In the MIDDLE OF NOWHERE, I FINALLY CAUGHT IT!!! (I FREAKED OUT)

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August 18th, 2020 (Session 54) - I explored a "cranberry bog" in the NJ Pine Barrens for endemic species of fish. For my surprise, I ended up encountering and catching a bucket-list species. Read more about it below:
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👊...As for 2020, the NJ Wildlife still classifies the following Species of fish as protected: (1) the Bluespotted Sunfish (Enneacanthus gloriosus), (2) the Banded Sunfish (Enneacanthus obesus), (3) the Blackbanded Sunfish (Enneacanthus chaetodon), and (4) the Mud Sunfish (Acantharchus pomotis). I wasn't able to find the latest copy on the rules and regulations for NJ's protected species; however, in 2016, I called a "Captain" that belonged to the NJ Wildlife. We spoke over the phone for a little over ten minutes. According to him, then, it was illegal to (A) purposely target protected species in NJ, and (B) harvest, collect, or take protected Species outside of the water without a Freshwater Collections Permit. Additionally, he stated that protected species had to be released immediately -- with no rooms for photos or photo-tanks. I am not sure if these regulations still stand; however, be advised that one should practice safe fish handling skills when dealing with these species when accidentally caught.
👊...the Blackbanded Sunfish (Enneacanthus chaetodon) completed my Enneacanthus collection. I have now caught all three Species in this genus, listed above.
👊...It took me two years to catch the superfecta. The Mud Sunfish came first, on May 9th, 2018. It was my 200th species on my Lifelist! You can watch that video here: • A MILESTONE! I Finally... . Then, came the Bluespotted Sunfish (201st Species), on July 18th, 2018. That video is still available as a perk for the inner circle (i.e. Patreon & KZbin Monthly Members). A year after, on June 8th, 2019, I caught my first ever Banded Sunfish ( • NEW SPECIES ALERT!!! H... -- Species 233). And finally, in this video, the Blackbanded Sunfish completed the set (287th Species). It has been quite the journey, huh?
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[@kendawg44]

Uber driver: "You sure you wanna be dropped off here.. in the middle of nowhere?" EPF: "Yes my man, this is the spot" *Walks into the woods.*

[@kooleeon]

i love the visual i got from this. would leave a like for you but it already has 69 likes and i dont want to ruin it

[@Ronald-fg8gd]

This is the only channel on KZbin that gets me pumped up to see little fish being caught.

[@Doctoranthetardis]

With such a big personality the little fish are the most exciting...

[@nickna694]

I really enjoy watching him catch the dinks too, especially when it is a new species for him

[@outdoorsbros7444]

Same

[@brownbouy3043]

I used to think I gotta catch all the big fish, then a few years ago I followed this channel and now honestly any fish I catch i love and have a newfound respect for

[@Boostedvqq]

There's no reason why epf shouldn't have 1,000,000

[@John-wt6nf]

INGLORIOUS complete agree he should definitely have way more subscribers

[@Doctoranthetardis]

You mean 1,000,000 species because he deserves 100,000,000,000 subs

[@fbbium1895]

true

[@GnarlyCharly]

I don't fish myself, but the knowledge you have and excitement you get from fishing keeps drawing me back. Keep enjoying what you do! Thanks for the entertainment!

[@extremephillyfishing]

You are welcome, Gnarly Charly. And thanks for all the love and support!

[@seanaldrich5024]

Leo legit LOVES what he does. To break down as a grown man and cry over a fish, and I dont mean a giant record breaker, I mean a little 3 inch fish just shows you how much he puts into this.

[@gregthomas2904]

Yes, those are cranberries.

[@extremephillyfishing]

I think I will go back in a month or so to pick up a few! Make a mean FRESH CRANBERRY SAUCE!!!

[@icyy256]

That would be cool but what would you put that sauce on.

[@NJbassAngler]

October’s first two weeks usually is the cranberry festival in chatsworth NJ out where the cranberry’s are !!!!

[@CakeZRqGoTR]

@@icyy256 He could make a great glaze for baking fish.

[@icyy256]

Yesssss

[@jameschilders4958]

That’s a tank fish if it wasn’t endangered, such a good looking fish

[@GeorgeClashRoyale]

8:45 “Scientific purposes, identification purposes” we all know you wanted to add to your pokedex Leo.......

