CATCH N' COOK GIANT TARPON!

Final Chapter in the Caribbean series: after a huge effort, I finally landed my first tarpon on an island where "nobody cares about tarpon" and was able to cook one up and give it a sample. The taste was surprising! I hope you enjoy this tarpon catch and cook!
Keep trying new things and leveling up in real life!
-Ace
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[@datboi3939]

Can someone explain why he shouldn't eat the tarpon? He didn't waste any, enjoyed eating it, and it was legal.

[@acevideos2]

Salty, elitist fishermen. In the fishing world, self-righteous fishermen have arbitrarily made tarpon a sacred fish. While they eat every other fish that swims in similar waters - grouper, snapper, jacks, etc. - they have randomly selected tarpon as a special fish that is immoral to keep and eat. Tarpon are a cool fish - they jump a lot and are difficult to catch - but fishermen can find no other reason why they cry about tarpon being eaten other than they think tarpon are so cool. You will hear some fishermen claim "they are a game fish! That is why you should not keep them". But grouper, snapper, jacks, trippletail, mahi mahi, and a thousand other fish are all game fish... yet they eagerly eat them. It is completely arbitrary.

[@derekpetersen7571]

@@acevideos2that’s hoarse meat why would you eat a Tarpon

[@galaxymoose640]

@@derekpetersen7571some people like it some people don’t if you’ve tried it and didn’t like them that’s your opinion. Plus Ace has tried new fish even when people said they aren’t good and liked them in quite a few of his videos. Some people like some things other don’t

[@jok6420]

@@derekpetersen7571how do you know that? You must try it and share your lesson?

[@hiddenp4_386]

only thing i can think of is mercury but other than that good

[@jamesongolden8699]

Yall need to chill out acting like a bunch of princesses, Ace did nothing wrong, I’ve been watching this man for the past 5 or 6 years and never once has he done anything illegal or anything that would upset me. He is one of the nicest guys and treats anyone and everything with respect. He respects nature and fishing, so what he ate a tarpon, people eat dogs complain about that. The reason tarpon populations are on the decline is because of what we do to this environment, the waters in Florida are extremely hot and not habitable for tarpon, not because he kept one singular tarpon. If you have a problem with the video then just don’t watch it. Y’all are pitiful.

[@CasparAddison]

yall actually need to chill in these comments. hes good at fishing and everyone makes mistakes. half the mishaps werent even his fault

[@Work-os9xk]

@@MasonKidman-r4v get a job

[@dubgaming410]

@@MasonKidman-r4vso go watch those youtubers weenie😂

[@onedeep160]

​@MasonKidman-r4v who said anything about skills? I know you're brainless but come on man 😂😂😂

[@user-yh6bi1hh6p]

True but if he uses 150 brade or mono it will work better

[@dubgaming410]

@@user-yh6bi1hh6p its all a learning process.. he one of the very few fisherman on yt that will make a video and say “i learned/heard this from one of my subscribers” and that makes the content more interesting and genuine

[@getthebagnelly]

First time i seen Ace rage like that 😂

[@Not_Lucca_236]

lol

[@dariuspillay22]

that was hilarious lol😂😂😂😂

[@YRG_JR]

Bro I would be mad too 😂

[@edwinlopez4185]

A lot of Florida princesses getting pressed over a fish is crazy 😅

[@acevideos2]

It shows how soft our society has become - even fishermen who used to be known for the weather-beaten, tough exteriors are crying over a fish.

[@PierFishingEnjoyer]

@@acevideos2 Indeed, it was pissing me off how many people were crying over the Tarpon. “You’re not supposed to eat Tarpon!!!” Sport Fishermen tend to be a bunch of cry baby bitches.

[@fish-gz6np]

​@acevideos2 You are a joke of a fisherman. The essence of being an outdoorsman is not uneducated killing of animals, its a desire to protect and ensure future prosperity for the species we chase. When you knowingly take advantage of local laws in an underdeveloped country to harvest an endangered species you cement yourself as a view chasing egoist who doesnt care at all

[@MasonKidman-r4v]

We’re just mad because u can sport fish if your life depended on it. Maybe you would get more than 200k views in a video if you didn’t just eat everything. It’s obvious you’re not in it for the sport.

