CLEANING AND FILLETING ALLIGATOR GAR FROM START TO FINISH

ON THIS VIDEO I WILL BE demonstrating HOW TO PROPERLY CLEAN AND FILLET ALLIGATOR GAR. WITH SO MANY WAYS TO DO IT. THIS IS MY WAY TO DO IT.
I DO APOLOGIZE MID VIDEO, A SMALL PART OF THE PROCESS WAS DELETED. BUT FEEL FREE TO CHECK OUT THIS VIDEO TO LOOK BACK ON, INCASE U HAVE ANY PROBLEMS
• Cleaning alligator gar...
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[@EdwinMafla]

I have absolutely no idea why youtube recommended me this video, but I couldn't stop watching. Good job.

[@jhsrt985]

Same, wtf lol

[@karliekray8290]

Same, I'm not sure how I got here but I'm glad I did.

[@gamsrfun7693]

same

[@cheesecakes6303]

Same bro 😪

[@Zyccur]

Same tbh kinda satisfying

[@chefmaryzavala1856]

I used go alligator gar fishing with my dad when I was young. The best memories of my life with my daddy, he went to be with the Lord in 2000. Watching your video brought me so many memories, thank you so much ❤️

[@captainace4987]

Well daddy Ace will take you to go catch some baby.

[@lordshaggy5213]

@@captainace4987 bro what???

[@rjampiolo32]

@@lordshaggy5213 him

[@alduff229]

Memories are priceless don't you think

[@buddah610]

@@captainace4987 EW.🤮

[@christopherraso1990]

Even though I'm watching 2 yrs later DAM that was amazing and Very Cool. Lots of meat , that gar was like watching you hack through a tree. Dam that's a very hard shell skin . No wonder your built like a tank , you need all that muscular force to get to the good stuff. Well done and loved the video.Great teaching as well. Hopefully you're still doing videos . 👏👏👏👏👏👍✌️🙃🇨🇦

[@LosCanalerosdel956]

Thank u very much and blessings

[@patman147]

24M Views, so I guess I am not the only one who likes watching Alligator Gar cleaned and Filleted! Nice video.

[@jonboatmorava9115]

2m more since you watched 😅

[@Jkkooku]

Toughest skin on the world for a fish... people are using this video to fact check probably

[@joaquinbalma2216]

i really think it’s amazing how you brought together 12 million people, most of which probably never fished a day in there life, with a video. keep up the good work fellas

[@rockygaming4843]

I have. So 12 million people and 1 fisher

[@TheodoreBrosevelt]

I’ve never seen a gar this big and they are a bitch to get off the hook if you want to keep your hook.

[@poonispeenis6800]

Just you I think

[@handlethatboi]

I'm learning just in case 👍

[@sev7nthdegree320]

Hahahahahaha TRUE

[@derekirish5121]

This guy has natural talent for talking to the camera and explaining things. No filler, no BS, just clear, and gets to the point (no pun intended)

[@LosCanalerosdel956]

Thank you

[@future8783]

He has that leverage.

[@atharvabhosale3529]

Facts

[@DongWang-m4n]

@@LosCanalerosdel956 You don't want to be harvesting fish that huge because the dioxin and pcb levels are too high. All freshwater fish and even some ocean fish depending on location has high amounts. You're asking for cancer in your later years.

[@krato35]

Does this hurt the fish?

[@devondelaney24]

It is STUNNING that with the amount of time you spent cutting toward your hand, you left with everything intact. Impressive

[@mmafightzone2822]

was thinking the same thing! cant fix stupid! one slip good bye fingers!

[@Ejshook83]

Bro that garr skin is tough as fuck, you're safe once your knife is inside it.

[@Chris-of8ps]

@@mmafightzone2822 I was cringing looking at him.

[@bobbiemayberry3686]

He did miss one time. I thought he was gonna put that knife in his arm.

[@CH-rt8qw]

@@Ejshook83 He clearly has the muscle memory to understand where that cleaver is going but you can't deny it's dangerous. When he had to restart on the back is when it looked super sketch.

[@WilliamMcCormick-b8h]

I met you last March at Lake CC. I showed my 90 YO Dad this video who has dimentia. He loved it!, he was an avid fisherman all his life.

[@chayacuevascohen2219]

I’m a chef and have been preparing alligator gar for many years. The silver skin that you remove should not be thrown out but rather added to a large stockpot together with the bones and aromatics such as onions, carrots, celery, coriander or parsley. You can let it simmer for 24 hours, strain the stock and can in mason jars at 10 lbs. of pressure. This stock is very useful for all seafood dishes. It can also be used in soups and rice. This is a very strong and flavorful stock, a little goes a long way. Nice job breaking down the fish without damaging any of it.

[@animeprorecommender]

Really how much does that usually cost

[@chayacuevascohen2219]

@@animeprorecommender Are you asking about the cost of the fish or the stock?

