GIANT Alaskan SEA DRAGON! Catch Clean Cook (Ling Cod)

This is the second video from @brookcristoutdoors and I trip up to Seward Alaska! We fished with Off the Dock Charters out of Seward Harbor. The first day we got on Giant halibut, lingcod, and rockfish. I separated the videos based on species, so there is still plenty of big fish and action left. Brook and I saw our first ever glacier and were able to get some drone footage for you guys! Lingcod are often nicknamed sea dragons due to thier crazy morphology and body! I made baked ling cod, with a potato curry and stir fry vegetables for dinner. Hope you enjoy!
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[@johnlshilling1446]

I just watched the Alaska Halibut C, C, and Cook, prior to this video. I was sooooo happy to see how wonderful the trip went for you and yours... The cook 'n' eat with family and friends was the perfect demonstration of the Best Things In Life... Then.., I anxiously awaited the Ling Cod C, C, and Cook. I was hoping that you would catch a female. They have a translucent Emerald Green Flesh! It's amazing and shocking the first time you see it.., (Green Fish and Ham..! But then, it turns white when cooked) I had to smile when everyone agreed that Ling Cod tasted better than Halibut. That was the surprise I was waiting for! I chuckled when you were leary because of the "slimy" first impression. They are The Best. Period. I think that's why they've been over fished in the West Coast waters... They were one of the first species to be nearly wiped out in the Lower 48 waters. There used to be an entire industry built around Ling Cod commercial fishing... Because!!! 🎶 "They're The Best That's Ever Been. 🎶 And! They're still doing well in Alaska's waters. We can only hope and pray that limits and regulations can allow them to recover, here in the Pacific North West waters... 🙏 Thanks again for the trip down memory lane. You --- DO --- have the best job, BTW. Happy for you. ☺️

[@stevemacdaddy9909]

Here in NW Montana we have fresh water ling cod in our reservoir. But when I went to fish for King crab in the Bering sea the first thing we did was rig ten pots for cod ,,we caught 10,000 pounds of cod just to use for bait with a mix of herring and cigar minnow. God bless my young friend Nick Mcglashin. RIP. Nice video guys

[@taylorbryant2093]

I love how he effortlessly gaffed that fish and when you started talking he had to pause with the bat in his hands lol.

[@jasonhumphreys261]

There is nothing more fun than jigging the rock piles for lings. Glad you got the cheeks! Not many people do that here.

[@jefflowney2114]

Man you're not just a great fisherman you're an awesome cook!

[@scienzchic1807]

Totally agree!

[@charlieb1613]

You kids are great! You travel the world to fish and record the events for us. Thanks you so much! The things you and Brooke do I’ll never do in my lifetime so I completely enjoy your videos. Thank you both so very much. Now if only you could come and cook for my wife and I!

[@EDS2314]

Got this in my recommendations, first time watching this channel. This man knows what he's doing with those dishes.

[@restoretheearth2829]

Wow, I have no clue why you came up in my utube feed. I am a native Texan but my dad was 3/4 Finnish American 1/4:Swedish and my mother 3/4 German and 1/4 Swedish so I am drooling over all the fish and glaciers, too. Finns eat fish for breakfast , lunch and dinner. Happy video , guys!!

[@blacksheep9505]

This is the first time watching this channel and it is so refreshing watching a fisherman reel in fish without screaming or yelling into the camera.

[@allandaly6467]

This made me subscribe.

[@andrewcarver311]

My wife and I went summer of 20' and by far the most incredible trip we have been on. This video does an incredible job of capture Alaska's true beauty.

[@petepeterson7996]

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[@clyderobinson4862]

@@petepeterson7996 ķķķķķķjķķū

[@timmaggard8862]

My boy Vic and his garlic powder... great video, love Alaska. The scenery cant be beat, and the fishin 'isn't bad either!

[@ONYXCON]

One of the best Ling Cod Catch Cook and Cleans we have seen! And the meal looked delicious.