[@crabmaster8174]

@@MasonKidman-r4v "u can sport fish if your life depended on it." this means he can fish

[@Jvp_21]

Im Jamaican and when I saw you pour out so much of the scotch bonnet pepper I was like ohh Noo your mouth is about to be on FIRE !! The scotch bonnet is definitely something not to play with, it’s very hot

[@Lilhooch]

Everyone crying about tarpon in the comments, but most of yall have had a tarpon get eaten by a shark if you actually tarpon fish 😭 it was legal and he ate it. Different places eat different things. Culture and food is something to appreciate, not bash. Sad that some fellow Floridians sound so soft

[@alexandramcgrady-uo5qk]

Big fan. always have been. ignore the haters. i always say “you’re not doing your job right unless you have haters”

[@crazykids2004]

This is why their is a saying "Their are no Trash fish only trash cooks". Landshark Outdoors

[@loloutloud2757]

Okay. as a Trinidadian. Who has lived in the Caribbean his whole life. Watching you overdo it with the pepper sauce. Was hilarious

[@CatchEmAllFishingZakCatchEm]

*awesome to see you catching tarpon while talking about sturgeon which is what initially brought me to your channel haha crazy video brother, we gotta get you a TRUE MONSTER in fl next time you're over here*

[@XrystianCornejo]

Surprised to see you here! love ur channel and i agree that u guys should meet together

[@YRG_JR]

Zak CATCH EM 🔥

[@AdventuresMadeFromScratch]

So many salty comments on this vid. Salty comments are what make the big money tho. Congrats on paying for his vacation 😆 I enjoyed the video and enjoy trying new foods

[@jacobstratton976]

That rooftop looks like a good place for a date!

[@samanthamorris4920]

You're right about that!

[@DanielRiabchyk]

Thanks for making good videos. They're genuinely very enjoyable and make me excited to watch them. Thanks for being so wholesome.

[@Haqbrothers797]

thanks for the dono im on aces manger team

[@SmexyOriginal]

your dad wouldn’t stop laughing at you about the sauce, he was enjoying himself so much lmao

[@theintunity]

After supplying myself with High Adventure Videos, it's always nice to see his brother when he uploads once every while 😀😀

[@CaydenPinon]

Me and my buddies just caught 30 cutt throat trout in a little stream Thought it was cool.

[@melissadavis6687]

My 3yr old grandson is your biggest fan you ask him what he wants to watch and he says Ace fish. I just wanted to let you know. He loves your videos.

[@trippinoutdoors]

Just remember whenever someone tell you a fish is a "trash fish" that Lobster was originally considered trash, too, and thus was prison food until the rich folks realized it was phenomenal 😂

[@gus699]

Love you Ace keep up the videos, you have a wholesome energy and its why people watch you.

[@13joel37]

Wow, cool video! Didn't know you were allowed to catch or cook Tarpon! Now I wanna try it too. You have showed us again to not trust what people say about how different fish taste Ace. Hope this video will influence many people to go out there to catch and cook Tarpon themselves! And regarding how big you are i'm SURE many, many people will do exactly that from now on. There will be a little army of Tarpon fishermens out there, probably many young kids too which is nice. Little surprised to see that you got a temper like that tho, couldn't even imaging, although, I think everyone would react the same. So thanks for the video Ace, and to all of you who was inspired to catch and cook Tarpon now (like my self) and are going out there right away, good luck, happy fishing/hunting, Soon we will all get to taste Tarpon flesh in our mouths! I can't wait! Ace have once again started a new trend, a new movement are created, the one with the Tarpon fishers❤

[@mattmckay687]

F the haters, thousands of people love your videos!

[@MattDixx]

I love seeing your dad happy and catching fish and enjoying life . I think you should bring him more and Cherish those memories .