[@benaquino4789]

It’s funny. I caught a 10lb bass and had the same reaction. I started watching your videos and caught my very first lake small mouth the size of my thumb and had the same reaction. U have opened my eyes to the joy of “life listing” thank you.

[@ivanvoznenko7874]

Congratulations on the final protected sunfish species and the special permit. Now all that's left is to get a special shark permit from the state, some NOAA tags and go to the Jersey shore to tag some big stuff in the surf! (For science lol)

[@snakeeyes9246]

Congrats on the new species Leo. Last week, I went to a spot I'd never been to, and caught three brand new species of my own (Redbreast Sunfish, Common Shiner, and Fallfish).

[@Frostyfarmer880]

I'm so glad I found your channel. I've lived in New jersey my whole life 58 years and fished since I was 4, and I have never caught the black banded sunny. Your awesome leo, all I can say is wow

[@mauriceflores3343]

EPF: “The blackbanded sunfish is a protected species” Also EPF: proceeds to violently shake blackbanded sunfish in hand out of pure excitement

[@kendawg44]

I love those kinds of fishing holes. Out in the middle of nowhere, that no one really knows about.

[@tomfisher2103]

Home of the NJ Devil, but I don't think cryptids are on your life list, lol. Good to see you back in NJ brother.

[@extremephillyfishing]

I will eventually joke about the Jersey Devil in one of these vids. Hehe.

[@Patrick-ni7bs]

I live in New Jersey. And ive been to spor we're the Jersey devil is always said to be found and i whent a night. Nothing but do i think it's fake idj

[@Patrick-ni7bs]

Idk

[@cacaf8989]

people be trying to catch the biggest magikarp while Leo is one step closer to completing the pokedex.

[@DarkLordCain]

Super happy for you! If you're ever looking for a nice little creek to fish, hit up mill creek above lake magnolia in Bristol. There's a walk in path next to a bus stop on bristol oxford road across from the bristol municipal buildings. Nothing super special as far as I've seen (I don't microfish) but a very fun multispecies trip every time I go.

[@extremephillyfishing]

I appreciate the suggestion, DarkLordCain. I am familiar with that area. One of my friends caught a Redfin Pickerel there, back in the days. Hehe. Super cool catch!

[@lettuceforlife4827]

I’ve had a pretty rough day, and watching your videos really cheers me up. Thanks for making these.

[@extremephillyfishing]

No problem. and THANK YOU for stopping by and watching.

[@fallen_leaves1674]

hello

[@marcelloplessi9299]

Yes Leo, I remeber the old video from two years ago. The struggle was real but perseveration paid off! Congratulations on the new specie :) Tight lines!

[@extremephillyfishing]

Thank you, Marcello! I appreciate it. Tight lines to you as well!

[@casualjesoterik9192]

Hi Leo, Those are definitely cranberries. I used to work on cranberry research and blueberry research out near Lake Oswego. My only concerns about eating them would be pesticide runoff, it looks pretty isolated there but you never do know. FYI raw cranberries are not usually very pleasant to eat in my experience. Great vid! Great channel!

[@Error-wn5gy]

EPF: **catches banded sunfish** Also EPF: "I've won, but at what cost..."

Congrats Leo on your completion of the set of sunfish. Perseverance pays off. Good for you. And especially with your respect for the rules and regulations of any state you visit, you deserve to be rewarded for that. I'm sure 7 out of 10 people wouldn't have bothered to pay the $22 or even bothered to look into it. So once again the Asian Invasion invades the Pine Barrens and conquers!!! Congrats again sir!! Much deserved!! 🎣🎣👍🤙

[@extremephillyfishing]

Thank you very much for the kind words, and all the love and support, Grateful Dead!

[@jamesd5366]

Here in Louisiana, fishing trips where you leave cellular coverage are a rite of passage

[@Nate-rw4rr]

You should try Lake Metigoshe one day, so many 12” Bluegill can be caught there and are such a blast to catch.

[@jtlynn1928]

Congrats Brother!!! You deserve it Leo!!! God bless and KEEP UP YOUR WORK FAM! TIGHT LINES! Sorry its been awhile we lost my mother Easter Sunday this year and I haven't been online much!

[@icyy256]

At 18:46 he go tired of not being able too talk to humans so he used a fish as a substitute😂🤣😂

[@WaterandIceOutdoors]

I'm not big on micro fishing but the reaction you had after catching that fish is what it's all about! If it gets you jacked up it's all that matters! Also interesting to think about how those fish got into cranberry bogs? Are there feeder ditches that run into other watersheds maybe?

