way of showing respect to your mother by cooking a delicious meal..Respect..looks gooood!

[@albertoknotalbertoknot5131]

This is why I'm so scribed Leo will tell you everything you need to know about fish trying to eat it how to catch it and how to respect it keep them coming leo good job

[@chronicfishing4276]

Watching you enjoy them as much as you just did makes me want to do this

[@JonRichardson97]

I really enjoy that you give us viewers education on the pollutants and such on the fish, I love this so much, great video!

[@FishFinder]

eating the bluegill? Next time bring them over here Leo and we will put them on the smoker. A collab catch and cook.

[@Crimsen13]

Fish Finder oh got any recipes? I've got a smoker and want to try out some gills or cats.

[@FishFinder]

When smoking fish, you can go two ways... virtually no seasoning other than salt and then dress it up after. OR, go with a heavily spiced blackened type of seasoning. If it was salmon, I would go with an Asian marinade.

[@turntablizm12345]

I wanna see that

[@FishFinder]

When I get a piece of salmon I will do it, but I will most likely upload that video on my other channel where I do more cooking... Flannel Guy DIY

[@thegourd]

Wow! I like your very informative style and explanations. What's fascinating is your enthusiasm and pure pleasure of fishing and eating. Great presentation. You should be on a radio or TV show. Thanks, roythegourd

[@darius5904]

We smoke our trout whole. The cheek is one of my favorite part.

[@BroShaver]

Curious what the thrown out fish with parasites/worms looked like

[@ExistentialIntrovert]

Exactly! So I know what to look for

[@Uni-ke4bv]

@@ExistentialIntrovertblack specs/ a skinny worm looking creature

[@jerrodp9867]

Brings me back to growing up in Indiana and catching a stringer full of blue gill for family cookouts. We always scaled and left skin on the fillets. I will try this method the next time I have a chance. Thanks for sharing.

[@jimmychristiansen5189]

when you check the oil with the chopsticks was so funny for me :P cause I do the same thing

[@deadpanfish]

Love the explanation for why you cook that size fish. Thank bud. Keep er movin

[@matthewj2492]

Wow - I used to fish on those steps back in the 70's! Collingswood does not change & neither has the pollution, but it at least it looks better then back then!

[@jorgerivera1083]

Thanks for teaching me how to eat blue gills. I use to only eat the meat part.

[@Fishing-gs9ku]

I'm from south Jersey... Gloucester, collingswood, haddon two area.... your videos make me feel at home!

[@kensakamoto2348]

Hi Leo, Another great video! Thank you for sharing your fishing adventures. You are a good son by honoring your mom. I've seen some of your other videos. Your parents must be proud of you and you must have an awesome understanding wife. I appreciate the education (and coaching too!) and the cooking sessions as well as well as the actual fishing. Tight Lines and Take It Easy friend.

[@philipchristian9142]

Your channel is amazing. You put so much time and effort into these videos. You entertain us, educate us, and even gave us the recipe! Good job my man

[@rmbooker1]

Leo, that’s the way I was brought up to eat fish and to this day I still have my white perch that way. I grew up in the south and we were taught not to waste anything that we harvested. Loved your video, informative and entertaining. Tight lines..

[@ERICKOLET]

For sure one of my favorite fish to eat.

[@turntablizm12345]

Yes sir. That's how my mom did it too... i gotta have rice with mines tho

[@jorgerivera1083]

rice a salad for me

[@floridasaltlife]

We love seeing all the equipment spec'd out, please take the time !!!

[@obiebermudez1252]

Thanks for the advice on the dangers of polluted lakes.

[@Kharma710]

When you bit into the fins it sounded so nice

[@Slattsfamily]

BEST youtube channel of all time, keep it up!! I really do enjoy watching these so much.

[@phatoutdoors306]

That's just the way I grew up eating pan fish! Still do it today... Great catch and cook!

[@willwalthers55]

Great video, dude! Thanks for the info, and I really appreciate the demonstration on how to eat the whole fish. Thanks, and tight lines, Leo!