[@catchingdinner9316]

Ling cods are delicious. You are plating like a 5 star Michelin chef! Awesome video Vic.

[@michaelinklee1]

You want to bump up your Asian flavor profile, start using Oyster Sauce (1/2 tbsp) and a 1 tsp of sugar to your marinades.

[@michaelinklee1]

Also salt cure your fish in the fridge for an hour. It will extract extra moisture and firm up fish.

[@LandsharkOutdoors]

Thanks for the tip

[@jooshshplampz2727]

All the catch clean and cook KZbinrs should have a cooking competition

[@jooshshplampz2727]

With judges and errthang

[@Skinny_Buddha13]

Victor’s cooking skills have improved so much dude your plating alone is art. Great job.

[@LandsharkOutdoors]

Thank you!

Your fishing gear is amazing. You are a very successful fisherman Congratulations! God bless you always! hug!!!👍

[@irfxnonxon3082]

You

[@AlaskaPirates]

Those were some damn nice lings man! Damn good looking curry too. Loving these AK Videos.

[@packhisung1039]

Chúc gia đình nhỏ luôn luôn hp đầy tình yêu thương ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ChasingGrounders_]

Absolute sea dragons. Alaska is a special place for ophiodon!

[@webbashley42]

Being born and raised in Alaska I can appreciate this! This recipe looks delicious!

[@littlegoobie]

I spend the entire winter watching all of these and by the early spring, i'm all stoked to get started on the new fishing season. I'm so lucky that AK is a such a popular fishing destination for out of state and residents. There's no shortage of channels putting out new videos and content every year.

[@susanmyers1899]

How ancient must that fish be!!!!Tag and release.

[@samuelbarrett9403]

Not ancient anymore. These tosser scare two a penny up there! 🙄🙄🙄

[@stevegiboney4493]

These fish are vicious predators and have killed and eaten thousands of fish over their lifetimes, which fish do you care about?

[@candy.......]

Are u a chef, a fisherman, and a bodybuilder all in one? That fish dish looks so delicious omg i wish i could come to ur restaurant!

[@Eugenia_Farms]

curried potatoes??? CHILL Vic.. this is next level!!!! those looked so good bro 😂🤌🏼🤌🏼

[@brendanwoerner3352]

I’ve had lingcod and halibut side by side years ago in Alaska fresh off a charter boat. My friend prepared it with a basic recipe that was a bake with salt, pepper and lemon. Hands down lingcod is the best tasting fish in Alaska. Halibut and salmon are both good. But… Lingcod is more flavorful and has a natural oil in the meat similar to blackcod that makes it melt in your mouth with 0 aftertaste. My favorite fish hands down!!

[@steez5769]

Also I think cod is better battered and deep fried whereas halibut is better baked or grilled.

[@mahersalthomas1739]

My uncle brought back Lingcod. It’s very good. I love Halibut, Flounder, Sea Bass, Striped Bass Rainbow trout, Sockeye Salmon, Pink Salmon, Atlantic Salmon, King Salmon. But Lingcod is so great tasting.

[@LandsharkOutdoors]

Tell me this isn't the craziest looking fish you've ever seen!Hope you guys are enjoying these videos so far!

[@CMAN907]

I love fishing ling cod, Born and raised in Alaska.

[@LandsharkOutdoors]

@@CMAN907 Thanks for watching

[@havokmofo7575]

Thanks for the video...and making me hungry afterwards 😂🤤

[@zacharyduncan6118]

I absolutely love fishing for lingcod above all else. You should check out using a copper pipe jig next time you go out, most successful jig for ling cod I’ve ever used.

[@robincraven2911]

WOW wish I could taste that it looks awesome...How about seal a meal some of that put in dry ice and mail it to me...I only wish lol...love your video's. Your wife is lucky to have a good cook!!