[@rawrfishing]

I love cranberry bogs! they got ton of good pickerel bites!

[@extremephillyfishing]

The one that you got recently was a BEAST, though. Man...so fat, Jimmy!

[@rawrfishing]

@@extremephillyfishing hehe that was actually caught around 6 years ago! just took a screenshot of my footage and "optimized" it after learning some photo editing so it looks better. I do have the clip if you ever wanna see the battle! :P

[@michaelpascale731]

Love the pine barrens hate the ticks! Surprised you weren’t covered in them walking in and out of the grass😂

[@beastman2513]

Yes those are cranberries, they wont be ripe until mid September early october. They will be red and float when ripe. If they dont float they arent ripe and can cause stomach problems.

[@extremephillyfishing]

I think I will go back around October to pick up a few and try to cook up some cranberry jam with sugar and water for some cookies, Brian! Thanks for the input.

[@ultralightfishingguy]

I appreciate your thorough understanding of the fishing laws.

[@liquidquad]

Great great video Leo! Please come back in this place in the future, I love that kind of enviroments, and the multispecies was 🔥

[@mrtings]

I’ve been slacking for months missing out on all these videos now I know why I wasn’t happy I needed my dose of EPF 🤣🙏🏾💜

[@PgLangGang]

I know the feeling. I used to be into birding seriously. I know that feeling.

[@robertevans8024]

That's what it must feel like to be abducted by aliens, being in the tank and put back. 👽🐟

[@Chricke87]

Huge congrats EPF!! That is one heck of a catch :D!! The exotic locations like this is so much fun to watch, where basically noone else goes to fish. Keep grinding dude!

[@johnbaker4847]

I was caught up in the hunt! Glad you finally got one to bite. 🎣😊😎👍🎣

This lake is beautiful and has great fish, congratulations your fishing was incredible. Hug and good fishing always.👍🎣

[@billcotton1551]

Congrats on the black banded sunfish Leo! Gotta love the Jersey Pine Barrens.

[@soccerfiend03]

Congratulations on 2 years of hard work paying off EPF!

[@extremephillyfishing]

Thank you, John! I appreciate it.

[@fatherandsonsfishing]

YES!!! Congratulations, Leo!!! Hard work pays off!

[@cooperscoins901]

Not sure if it’s the same thing but we used a fish called mud minnows for redfish fishing all the time

[@extremephillyfishing]

I believe that those Mudminnows were Mummichogs (Fundulus heteroclitus), coopers Coins. :)

[@brentr.3260]

My fav EPF vid of all time. Tremendous mickey mouse freak out lol

[@uniquefishinglures633]

Nice to see you are back on the tiny multi species and thank you for your note at the end appreciation spinners and spoons sent. If you would like any specially made items let me know. Best wishes and keep safe everyone.

[@NoRodnoReel]

Leo I’m not sure if you have caught cutthroat trout, steelhead, chinook, silver, chum, pink, or sockeye salmon but if you haven’t caught any of these species you should come to the northwest, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington to catch these awesome fish!

[@Dombobaybee]

I've been fishing in the berks and Montgomery County areas of PA for about 3 years now and only in the last uwar did I start targeting multi species fishing and going for any size and anywhere. I'd still love to catch a chain pickerel and it's definitely my top goal this summer

[@tishakee5946]

That intro gets better and better each video. 😎👍 Congrats on the blackbanded sunfish!

[@extremephillyfishing]

Thank you, Tisha! I was stoked! Heh.

[@SamThePerson]

bro I don't fish, I have no clue about anything to do with fishing, but Leo somehow always makes it super interesting to follow along. keep doing your stuff man

[@extremephillyfishing]

I appreciate all the love and support, Sam! Thanks for watching!

[@NJbassAngler]

Awesome man I lived out there for 12 years in chatsworth sometime let’s link and meet and go fishing at lake Oswego!!!

[@BY-bj6ic]

That's awesome Leo. Glad you got a new one. I find your videos both enteraining and educational.

[@extremephillyfishing]

Thank you, B Y! I appreciate it, brother!

[@alangordon823]

Congratulations

[@extremephillyfishing]

Thank you, Alan! I appreciate it! :)

[@LlM0]

I used to live in NJ but unfortunately I never got to fish the pine barrens.