[@animeprorecommender]

Stock

[@SooDamGood]

@@animeprorecommender I'd expect it to be somewhat expensive but in a small portions

[@animeprorecommender]

Thanks for letting me know

[@dracokam5351]

I don’t know what the yt algorithm lead me to but clearly it was able to grab my attention to watch the whole video

[@kinga2382]

Same here😁

[@garetcrader1575]

Bro same i was watching rooga and fbg duck vids and got here somehow. But i still subscribed tho

[@uppercutshurt5199]

Lmao for real. I don’t even eat fish but I fucced around and watched the whole video.

[@tommysellers1339]

Facts

[@lilzy987]

Word.

[@tykeener]

I like how this dude does not waste ANY meat. Real fisherman right here.

[@theeasternfront6436]

Dude. Drives me up the wall when dudes say “oh it ain’t worth the work”, then ya shoulda released it!!

[@OppaiGod]

i mean everyone knows we can eat almost the whole fish so if u dont then stop eating fish XD

[@jeremysumpter8939]

that fish tastes about as good as dogfood...shoulda chopped it up for bait...we used to catch them just to clear the water of them

[@Kurry34]

@@jeremysumpter8939 I bet you never even tried it and just assuming.

[@kriotech0249]

@@jeremysumpter8939 why? They’re good fish to have around

[@shortshala1673]

Very much enjoyed... I show my son (2yr old) these kind of videos and he loved this one ❤

[@LosCanalerosdel956]

Thank u

[@commiefornian7496]

Pov: your learning to skin a fish you'll never catch

[@kevinreese4841]

I actually caught one back home in Louisiana over by Southern university. The Mississippi River is full of them

[@twisselicier5219]

POV :that wasn’t funny and you stfu

[@thea9552]

@@twisselicier5219 it is tho, it's relatable

[@commiefornian7496]

@@twisselicier5219 60 people think other wise lol thanks for the reply tho

[@azraelbellard6846]

catch gars every time I go fishing here in Louisiana

[@s-pracing8514]

Bruh, its a miracle this video didn't end with him getting stiches.

[@HughWoo]

Nah man. It’s normal business for him dude. Looks crazy and I’d never attempt this way but to each his own.

[@NicoEl119]

Sounds like you are scared of knives.

[@medievalmike92]

His knives are an extension of his self by now.

[@kevinbutler7619]

Exactly, I just knew it was coming when he had his left hand in the path of the cleaver.

[@longliveesau358]

You sound weak

[@futur_sunds]

I will more than likely never use what I have learned here but I was extremely entertained and it was a good tutorial 👍

[@RottenTheDAWG]

Same i loved this dont know why it was just so amazing to watch

[@krnwilldoit]

right lol. i don’t even fish and don’t even like fish

[@md.abdullah2756]

nice

[@psychomantys902]

Yep! Agreed lol

[@radmed979]

Awesome video.... Grew up fishing and skinning fish... never a alligator gat pain in the ass to carch.... Literally taught me. Thank you

[@davidholt4216]

Very cool. People need to keep in mind that this guy is cleaning this fish AFTER spending the day fishing, and who knows what else (working maybe). Good job man and thanks for sharing!

[@secretname2093]

This is something I'll probably never do but it's still amazes me how he made it look like it's something I should learn. Enjoyed the whole vid

[@pehipla4354]

In every man deep down there's an instinct to prepare and cook meat. You can also do it, you just need to unlock it.

[@jamariclark3362]

@@pehipla4354 l

[@huayang2467]

Hahahaha, same for me. Tho I am Chinese so it pangs me to see him throw any part of the animal alway😢

[@cherylwade264]

@@huayang2467 The garfish scales are sold online for artwork and jewelry.

[@Ryu-cy3nd]

What amazed me was the sheer durability and strength of the scales

[@linkparadox5318]

Consider that Native Americans used to use the scales for arrowheads. Literally hundreds of millions of years of built in durability.

[@scottrob60]

Dinosaur fish!

[@multimillion-p51]

Could make a jacket for Kanye or one of his crazy boots

[@robertmceuen3630]

That "shell" could almost be used as a bullet proof vest. I could not stab my hunting knife through it.

[@ElizabethCooper-g8s]

Thanks, for taking the time to show us how to process this huge fish. I love fish, but I don't think I could do that, but I sure would eat it 😅

[@blazze7772]

I can't believe I watched this entire video, never fished a day in my life.

[@katelynvasquez6502]

I wouldn't blame you it's very satisfying to watch 🤣

[@wonder777warrior6]

i did a decade ago but u never know when u might need these skills later in the future when u have to fend for yourself:)

[@tawanabrown3650]

Right! 😂😂😂

[@harmonyandhaileypearson8236]

🤣🤣🤣😂

[@johnson5035]

Same

[@bert3837]

Skinning a dinosaur like we wouldn’t notice. That fish is massive.

[@LosCanalerosdel956]

Heck yeah

[@austinhernandez2716]

They get much bigger than that too

[@rasmachris94]

This has really opened my eyes to how tough some skin is - I'm used to smaller fish so seeing how hard this is to cut is kind of surprising to me.

[@jackmeister4354]

My jaw kind of dropped when he tapped the outer skin with the cleaver and it sounded like he was hitting concrete😂

[@zeneyep6590]

i was wondering if the cleaver was dull... i wonder what the texture of the meat is like

[@rasmachris94]

@@jackmeister4354 I know right, sounded like hacking into thick carpet/metal. Absolutely insane.

