GIANT MUD CRAB - Catch and Cook - SOLO CAMPING No Food Alone Out Bush

[@renebaudouin7192]

Matt the freshwater catfish we have here in the USA are exeptional eating. There are three main species, channel catfish, blue catfish, flathead catfish. They all are great table fair. The saltwater catfish we have are not the greatest of eating. The bloodline in the most catfish species makes them taste like mud from the bottom of the waterway they live in, so we just bleed the fresh caught fish out or remove the bloodline off of the fillets.

[@markedgemon3693]

Agreed. Was gonna say the blood line on the catfish he had basically almost covered the fillet. I could tell it was gonna taste like shit when I saw the blood line 😅

[@zachhenderson7982]

Yep, I always cut the red off catfish, or even store bought tilapia.

[@br3fl3]

This, and everything tastes better battered and fried. Haha

[@markedgemon3693]

@@br3fl3 100% at least catfish for sure. Gotta fry it haha

[@james3547]

How much seasoning do you put on them?

[@Listonjr88]

I have never seen anyone so appreciative of nature and the desire to provide from a natural design. It is so impressive that I have literally watched every video. You good sir, make life look good.

[@mufasa744]

Surely you know of YBS Brody

[@onlinedigitalincome]

He looks so happy 😀and I love his laughs, they are so contagious 💕

[@jessepollock4665]

I remember finding this channel a while back and feeling so inspired to get out and explore the world. Now I'm flying to Thailand this week to start my adventure! Thanks Matt for showing us the right way to live and giving inspiration to people like me. Yeah dawgies!

[@itzspryzen95]

Have Fun good friend !

[@TheElbowMerchant]

I've trained in Thailand several times. It's an amazing country with incredible people, and the food is fantastic (if you're in to exotic dining experiences). Have fun and stay safe! I guarantee you'll never forget your time there.

[@JohnnyBoy4925]

Matt?!?!?!? How do yall know his name

[@liamloveday2676]

​@@JohnnyBoy4925not real hard if you watched earlier days matt fields field days 😅

[@Levi05]

Have fun my brother

[@ali.pakde.l]

It is always nice to see like-minded people. People who love adventurer and the outdoors, people who inspire others to explore the world. Love your videos, man; keep up the excellent work.

[@Callsign_Ronin]

Anybody else like the video before it even starts, just know it’s gonna be a good one when fdys uploads!

[@liamr3866]

Always

[@poolnoodle8782]

We did not enjoy the Canada one's that much.

[@daglock-op]

He's the best KZbinr

[@Ethanhollimould]

I always like the vid before it starts 👍👍

[@damiengusthart7943]

Fr

[@jeffpeters4497]

Great video as usual. What you might not have been told by people here in the US about catfish is that we have several different types. There is blue catfish, channel, silver, mud, flathead and they are not all created equal. Some are great tasting and some are really bad but even the good ones have a couple of tricks to make them taste good. When you clean them, and take off the skin, you have to remove all the red between the skin and meat, some of them also have a lot of fat between the skin and meat that has to be removed to taste good and some of them, no matter how you clean them will never taste good.

[@cjnola5047]

Exactly. But some ppl don’t even know we have different catfish. They go to the store and ask for catfish. They don’t know what type it is. Even though most in store are farm raised.

[@davidneczypir6396]

So true!.. they are also fun to catch.

[@cuzanater2027]

Another American here😂 and listen to this dude because I don't eat fish 😂. I just watch the channel to learn how to do this stuff just in case I need to, you know 🤷! But even though I don't eat fish, I do know there is more than one kind of catfish. I don't know how many Australia have though🤔🤷. You want to learn how to fish come to America and watch how these southern folk catch catfish!!!! Those catfish in the south are monsters. Like hundreds of pounds.