[@croftonstroud370]

That lingcod is a monsssterrrr!!!!!!!🐉🐉🐉🐉

[@1trucxhondamov589]

Love your videos Vic. Not only am I learning about great fishing holes, I'm learning something new about culinary skills! 👍

[@gulp_man1026]

Awesome vid Vik Alaska is on my bucket list one day! Y'all should head over to Australia that would be some epic content!

[@wardvanderberg1403]

Beautiful! Love the whole adventure, and I'm dying for an invite to dinner!

[@TheThundergator]

Keep up the great work Victor. Love your videos. Alaska has been on my bucket list for years. My business won't let me take a break.

[@carlesmiquel]

Oh, man! My heart was already pounding when you caught the Dragon. Never seen it before. What a beautiful fish that grew for many many years just for you. But the rest of the video was amazing! The respect you display for your catch is, well, beyond words. That's what we all should do when fishing: all the adrenaline and passion of the process is transformed into pure joy for friends and family. That dish is something I might never even be close to, but I'll try your recipe with grouper. Chapeau!

[@americasbestvalue235]

Thumbs down cause this fish did not grow to be killed and skinned and ate by this guy

[@carlesmiquel]

@@americasbestvalue235 😢 I eat fish. And grasshoppers.

[@americasbestvalue235]

@@carlesmiquel Grass hoppers? respect ! I change to thumbs up now

[@kate_700]

I live in Alaska and we have plenty of catches from Resurrection Bay. I love the recipe you used. Definitely have to try this!!

[@LandsharkOutdoors]

Thanks Kate! Nice to see locals watching these videos

[@hitmanmoonz9732]

Is it freezing cold all year?? I wanna visit some day or maybe even move there lol

[@spincitynyc809]

Wow, I follow Fisherman's life, Mr. Lingcod himself, and that thing you caught is impressive.

[@princepangaea]

i dont normally even look at fishing videos, but when you said catch and cook, i said to myself "i gotta see this" all i can say is IM-PRESSIVE, good catch, clean cut, chef style cooking, thats what got me, the cooking. Good job bro!!!!!

[@keepitreal5148]

Omg I'm so jealous that must be one of the best experiences 😍 beautiful!!!

[@Bulletzz303]

I can only dream to be able to do what you do for a living. Keep it up man you’re livin the life

[@Free-Real-Estate]

It doesn’t look like those potatoes are agreeing with her stomach too much 24:12 Same potato the entire time😂😂

[@behumblealways2510]

loved your cooking,,,, Looks phenomenal . sweet poatao curry? . i love it .

[@mmpatriot2170]

So cool! I love the videos that you both put out. I discover both your channels about a week ago and I’ve been watching non stop. You two are so good at appreciating and sharing the amazing experiences you have. Doing it really well. 👍 I grew up hiking and fishing in the Uinta and Wasatch mountains of Utah. I’ve caught lots of trout in my life. But, The fish you guys catch blow my mind! I went salmon fishing on the Oregon coast once with some friends. The most exciting fishing I’ve ever done. When you have a King or Silver salmon on the line, you can feel the power. Been to Alaska once. It was a family trip on a cruise ship, so we were pretty insulated from the real Alaska. But still, the beauty of the landscape! 🤯 Your videos are definitely inspiring me to plan some trips! Alaska, baby!

[@FishNDive121]

Your killing it man! Great content, love the drone footage. True adventures!

[@ReezoEdits]

Literally killing it lmao

[@snaefellsen]

True bullshit.

[@CALIBEAR]

What an incredible trip. Great catches with absolutely gorgeous views. Just found your channel, glad I did. Thanks for taking us along.

[@snaefellsen]

What a incredible bullshit.

[@saucycidizen2934]

Your video quality and cinematography is growing so immensely. Insane work Land shark for life.

[@LeFlea12]

YOOOOOO!!!🤯 I'm blown away by the glacier and scenery. I'm jelly. Amazing footage. 👏

[@brookcristoutdoors]

let's go back!!!