[@Enderwave22]

Same, I was like "He may need to get a sharper knife 🤔" but then like 2-3 seconds later I was "DAMN THE SKIN IS THAT TOUGH?!"

[@ChickenJoe-tq6xd]

I had to use a saw to cut through a fat wahoo

[@JohnViinalass-lc1ow]

wow!...big fish!...big job to clean and prep...you worked very well, our friend!

[@LosCanalerosdel956]

Thank you

[@RosiePosie-el3lj]

You know, when I was younger I used to ask my father why we toss back alligator gar, since they're such huge fish. He always told me they're too much effort to clean. Now I see he wasn't kidding.

[@tilovon30]

I was gonna ask if the taste was worth the effort

[@AdrenalineandEpiphany]

Your father was kinda lazy then because cleaning a deer takes about the same amount of time and effort and I've cleaned about 5 deer in one night before. And as for the taste, it tastes like tuna mixed with shark meat, an interesting taste, kinda like a steak. If you want to show your father what he's been missing then use an electric knife to remove the top shell spine and head and a very flexible filet knife for the meat. This guy admits he's still learning so that's why he's struggling a bit and he's explaining as he cuts so its taking him twice as long as it should. Cleaning a gar only takes 10-15 minutes. When you clean a fish, you are getting 60-80% of the fish's weight worth of meat. Alligator gars can get between 100-300 pounds so you were throwing back more meat than you probably weigh, which would be months worth of food, all because your father didn't want to do a little work. SMH

[@WHDRWN]

@@AdrenalineandEpiphany chill gar breath

[@RosiePosie-el3lj]

@@AdrenalineandEpiphany Do you normally insult people's progenitors directly to their faces? Like, I'm not here to sing high praise of my father's virtues but I need you to chill *right* now, you're being a sweaty asshole over a shitty fish.

[@AdrenalineandEpiphany]

@@RosiePosie-el3lj it was a direct reply to your comment. You were the one who put yourself and your fathers decisions out there based off of what you said. If you don't have the stomach to accept constructive criticism then you shouldn't have said anything. My statement still stands correct even if you take offense to it. 10 minutes or so is not a lot of work and it produces a lot of meat. This gar here was only about 150lbs and you saw how much meat he got out of it. The way you spoke, you hunt/fish for food, not fun. Differences in opinion are what make people individuals. Do you see me crying because I was insulted? No. Accept what's been said and just move on. The fact that people can't accept criticism is the reason we have huge threads of people arguing, which you are trying to start. Be wise, use your intelligence, and make today better than yesterday. Don't lower yourself to a hissy fit.

[@tiktubecreator]

Legend has it that he's still chopping that fish to this day.

[@OG_Acuna_YT]

Lmaoooooo ommm

[@danbraun8430]

I heard that too 😂

[@GhostOfBrickCity]

Lmao.. my man's need a better knife

[@NewNagpurivideo-sy1kw]

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[@NewNagpurivideo-sy1kw]

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[@chriskenji6832]

This dude got all his fingers still. Most impressive thing about this video.

[@JayJay-cq5pn]

Hell ye 😂 especially at 4:51 i thought he'll lose his arm

[@jasonfranko8143]

Forreal

[@nicolekidman4644]

Thanks for all the love and support. Seriously blown away by the love from all of you ❤Thank you all ❤️❤❤️

[@ushanwalkersrilanka]

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[@pattothewhite2764]

mate you had me stressing when you were swinging that cleaver towards your arm and sure enough you had the swing and miss and just missed ur arm lmao jesus you nearly died with the Gar this night hahaha my other fav part was the once sharp cleaver being hacked into stainless steel benchtop. I'm not nocking you I'm just impressed, this really is a great video all round. Well done!

[@devanhennessy2020]

4:52 I jumped in my seat when the cleaver missed it's mark and headed for your inner forearm. That being said, this breakdown was very interesting and educational. Very much glad you used as much of the fish as you possibly could. Great video! Nice work!

[@UJxstGotClipped-]

Same

[@md.abdullah2756]

yeh

[@funkyshines6600]

I felt the same way 😅

[@casitas81]

Damn

[@davidma6616]

I'm 5 minutes in and he has almost chopped himself like 4 times...

[@jabeeb_4079]

Watching this made me realize how hard dragon scales truly is in fantasy shows/video games

[@domni2392]

It must feel like trying to cut a diamond 😭

[@eboyramirez7395]

Wtf

[@ThePersia450]

@@eboyramirez7395 yeah fr 🤣

[@Igami_No_Io]

I got the same thought

[@maliqelliott2568]

Right! He might as well have used a battleaxe! Sounded like sword fighting when he tapped the fish with that meatclever!

[@erroneous6947]

I watched this back when it first came out. You’ve got some impressive knife skills.

[@davidcasarez430]

This man knows exactly what hes doing. ❤TEXAS!

[@elliottd8329]

KZbin randomly made me watch this.... that thing is a dinosaur, good work bro.