[@GD38657]

@@MattDixx that's agreed

[@thatskelvin]

Dad 15:20 “I’m glad I didn’t do that”😂😂haha hilarious

[@Snsaries]

Just remember everybody fish differently & fish die everyday. 🥰

[@Random-shorts445]

Why are these videos so good. Love them

[@jacobsimmons8574]

So many people crying about tarpon, it's a fish, it can be caught and eaten. Ace's videos are for the common man, and I love that. Most fishing channels include methods only available to the rich man, where Ace appeals to everyone. Love the content!

[@dylanstorey5125]

In many places like Florida tarpon are endangered species and are not meant to be eaten. They are super cool fish to catch but there is no reason to eat this fish

[@udkssk]

​@@dylanstorey5125 he's not in Florida 🤷‍♂️

[@MasonKidman-r4v]

It’s not even that. He’s just greedy and eats everything.

[@Ryft9964]

@@MasonKidman-r4vbro your saying my man’s greedy if I caught a fish that big of course I’m eating it

[@silas5341]

Eat what you feel like eating ACE. You're utilizing your GOD! given rights / power. 👉🏽 GENESIS 1:26-28 👇🏾 And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth. Awesome and adventurous video with you and your Pop!

[@Zachary9x_]

First ever Tarpon catch and cook on KZbin 👏🏼 this will surly go viral

[@forestwithfinn8864]

Is it just me, or is this guy getting absolutely SMOKED by his dad?

[@lexlax999]

Good video dude ignore the haters

[@lukeyoder7072]

As a Floridian angler I could def choose to hate but If it was legal here I would def try it out once for myself 😂

[@caf82007]

After years of reading negative comments on KZbin and trying to understand why people are so hateful for no reason and it finally hit me, it’s not the KZbinr they’re mad at, it’s they’re life’s, this world can be a tough place, a lot of people just don’t wanna be here anymore, sick of money, sick of work, I get it now, u just gotta pray for em, don’t take the hate personal ace, but you already knew that

[@garysapper8716]

Tarpon drenched in scotch bonnet pepper hot sauce - 3 ways good: fire in your mouth, tears in your eyes, beads of sweat on your forehead! Love that you're willing to try new things!

[@sunghohan6231]

Perfect vid to watch I'm eating

[@marlonperez4154]

I’ve been watching Ace for a long time now, first time I ever seen him get upset lol

[@csunderman2117]

Loved your videos for years man. Keep it up👊🏻

[@TheUbeIceCream]

these hour long videos cure my bordem

[@panoh1238]

Dont hear the salty commenters lad eat what you want

[@KeiashaNaiker]

Ace I have to tell you man your videos are amazing so please upload even more often please I'm begging you 😭😭😭🤧 just UPLOAD, UPLOAD AND YES YOU GUESSED IT UPLAOD I mean I'm not complaining but I just need more videos you are such an inspiration and I love watching you so please upload even more often🤧 i just want you to know that i have learnt a lot from just watching you so keep up the good work ❤, you are someone that i really look up to

[@heartbreakclub9840]

Y’all leave my boy ace alone mad ahh mfs

[@mattebrown9780]

So excited to watch this one, always a treat ace.

[@castlesaurusrex4996]

“Bass thumb” is what my family calls the rubbing on your hand. Because sometimes when you grab a bass, you get the rubbing.

[@SlayerMyLayer]

It's a good day when ace uploads a video

[@ZacharyJones-ty3wx]

You guys are haters hating on someone thats doesnt wven know you nore do you know him if you have nothing nice to say dpnt say anything at all.😊 Have a good day Ace have a good blessed day and stay safe🙏🙏✝️✝️✝️

[@Ryft9964]

And my man is so nice why would anyone want to ever mess with him

[@4.5_shammer]

Ace bring back making a lot of videos each week !!!! Love these !

[@__mello__]

Petition for a season 2 of the Caribbean series.

[@acevideos2]

Thanks, Leandra :) I put a light purple shirt in the store by the way! ace-videos-merchandise.printify.me/product/10274980/ace-videos-trout-shirt-light-purple?category=womens-clothing

[@__mello__]

@@acevideos2 It's very cute and is now on my to-buy list.

