Dogfish Catch and Cook - Trash Fish or Treasure? | NJ Saltwater Fishing

[@SaltySamFishing]

Have you tried dogfish? After watching this, would you try it if you haven't already? Let me know your thoughts!

[@JLosworldfishing]

@SaltySamFishing I had made sharkfin soup out of the dogfish. I haven't cooked the fillets yet.

[@elgato9445]

@SaltySamFishing I have not tried it nor would I have entertained the thought of it.. until now. Yes, I will give it a shot. Thanks for the prep instructions.

[@corgeousgeorge]

My Dude is Chill dude meme but with a fishing rod and some shades. Great presentation of the material, calm, engaging, not screaming at the camera or making everything extra and on 10. A feel good comfort watch and informative. . That batter recipe seems very solid, that crunch was crunching!!!

[@SaltySamFishing]

The chill dude meme 😂 I really appreciate that, glad you found it informative!

[@eastcoast102]

The best way to make sure the flesh of the shark doesn’t smell like ammonia is after the catch, you gut it, clean it, ice it… you bring the shark home and you let is soak in ice water over night. Through osmosis the ammonia will naturally leave the flesh. Hope this helps.

[@SaltySamFishing]

Thanks for the tip!

[@dms5243]

Nice! Love these videos! As a fellow NJ surf fisherman - I love the well edited and informational content. Keep it coming!!

[@SaltySamFishing]

Thank you, I appreciate that big time, will do!

[@fishingwithnico]

Can def see the effort you put into your content. Awesome work. Looking forward to more

[@SaltySamFishing]

Thanks Nico, I appreciate that!

[@MotownMark1962]

Informative video. Love the educational stuff and the food segment with both of you sampling.

[@SaltySamFishing]

Thanks, hoping to do more educational content in the future!

[@bigjoe3287]

I will definitely be trying dogfish this summer

[@SaltySamFishing]

It’s worth it, go get ‘em!

[@christrella3134]

Nice, truthful presentation on dogfish and surf fishing.

[@SaltySamFishing]

I appreciate that!

[@jknopf1011]

Such a cool video! So cool to go from learning about the dogfish -- catching sessions -- steps on how to fillet it -- prepped, battered, and cooked -- YUM!!! ALSO, Great merch drop-- just ordered a fresh hat and cannot wait to rep the #SaltySam brand!

[@SaltySamFishing]

Thanks Jeremy, that means a lot, glad you enjoyed it and thanks for repping the merch!

[@JonthanWardlaw]

I love Dogfish to eat. Also they make wonderful bait for bigger sharks. Usually I get a lot of staring people. When I start putting Dogfish, stingray, lizard fish and other fish into my cooler.

[@SaltySamFishing]

Let them judge man, you’re eating good, they don’t know what they’re missing! 😂

[@JonthanWardlaw]

@SaltySamFishing yeah I what you mean. It's just funny when your at the fillet table on the pier. You start cutting up your rays, lizard fish, Dogfish or sharks. Then people start going you can eat them. I didn't know that. I also like bonnethead shark or Atlantic sharpnose shark. Anyways I just found your channel. I subscribed and I believe I will stay and hang out and watch a few more videos.

[@SaltySamFishing]

@ thank you, welcome aboard!

[@Localsummer_33]

School of fish segment is great, awesome content

[@SaltySamFishing]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed!

[@MartinVSmith6334]

In England fish and chips are usually served with malt vinegar. It is available in Shop-Rites in NJ. Different but tasty. Nice video.

[@SaltySamFishing]

Thanks for the info and thanks for watching!

[@seahad4744]

I am at the point where I welcome a dogfish catch. SOS ya boy on a skunk streak lol. Dope video man! Keep them up, really enjoy it. Your transitions and ish are clean. My buddy always told me he liked Dogfish. Cleaning them asap seems to help with improving the taste as well.

[@SaltySamFishing]

I like that mentality, even if it’s dogfish you’re catching something! I think they fight pretty hard too and are fun to catch. Thanks for watching!

[@Dgcooks]

I will say I’m intrigued, there’s tons of them in Cape May

[@SaltySamFishing]

Give it a shot next time you catch one!

[@David35445]

Dang, I should not have watched this before I had my lunch. That battered fish looks amazing!

[@SaltySamFishing]

Thanks David, it really surprised me how good it tasted! This might be your sign to make some beer battered fish haha.

[@exasperatus2002]

My first spiny dogfish, learned the hardway that they have a spine in the 2nd dorsal. I do not recommend forgetting that spine exists!

[@SaltySamFishing]

They don’t mess around!

[@stephenmolitoris7417]

Nice hat! What part of LBI were you fishing? I fish Holgate area. Didn't get any dogs this year. Lots of small fluke. Kings and croakers came in with warm water. Lots of action for grandkids. I will be eating next dogfish I catch. Good stuff, thank you!