[@LosCanalerosdel956]

Thank you

[@Pebble_Hill]

Hey, my man, I've got a less physically arduous way of skinning those if you're interested in trying something different. Your method is clearly effective, but I've got another one I used to use when I worked in a taxidermy shop. Just get you a small knife, about as big as a pairing knife but tough enough to handle being worked a little hard, and start at the front, go under a scale and cut in a zig-zag pattern going up then down and you can get it open and started without having to seriously dull your big cleaver or risk slamming your knuckles into the scales. You can get all the way to the gill plate like that, and then you just skin him out as normal. Because we needed to hide the cut as much as possible, we cut down the middle of one side, but if you start the cut up high and then work around the "Corner" of their body where their semi-square shape turns you can get them open pretty easy and preserve your knives and fingers. I've had to skin so many of these things I could probably do it in my sleep. These fish in particular still haunt my dreams.

[@willienunez5280]

I'd like to see it too big guy

[@lj5777]

That’s the way I clean all mine big or small! A lot easier the way you saying it 😎

[@liorgold5303]

After all that hard work, that fish better taste like heaven

[@nokia5jacque567]

After all these hard works, you are half way to heaven.

[@antonioandrade4867]

From what iv heard. This fish does not taste good. Its strongly fishy and oily….. iv been told.

[@wrongfullyaccused7139]

@@antonioandrade4867 : According to several sites it tastes similar to lobster with texture like chicken.

[@LosCanalerosdel956]

Yes

[@antonioandrade4867]

@@wrongfullyaccused7139 iv been told first hand….. lobster and chicken arnt even similar. You always believe the internet lmao😂

[@jacobj.1969]

The stretchy stuff that people usually throw away can be dehydrated into a tough jerky and given to your dog. They will love you for the eatable and delicious chew toy.

[@NewNagpurivideo-sy1kw]

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[@mlgdoge6514]

I actually got hungry watching this video.

[@ringofasho7721]

Also, don't forget that the scales make pretty good arrowheads

[@saderrbee6369]

Are you talking about the sinew?

[@owenmanwiller180]

@@saderrbee6369 I think sinew and fat is what it is

[@juangranados7652]

Man fantastic work. I grew up in El Paso. Came to the DFW area after college. Fishing here has been much fun. I’ve tried to catch a monster like this, but my fam taught me, not to kill an animal u less you gonna eat it. Ppl around me were just catching and leaving this fish to die and rot. But watching you and seeing this meat, I bet it’s better than carp. Thx brother.

[@moniquemontague8645]

Even if I don’t go fishing, I find this very interesting. I actually enjoyed watching a huge fish being cleaned and cut up. Thank you! 👍🏻🤗🇺🇸

[@ushanwalkersrilanka]

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[@HaulingBonez]

That beast was impressive, so was the fact you had all fingers and toes after this.

[@LosCanalerosdel956]

Lol yes

[@dejavu0000]

I thought a digit was coming off for sure! Sheesh!

[@edwinasmarulloh9740]

@@LosCanalerosdel956 ......

[@dillon.trades]

Lol I don’t think that’s how you fillet a fish

[@lateefshabazz1016]

Lmao 🤣 lol lmao yes he almost knub himself

[@MasteringTheModel]

NOTE to self: If ever catch a gar, get someone else to clean it.

[@darugdawg2453]

its easier if you just cut it to pieces vertically by using a mallet and knife. its has big bone anyway so no need to fillet

[@MasteringTheModel]

@@darugdawg2453 Thank you.

[@edwardspruill8788]

Damn right!

[@gjwren3086]

😂😂😂

[@rickythomas9698]

@@darugdawg2453 that's how we cut every fish in my hometown.

[@mileshunter3063]

😅if I ever in life catch a alligator Gar fish, from watching this video, I'll know how to clean it. Thank you for the absolutely GREAT VIDEO!

[@Warkillable]

My father caught a Gar the same size and he gave it to a neighbor because he didn't want to clean it lol Nice seeing these 'How To' videos for cleaning fish, thanks for the posts.

[@oldironsides4107]

I bet your neighbor was pissed and had to let that fish stink up his dumpster. We killed all gar growing up. Nuisance fish.

[@corbenpeach813]

This man is gonna fall asleep the moment he hits the pillow

[@mari21304]

there are millions that work this hard everyday, not sitting in air conditioning pushing buttons. You get used to it and sleep like everyone else, 5 hrs a night.

[@ProfessionalBabyEater]

@@mari21304 who tf is sleeping 5 hours everyday?

[@mari21304]

@@ProfessionalBabyEater more than you know , It's not idea but some people are more fortunate than others, the more fortunate usually don't know how fortunate they are. Not just finances sometimes it's just stress.

[@janeer9409]

mari21304 rich middle class or poor a long day is a long day

[@oneslayatatime7311]

He literally looks exhausted

[@Wumbumbus]

Knowing I probably won’t ever catch an alligator gar this video allowed me to vicariously live through you

[@leahardita8605]

Nice way, not to wasted every part of alligator gar sir😊👍

[@stinky6688]

I like how he finds ways to use all parts of the fish, a lot of people would usually just throw the belly meat and spine away

[@scottw.3258]

He did say that a few times in the video...