[@acespittah]

blue cats are my fav , but im a lil biased because im from Louisiana

[@probe4682]

@@cuzanater2027I believe Aus has 2 types maybe 3

[@zerocool2897]

you gave me the motivation to get out of my room and explore the nature

[@chrisrui8986]

Same 😂

[@Bigballa638]

Me to 😂

[@jarrahwright7873]

What did you find hahah

[@ogeli7456]

yeah dawgie me too

[@zerocool2897]

@@jarrahwright7873i was able to catch a fish

[@tricia780]

You can use Tea Tree oil to keep the flies and mosquitos away. I put it on ankles, behind knees and on my neck when I garden. Works like a charm

[@j.higgins5408]

Dude Mat don’t miss! You know it’s gonna be a good morning when you already made your Dog and Gun and sit down outside to see that FDYS dropped yet another great video! I gotta try that FDYS coffee and see if it’s better than the medium roast drippers I usually get. Cheers guys and have a great day

[@mrcaca23]

The way you explain things is so clear and easy to understand. 06:55

[@brendantoughey3964]

Another awesome video. I've been sick for 3 months, almost died but lay in bed waiting for your weekly uploads. Thank you for your content.

[@judeyoungfanpage656]

Are u fine now brother

[@brendantoughey3964]

@@judeyoungfanpage656 I'm getting there but I have to put on a lot of weight. I only weigh 50kg at the moment. They had to feed me with a machine in hospital.

[@TheElbowMerchant]

Hope you are doing much better now. Obviously, you have survived to this point, but I wish you luck with the rest of your recovery.

[@brendantoughey3964]

@@TheElbowMerchant thank you. I start physio therapy next week.

[@jordg8223]

good luck mate @@brendantoughey3964

[@whysthewaterwet6171]

These are absolutely my favorite videos to watch besides the bushcraft, survivor fishing videos. I absolutely love that youre still doing this safely FIELD DAYS!

[@fedx4202]

Thanks for the joy you share through your videos mate! I don’t even like fish or seafood and I still love to watch your adventures… I really appreciate your hard work! Please keep it up!! Greetings from Barcelona!

[@samuelgeue999]

Fieldy is the G.O.A.T of survival videos🐐🇦🇺

[@username0623]

Try the catfish ( maybe from a bigger cat)battered and fried like chicken. Just a suggestion. Love all the videos, and thank you for sharing your adventures Big Dawg! One day I want to eat a mud crab after watching so many on your channel!

[@wmike145]

Catfish eating American here - can confirm that this is the way to do it. Catfish meat has a lot of moisture so I recommend cooking it a little longer than you would think you need to in order to get a better texture.

[@shanemorc7784]

Classic Americans 🤣 gotta cook it a certain way and add other shit just to make it taste good

[@wmike145]

@@shanemorc7784 isn't that what cooking is? It's more than simply "add heat"

[@rockyrecio9184]

It’s gotta be a fresh water catfish not a salt water catfish salt water catfish are nasty

[@rest1111]

​@@shanemorc7784typical European trying to make fun of Americans

[@puneet90]

He was genuinely happy like a child, in a good way. That overjoyed feeling was channeled to me as well because it was real. A pleasure.

[@williamsnyder1205]

Hate to say it but I'm with Big Matt, catfish have a muddy taste compared anything from the ocean!!thanks for the awesome adventure, can't wait for the next one!! Till then peace ✌ out my friend

[@abot4694]

I'm so happy you gave your genuine reaction to the catfish, here in Jamaica we too do not eat them at all but they are plentiful in ponds. I've never tasted them but I've heard they taste like mud so it was great seeing your take on it. My favourite fish is mullet, no special seasonings, just roasted on a fire and some pepper and salt and mmmmmm don't even need the pepper, fantastic fish

[@hollywood9158]

If you do try it get a 3 to 5 pound catfish perfect eating size. And take the blood line out that’s we’re the muddy test comes from.

[@ericvortecmax]

In the us (Florida) where I live we have a few different types of catfish. If they come from a good source with clean water and not a muddy bottom they are really good. Just a mild white fish.

[@JEsQobar]

Reminds me of my fav childhood outdoorsman Steve the crocodile hunter I appreciate how authentic he is and how he turned a tiny mud skipper into a awesome feast great content

[@Pandzar]

Hey big dawg. Sunday isnt a funday without Field Days video. Big love from Norway! Keep up the good/fun work mate :D

[@TheCrabsMysteries]

Your crab hunting skills are top-notch! Can't wait to try this myself! 👍

[@Andrew-bw9yj]

The only thing I hate about your videos is that they end, they’re my favorites bud , and please show us eating it all lol that’s the second best part

[@THEbasicsOFSWiZy]

God bless you people that see this have a great day.