[@mr.b.4078]

Yes they are wild cranberry

[@m.miller5111]

That almost looks like Whitesbog. I've fish it a few times.

[@PgLangGang]

Some of EPF’s edits are just too much😂😂

[@RouvenFischt]

I love it ;D

[@johnaufderheide6117]

Congrats on a great catch! So rewarding to land a challenging species. You put in the work and deserve the reward.

[@extremephillyfishing]

I appreciate the kind words, John! And I agree with you 100%.

[@urbansteelfishing6905]

Im about to join the patreon I need more EPF. Great video bro

[@Coastalfishes]

You may be underestimating the redfin pickerel, you are fishing big open water where chain pickerel like to sit. I bet redfin pickerel would like to sit where you caught the mud minnow or the bridge you crossed before that. I bet the average size in that area is 6-7", too small to hit the Eurotackle jerkbait.

[@extremephillyfishing]

21:39.

[@Flarexxxx]

I been knocking the micros down across mainland nova Scotia this season, got a few left but still hunten Edit: remaining ones are on hold till i can get ahold of some tenagos, so been targeting sturgeon instead like one does XD

[@tyrel8830]

Where you targeting sturgeon in NS?

[@Flarexxxx]

@@tyrel8830 most go down to the Annapolis basin and around the wharfs in Annapolis royal, gotta be careful about em tho as ya dont wanna injure em or anything, not had much luck landing them buy have had a few on, they tend to launch out of the water throwing the hook

[@tyrel8830]

I'm here on the south shore now but from Newfoundland originally. Tried for macs here yesterday but none around. Caught a couple micros though lol (sand eel and atlantic silverside)

[@Flarexxxx]

@@tyrel8830 yeah im up on the bay of funday, not a lot of macs around here either, been a rough season for em

[@tyrel8830]

I've been on the look out for squid but no luck there either

[@erniesanchez1022]

Dude this is hilarious, also, would you be interested in trying a new spot with carp, koi, bass and some smaller stuff?

[@alanbai1287]

Yo Ernie you gotta try for those bad boys with the fly rod

[@erniesanchez1022]

Alan Bai exactly, so when you coming over? Only hooked one on the fly Alange, you are better at fly fishing, come on over!

[@maxzhang68]

@@erniesanchez1022 Lol

[@erniesanchez1022]

Max Zhang if you don’t ask the answers always no, also, he’s always looking for new spots, why not try to catch some carp and koi that all have hooks in their mouths?

[@maxzhang68]

@@erniesanchez1022 LOL

[@josephmannix5120]

I love cranberry bog fishing that's like all I do for fresh water

[@jkrofchick90]

Great vid brotha , I love watching your videos because you are the only other fisherman that has as much passion as I do for the sport of fishing . And such a huge appreciation for different species.

[@roby2331]

100 % crannberries.. we have them in our bogs here..

[@extremephillyfishing]

I think I will go back in a month or so to pick up a few! Make a mean FRESH CRANBERRY SAUCE!!!

[@roby2331]

@@extremephillyfishing we have tons here in our bogs, alot of people like to pick them after the winter, they taste even better apparently

[@extremephillyfishing]

Ohhh...interesting! I will take that in consideration. I was thinking of just picking them when they turn red! We will see.

[@roby2331]

@@extremephillyfishing we get a hard winter here in newfoundland, not sure if that has anything to do with it

[@FirstCatch]

Very enjoyable video Leo. Congrats on your special catch. Big thumbs up!

[@extremephillyfishing]

Glad that you enjoyed it, First Catch! And thanks you.

[@FishAnything]

That thing is badass! Congrats on making it bite 🤠

[@ifyouvemadeitthisfarcongra7701]

I started life listing with my grandson. It's really fun, and it makes a day when the gamefish are slow and we "dink" for .........

[@craigcabaluna3322]

Anyone else laugh when he said no 4 g bars lol we are on 5 now my friend (great video more like this one please) thanks again

[@Nova_vant_harr]

Getting that Darla action on like the blackbanded sunfish is nemo 😂. Nah for real though great video

[@alvinwine5665]

I wouldn't worry about catching fish I would worry about the Jersey devil catching you ! Lol

[@John-wt6nf]

It about time EPF I’ve been waiting for an upload. Great video.

[@extremephillyfishing]

Glad that you enjoyed it, John! Thanks for watching.