[@Ravensbite]

Whatever you want to call it!

[@md.abdullah2756]

good

[@cM-zm5kp]

Yup, he said that 😂 u a parrot?

[@bryantross3532]

not only am I impressed at the beautiful fish this gentleman has caught. but the way he processes that fish is truly an art form

[@jpeknowbody3649]

@@La_Jake will you post a video to show is the right way,thanks.

[@Mote78]

Except for that nasty cutting board. 🤢

[@codexnecrogeddon]

Alternate title: "How to clean a fish if you have really great health insurance"

[@johnnybgood774]

Booooooooo

[@Gachalifeluver_1122]

Well when you catch one you show us your way.

[@codexnecrogeddon]

@@Gachalifeluver_1122 Haha slow down there, Richard. The dude doesn't need you to defend him, he's a grown man.

[@joshuaphllips7045]

If you’re a former cooking school student (as I am) you will have this exact train of thought, as You’re required to wear a cutting glove when working with sharp knives like this, especially when you’re cutting with the blade coming towards you.

[@codexnecrogeddon]

@@joshuaphllips7045 This. The knife technique in the video could easily maim you, he almost does it himself somewhere around 4 1/2 minutes. The first rule of knife safety is to cut AWAY from your body whenever it's possible.

[@gregash4387]

Absolutely beautiful job and you did a fantastic job showing everyone how to do it.

[@chipy1kanobyjedi521]

Man I wish I could fish with y’all, master’s of fishing well done brother, God bless and keep you and your family

[@jennypotts2008]

Right 💪🏽

[@mattalvarez4625]

It's amazing he still has all his fingers, as many times as he slipped with that cleaver. 😂

[@jkauffman58]

I agree.. I have never seen a least sharp cleaver.

[@willrodriguez3902]

Bro I thought I was the only one thinking that shit

[@ButcherCake6969]

Do you even seen how Mexican taqueros chop the meat? XD

[@cry2urmom757]

Same

[@stonedsasquatch]

I've seen sharper spoons

[@j.chenmuas]

That's how you filet a fish, nothing wasted. Especially that back bone, still have tons of meat 🍖 on it! Great job!!

[@marcevans9658]

...except that shell he threw away.

[@onedeep160]

@@marcevans9658 nothing there

[@mr.saltwaterdoggo7401]

What an amazing Fish ! Must be an extremely strong Fish with those tough Shells on it! Top Evolution 👍🏼

[@carloscesar1202]

This fish is called Pejelagarto in the South of Mexico and it is very common to fish in natural rivers, although it is currently grown more in nurseries for its high consumption, it is usually eaten roasted and accompanied by Amashito Chile sauce, and a very cold beer.

[@LosCanalerosdel956]

Sounds good

[@bboystance22]

sounds delicious!

[@phreshking5747]

Oh nice

[@Drifter4804]

And a very cold beer😂👌

[@iDvDisbest]

@SpeedySauce nuts

[@benjackson8511]

I am originally from the mountain west and had never heard of an alligator gar before. My dad took my fishing in Louisiana and I caught one of these but it was little one-footer. I thought it was the scariest thing i had ever seen. This video brings back good memories

[@lonnieadams7841]

Living here in South Louisiana, I've seen them as large as 8' long and close to 300lbs. I have friends that go bow fishing for them with spotlights at night.

[@zahin0101]

I just got to know this fish a min ago and this man even teached me how to skin it He is skilled though

[@lovetrump1088]

Great Vid....and Love getting that "stretchy stuff" off that meat! Good Job...very informative. I think I will keep the next one I catch, but I have only caught 2 in about 30 years of fishing so it may be a while.

[@QJOHN76]

It’s amazing the kind of armor this fish has

[@dairllamichele499]

Amo. Comida. Colinaria

[@merrr9738]

Yeah this fish is some else❤

[@merrr9738]

@@brianvelez5153 use it for medieval war🙃😅

[@Epck]

@@brianvelez5153 it would 100 protect you from slash wounds

[@scorcher46]

Yeah in Louisiana one bit the tip of my pinky finger off

[@grnxnam]

5 mins into the vid and I knew I'd never bother trying to clean a gar.

[@danielmartin9851]

He did this the hardest way possible. Tin snips down the back, cut the meat from the skin and boom. Two long boneless backstaps.

[@bdaquatics7584]

Same lol people actually eat them? Weird I was always told they are trash fish

[@alduff229]

Gives a good reason to practice catch and release.

[@billperfitt5388]

He's doing a clean job on cutting the fish but clearly he is using a dull knife.

[@theshellcollector]

This video setting gives off a nostalgic vibe, like the gas stations or road stops your dad would stop at during a long road trip and it would be night, hardly anyone around with the lighting making everything feeling like a haze. While this memory would not be entirely clear yet it has its place in your head, that’s the sort of vibe this video gives off.