[@rawrfishing]

Holy smokes u devoured all those fish lol take it easyyyyyyyy

[@dreaminsanity2182]

Leo I love your videos never stop doing what you love!!!!!!! FISHING

[@PrussianFrost]

I could watch this guy eat all day

[@BlueCollarFishing]

I never outgrew this. take my kids bluegill fishing for catch and cook one my favorite to eat.

[@ojay9850]

hey leo nice video, in jamaica we season the fish with salt and black pepper u can use fish spice as well and then fry it. we also make escovitch sauce by heating white vinegar with onion, hot peppers, carrots, and bell peppers its really good and i hope you'll give it a try.

[@p2g1949]

Another great video. Oh man, you made me so hungry for panfish. My mom fixed the fish the sane way. Thanks for making this video and sharing it.

[@handymanny90srozotto51]

Always enjoy your videos, lucky save on your baits buddy. Lol, you fished them right out. Keep on rocking buddy. Thanks to you, knowing the right selection when winter fishing. Blessings to you sir.

[@ericsweetjesus6243]

My man making me hungry when I’m trying to sleep

[@prettyprettypegasus8965]

Great video and excellent recipe. You have a beautiful mom

[@saegeledwidge4370]

For everyone out there I know a good recipe too cornmeal spread on the fish and then just put oil in the pan and throw them in the pan tastes best with trout

[@kdigiacomo]

I appreciate your videos and explaining this to other people, I live in the Portland Oregon area and people always want to just keep the "big ones".

[@pokecardskev3267]

I can't wait to get back on the lake this year. I miss eating some good ole bluegill. Delicious fish.

[@Msquad321]

Happy Birthday, Mrs. Sheng !!

[@fidangyang1995]

When EPF said, "Savage" i was cracking up!

[@XSCAPE-eg2dl]

Hello Leo 😊, Belated Birthday Wishes to ur mom .... she raised a great son 😊👍!! Alwys enjoying ur vids !! Eddie n Jill.

[@FlatOutBankAngling]

Happy Birthday Mom!! I Enjoy your time and effort Leo!

[@leticianunez3822]

only thing missing was the rice flower beer batter you have to try it Leo extra crispy on a fresh potato bread bun with lettuce and pepperjack cheese slice of tomato and onion ring on top of the tomato

[@chrisbrown8748]

Wow now that you mention it I don't think I've ever had a filet while in South America. Red Snapper is one of my favorite fish to eat and I've only had that whole.

[@JOECorsoNova]

Yet another great video! Beautiful homage to your mother Leo!!

[@christinahutchens5433]

First time I've watched your videos and it was awesome!! Your personality is great! Thank you for this video!

[@TheOsmodius]

A nice fish dinner with Mountain Dew on the side? That's class right there.

[@yomynameisstewy]

I will try this one day it looks amazing.

[@sankajou]

Oooo man.....epf you make me more and more hungry.....in my country when we fry fish like that we use to be eat with "sambal"

[@islipin]

Right on time I was watching some of your old videos

[@teresajohnson7727]

Great job, Leo! Happy birthday, Leo's mom!

[@Texan1048]

The creek next to my house is a little honeyhole for bluegills every time it rains enough to fill it! I have a little concrete pile in there, the bluegill can't resist hanging out in there once the waters recede a bit- dropshot heaven!

[@lonesteelwolfjacksonlonewo3412]

this video is awesome thanks for sharing extreme Philly fishing

[@mauricecason5369]

Thanks a lot Leo now my wife wants some bluegill I'm not complaining I want some to great video

[@blueringoctopuss]

Cooked the same way in Florida accept coated with corn meal with grits on the side. Yellow grits are best. Maybe a couple eggs and toast. That’s breakfast.

[@feralgrandad4429]

Though im British, i was born in Hong Kong. I learnt to eat Fish in the "Asian Style" still love it that way, very cool video :-)

[@EddieLindsay681]

I’m sure it’s past now but Happy Birthday Leo’s Mom 🎉 🎂

[@noahrosetta1260]

leo is a national treasure who must always be protected

[@kyoakland]

To me bluegill is one of the most flavorful fish out there plus they're very easy to catch you can really get some good eating out of them

[@keepingitvillarreal6621]

Trying this as soon as i can catch some bluegill. Thanks for this brotha!