[@acevideos2]

I'm glad you like it but no pressure :)

[@ronsavacool14]

I’m soooo glad someone finally did this! I’ve always wondered why people only catch them for sport and never to eat. Can’t wait to watch this one

[@ChasinStuds]

That's like muskie here in the north. They taste amazing.

[@carolynmalone5101]

Wow just imagine chilling on your cruise and you catch Ace and Me Ancient fishing :) love you guys stay safe out there. Hey if you don't want that sponge raffle it off to a fan, maybe?

[@yvonne_alexis]

Your dad is always cheering you on! Amazing catch on that Tarpon!!

[@jaelottley6955]

Hello ACE fishing don’t worry about the heaters yeah your are very nice but the tarpon has a lot of bones, but I don’t mean it in a bad way they taste delicious and are exciting to catch. Keep on doing what you love❤❤❤

[@maxorozco3314]

"Just grab him by the mouth" " I ain't grabbing him" 😂😂

[@unsoughtdrip]

It’s really not that deep. It was a good educational video on eating tarpon and if it’s legal there is no problem. It’s just one fish at the end of the day and it didn’t go to waste. Great video.

[@acevideos2]

Well said. "It's not that deep". People are looking way to hard into this..

[@I-play-tabor]

@@acevideos2fr people crying over a fish like its some sort of pet

[@hueyang5943]

Ace, I support your channel! You caught bunch of big fish. 👍

[@aidenbronska915]

great video ace!! don’t listen to these people

[@Zeph568]

love this tropical saltwater series, the underwater footage with bait is so cool to see what fish and crabs come over also really enjoying the cooking at the end, i always watch the caribbean seiries and so do all my friends cant wait to see another video!🤙

[@tylerkelly9788]

Ace love the videos! I’m not telling you how to fish but The ole saying “Bow to the King” works! put that rod tip down when they jump and it’ll reduce the chances of it breaking off good luck!

[@kinghayes4709]

This guy picks the best instrumentals for the intros I can’t lie 😂

[@Brayden-xd6yd]

your videos are so good but you need to post more because you are one of my favorite KZbin'er but you don't post that often.

[@Impossible_GT]

You know it’s a good day when ace uploads

[@anibalvazquez9709]

You guys are the best!! I really enjoy watching your videos so awesome

[@Avoid-Dev]

always a good day when ace uploads💯👍

[@Sharks0830]

Ace, you are the legend you make me happy every time you post. Even if you get hate, don’t let that stop you being a great creator. Love the videos dude! 🌴👌

[@EDX2308]

If the scales are giving you a hard time I suggest using a pressure washer to get the scales off the tarpon. That's IF they come off easily. Scales like that are hard to cut into if you are filleting or cutting the fish.

[@Jackson-j6g]

Yay

[@DailyHorror1234]

ace you should try salmon fishing i’m not sure where that would be where you live but it’s something i do in england a lot! love the videos so relaxing and chill, keep up the work and god bless you ❤

[@Glaciershark]

I like how these guys unapologetically eat fish. Makes sense to me. Carry on

[@tinodachinamhora2574]

Whats wrong with eating meat??? Is it a crime now????

[@Tryst_RL]

I love catching tarpon they got energy and fight so hard!!

[@graciecanada2643]

What a cool catch!! Ignore the haters, I love your videos👍👍

[@missminagirl8150]

Ace good morning,nice to always see you have fun with your papa and making videos always enjoy 🎉 your videos ....staying positive is the best results God bless you and your family..😊

[@derontucker7173]

Scotch bonnet part, 😂😂😂

[@Bruh-fm5vn]

Finally someone keeps a tarpon

[@7urome]

pompano best bait 😵‍💫

[@user-cd5th5wy6x]

Ya use Pompano to eat Tarpon

[@user-mt7cy7ro7y]

LOL. NEVER SAW A CRAB JUMPED LIKE THAT...LOVE THE VIDS

[@littledale5]

41:45 I say this every time I take a shower

[@potatopoii2720]

Lmao

[@thechicken9734]

💀

[@BalisongFlipzz]