[@finnbremner2463]

Very accurate. Well put

[@WEALTH_OYESHINA]

I love how gentle you are with the explanation 💞

[@LosCanalerosdel956]

@@WEALTH_OYESHINA 💪🏻

[@pgstatusking133]

Hi I'm form india 🇮🇳 😅

[@onyxloggins6756]

Bro said "I estimate it at 5 1/2' more or less.... so that's what it is" lmao got me dead

[@batchagaloopytv5816]

i kno its like he finished an arguement we missed

[@johnwhauserman]

The damn thing is dead and it's still giving you one hell of a fight.

[@GProsperity]

i’ve caught a lot of fish and gar aren’t really too much different than any other fish in terms of fighting

[@yubear420]

@@GProsperity he meant the struggle of filleting the gar

[@GProsperity]

@@yubear420 yeah but he’s implying that the gar gave him a big fight when he was alive and he’s still giving him a fight

[@whoarewe3557]

@@GProsperity that's not how I took it man

[@TheodoreBrosevelt]

@@whoarewe3557 “it’s still giving you one hell of a fight” literally implies that he had a tough time catching it (you will with one this big because they shake and that can snap the line) and now that he’s filleting it it is still putting up a fight.

[@philipjones5431]

I'm so happy to know that your a true live off the land person. Your Fish Monging Skills prove that. Your teaching experience on cleaning Gar Fish is outstanding. I live in Arkansas and we catch and eat Gar too. Plus keep the Heads for Trofies also. You are teaching people how to live off the land and also showing them that they can get food from fishing from the waters and catch fish on there own insted of getting fish from the Store or Suppermakets. Good job on this video. God bless you. Keep your videos coming. I'm sharing your videos with all my friends. Again God bless you. Amen

[@aTexasMexican2.0]

Nothing but love, from Texas to Arkansas y'all!

[@brownsbikingadventures5679]

One of the best videos I've seen cutting up a fish, perfect m8

[@ZK-nk8fq]

Never seen something quite as interesting as an alligator gar being prepared. Looks so fascinating...

[@brettbarrett2533]

I always respect those who still put in the work to clean tough species like big alligator gar. I have never eaten it but would love to try.

[@ericnana4976]

You should give it a try. My daughter is 13 years old now, and she still hasn't tried any fish yet 😕

[@livinfullsend]

i watched half of this covering my eyes hoping you'd get through this with all ur digits

[@loveSparklesonU]

Lol

[@tanbirhosen9683]

Sewzdtr

[@martinquintana5837]

Awesome video bro no waste whatsoever very cool. New subscriber to your channel and will be binge watching all your videos. Have a blessed day. Aloha from Kansas

[@LosCanalerosdel956]

Thank u and greetings

[@raysims8902]

Fantastic job. I always appreciate the guys that do their best to get everything possible off of the animals they harvest.

[@MorganGates-zu3bh]

Good job. Amigo You are the best.

[@speaker7117]

This man has so much "Imma show you this once, so pay attention" energy. He's like that one Tio at the family fish fry who drinks Modelo and vibes to his own singing while working at the grill. Yeah thats very specific but tell me Im wrong.

[@2CanTan]

The comments made me feel better. Ive never caught a gar and prob never will but I somehow found learning how to very entertaining! Awesome video! Great job!

[@mattiecreates]

lol thats crazy its like gutting a deer almost haha. I cant believe how big that gut pile was!! Great video man

[@magma5.o_h191]

KZbin recommends this 11pm on a Friday. Well played

[@blackice112]

That’s when it got recommended to me today. That creeped me out a little.

[@christopherhastings9555]

Honestly😂😂😂

[@dom85ross]

This guy is the definition of learning as you go

[@str8jenn.nochaser]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 I was thinking the same. Nothing wrong with that, just hope others don't try.

[@Big.Rage57]

I just thought that watching the vid 😂🙌🏽💯

[@calalily009]

🤣🤣😂😂🤣

[@bobbarkley4509]

id like to watch you grab one of these gars and decided to fillet it and "learn as you go" and see how it turns out, this guy has definitely done this a time or two and not learning as he goes

[@don_0020]

Nah he need some better tools

[@petemichael4512]

It's obvious you know what you're doing. The gar has a certain prehistoric quality like a sturgeon or a spoonbill. With a chef that knows what they're doing, I wish I had a chance to taste it

[@jonlamontagne]

Have you had gator it surprisingly taste similar. NOT the dark meat that taste gamey and dirty but you need the dark meat to help the white meat flavor. Taste like fishy chicken is the best way I can explain it.

[@B_Bodziak]

I tried it once -- the first one I caught, and my dad wanted to throw it back. I begged him to let us keep and clean it. It was so bony and tasted horrible. I spit out the only bite, and boy, did he get angry after all of that cleaning. I have never kept another one

[@jonlamontagne]

@@B_Bodziakdid watching this make you grateful/appreciate your father more? I mean he cleaned that armored beast and one of the hardest fish to clean? I had a buddy catch one on a fishing trip and the guy we were with asked if he could keep my buddy's fish he was releasing and said he would make dinner with it for us. I had only heard my whole life, that your experience with the taste is what everyone always experiences. I waited starving for food knowing I was going to eat a bunch of the other fish and hog we had gotten that day have a bit of Gar to not be rude. Crazy thing is I called bullshit on that being the fish we caught because it tasted like Gator meat. He then explained if you eat the dark meat you won't eat any more of the meat. If you clean the fish and remove the dark meat then it tastes funny. The "secret" is to cook with the dark meat and only remove it after resting. Sorry for the chapter book of a comment!