[@SaltySamFishing]

Small fluke has been the theme of this year for sure, definitely give dogfish a try next time!

[@corgeousgeorge]

Just caught (no fishng pun intended) you channel while I was searching for Spiny dogfish b/c of the PBS special called "Change in the Water" and one of the segments focused on local fishing and how a lot is shipped when it's perfectly good to be eaten in the U.S. and they did a piece on New Jersey and Dogfish, Ive asked my local fish monger to see if they can carry it but also wanted to learn more and your channel was very informative, I really like the fish school segment and of course then when you cook it so I can see some possibilities for the food. Well produced channel as well. Hope your channel starts getting more followers, it's solid. will subscribe.

[@SaltySamFishing]

Thank you very much, I really appreciate that! That sounds like a really interesting special, I’ll have to see if I can find it and give it a watch.

[@ThePazification]

Really enjoying going to school to learn about the fish! Great bluefish catch too

[@SaltySamFishing]

Thanks bro!

[@thelinecook]

Sam, excellent video man! I’ve never cooked dogfish before. I have seen it served at a restaurant in New York City before though! Amazing job

[@SaltySamFishing]

Thanks Steve! You should give it a shot, you’d definitely be able to make something gourmet with it. Thats interesting about NYC, I wonder how they served it. Thanks for watching!

[@JLosworldfishing]

I just made Shark Fin Soup with the dogfish fins, it was amazing.

[@SaltySamFishing]

Wow shark fin soup sounds interesting, didn’t know that was a thing!

[@JLosworldfishing]

@@SaltySamFishing it's a big deal in Asia. So I figured I'd try it out myself! It was delicious

[@JJRU_2026]

You’ve changed my mind about a lot of fish, definitely going to try some new fish!

[@SaltySamFishing]

@@JJRU_2026 I’m glad to hear that, lots of fish worth trying out there!

[@rbuenafe100]

Love the video. Finally, someone cooking what people call trash fish. Dogfish are delicious! I usually keep one or two when I bait fish. Same thing with skate. The reason why you didn't smell or taste the ammonia on the dogfish is because you cut the head and gutted the fish right away. If you waited, then urine or urea starts to brake down in their skin creating the ammonia smell. There's no such thing as trash fish, just trash cooks! Subscribed!

[@SaltySamFishing]

I agree, every fish is good, it's all about how you cook it! Thanks for watching and I appreciate your informative comment!

[@anthonypileggi1272]

Yeah man dog fish is good eats I've been eating it for well over 30 years and I caught one at a party 20 years ago when everyone had dout. I grilled it up and everyone loved it !!!!! 😂and still talking about it! Go show Sam!

[@SaltySamFishing]

That’s awesome to hear, it’s good stuff!!

[@georgeniebergall7074]

I fished Montauk on the Viking star for many years we used to run across such a large schools of dogfish that one day the Captain said catch all you can catch came back into port and sold them to treat his fish and chips so that’s what you’re getting with Arthur treatsfish and chips

[@SaltySamFishing]

That’s cool, thanks for sharing that! They make for great fish and chips so I see why!

[@ProfAngusMacgyver]

I caught 1 last night i was happy to finaly have some action it was a slow night surf fishing

[@SaltySamFishing]

They put up a fun fight when it’s slow!

[@gabrielM1111]

Cast farther out and at higher tides. Use bigger chunks. Night preferred.

[@SaltySamFishing]

Thanks for the tips! 🤙

[@anthonypileggi1272]

Great job also another great eat 👍

[@SaltySamFishing]

Thanks, and yeah! Definitely an overlooked fish.

[@TheVegasRebate]

Just found the channel, love the content.

[@SaltySamFishing]

Thanks Carson, welcome!

[@wayned5872]

Sam ...how about doing a vid on sea robin the other " trash fish" ? WAYNE

[@SaltySamFishing]

Hey Wayne, if I can catch one I’ll give it a shot!

[@LovetoFish-yt5lr]

Love this video! Very interesting about dogfish! Definitely want to try it! How about Skate? Give that a try!

[@SaltySamFishing]

Thanks! Might just have to try some skate in the future!

[@noodlechicken4169]

Can you use cut up bluegill some surf fishing or would the fish not eat it?

[@SaltySamFishing]

To be completely honest, I've never tried but I would guess that something out there might eat it!

[@patricksocaciu5925]

love the fishermans HQ hat! I fish Ship Bottom all the time. tight lines!

[@SaltySamFishing]

Fisherman’s HQ rules, definitely my favorite shop in NJ, thanks for watching!

[@josephchristopher7534]

...and skate is superb eating, too. check out videos on how to take the wings off and skin them.

[@SaltySamFishing]

Yeah, seems like that might have to be the next catch and cook I try!

[@jsicil4933]

In the UK, they don't use spiny or smooth dogfish. Its a completely different species.

