I Made Unagi With This Big River Eel

In the South Island of New Zealand catching Eel with Paulo.
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[@jeansiadore]

Palo has such a calming demeanor. He seems like a chill and easy going friend. Great videos Taku. Love the NZ adventures so far

[@bodhimantra7688]

I cracked up at how excited Taku was when he caught that eel 😊

[@grenmoyo3968]

Same

[@blaze2407]

The guest (Local guy) is so nice and very chill. Food looks awesome❤

[@koyapol]

Paulo and Wifey are super chill people. Love them.

[@DavidHelloWorld]

From ChatGPT: Eels can continue to move longer than most animals after death. This prolonged movement is due to their unique physiology, which includes a simple nervous system and a slow metabolic rate. These factors allow their nerve cells to function longer without oxygen, resulting in muscle contractions and movement even after death. Additionally, eels possess a high tolerance for low oxygen conditions, which further contributes to their post-mortem movement.

[@franciscoon1083]

You make New Zealanders overseas homesick 😢 the lifestyle back home we all just take for granted until you're not there any more. Great video.

[@johntepu1869]

Kia korua, eels cooked over hot coals remind me of my childhood. That was quite a good size, glad you’re enjoying some of Tangaroa’s bountiful resources on offer. FYI and with all due respect, in many areas (NOT EVERYWHERE) it’s customary to ask from and give thanks to the environment that provides for us. Basically, hunting and gathering with humility and respect for the environment. In other areas, it’s deemed good luck to also release the first catch of the day. I want to take the opportunity to give a huge shout to your host, nga mihi hoki ki a korua/koutou, safe travels, looking forward to your next post, ma te wa (until next time) noho ora mai.

[@magasiva6963]

Love how Taku is so amped at things New Zealanders take for granted, might pop down to the stream and get myself dinner. Epic bro!

[@davidkim654]

Really been loving the New Zealand videos. It is now the number 1 place I want to go!

[@jasoncates2944]

Watching you guys interactions with other people around the world gives me hope for a brighter future. Can feel the love in the work you are doing and it is appreciated.

[@jadaatkinson1201]

Awesome sauce!!! Hope you and Jocelyn are enjoying your adventures. Stay healthy and safe, and always look forward to the next video! 😁😎

[@bigdaddy8991]

GOTTA LOVE TAKU TUESDAYS 😎😎

[@ballchinian911]

Wednesday

[@bigdaddy8991]

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[@aquaviii]

I'm eating while watching lol 😅

[@scarlettscar1]

I enjoy watching your adventures with Paolo, it's so wholesome. I wish there are other catch and cook channels as good or better than yours so I don't have to wait weekly, but alas there are none (I've tried a few of them by now...) so I'm just looking forward to every Taku Tuesday :) keep up the great work guys it means a lot to us

[@PhilGoh23]

Taku, you're perfect for NZ with your love for fishing and your immaculate cooking skills... I'm sure you're having a blast!

[@pnwexcso2939]

Thank you so much for sharing these pro tips and the beautiful pictures of your travels!

[@duallynized4334]

Ahh man! Looks delicious! You guys so humble! Your host is spectacularly humble as well. Love watching your videos, makes the end to my hectic day peaceful. Thank you.

[@mayhuynh8524]

😍 Love how my favourite KZbinr is here in New Zealand. Hope you and Jocelyn are enjoying your time here 😊

[@jonahmichael2796]

Amazing Taku! I had a great time enjoying this video during my work break. That Eel looked delicious 🤤! Thanks for all the hard work you put into making you’re videos and dishes ❤️.

[@jettwilliams2535]

Perfect harvesting sized eel not a monster but a good sustainable size😊😊😊

[@bradystewart4508]

I hope hw gwts all thw eels that way theres nonne left

[@theblobfish9614]

​@@bradystewart4508 why?

[@jesseb4827]

New Zealand is definitely the most beautiful place on earth. Stoked to see your content over there.

[@lraukete4673]

Love your cook ups, Always inspiring and encourages me to challenge myself

[@dexter255]

Thanks for sharing!! Glad to be apart of your adventures! From Texas

[@x-yo-ass1695]

Excellent episode! This channel is amazing! Thank you!

[@JRM5_]

I’m loving these New Zealand videos!!! Keep them coming 🔥

[@isaacisaako2573]

Watching your videos for a long time, awesome to see you here in NZ! Enjoy!

[@ashleegreene4538]

I ❤️ when you & Jocelyn forage for mushrooms & seafood. I support both of you 100% & this channel.