[@petemichael4512]

@@B_Bodziak I don't know how similar the Spoonbill is to a Gar, but in Northern Kentucky near Cincinnati, Ohio, the Spoonbill's are farm-raised and their roe becomes a high quality caviar. I haven't had it but chefs and others in the know say it top quality and compares well to the more expensive Russian sturgeon caviar. Used to fish for Bass, Cropie, Sunfish and Perch as a kid and we cleaned it and fried it - pretty tasty.

[@jameyburt1805]

@@petemichael4512 I went to a vodka and caviar pairing. We had Spoonbill roe. I really liked it. There for 4 types total. My favorite was a Russian sturgeon but my 2nd fav was the Spoonbill.

[@foodimental]

wow.. amazing! couldn't stop watching. super super!!😍

[@LosCanalerosdel956]

Thank u

[@d1kappa11]

Mans really woke up n was like “today I’m eating prehistoric alligator”

[@texanenclave3128]

It’s really sad to see a fish like this die, it’s a beauty

[@XpVersusVista]

@@texanenclave3128 so it's not sad if the fish is ugly?

[@johnrogers9481]

Kaiser Of Panzers. For sure easier to cut up an ugly fish. First time in Hawaii that I saw a few beautiful Mahimahi fish laying dead. My first thought was ahhh, what a waste. Long, slender and an amazing turquoise color fish. I ate my first Mahi dinner and got over it. Main thing is respect for the animal and do what needs done. This man has that respect.

[@englishforsrilanka2535]

@@johnrogers9481 mahi breed rather quickly. Quite the sustainable fish!

[@ZazaBlink9767]

@@texanenclave3128 isn’t it sadder when they catch you instead? 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Skarytrigger]

I don’t know what’s more amazing, the size of the fish or that this guy has all his fingers 😬😜😂 cool vid though

[@dannyherron9455]

NO SHIT!!!

[@jmzthree]

I thought it was going to happen a few times, kept me watching, I'm glad he did not though

[@raw4423]

Hahahaha

[@damonkirkland2845]

he almost halffed himself in my Dewey Cox brother voice

[@Skarytrigger]

@@damonkirkland2845 😂😂😂

[@eugeniocolon7323]

It is amazing how tough that fish is He didn’t move or complaint once Very obedient

[@JP_DaGamer]

Lol

[@ashtoncarr8887]

Because he’s dead

[@coach7136]

Yooooo lmfaoooo

[@ushanwalkersrilanka]

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[@kiddfaith4397]

We don’t have gar where I live, but they’re such amazing fish. I hear they taste good and I’m envious of all that meat.

[@zacks8815]

“You can grab your meat with your hand and pull it as you go” man I didn’t know this is was I’ve always been training for

[@VillageFoodFactoryAsia]

Hello my friend how are you doing?

[@12zgauge]

@@VillageFoodFactoryAsia i assume he's doing great considering he's been doing all that "training"

[@darthraider2050]

🤣

[@chefhomeboiardee4574]

😆🤣😫😂😭

[@TomAndersonn]

🍆🤤

[@eugenefarr4452]

11:28 There’s enough shell there to make a full chest plate now just two or three more and you’ll have a full set of fish armor lol

[@wickedfisher6451]

But you have to admit that the skeleton would be bad ass if it were cleaned & preserved.

[@umamichefd]

They used to use it as armor. Gar scales are like a thick hard plastic

[@dondiva531]

Fish armor 🤣

[@septian_prada_saputra]

Something like Plesioth armor from monster hunter

[@bigmaccam]

Lmao bro as soon as I saw him pull those shells off, I thought this could be some badass marketing Garmor

[@deborahbunch2047]

Never watched a video like this but I ended up watching the whole thing. Would have loved to see you catch that thing!!!! Nice video 👍🏼

[@oldisgold795]

I am lived India and you

[@bintnouh4483]

Me too

[@oldisgold795]

@@bintnouh4483 your state name

[@oldisgold795]

@@bintnouh4483 you know hindi language

[@5940-c7w]

Awesome Bro!, Keep bringing the video content.

[@davidduncan4521]

I don’t no why this is so pleasing almost calming.

[@akeembaird7377]

Yea

[@RixhFades]

Hi oh jjj

[@javiderek31]

Watch a cartel video they do the same with humans😅

[@iseektheholygrail2055]

Because you enjoy seeing one of your kin asserting his dominance over a fish that can bite your hand off

[@davidduncan4521]

I seek The Holy Grail. My kind? Say that to the blades of grass that are screaming every time you mow your lawn and enjoy the scent of fresh cut grass! Or just think how a delicate flower starts to die the moment you cut it. No. I have more respect for killing and eating an animal then allowing it to just live a good life. Everything on this planet is alive and purpose driven, I’m just acting in accordance with my universal nature! because nothing goes to waste if I hunt the blood,guts and intestines the nutrients goes back into the earth and I’m just eating the thing that eats your food.