[@toxic715]

23:00 looks like bro is living on mars

[@hughw5995]

Matt have you ever used a fire bellows? It’s basically a straw for blowing on coals in a precise place to help get a fire going. I keep and old antenna as a collapsible one. But basically any thin tube would do. Traditionally bamboo was used. Helps keep the smoke out of the eyes and protects the beard! Cheers bud!

[@AwesomeFish12]

Anyone else see the irony of a bloke being outrun by a fish out of water, time after time? 🤣

[@swede178]

😂😂😂

[@kenshienyamura5822]

Enjoy your mudcrab,relax & keep safe

[@mileswinslow7553]

On one of your earlier videos from two years ago, you told people to just get out and enjoy the outdoors. So, on a whim I packed my backpack and headed to The Badlands National Park in South Dakota. I purposely chose a rather harsh yet beautiful area. I had to pack in a gallon of water 💧, plus what was in the Camelback. I hiked in six miles and spent the night. It was almost 90⁰ and windy. It got down to a peaceful 54⁰ that evening. I could hear the coyotes at night. I also saw a rattlesnake. I packed in my eReader, but didn't read much and just enjoyed my environment. I ate a meal of spaghetti 🍝, a backpacking meal. I'm now fifty-seven years old. I will try and do these adventures while I still can. I hope that you inspire people, especially young people, to get out and make their own adventures!.

[@mydogspyro]

I would choose this outing over a 5-star hotel any day! You don't just "live" when you're out in nature, you feel ALIVE!!

[@smokeandkippers]

I used to fish for carp in France and have a catfish rod out at the same time. We would catch dozens of small catfish and bbq them all day. Delicious 🤤

[@agould53]

In the US, freshwater catfish is good eating. Saltwater catfish is generally not kept for table fare. Awesome video!

[@joshuapixsage5285]

Officer: what did you do! He’s not responding! Field day: don’t worry mate he’s just sleeping

[@joserojo8663]

Grilled crab over coals or smoked are the only way to eat them. The smoke flavor is just amazing

[@frankbutterworth3061]

Freshwater cats better than saltwater

[@billyhue6313]

For you

[@BassYakCam]

@@billyhue6313for anyone. Flatheads and channel cats are delicious. Saltwater species like hardheads and gafftops are disgusting. Anyone will tell you that.

[@billyhue6313]

Again: For you.. One can only speak for himself..

[@marlonmckinstry1404]

Who asked

[@cash.womack]

Don’t know if you have ever used this technique but my grandfather taught me this. Tie a noose on the end of fishing line and use the pole to maneuver the noose over the small animal (lizards, crabs etc.) and lift the rod up. BOOM food👌🏻

[@walterclark3198]

This guy can survive any weather or situation just incredible.

[@spaaggetii]

Yeah, running back to his FWD Trooper vehicle. ANyone can survive in their car/truck....

[@fkZaka]

coming from the guy who stays at home watching Rimworld videos on youtube. lmfaoooooooooo@@spaaggetii

[@walterclark3198]

​@@spaaggetii Sounds like hate

[@majorgunn]

Your are hilarious. The look on your face with the catfish....Man you have put a fresh mud crab on my to do list before I move on.... just fabulous

[@Aimee273]

You need to pull the mud vein in the catfish, if cooked and not pulled it taints the taste. Very good deep fried in batter 😊 But I get why you don’t care for it, considering the quality of everything else you catch and eat. I’d give anything to be able to do what you do, keep on keeping on friend, the husband and I love your channel. Much love to you Maky ❤

[@RASHROCKS.]

Goat Update ❤

[@edemup44]

Catfish is literally the best eating fish and so easy to cook and clean😮

[@poolnoodle8782]

Australians don't agree

[@b4ked_one2518]

​@@poolnoodle8782no we have much nicer eating fish in Australia, I've heard of some people eating fresh water catfish but not often

[@andrewgadd811]

You know your Sunday just got better with Field Days.💯%🔥

[@JSCadarn]

I'm guessing there's probably quite a difference between saltwater cat and freshwater. All the catfish where I live in Canada are freshwater.

[@gunsack2427]

Yeah mate, freshwater cats in Australia are also delicious if in clean water, the Saltwater ones not so much.

[@alexmanning7914]

I love how he constantly reminds us how huge the crabs are and that he’s in the middle of nowhere, I love it with the accent too

[@torrin999]

I love every part of your videos. Really appreciate you sharing your adventures.

