INVASIVE Fish are Taking Over...Catch Clean Cook (Clown Knife Fish & Snakehead)

I went fishing with my buddy @JohnnyStabile of South Florida fishing charters to fish the lake Ida system .This lake and the surrounding waters are known to have highly invasive species like the Clown Knife Fish and Bullseye Snakehead. Both of these fish originated in SE Asia and were introduced into South Florida illegally. They have now flourished and can be caught year round. I show you how we catch, clean and cook these invasive fish and make an easy fish recipe you can try at home!
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[@bojaiden5175]

In Nigeria we have a variety of the Clown Fish, same mushy flesh and very bony. The trick isn't to try and remove the bones or scrape off the flesh, the trick is to clean it cut into chunks, season properly and then shock fry it in extremely hot oil. If the oil is sufficiently hot, it breaks the bones and fuses it with the flesh. You're left with a delicious tasting fry that's unlike anything you've ever tasted.

[@swashp7094]

Are you still in Nigeria

[@bojaiden5175]

@@swashp7094 Nah bruh, been out for a bit.

[@swashp7094]

I left in 97

[@Sometimesitsjustthatway]

Or, scrape it off the bones and boil it up for cat food. Use it for wild pig bait or use it in chunks fresh in a micro netting for real food fish bait and catch catfish, who have good firm meat. Sorry Clowny that was not the kind of mushy meat I like. Might make good mock crabcakes though. Like a shitload of mock crabcakes. Just sayin...

[@selwinpandinadan7540]

Here in Malaysia, its called a Belida and there are more than 3species here. A good fish for making fishballs actually.

[@loganallen5404]

Love yalls friendship. The candid crap talk during the cooking process added humor to the video. All around great video and an outside the box way of preparing mushy fish. Can’t wait to copy cat this recipe! Love your videos

[@datsjackspot]

That snakehead was like bro you already caught me , why are you beating on my head now🤣

[@dogetothemoon223]

That's dark.

[@chrispetz32]

In 2015 I went fishing for Snakehead in Lake Ida this time of year and they were biting all day ! They are some fighters lol

[@chrisblank5277]

Glad to see another vid! You’re absolutely right, im definitely flocking to my fishing channels during the 4 months the weather doesn’t let me fish myself.

[@jasonsmith7809]

I love watching young people utilizing their natural recourses. Way to go!

[@PSSKDerby]

Great video Vik! I love the fishing but I stay for the cooking. Your fish sandwich looked very tasty. Good thing Johnny saved the fish. Lol. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@fishonlinecanada]

Awesome video and the way you cleaned it at the end is so unique. Thank you for the recipe! Tight line.

[@stevejo8162]

Oh well! Just another GREAT video! Keep it up fun to watch both the catching and the cooking!!!!

[@Fish_thebard]

Hell yeah knife fish and snakehead. This is my dream is to do exactly what Vic is doing right now. Thanks for inspiring me, victor! Keep it up

[@KyleOfTheNorth]

I was just in Florida a month ago for a wedding, I really wish I could've done some fishing while I was down there. Unfortunately there wasn't much time for such an adventure. Thanks for the vid boys!

[@dogetothemoon223]

Man, you are so right. Florida is a fisherman's paradise. You can catch all kinds of fish throughout the year. I spent a week and a half there after Christmas and it was a blast. I go there pretty often but I rarely get to fish unfortunately. But I am planning on moving there in some near future. The whole state is amazing.

[@gcrauwels941]

I used to live down there. I'd go to canals and with a 5 gallon bucket, would 'kachunk' the bucket in the weeds close to shore. I'd catch all sorts of non native cichlids as fry, raise them in my 120 gallon tank. When they got too big I brought them over to the Non Native fish research lab (off of Spanish River, now gone) and drop them off for one of their tanks. They had a big deformed Pacu in one of their tanks named Igor. Talked to Dr Shafland, who helped bring the Peacock bass to SoFla. I fished Lake Ida a few times, but never caught a Knifefish. I miss the fishing down there a lot. Cool video guys.

[@941fishing3]

Y’all were fishing the canal my grandparents live on!! Glad to see you find the honey hole 😂

[@icatchthings]

Oh cool where do your grandparents live…👨‍🦯👨‍🦯👨‍🦯

[@evynhole5429]

I love watching you fish, but I can't wait to get on some ice and do some fishing this weekend.

[@jeffwolfe191]

You guys are awesome and real gentleman!

[@thunderboya2571]

Great work victor.love from Canada up in Inuvik,we all watching your videos

[@406751]

Vic I feel like videos like these are your bread and butter …. The whole “there’s no such thing as trash fish” thing makes for amazing content. Btw not sure if y’all already had the wedding or not but if you did congrats!!