Broooooooooo 😂

[@deekim178]

the ancient kicking the tarpon onto the landing dock was badass

[@randy71988]

You guys should catch and cook a sailfish next

[@LeetheOG89b]

Thank you for always giving us an honest review of the food you try. A lot of people hate on different species of fish and blame the fish for not tasting good, without thinking that they are just a bad cook. Thank you Ace

[@Bryce394]

That was a massive yellow jack dang

[@Vyper_Snyper]

Hello Ace, I just cooked some haddock for the first time, and I used cajun spice! It was delicious, and I suggest the spice for you. It is Cajun Bayou Blast from Old Saratoga Spice Rubs! Hope this makes it's way to you!

[@footlinggaming4652]

You should make another only eat what I catch 😉

[@Pigeon-fo4ew]

yay you finally got a big tarpon! 🎉

[@FishermanKyle]

the key to tarpon is florocarbon liter. super hard to see underwater, and super resistant to that sandpaper like mouth.

[@ryanvlasic1849]

Mono is more abrasion resistant than flouro.

[@AriesGurl5185]

i tell ya Ace I learn so much from watching you and the items you find are amazing!

[@ta269-q9q]

Bruh if someone wants to eat a fish, as long as its not illegal, let them eat it.

[@reynardwilliams281]

Once again, according to all the "fish experts," here's another fish that had a bad rap when it came to table fare. I salute this brother for shedding some light about eating Tarpon and bringing some justice to its edibility. It'll always be a top prized game fish, but at least now people won't be so afraid to try one if it ever comes down to it. It looked good and I can appreciate this catch n cook. Nice job brother!😁👍🏾👍🏾

[@Fishing1fun]

I wish one day i would carch a tarpon, that would be the dream.

[@juicyjp113]

Ace your ancient me was having a great time making him laugh

[@Izaakskatez]

bro you are so nostalgic cuz I used to watch you all the time when I was like 10-11. I dont even fish but I just watch the videos cuz your wholesome dude and u pretty cool. keep fishing bro and have fun with it!

[@iSwaeg]

Bunch of snowflakes in the comments. I wanna see another tarpon catch and cook now 🤣

[@jevon7692]

bunch of 🃏 eating tarpon lol, who tf eats that bs

[@ColtonHunter-sk4sl]

@@jevon7692 people who enjoy eating them

[@birdwithands8104]

@@jevon7692in the north they eat it a lot

[@chubbrock659]

@@jevon7692 probably a bunch of ni.... nevermind. I wont be racist like you.

[@riggertoni6624]

Why so bitter

[@AshtynM269]

i love watching ace especially when im grubbin keep up the good videos

[@wicked_fishing_tv7929]

Facts, I’m always eating watching ace

[@crabmaster8174]

God bless and ignore the comments

[@moenisharampersad6877]

Tarpon are very delicious bro ... There are no trash fish but there only trash cook 😅😅😅. There is a lot of tarpon recipes. Very delicious.

[@yakimstephenson179]

21:54 out here in Jamaica we don’t call those sprats, we call em’ striped Pilchards. Enjoyed the video though Ace! ❤️ from 🇯🇲

[@user-ob3lq5oh5v]

I saw about a 10 1/2 foot tarpon in rocky, Jamaica ❤ much love bro😁

[@andepenn71]

Note...as an island boy I learned if you have to eat Tarpon and lady fish....yuh scale it...make fillets and spoon the meat off the skin and bones behind season the fish meal and add a little corn starch...then knead it into balls or patties...then deep fry to make fish balls or fish burgers....its great survival food....some folks in Jamaica 🇯🇲 coconut curry stew it down and you have it with ground provisions or bammy

[@robertthebatman5086]

I was kinda upset at first when I didn’t see your dad right away but then he showed up! I love your videos always helps after a stressful day.

[@desiraycooley2334]

The anger is crazy 😂

[@thewonderbros4618]

Use this comment as the we need a another eat only what I catch video button😂

[@ElPasoTacos23]

You will find its the gill plates that are cutting your line on the Tarpon.

[@Improplayalolollol]

Favourite channel I love ur vids