[@LandsharkOutdoors]

Summer 2022

[@Carolina910_boar]

Heck yeah🌞

[@TThompson81]

Great trip Brook That was amazing Please come to Miami and go fishing with me and my wife I pay for you and Vick BNB And the charter Me and my wife love you guys

[@samantharupert5656]

Take meeeeeeeeeeee

[@esebeiarurang1713]

Big fan of you both from up in Alaska! Thanks for the great content. Would love to link up next time you are visiting! Cheers🤘

[@claudeelliott3993]

You're a hell of a fisherman and and even more impressive chef!! Great catches and beautiful presentations!!

[@pioturfishing]

Amazing video 😍 nice fish 🐟 👌 👍 👏

[@NSResponder]

Incredibly beautiful. The Alaska tourist board should be sponsoring you.

[@stephenjohnson3390]

You guys inspire me too live my best life. Love that you share so much time with your family! Much love from L.I.N.Y.

[@snaefellsen]

to kill creatures?

[@MrJara1018]

So pleasant watching I love how he keeps his cool bringing in those trophies …… like he doesn’t sperg out . No “OMG OMG OMG JESUS THIS IS A MONSTER BEAST DINOSAUR JESUS HELP OMG!” . My boy just gets it done ! Great video!

[@udesh9694]

Cooking part is awesome

[@jorgemartinez5437]

Super fantastic moment with your family, that's what really matters family time and good food. Keep the good mood forever.

[@LandsharkOutdoors]

Thanks Jorge

[@t89841313]

Lol, still recall the first three foot lingcod, to come into the boat. Fishing for sole/rockfish on the bottom and my buddy was drifting a herring, half up, in the water column. Expecting a salmon it was quite comical when two of us recoiled to the bow while he was yelling "net it". Certainly a prime eating fish and fun to catch.

[@TappyOG]

That’s so cool. Being a Florida boy myself we kind of forget the beauty of the rest of the country because we have it made by living in one of the most beautiful states but seeing this is just so breathtaking.

[@jaronholt632]

Lmao okay bud

[@TappyOG]

@@jaronholt632 LMFAO okay bud 😭

[@desertrainfrog1691]

The only state worse than Florida is Alabama.

[@tonygville2969]

This gets better every time I see it. What a good trip, 👍 thanks for sharing 👍 Viva Cristo Rey 🙏

[@greyosprey4096]

Just stumbled across your channel and really enjoyed the video. Alaska is amazingly beautiful. Not only are you good at fishing, you're a darn good chef too!

[@jaybarnett3550]

Once the world opens up I’d love to see you do a trip to Australia. We have such a diverse fishery, some very unique fish and incredible scenery. You probably couldn’t do it all and it’s as diverse as the US from North to South. You would get some amazing episodes for your fans though.

[@mariomjoseph]

craziest thing about this vid is that we didn't see him wash the potatoes lol j/k, love your vids man, keep up the awesome work

[@LandsharkOutdoors]

Ain't no water gonna rinse away bacteria! I don't rinse my lettuce either!

[@sergiorodriguez889]

Good to see you guys enjoying the West Coast!! Tight lines homie 🤙

[@marcelgarcia7112]

@@LandsharkOutdoors that being true, washing off sand ,dirt, bugs , etc. is what I rinse for lol

[@throttleout3463]

I just can't wait till I get to have a fishing trip with you. You do all the things I do when I go fishing expose others and try to have to best time. Tight lines and opens minds you rock Vick

[@LandsharkOutdoors]

Thanks for watching!

[@samuelbarrett9403]

Yehaaaawwww, kill me some stuff!! 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

[@FaithisKey792]

I think you could have a bad 20 minute video, but then when you have the family together eating at the table, I’m all there brother, Great job again. May God bless You and keep you all safe.