[@nossling8898]

I'm going ice fishing this Sunday hope the perch and walleye are biting. Great video keep them coming!!!

[@winterswijk1970]

I really enjoy the video Victor!, 💙👍👊

[@JFrit67]

That top water snakehead actions looks awesome!

[@timboyle1088]

You’re correct about us watching from up North…..single digits up here as we watch with jealousy! You guys always post the best vids though and we’ll be there next year …and we’re using your posts to map out our trip😎

[@wonderchild53]

Haven't viewed, seems like a long while, but this was refreshing...and your Co-Cool was funny...

[@beibei93]

Saw a water bird trying to eat a juvenile clown knife fish it caught at the boat ramp in the Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge at Boca the other day.

[@jamesscott933]

Was Johnny kidding about cooking videos? Sounds good even if he steals your recipes and gives us a list. Stopping, rewinding and listening again is brutal

[@JiggyjarjardoM77]

Definitely looks delicious 👍

[@brunodeoliveira5955]

Freshwater fishing yesssss!!!

[@Angeltestsde]

You can see them breathing, then you know where they are. Also - Yes they can swim backwards and are super fun fighters. Number of missed hooksets is also no surprise - their mouth is so hard. Great video! Caught once a 30 pound one on a light freshwater rod, was fun :D

[@brunodeoliveira5955]

Bro I try to support him as much as possible because of my respect for him, He’s a married man, he’s kind, and most important, he fishes😊

[@generoberts9151]

Glad to see the catch and cook. Always wondered how the table fare was on these guys BTW , I thought they were identified by the big red nose 🤣

[@derekknight5069]

Thanks Victor for putting out another bagger of a video bro!! I’ve been watching you and Brooke for a while and think you two are awesome!!! I’m now subscribed to both channels to get my fishing fix especially when I’m unable to hit the water myself!! Y’all take care oh and check out new country song “Me around you “ by James Harris featuring Matt Riner it’s really good

[@Anonymous...............]

yum! that fish sandwhich looked soo good!

[@Straycat733]

You are a great chef innovative and great fun videos.

[@dylanhaja6384]

You got that right. Watching from the far north of Canada. Cheers mate. Send some sunshine this way

[@LandsharkOutdoors]

I’ll do my best ! Thanks for watching!

[@fishtanker33]

Love the vid I love making fish cakes but have never made it this way. I normally cook the fish then add bread crumbs to it. Definitely going to give this recipe a try looks delicious.

[@waterassassinfishingbuilds6122]

Dude that fish sandwich looked sooooo good!!!

[@edwardchinnici6391]

I've had so many clown fish in just about all my 55 gallon tanks for many years and I really enjoyed sitting there staring at them swimming around for hours. But my biggest ones were only about 8 inches or so the most. But nothing like what you all are catching. They are Very Kool looking fish to watch and enjoy.

[@seanquigley3887]

Knifefish are rad! I've got a black ghost knifefish in one of my aquariums. Knifefish of any kind can swim in any direction and orientation combo. It's incredible watching them eat and explore

[@joebaggy768]

BTW, there's no way that sandwich ain't awesome! You're right, Vic. No such thing as trash fish, just trash cooks. I gave you a shout out in my Ladyfish cooking videos last week. I will be posting a banger in the next couple of days, I think you're gonna like it. Much love, brother.🎣🍻👍

[@DUDEfreestyle]

Bro not only can you fish, but you can cook also wow!

[@Nash_Nismo]

Man, I would fly down to FL just to eat at Victor’s restaurant 😂 every meal looks fantastic!

[@williamwilliamson4535]

Good 👍 shows I enjoy them Vic and cooks u guys got good balance shows family good times 🎉 good memories for you guys love the fishing 🎣 trips

[@brookcristoutdoors]

3:17 LOL 😂

[@awsasher5090]

I swear the more I watch catch clean and cooks im gunna have to try fish again

[@michaelbrown1133]

I grew up in Lake City Fl. in the 60's and 70's had 2 tackle boxes one for Fresh Water and one for Salt Water

[@ri-jm5tn]

Caught my first snakehead here in MD last year. Blast to catch and delicious!

[@nathanlitjens5905]

Used to love fishing for snakehead in Borneo. They turn up anywhere there is water. Even places that were grassy fields the day before

[@bradjohnson4787]

A good fisherman is also a good cook! Good job

[@steveburlingame1935]

Thats awesome i need a trip to florida to do both that looks so yummy

[@drawartgallery]

Awesome video big fan

[@hegsagawd9839]

Thanks for showing how to make fish cakes! I've got some Whitefish I caught during the summer that's kinda mushy from being frozen. I think I'll try your recipe and see how it goes. Subscribed

[@SkyGamingProductions]

I love how vic is ripped everytime before the meal XD

[@atlfisherman3413]

Love it Victor. I add Old Bay seasoning to my fish cakes for people who are allergic to shellfish. Taste like a crab cake.