[@SaltySamFishing]

Ah interesting, sorry for that oversight!

[@yeezlife]

Nice video bro, I had no idea you could eat these. I would've taken the skate over the dogfish lol

[@SaltySamFishing]

Haha maybe someday soon I’ll try out a skate. I gotta get over the looks of them first 😂!

[@Gibson-md9yi]

How long did it take that day to get all those catches

[@SaltySamFishing]

If I remember correctly some bites were 5-15 minutes apart, some were up to an hour, it all depends day to day 🤷‍♂️

[@GregBradshaw-uz3ff]

Try sea Robin next I heard it's delicious

[@SaltySamFishing]

I honestly rarely catch sea robin, but next time I do I’ll be sure to cook it! I’ve heard it’s really good!

[@HoboAltros]

Yes it is. Whenever I catch sea robins, I keep them and cook them. They are very good.

[@SaltySamFishing]

@@HoboAltros I’ll definitely give them a try then!

[@michaelfinger1044]

Geeze. When I go surf fishing, dogfish and skates are pretty much all I can catch. I've often thought about trying to cook one since they're so darn plentiful, but was told they are basically inedible due to tasting like ammonia. I guess it could vary from shark to shark, depending on various conditions and circumstances. Kudos to you for doing the experiment though! Maybe I'll test my luck and cook up the next one I catch.

[@SaltySamFishing]

Give it a shot! Just make sure you prep it and get it on ice right away and that’ll help. Let me know if you try it, hopefully you have a good experience with it!

[@Gibson-md9yi]

How long was this dogfish

[@SaltySamFishing]

I actually didn’t get a measure since in NJ we don’t have a dogfish limit so any size you are able to take home!

[@sixxgunserenade]

more catch and cooks

[@SaltySamFishing]

Absolutely, got more on the way this summer!

[@tortahunter]

i didnt know you could keep them in nj

[@SaltySamFishing]

Yep you can!

[@tortahunter]

@@SaltySamFishing is there a limit? i caught a lot the other day but did not keep any.

[@SaltySamFishing]

@@tortahunter There's technically no limit on dogfish in NJ

[@tortahunter]

@@SaltySamFishing is that the same for skate as well

[@SaltySamFishing]

@@tortahunter yep!

[@findetectorfishing]

I think the next video should be a catch and cook of skate, also I think let the fish have some flavor to really test if it’s a trash fish and don’t fry it.

[@SaltySamFishing]

I may just give it a shot!

[@josephchristopher7534]

The little blue would make better bait than the frozen bunker...

[@SaltySamFishing]

Definitely would have! Didn’t think to use it at the time but was better to let him swim free since I had the bait on hand already.

[@vehas1015]

they are too cute to eat :( really good fights tho great first shark for anyone

[@SaltySamFishing]

They definitely are a fun first shark to catch!

[@gino55yo]

🙋‍♂️🦾👍🎣🐟💙

[@stewyoung8523]

Put apple cider vinegar on filets overnight. Takes our the urea

[@SaltySamFishing]

Interesting, I’ll have to give it a try next time!

[@MegaBait1616]

I like Codfish Way better I've bled n iced them down right after catching them but don't really like them .. They have very firm meat too .. be well ........

[@SaltySamFishing]

Hey, nothing wrong with that, everyone's got their own tastes!

[@MegaBait1616]

@@SaltySamFishing , Yep but going tomorrow and will try your way again ... be well MB ..

[@SaltySamFishing]

@@MegaBait1616 Good luck and tight lines!

[@MegaBait1616]

@@SaltySamFishing , you too my friend .... Gulp n Killies tomorrow's food ..

[@nickweiss5604]

I only eat trash fish

[@SaltySamFishing]

Absolute legend 💪

[@elgato9445]

The irony..you were targeting dogfish and caught a bluefish and a flounder..usually its the other way round.😊

[@SaltySamFishing]

Exactly! 😂

[@Gibson-md9yi]

Why is this considered trash based on what 😂😂

[@SaltySamFishing]

Typically based on opinion and lack of proper preparation leading to an ammonia taste. When prepared right it’s good!

[@jordynloya]

How dare you not cheers your girlfriend when she clearly tried to, for that we need a skate catch and cook next

[@SaltySamFishing]

😂 we’ll have to see about that one!

[@Noreasta508]

Skate is the poor man's scallops. People regularly cut out scallop shaped pieces out of the wings and try to pass them off as scallops😢

[@SaltySamFishing]

@@Noreasta508 I’ve heard that! I’ve heard the texture is fairly similar too.

[@JJRU_2026]

She’s a good sport for trying it!

[@SaltySamFishing]

@@JJRU_2026 that she is!

[@Lukadoncic2179]

Skates are annoying

[@SaltySamFishing]

Apparently they’re decent eating though 👀