[@Broughton1128]

*Pan fried catfish are beyond delicious: battered in cornmeal and submerged in olive oil. Drizzle with hot sauce or green Tabasco and enjoy.*

[@christophergrego7340]

I really likes how he gives you a GOOD sneak peak of what’s going to happen in the intro. With longer videos it keeps me watching through the slower parts. Hopefully that makes sense. Keep killin it brotha, amazing content! (it’s kind of like having a captivating trailer for a movie)

[@kasravojdani7581]

haha i skip the intros to not ruin it lol

[@DrMackFoxx]

Fresh crab and some good coffee: the breakfast of champions.

[@Foxie1986]

Plz keep it up can’t wait to see u teach yours kids these mad skills 😊

[@johnklein7913]

Your channel never gets old!!

[@kylepretorius2982]

I've newly discovered your channel. You are the MOST Australian ever and I love every second of it (and that's coming from a South African). Keep up the awesome work!

[@robertneedham8074]

Love starting Monday morning watching you in WA, a few hours before. Great start to the week. Keep it up!

[@whodatgal1996]

New orleans here, we love crab and catfish. Acquired taste to some👍🏾❤️

[@connersmith1172]

Ngl I don’t remember when I discovered this channel but it was sometime this year before June, but I’ve already watched idk how many videos of your channel but I’m loving it & I just now the smell of Smoke coming from a fire is just amazing, I’ve always like fire & trying to create a fire I am only 20 but I know how to put a fire out if anything went wrong, this one time I went camping in Tennessee by a giant lake with my best friend & his younger brother, mom & stepdad & we all camped out, while me & my friend went to get some firewood and I basically took care of the fire to keep it going & even brought home a piece of driftwood from the lake home with me lol but I’d love do that again whenever they plan on going again.

[@connersmith1172]

Sorry if the comment is to long btw, I know some people don’t like long comments cuz they’re to much to read, but that’s alright I guess lol.

[@dashofwild]

Matey, nothing better than a big donkey of a mud crab cooking on a fire. So glad to see you back in mangroves chasing those lollipops.

[@Khamphabientv]

I'm from Vietnam and I really like watching your videos

[@MrWilliam45321]

LOVED this ep bro. Idk what it was but just felt surreal and exactly how i wanna be living, posted up next to the troopie with some crabs and a sunrise

[@michaelsexton170]

My family did catfish fish fries all the time. Soak the filets in beer for a day or two in the fridge. Then batter dip and season flour coat. Deep fry in oil. Very good white meat.

[@vincentrussell7246]

New thing is catching and eating them showing in detail how good they taste and in detail how you cooking them up in some good recipes

[@PlainHamburgers]

congrats on another great adventure!

[@justin13634]

A brilliant watch /absoulute legend .Great work bud 👍.

[@keithmockridge3329]

Hi Matt, where i come from in Luton Bedfordshire uk, we call you a peanut butter ( nutter). We love your enthusiasm and your love for the outdoors. Stay safe mate, and keep up your great videos.

[@tobyburrows5430]

The facials and "That's not good fish" - funny mate. Good video

[@jpstevens3816]

I agree with that statement. I am in Florida and we get a lot of catfish here. Small ones are really good as long as they’re not in muddy water and we like to fry them if you have never tried fried catfish you’re missing out.

[@자작나무-u1p]

하늘이 너무 이쁩니다 .. 맹그로브 숲에서 먹는 저녁식사 .. 이색적이지만 부럽네요 ^^

[@EdwardPootchemunka-jm6uw]

Empty Crab Holes they are on vacation probably at Vanuatu or Fiji 🤣😂🤣😂

[@ravanjimmy9190]

congrats bro adding a new member to the field day family.....best wishes to u and mac

[@keezwitdah7605]

Love the solo bush camping videos keep it coming yeeee dawgiessss❤❤

[@hemidart7]

They make amphibious water boots and shoes makes for easy clean up and keeps your feet dry and mud free... Great video mate!😎🤙

[@xitsmedianax]

You've got to deep fry the catfish like with the fish and chips batter with seasoning. And squeeze a lemon wedge over it.

[@mgkelley2609]

Crab flavored coffee!!! 👌👌👌 genius!!

[@rolandthompsongunner1843]

I'd watch this over and over just to see the mudskipper hunt!