[@bigjack13st]

Great job 👍

[@jungleoflaos7996]

Awesome video 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@erikpolmann4308]

I grew up in palm beach and Broward counties fishing as a kid and a lot of those fish weren’t yet populating the lakes and canals. Hope the native fish can survive cause those evasive fish are aggressive eaters like lion fish. Thx again for the content 👊🏽👍🏽

[@erickhian]

Here in Brazil we have a freshwater fish VERY similar to the treadfin, it's called Lambari (Astyanax bimaculatus). We love spending the afternoon fishing for them in dams and rivers. We usually eat them fried , with a cold beer.

[@miketorre16]

yes, we had 2 inches of snow yesterday, and more on friday. Fishing is done here in CT.... but loving the videos, Hey Viktor get sponsored by Aftco like Johnny 👍👍

[@FishermanSqui]

Man I got about 6inches of snow can’t wait for the season to start again here in ct.

[@miketorre16]

@@FishermanSqui where in CT did you get 6 inches of snow from last night? I live outside of New Haven, and drove to Cornwall to go Skiing

[@LandsharkOutdoors]

Hahaha aftco does make nice stuff

[@miketorre16]

@LandsharkOutdoors they sure do. It's all I wear brother!!

[@jeffreydees6388]

My man vic the 🐐 in the kitchen

[@MikeCrawch]

Clown Knifefishs are literally one of best tasting fish. Of course it’s not O-Toro, but still taste so amazing.

[@benandres9627]

To each their own. I love open water fishing but I love ice fishing even more. I wish I could do it 365 and feel bad that so few people ever get the opportunity. All the same, all love to you Floridians.

[@armstedchambers1014]

That looks great. Make sure you save one for me.

[@jamesblake7338]

I’d eat that in a skinny minute! Looks great Vic!

[@robertbalaicius2645]

Clown knife's bottom fin is like a ribbon that ripples... they can hover and swim backwards upside down (or face-down at an angle) with ease

[@liljohn309]

never had clown fish, but my Vietnamese's girl friend make snake head fish and it was amazing, I was so surprised

[@boyragnarok2390]

It's a delicious fish my friend

[@maniramdipchan8953]

Hi Victor. Great video as usual. In Trinidad 🇹🇹 there is nothing as thrash fish. People have different preferences but here people eat what they can afford and as I said no fish go to waste or is considered thrash fish here.

[@goodtimefishing1005]

Awesome video

[@rhoydelmo1706]

Bro deserves a million subscriber

[@Cnmetz2]

Yea I need a trip soon! Below zero weather is rough. Vik - do a fishing trip giveaway to come fish with you!

[@LandsharkOutdoors]

Thanks for watching!

[@ph2738]

Joy of Cooking has a recipe like this, Thai fish cakes. I use my food processor, throw in filets, egg, rest of the ingredients. Like the Bass-o-Matic.

[@SlavicCelery]

The recipe looks pretty solid. The only thing I would probably adjust right off the bat would be to just add a few thinly sliced Thai chilis and some Thai basil.

[@DATISHIM]

I’m from Minnesota and I only dream of being able to fish like you guys . I live in the city and 95% of the waters near me are over fished by poachers ..

[@Sksk27547]

Try to contact your mayor and complain about it

[@NpausAsHawj]

I live in MN and understand your concerns. If you want decent fishing, you got to drive 15-30 miles out. Or you just need know when and where they are. What species are you targeting?

[@iBon1wheel]

It’s January and they’re still throwing top water in south Florida… I’m jealous

[@scottcassidy8334]

You said the north was getting snow.i live in vt.we just got a foot of snow.i fish southern nh.for stripper .cant wait to go

[@dwill1970]

Nice looks tasty👍

[@imbossmoss3365]

Definitely not the only spot ive caught plenty in west palm

[@robin9886]

Nice .. i would like to see any delicious dish made out of common carp 👍🏻

[@reelokiemama4320]

So you have to fillet a knife 🔪 fish… with a spoon 🥄 😂😂😂😂😂❤

[@Dogsrule777]

Vic man… if you were to ever open a restaurant, I would be first in line brother! Looks great!

[@Staymad122]

Spooning Clown knife fish meat is the same thing we do with awa (lady fish) & oio (bonefish) here in Hawaii

[@yoke-munchan1813]

Crown knife fish, in Singaporean cantonese, my dad called it tofu fish. Best fish cake fish to make vegi fish cake curry 🍛.