[@jakecooper9456]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY EPF MOM!!🎉🎁🎊

[@anarkistogre]

My dad used to eat bluegill like this. He was born during the Great Depression and grew up during WW2 and the 50's. They would fry up the fish and eat them just like this.

[@ericm3493]

I’ve caught many hybrids out of a pond that look just like the second fish you caught. I believe that those are bluegill-green sunfish hybrids, because the only other species I’ve caught in that pond I are bluegill and green sunfish. There could be pumpkinseeds I guess, but I’ve never caught any. Thought it was cool that I’ve caught that same hybrid fish.

[@crobbzxxx84]

This fish fry was lit!! 😂 man I enjoy your commentary.

[@TheRubenGalvan]

With bluegill, or any kind of fish, my dad would just scale it, take intestines out, score each side, then fry it. That allows the bones throughout the body to become real easy to crumble, like chips.

[@walrusfest]

Delicious looking fish, Leo!!

[@timothydavey7569]

Loved this video man taught me an awesome recipe and which bones can and can't be eaten. The super loud gulping of the soda was awesome also lol 😂😂

[@jimmyvang4552]

Leo If you do catch and cook walleye or crappie you should clean the inside and scale it keep the head on then put it on aluminum foil fill, stuff the inside with lemongrass,whole chili(opinional),green onion, ginger and garlic and sprinkle some salt inside and cover the whole fish with aluminum foil and bake it in a oven till its ready. P.s would work with other fish but best with either whole walleye,whole crappie and whole tilapia

[@johnnyarmstrong9101]

Eating bait? Taking the micro-fishing to the next level. 😆 love the channel

[@adamparsons1725]

UH HUH! You forgot Mothers Day last year, cause you were fishing,didnt you? Nice video Sir. Thanks, it brought back some great memories! Got to keep Mom happy!

[@chrisbrown8748]

Well it's official I like watching Leo eat LOL! So now we will have to give Leo enough cash to book a few dozen flights so he can morph into my new favorite travel vlogger.

[@ManoyAndoi.JollyRogerHobbies]

What's the best way to dispatch the fish? And should it be right after catch? Or should it be thrown on ice?

[@theadventuresofpicoandguac9300]

Growing up my family always cooked our fish whole...we never ate the fins tho! Legit, savage Asian style! Respect! People cook and eat fish the same way in Mexico also. My pops always ate the heads an his favorite part was the eyes😨. We're not Asian/Brazilian but we eat our fish around here! Growing up I ate a bit of bluegill, highly underrated! We went out to the wilderness and caught them in the cleanest of waters, in arizona the heat makes some lakes gross to eat out of gotta be selective. Great video Leo!

[@bobbysaldana1785]

Extremely educational-awesome!!!!! Thank you

[@alvaroromero9711]

Sorry for this late comment but happy birthday extreme's mom

[@MKFishing666]

That's what I call "the real enjoyment of eating fish" :) Another thing, cooking the fish with its bones gives a better taste; I heard that from a Japanese chef as far as I can remember.

[@madmax2196]

That hybrid as you called it looked like a small red ear sunfish, there range isn’t that far north as far as I know, but there has been reports of them up to DC. so not a huge surprise to see one In jersey

[@BrianGay57]

We were poor when I was growing up and was raised eating fried whole bluegills too. We caught our dinner at least once a week for at least one summer. The fins are my favorite part! Fortunately other family members never tried the fins. Their loss, my gain! 😜

[@captainggttv3243]

I just caught a large mouth off that same exact pole was nightcrawler fishing for perch and had a 1l large mouth pick it up it’s great cause it feels like u have a giant when using that tiny pole

[@SUBSR]

The "hybrid" is a redear sunfish. Here in Louisiana we call them shell crackers because they like to eat snails. They are delicious. In the picture you took of it, you can see the small red spot behind the gill plate.

[@alexbeltran4831]

Was not a shell cracker

[@santiagosegovia8122]

This is the best video about eating bluegill, great job 👍

[@infowazz]

I had "sunnies" when i was like 8 years old if i remember correctly. Never has them since but i liked them at the time. I never cooked any myself but this year i will!!! I thought the bigger the better so its nice to know what size to catch.

[@RedHotGamerSoldier]

Happy Birthday to Leo's Mother!!!!!!