[@rachelleandrichard]

Love how happy you are Taku. NZ is awesome. Have loved your adventures in Aotearoa and Niue. ❤

[@wesleybullock814]

I love Eel.... Beautiful presentation I can only imagine how wonderful it tastes.... Greetings from Wyoming

[@taniac1860]

We have eels in our stream, we used to catch them as kids, and then our children followed suit but haven’t had them for a few years. You’ve just inspired me with that recipe, looks delicious. That looked like a long fin eel which is bit more scarce than the short fin eel. If it was a long fin, it was literally a baby, they grow huge and are one of the largest eels in the world. Also unlike the short fin, it is only found in New Zealand. The short fin is also in Australia and the pacific islands.

[@josephpomale1088]

Brings back childhood memories spotlighting, eeling, rabbit shooting, great job Taku

[@MajesticHF]

Loving this New Zealand series! Every day has been an exciting video!

[@jouxjia]

Love the underwater footage and the cook 👨‍🍳 ❤❤❤

[@lilmama2066]

New Zealand has been good so far! Hope it continues and gets better. The unagi looked delicious.

[@paulhiakita251]

Started watching your series of different episodes in Canada. Loved your content especially the style and recipes you do. The beautiful presentation of catch and cook. I am excited to see you're in my country NZ. What you did with the eel was so great that I wish I was there with you, your good lady and friends to share that beautiful meal. Welcome to my country ehoa. Te na kato katoa.

[@haipingyu]

Palo's reaction when Taku got the eel is everything :D

[@NoleFan74]

Cool video! That Unagi looked so good!! Your new friends seem cool too! Safe travels and can't wait for the next one!!

[@victoriatauafao1587]

My husband was so drunk and I told him you uploaded a new video and he literally sat there holding his eyes open watching lol.. I should of videoed him! You and Jocelyn would of been very humoured 😂😂😂

[@shawnaokami-rosehill8123]

aotearoa (New Zealand) has such a rich culture and history. I hope that Taku and Jocelyn have an opportunity to cook and fish with traditional Maoli people. your host seems very knowledgeable I enjoy listening to him teach you how to catch eel

[@shawnaokami-rosehill8123]

In Hawaiian the white eel is called Puhi

[@dashino2839]

I hope he does too ❤❤

[@jack-he7fv]

Maori not Maoli

[@shawnaokami-rosehill8123]

@@jack-he7fv lol eʻkala mai (excuse me, im Hawaiian (Kanaka Maoli) Thank you

[@ChooseFreshAtSubway]

@@shawnaokami-rosehill8123 Maoli makes great music lol

[@aformalevent]

one of my favourite of your videos lately. Excellent job :) food looks amazing. I like your hosts subdued enthusiasm. it's clear he appreciates your fishing skill

[@wildandhungry]

Glad you are enjoying your time in our beautiful country!

[@MilkyCollective]

Hi guys, I have to say I'm really appreciating these island vibes and the hospitality of your various hosts is so wonderful! THANK YOU for sharing!! Its a side of the world I'm not familiar with, but I now want to learn more about!

[@toaniue2210]

loving the new videos was amazed when you and Jocelyn went to my home land Niue fekai and are now traveling around the country i call home is surreal. God bless yous

[@ankiolebring8388]

Yummy- and I bet you two gonna stay forever in NZ - it’s a perfect fit ❤

[@broomstickcowgirl]

That meal looked bomb but the company looked even better!! Looks like you're having a great time with one of your items on your bucket list marked off. Cheers from Nor Cal!

[@ericachang9226]

That’s amazing you are in New Zealand such a great episode!

[@AndreSolaris]

A smoked one of this size is a pure delicacy. Good job on spearing it so perfectly.

[@GodlyCarnage]

Second video for me. South Island looks so good. Really enjoying your channel mate.

[@dashino2839]

Nice catch taku! Can't wait for the next catch and cook ❤❤

[@feelstv7413]

New Zealand arc is the best so far. love it

[@ItsGeezee]

Beautiful video. Loving the new series of new Zealand. Definetly something different taklyn

[@yorkamado1780]

New Zealand is just so beautiful. Thank you for the Video :)

[@weezerr2d283]

Thanks for the video…always enjoying your content…stay safe !!

[@big_lebowskee2695]

This video is so good I had to watch it twice, back to back!😊

[@NoodlesExtraMSG]

NZ looks amazing. The food looks amazing. Thanks TakLyn! Thats Palo and wife!

[@cabeirwin1565]

Never thought my mouth would water watching someone prep Eel.

[@nayetcuba]

Insane Catch and Cook❤❤❤❤❤ Mad Props!!!!!

[@zacmeyers7753]

I got to say this content is gold! Taku love your channel.

[@Rimpreza]

Hi Taku, I caught some eel yesterday and tomorrow i'm going to make exactly this recipe!