[@ChingchhayFisingCambodia]

It is very interesting fish😍

[@JonBecker81]

I think I’m going to try this with some crappie I have in the fridge.

[@andytay1797]

There is no bad ingredient it only a good cook can make a delicious dish

[@alfredrossi5268]

Looks delicious

[@lexlax999]

Meal looked delicious

[@ayrabbsm3743]

One of the only fish i still havent caught as a floridian.

[@abdulhalimjaafar9079]

hi there ... this fish is good when u make a fish soup but need to freeze the fillet abit like 20 or 30 minute or so and use plastic spoon or ceramic spoon so the boon wont break... no need to skin out just fillet then scrap the meat out it easier this way ... make sure u guts it out first before freeze it

[@Ride_Reel]

Pretty much no fish is trash fish, if you prep and cook it right. Just takes a bit of experimentation to figure out what the ideal recipe is. Another good vid mate. Tight lines and keep it up!

[@curlymaple42]

Makes me so annoyed when people leave yellow perchon the ice here in Maine as they call them trash. Man,you fry themup or make a Hardwater chowder it's great!!😊

[@husengyang5437]

Looks good

[@christopherlombardi4958]

Thank you. Im tired of yelling in the comments as a Floridian stop releasing invasive species back into the water ways ... its your civil duty to off that thing

[@swkelley]

LOL! None of these fish are having an impact and we have the best fishery in the country. Let em go, let em grow!

[@eddielim2213]

This is a prized delicacy in Malaysia. Done steamed Chinese style. I need to reserve one from the restaurant way in advance . Super delicious!

[@lwall1445]

Do they have polarize sunglasses? I enjoyed your video very much!

[@AverageCanadianStinky]

sometimes i want to just chill and live, but i'm the protector of the emeralds and gems.

[@zepfzoooutdooradventures9058]

Gee, raining in Florida in January - nothing unusual there. I arrived for boot camp in Orlando back in January '88, and I seem to remember a lot of rain during our two month boot camp. Spent 14 months in total in the area.

[@oculusangelicus8978]

It's no secret that Saltwater fish is the most popular fish around the globe. However, anyone who says that freshwater fish are not good hasn't had any freshwater fish really worth eating. Fish like rainbow trout out of a cold mountain river, arctic grayling, Walleye or Sauger, any trout out of a cold deep lake, or two of my personal favorites, Sockeye Salmon and Arctic Char. There are a lot of freshwater fish that are incredible eating fish, their flavor is incredible and will have you coming back for more. Even, of all fish the lowly Yellow Perch, which is so boney that, my father used to say that you get hungry eating them, are so tasty that despite all of the bones you can't get enough of them, but the prize fish in that family are the Walleye and the Sauger, the bigger cousins of the Yellow Perch. And what's more about almost all of these fish is that you don't need huge expensive gear to catch them, and they are fun to catch because they all fight like crazy! There is another fish that I have heard far too many people praise it for its flavor and that is the Burbot or Ling Cod freshwater fish, it looks scary, like a cross between and eel and a catfish but everyone who has ever eaten one says they are the most delicious fish they have ever eaten out of freshwater. I have not had the pleasure of trying these fish personally but those who have go out with the expressed intention to catch these elusive fish. There are lots of fish that are very good eating and like all things it also is highly dependent upon how the fish is prepared. Yes, freshwater fish is milder than saltwater fish, except for the Salmonids, but that doesn't mean they are any less delicious than saltwater fish. I would put my Favorite Arctic Char against any saltwater fish and still feel that it is one of the best tasting fish regularly available. Of course, some of these fish may not be available in American waters but most are, and they should not be overlooked. Plus, the fishing of these species is also a sport that many engage in at specific locations of North America that are world renowned for their quality and enjoyment. Locations that are far from any other human habitations or any other traces of humanity except the lodge built on the shore of the lake itself, deep into the wilderness of Canada's Boreal Forests where nature is so pristine and untouched that just being there is in and of itself a trip worthy of making and can only be accessed by float plane or helicopter (provided the helicopter has the range needed).

[@sharkkillag2456]

I think what Victor, and most Floridians are talking about when they talk down on freshwater fish is the ponds where the water is stagnant….. I guess they think the water is garbage so the fish is garbage..

[@Cohowarren]

We eat small(8-10") knifefish fried crispy and covered in sour fruit sauce. Then just crunch em down.

[@pittroadsixzeroseven]

Butter added in the mix would taste great

[@asafloml1-asaf-yaari]

Amazing vid...can you try and film a CARP catch&cook?! 10x