[@jakebeasley3578]

Awesome video. That food you cooked at the end would probably go for $50 a plate in a fancy restaurant. Great stuff. I just found your channel and will be subscribing.

[@fischersfritz468]

This lingcod is really a fish between a ling and a cod! A really fitting name. I'd love to visit Alaska. Primarily to hike, as exporting fish to Europe is too complicated (and we have Norway for fishing with comparable species)

[@Biloxiblues77]

There is Ling in Norway as well.

[@seanbhaney]

Awesome video Viktor!! Your videos are some of the best of the best on You Tube. Been to Alaska 3 times now, and it is definitely the most gorgeous spot on the earth. A few years ago we were lucky enough to go in September when the sun shined 80% of the time and it was in the 70's. So much fun.

[@waynepotts5306]

Loved the videos and Happy you guys made it up here to have FUN and catch a few fish !! While i LOVE Alaska , I enjoy watching you and Brook traveling around every where having FUN !! :)

[@nitramza861]

My grandfather took me to Ressurrection Bay when I was younger. I remember seeing a giant ling cod that someone else had caught hanging up at the marina and thinking just how scary, yet cool it looked.

[@marcuslasiter1799]

When I lived in north cali when i was younger, i used to tag along with my dad and his spearfishing buddies and they go and shoot those huge 40lbers! Its insane. The smaller 3-10 pounders taste better and have a better texture in my opinion tho

[@je2836]

Where In northern Cali?

[@marcuslasiter1799]

@@je2836 its a smaller city called fort bragg

[@marcuslasiter1799]

@@je2836 caspar also is a rly good spot just north of that

[@je2836]

@@marcuslasiter1799 oh okay thanks, I’m in Yuba city, have u ever been?

[@marcuslasiter1799]

@@je2836 no sir

[@michaelmoser7892]

Victor my dude here's the Strat on lingcod. To clean one take a knife with the fish on its stomach Ram it through the head and nail it to the dock. Hunting knife works best. Wring the neck like a deer leg just cutting through the skin slightly deep complete circle grab some pliers and pulled the skin off like taking the pants off of a bullfrog. Then fillet total game changer.

[@lioryerushalmi3121]

Victor I've been learning so much from your channel!fishing and cooking!thanx a lot my friend.

[@HAMZAFISHINGG]

Wwawa ❤️❤️🙌

[@kylem9196]

I think it is funny that you commented about how much life is in Alaska ....when I am always blown away at all the fish we see when you and Brooke are diving and/or fishing at home great video and extra props for not landing your drone in the ocean.

[@LandsharkOutdoors]

I guess we can take it for granted, we are lucky to live where we live, but its also very populated and you can see the effects of humans much more by us. Alaska still has that wild feel to it

[@MrJdubbya36]

Ling is my favorite fish ever. 40 lbers are a great size!

[@KnottyDigger]

One of best videos/meal preparation “sorry to have missed the eating part”lol

[@monkeyearcheese420]

Just from the thumbnail I now understand ancient map art better

[@vaneisys]

Bro I want to go to Alaska so freaking bad now!...between you, Brook & my guy Taku, (from Outdoor Chef Life) you guys got me wanting to plan a fishing trip asap!😍

[@robertdizon2801]

Love the video Vic, as always, so glad you headed north and had such a fantastic time in Alaska, it shows! Just a thought, you can up your cooking game by heading to your nearest Asian market and buying better quality sauces, soy, sweet chili, etc... I can't help but think you'll appreciate the subtle yet greater difference they make in flavoring your beautiful food when you cook. All the best.

[@LandsharkOutdoors]

I feel you on that, I usually get my ginger, garlic and veggies from there. Less expensive and better quality

[@PSSKDerby]

Ling cods are an awesome fight and such a great tasting fish. The North Pacific has such great fishing and crabbing.

[@snert51]

These are some great videos of some of the most beautiful scenery. Keep them coming.