[@njp721999]

That’s probably how they survived millions of years nobody wanted to fillet them 😂

[@toetoast1109]

Facts😂

[@creeperjo7]

They would fillet the people before they could be caught

[@rickythomas9698]

Another fun fact: in many countries they don't fillet.

[@diji5071]

Or its the half inch thick "shell"

[@matthewrhule870]

They survived millions of years only to go extinct in 100 years of man's need to destroy.

[@razorramon8326]

That was an awesome video. It's been almost 20 something years since I caught an alligator gar. I live in Texas and we used to catch both saltwater and freshwater alligator gar. Grew up doing this with my Father, grandfather, uncle's, and great-uncles fishing. Good ole time's!

[@foeG]

What does it taste like? My opa always told me it tasted nasty

[@superevilgenius]

Oh wow I didn’t realize you are from the valley! I found this video randomly and watched to the end. Very informative and amazing catch!!

[@ssp8891]

I got this on my recommended so I clicked cuz it looked interested and now I’m stuck watching😂

[@sergios.2276]

The correct term is "hooked" 😏

[@eduardonunez5566]

Same 🤣

same came after deermeat

[@martinawilliams3621]

Me too🤣

[@JC-li8kk]

Congrats on 23 million views. I can tell you are a hard working man with ambitions. I hope this helps you in your endeavors. Thanks for sharing your talents with us & working hard for your community. May the grace of God be with you always in Christ Jesus.

[@allenbo8234]

I would have lost 3 fingers by now. Great knife work.

[@Xikky]

4:50

[@ikkaku8372]

@@Xikky bro i got so scared when that shut happened

[@guynoir4733]

Looked like a lota luck no doctor was needed .

[@RyMuEntertainment]

Dude intend to make himself a part of the meal. I’ve run a 1.5’ through my hand and I didn’t feel so antsy as I was while watching this.☝🏾🤣🚶🏾‍♂️

[@donjuan5726]

Great knife work? Where. Was several times dude almost chopped a piece of himself off

[@derrickroberts1054]

Very Nice, when I was coming up People never ate Gar! Interesting.👍

[@clarkwinters8299]

This brings back memories for me as a child. I would always go fishing with my great grandmother and several of her friends in the station wagon with the fishing poles strapped to the rooftop , we would catch the fish and bring them home so my great grandfather would clean them. As you was cleaning that fish I was smelling the odor of fishiness as if I was there with you as your cleaning. 😷😂

[@VB-lc4xz]

Wow, that's one great grandmother you had there!😁😁😁

[@ushanwalkersrilanka]

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[@icarusdaedalus6247]

Having a really rough day, took my mind off things, thanks man.

[@FACTBOT_5000]

I actually tried this last night and it worked great! It was crazy! There was blood everywhere. I was super drunk and I have no idea where I got the alligator gar. Lol Also, my dog is missing.

[@WellStudied]

They eat fish...

[@FACTBOT_5000]

@@WellStudied whoooosh

[@TheBlazerSociety]

😂😂😂😂

[@Will-nb8qk]

You idiot, you gutted an alligator 🐊

[@FACTBOT_5000]

@@Will-nb8qk That would explain the feet... ...but not the fur. Shit got weird that night.

[@JuanRangel-q2e]

We have them in Texas , i was only 8 years old when my Grandfather and my Stepfather both cought a Catan ( Alligator Gar ) in a Resaca near our home . My stepfather had to use his 1957 Ford Pickup Truck to pull that fish out .😊

[@dylanbuchman8128]

This is less instructional for me than just fascinating lol it's like a how it's done video, super interesting

[@icantbelievemyeyesnelson6970]

Man I was so scared that he would chop himself. Nail biting video

[@noxbammerxweed9292]

When he missed that chop it came close to his arm yikes 😅

[@Ryan_the_dawg]

Yeah I was 100% positive that someone would've commented this already, no matter what, never cut towards your limbs or your self its just a matter of time before an injury is had, perhaps that cleaver could do with a bit better of an edge too I dunno.

[@bigdoggstatus99]

@@noxbammerxweed9292 4:50 whew!

[@johncoffey5891]

Yeah he's not too graceful is he. I don't think this is a video that he should be putting on here telling people the correct way how to do this. Because it's obvious he doesn't know the correct way...

[@johnnybgood774]

Cluck cluck cluck

[@lupetrevino2505]

Be careful if you're tired let somebody else do it for you

[@garyrmanigaultsr9802]

a Aaa A.

[@Andrew2wo]

@@garyrmanigaultsr9802 uhh excuse me… come again?

[@mason_gilmour12gilmour81]

@@garyrmanigaultsr9802 sir this is a wendys

[@nismocal373]

@@garyrmanigaultsr9802 speaking facts

[@realmacthud6768]

@@garyrmanigaultsr9802 I see no cap

[@Helloamerica-n3o]

Good job very interesting the way you taking skin professional I am sure fish taste great yummy