[@finndoherty01]

Yeah those are 100% cranberries. Where I live in Massachusetts like 50 percent of my town is cranberry bogs and you can find quite a few wild cranberries on the banks of the pods I fish in.

[@igotsnacks13]

Still THE BEST INTRO on KZbin.

[@tracey38999]

Congratulations Leo! You should try a camouflage shirt for stealth fishing!

[@genericyoutubeusername6499]

Stick with 2 inch jerkbaits and small spinners for redfin pickerel, they don’t get very big so you’ll help your chances if you downsize

[@thetravelingfishermen3172]

We use the mud minnows in Georgia for flounder. They love them.

[@extremephillyfishing]

I think the Mudminnows that you folks use are the Mummichogs _(Fundulus heteroclitus)._ Good bait, for sure!

[@thetravelingfishermen3172]

Oh okay thanks for the clarification. Never heard them called that. I've heard you say that name before. They sell them as mud minnows in the shops. My mistake.

[@johnnygalaxy9022]

Such beautiful sunfish! They should encourage hobbyists breeding those fish to ensure a good number of captive stocks incase their numbers continue to dwindle in the wild..!

[@robertevans8024]

Leo !!! Do you run into a lot of ticks while you are fishing ? Also, ever think about opening up your own Bait and Tackle shop ? ✌️🕊️🙏💖💯

[@extremephillyfishing]

Oh yeah, Robert. Lots and lots of ticks and flies and bugs in the Pine Barrens. That's why I always take showers after my fishing sessions and I scrub everywhere. About the bait shop...no plans on that for the future. Haha.

[@newtonh4907]

Hey Leo, is that Gabriel Medina on your patreon list the Brazilian surfer? Didn't know he likes fishing too. That is wassup! Congratulations for the new species 👏👏👏

[@extremephillyfishing]

Haha. I don't think so, Newton! xD And thanks, brother -- I appreciate it.

[@bigsimms75]

And the Dink Master prevails! Congratulations my friend.

[@extremephillyfishing]

Thank you, Bigsimms75! I appreciate it!

[@davetheheretic295]

Shakespearean soliloquy the last few moments. Congratulations on reaching your goal.

[@samuelzavala623]

i didn't even know the short-bus had a stop that far out.

[@danielpushman9597]

Congrats on the the black banded sunfish.

[@markshwindell3788]

Beautiful fish keep up with the videos brother been riding with you since the beginning

[@josephmannix5120]

Epf-Idk who comes here to the cranberry bog --- me- all I do is fish cranberry bogs

[@jp-us9rq]

Yeah!!

[@rbrtbruno]

Thank you for the classic intro

[@HAPPYPUMPKN]

That stripe version is beautiful ! Looks like a salt exotic 👌

[@pcebaybay8629]

“Steady retrieve all u need is a steady retrieve!” - Extreme Philly Fishing

[@livinlikelarry8782]

If you wanna do some hiking after off roading go to Reed Road Jackson NJ on maps it’s behind the safari.... kinda far if you walk instead of off road as close as you can ! It’s fun tho

[@YeeWins]

Heavily considering becoming a life-lister bc of you. It looks so addicting! Congrats!

[@brianshea748]

I feel your pain. I've been trying for a redfin pickerel for 20+ years

[@getsomefish2252]

Those are cranberries! Saw HUGE patches of them when I was in the Adirondacks of NYS two weeks ago

[@nicholastanzola488]

Congrats Leo I also caught a new species in NJ, the Spanish mackerel

[@extremephillyfishing]

Ahhh! That's a good one, NTanz. I remember when I caught my first ever Atlantic Spanish Mackerel _(Scomberomorus maculatus)._ It was in North Carolina, on a pier. Good times!

[@1cravemangoes]

good stuff Leo! Also congrats on 170K!

[@josephnywayfarer1345]

Grays Leo. That fish was a long time coming.

[@thebaystateangler2130]

yah those are cranberries!!! awesome vid leo!!!

[@mikefarnkopf9813]

Way cool black banded sunfish !!👍

[@aanjaneyac.8406]

i'm just happy that the intro is back lol

[@joshcostroff6008]

Another solid video. Thanks for the awesome content time after time.

[@extremephillyfishing]

Glad that you enjoyed it, Josh! Thanks for watching.

[@williamscarlton111]

Congrats on that catch leo well done.