[@ddevilxdude]

Not gonna lie, I'm a professional Chef and you really did a great job with this one..... I can tell just by what you put in it, the measurements by my eyes, the choice of flavour proflle. You did well my friend, especially with the choice of Asian curry! The specialists in fish curry.

[@chasmal_forest.]

Nothing like watching people hunt giant, freakish fish in Alaska 😄👍 Edit: That ling cod legit looks tasty 🤤

[@cramcrams7741]

Ling is amazing anyway. Best simply fried in a light batter. Amqzing chef! One of healthiest flavorful meals Iv ever seen.

[@carolbarranco838]

Amazing!! Hoping to get there for our 30th wedding Anniversary in 2 years. I have to start cataloging all these places and charters.

[@percyvasquez2402]

Great Catch! and the presentation of the dish just incredible! looking forward for more cooking tips

[@The_Ortiz]

Those views were amazing. Lingcod is definitely on my bucket list

[@user-by6yc8yl7v]

Sea fishing is up there on my bucket list. Cool video

[@russseff1246]

Outstanding video. That glacier footage was Nat Geo quality.

[@justinbowman1761]

Hey Vic, I just would like to apologize for a comment I made on an earlier video. I suggested that you go for steelhead in Oregon, on artificial, then go to the coast for Lingcod. Hadn't seen this video... This was awesome to see and I should have known, if I could think it, you've done it. Keep up the good work!

[@iraward2514]

Ah man, that looks good LOL. Thanks for sharing!

[@Cyriljayant]

That the most wonderful CURRY "" and that fish goes with that curry sauce !! Nice video and thank you for this delicious story !!!

[@thecalmwayhome8483]

That sounds delicious.

[@valdouis1500]

What a great looking meal. Can’t wait to try this curry, stir fry combo with my saltwater catfish😂

[@user-lz6ck1bb6c]

That Ling cod meal looked really good

[@captraykelly]

Another great show! You guys had an amazing trip. Kudos to you and Brook. Fished Alaska a fews years back...awesome show.

[@LandsharkOutdoors]

Thanks Ray

[@ronnguyen8287]

Yo Vic me and my gf love your videos and I am always envious of your catch and cooks lol. We're from California and the fishing here is really not as good as Florida. maybe we could do a episode one day. Keep em coming bro!

[@albertogonzalez3630]

Wow Vic and Brookie that has to be one of theeee sickest! Videos filmed mother nature wise. Wow wow wow 😲 glacier is awesome .. Dope !

[@Fustinator]

Wow!! Came here for the fishing. But your cooking blew me away. Amazing looking food/ricepes man!!

[@woody3590]

Alaska was once Canadas and our Government sold it to the U.S. One of the most idiotic things our Government has done (amoung many). I used to go into Stewart then Ketchican when I was loggong up around Dease Lake and Meziadan in the 1980s. Beautiful landscapes, mountains and rivers :) Thank You your video brought back some beautiful memories. Fished the Skenna and Kispiox and Babine. The mighty Frazer and the Nass River. Loved Salmon fishing near Kitimat too. Returned to Ontario and live in Marathon (north shore of Lake Superior). Awesome moose hunting here...lol

[@johnwaite6221]

Ha garlic powder 😎 thanks for another amazing video!!!

[@whitneyk5926]

10am and I’m drooling yummmmy Vik let’s freaking goooo you two are killing it ! Congrats on Alaska trip ! Tight lines

[@fishmanfishman6511]

Practice Catch and Release of large breeder Ling Cod!

[@leehicks8104]

Delicious looking meal... Coriander mmm cilantro seeds one of my favorite spices and cumin

[@beserkerknight6384]

That curry was on point, next time do that curry cube some Jack or other firm fish and stir in for the last 5 mins. for extra extra dust the cube fish with curry powder sear in a hot pan and add to the curry, serve with steamed rice.

[@bryandaluga9077]

You sound like you should be making the videos lol