[@Ancel316]

Catfish taste test was funny. Man Australian fish must be next level eating.

[@austinwidmer8269]

mud crab catching is my favorite content.

[@awstonkelly4144]

What he cooked is called a hard head catfish. They have a huge blood line and almost always taste like literal guts. The gafttop saltwater catfish is amazing. Same with most freshwater catfish.

[@amriha203]

Love to see you going back to Indonesia and do the crazy fishing 😉

[@eddiemaxwelljr3238]

Try the catfish (USA)...cornmeal, seasoning, oil for frying or butter

[@chaadgarcia3958]

Catfish are excellent if you cook it right. I think it's best fried. If you don't fry it... it comes out mushy from my experience 😊I hope you're experience was delightful!

[@OldSoul-xh4yx]

Soak the catfish for 24hrs in ice water, that will help pull the fishy oils out the meat and also allow the meat to absorb seasonings and spices a lot better but it will also make the meat taste so much better period and one more thing catfish is mainly battered and deep or pan fried. I am an American, but I am not speaking for America. I am speaking for myself, and I myself would have never eaten catfish the way you just ate it. Love the vids and what you do. I have learned so much from you. Thanks Broskie

[@damnjay_youmadethat572]

Love the reaction when you eat the food, “oh my god” 😂

[@ratooeybusinessman6066]

Absolutely phenomenal 👏 fun stuff. And omfg those crabs looked killer 🦀 😍 ☕️

[@tantoonie0]

Long-time watcher (and fan), as well as a generations-old American Southerner, here. Trust me, brother, if you bread and fry catfish (an American species like the Channel or Flathead Catfish, for example), your opinion might change drastically. That's some good-ass eating, my dude.

[@pechchoeurn3706]

Yes, That is great time. I like to watch.

[@scottkelly4973]

catfish are awesome to eat!

[@psychedashell]

Catfish is like Starbucks Coffee in Australia. Some Americans quite enjoy it - because they don't know any better.

[@tawrykmarbz4927]

Great catch and mission completed as always. 👍👍👍👌👌👌👌

[@sambo170a]

Hi mate if I may one tip for you to repel mosquitos just dry back used ground coffee and once dry add it to your fire the smoke will drive them crazy and out of your camp

[@AnesPlayzz]

I feel u bro eating and cook what u hunt is amazing I used to hunt birds with a slingshot and cook them in the backyard , amazing.

[@sx4696]

Nice solo while the freeway is near 😅

[@Rome6601]

You're a legend in Bangkok, mate 🐟🦀

[@jonathanstein1783]

One thing you've definitely shown me is how tough a real survival situation would be in that area!

[@jjb97]

Love these mudcrab videos 👌🏼👌🏼

[@Dave-bp1lh]

Love it Mate your videos are always 10/10

[@PeiyaoMusicLoft]

超级喜欢这类节目

[@TheWzeOwl]

That was some mighty fine eating Mate.

[@MinhVo-me5lq]

I used to eat craps before but your video make me more hungry, enjoy

[@ArcticGator]

Best way to do catfish is to marinate it for an hour (or overnight) or so in buttermilk with salt and pepper, then bread it and fry it like a chicken tender, its also good to bleed them when you catch them. Down south in Louisiana they rub them with a spicy rub and grill them almost to the point where they are blackened, they are real good that way.

[@christopherquarry6234]

In the states we pull off the skin of the catfish before fillet it and usually deep fry it or if you pan fry it you have to put it on like a taco, they are bottom feeders and maybe those rivers and streams are way to muddy plus I saw all that bloodline in those fillets so try cutting some of that out if you ever wanna try it again me doggie!!!👍

[@MariusXMelisa]

Now I need a coffee 😂

[@chucksguitarshop]

That was fun. I learned to like catfish when I lived in Louisiana in the heart of Creole country. I've never been able to replicate it at home. That was such a small one you caught in a mud bog I'm sure it wouldn't be good to eat. There are so many varieties though. Some, as you probably know can grow to 500+ pounds around the world. The largest ever caught was Mekong Catfish a whopping 2.85 meters (9.4 feet) long and weighed 293 Kilo's (646 pounds). There was a similar size fish caught in Italy. The largest ever caught in the US was 55.8 kilos (123 pounds) and 1.11 meters long (43.75 inches). Great video!