[@mrlegitz5812]

God, I love Unagi so much, especially on top of rice! Plain and simple, it hits all the spots!

[@LongboardingKN]

Awesome catch and cook Taku !

[@johnfishingclown6415]

huge freshwater eel looked tasty! thank you for sharing your Vids, always great to watch.

[@nevets3164]

I love the Rosemary as a brush for the sauce. Can't wait to try that with something.

[@salmonsushii3374]

Seeing the eel go for the bait and do death rolls was so cool!

[@MJ-gw6de]

I loved Paulo's story about his "trout fishing" at the end 😅😂. Thats a story i could imagine one of the old uncles from back home telling us as youngsters. Just the naivety of the whole story was hilarious and so down to earth ❤😂

[@elmorcielagomorcielago1146]

Thank you... you guys are awesome..!!

[@astropatty9158]

Yessir I’m happy you visited my country.

[@gabrielloza1676]

Palos cometary while taku was spearing was everything! 😂 love this guy 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@heruhcanedean]

That underwater shot was awesome.

[@carlparton5125]

Hi Taku and Jocelyn.. My name is Carl. I live in Alberta Canada. I just wanted to say to you both. Please do not feel bad about showing us the gory side of fishing if people think that fish come wrapped in cellophane on Styrofoam plates, they will never understand that the real process involves having to cut a fish apart and remove its flesh.. I love watching your videos please don’t stop doing what you are doing .. I have learnt so much from watching you fillet fish and cook it and prepare it.

[@eneidialawhead8920]

Love Eel❤🎉 thank you guys for another great video🎉

[@Sakana_Ren]

Hand-caught unagi. Yum! Keep up the awesome work, Taku. And, take care. 😋

[@xlent2270]

Looks like the place to live! Great fishing everywhere!

[@outthereJCH]

My gawd! That looks so so so good! Amazing!

[@jimt5683]

I really enjoy this trip with Palo. I want more

[@wagessin3596]

Gr8 video and love the gathering to feast on the “beast” 🙌🏼

[@ElementZeroGuildVids]

Spending time in upstate NY in the Catskills back in the day... We caught many fresh water eels in the rivers and they can live with out a head for hours. The nerves keep firing for over 24 hours sometimes and it can be very difficult to skin or filet them. They do taste amazing, we used to smoke them.

[@MarkSc1]

Everything you make ALWAYS LOOKS DELICIOUS

[@geri9839]

Look really delicious. Thank you for sharing an incredible video.

[@HajongLee]

that is some sick footage. i love underwater footage of bait traps

[@baddybooshy3111]

Hello outdoor chef I love all your outdoors activities looks so fun can't wait for summer 🌞 😁 🙏

[@terrytawhai2886]

Beautiful awesome Taku i really enjoyed this one,one day i want to catch an eel and make a teriyaki glazed sushi you have definitely inspired me to do that,thank you Taku

[@elkhunter76]

Old Subscriber from you first started. Loving this series!

[@solomondavis7211]

Always been fascinated with unagi, don't know why. Loved this video

[@aidanwright8937]

Absolutely loveeee your videos as someone who aspires to be a chef and has a favorite hobby of fishing your videos are very nice to see I don’t want to ask to much but if you could give tips on what you know about cooking it would be helpful to learn more from someone like you

[@432htz3]

NZ freshwater eels are so good smoked...seriously good!

[@downsouth5447]

Awesome video. As a kiwi I’m stoked you are enjoying your time here!

[@enjoycamping7507]

Very interesting! Thanks for sharing!

[@jasonsykes8244]

Unagi is one of my all-time favorite foods.

[@MFOutdoors]

Love Unagi......... New Zealand looks epic!!!

[@gargars_island_fishing739]

Looks scrumptious!!!!

[@vernbolstad3956]

Amazing as always!

[@waderogers6269]

Man that eel looked so good unreal cooking , I love eel sushi can imagine how that taste great job catch you on the next one god bless

[@HajongLee]

i love eveything about this video. i really hope it doesn’t get demonetized.

[@haditwithwork]

Unagi. My favorite! Yum!

[@currychu]

perfectly on time for a new vid

[@catfish__billy1712]

Love unagi! That looks so good!

[@romy50808]

I love your videos braddah !! keep up the good work, what's up Jocelyn !!!

[@joeldanaher676]

Omg big eel and even better dish looks good 👍

[@Rebavivian]

That was freakin AWESOME ladies! Looking forward to more from the teo of you!! TOGETHER!!@@@

[@Rebavivian]

,y bad, didn't realize a new video poped up! Love you too thought!

[@russellsinclair3050]

Definitely gona have to try this recipe.