Monster Big Head Carp from Lake Barkley

[@corbenpeach813]

Use casting spoons it makes it way more fun

[@countryfriedent]

Indeed. I caught one in the mouth on a 3 inch white plastic minnow jig yesterday.

[@mamachip]

we need thousands of folks like you guys to get rid of these fish that IDIOTS imported and released. Feed the poor, save the rivers.

[@connorforhan1606]

mamachip you are the idiot ppl did not release them. They were introduced to clean out farm ponds and when great floods came in the fish leached into our waterways

[@brianbaker5757]

yea connor is right

[@patriciasmith7074]

Isn’t released or introduced the same thing, it was people who shipped in the fish from Asia and put them in American waters. These fish didn’t walk in or parachute in, trying to be funny. It was stupid, just like Asian ladybugs, they have killed off the native variety, they come in your house and lay eggs and hibernate over winter and they bite people. It was stupid to make Africanized honey bees.

[@charliedelta9501]

Patricia Smith., It really doesn’t matter how they got here (released, escaped, invited,etc) the problem is a reality that everyone should be aware off, pointing fingers, calling names don’t fix problems. Instead collaborating in finding solutions we could overcome this issue. I don’t live there or nearby so I don’t know how these fish tastes, according to the video those gentlemen are eating the big head carp meat. Does any health entity did any customary tests in how good or bad this fish are for human consumption? Remember in the last century Lobsters were used to feed prisoners because it was so abundant, look now who can afford that delicacy. I’m pretty sure if the local government offer some kind of incentives a company will study and process these nonsense fish.

[@robertevras6577]

Really enjoyed today’s video Paul!

[@drpk6514]

They are very delicious and one of the cleanest and healthiest fish since it is a filter feeder.

[@countryfriedent]

Grilled one yesterday, and tried it for the 1st time. I agree, very tasty! I was expecting a very fishy taste, but it tasted more like some very tender chicken.

[@romanvengatore2363]

SIMPLY..AMAZING...!!!!!..KEEP.GOIN GUY'S..U THE MAN

[@Arnoldj1979]

Can we get the recipe for Jims canned carp? I wouldn't mind trying that, my family loves some tuna salad and there is no shortage of carp up here at McAlpine Lock and Dam

[@colsoncustoms8994]

The wife uses a canning recipe for tuna

[@robmangeri777]

Do Asian carp have any giant natural predators like Arapaima? Could you imagine fishing for those?

[@alan30189]

Alligator gar. See my comment, above.

[@alan30189]

Alligator gar. See my comment, above.

[@5winder]

Crocodiles

[@ashreyapathak5526]

Did I see some dead fish in the background in the end. Looks like polluted water

[@countryfriedent]

More than likely..it is carp that have been chopped up by barge and boat propellers, because there are just so many of these carps in our waters and they stay by the surface of the water. Also if you catch an asian carp, you are supposed to kill it. Some people throw them on the bank, and when the water rises, the fish float out in the water.

[@tcbridges]

Wonder if you are allowed to crossbow fish for carp and Kentucky and Tennessee

It just amazes me that there seems to be no market except overseas. What about penitentiaries, zoo's, pet food. These fish could be used in many ways here in the US, and are a sustainable source for these places.

[@tonylou1234]

I want to try to catch some. What's a good bait to use? Or just snag them?

[@kerbygator]

Them things will ruin a river or lake over time. Kill every one of them.

[@shanemaguire7874]

Bob Kerbs damn that’s a bit harsh

[@hussein1013]

i thought they dont eat bait or lures? or was that big head carp caught by accedent

[@hussein1013]

*accident

[@kennethblevins6172]

Looks like a fresh water drum to me

[@axelstruelove]

I just went cast netting for some. Gonna go again today!

[@robertevras6577]

That is a huge Hammer Drill....that extension is for drilling on a 90 degree angle.....if that works it was about 300 bucks new...:)

[@glenbaker5311]

This is the first time I have seen this,, I'm on lake Cumberland are they here also?if so it's time to get a John boat again,,

[@elijahdawson1583]

I never knew you could bowfish for carp in the day.

[@huckstirred7112]

do alligator gar eat them?

[@chaseferguson344]

Did yall have a fish when this video was filmed? And I think it's amazing how you everything you do with one arm good job man keep it up

[@robertevras6577]

That steel “shop” sign is something I would pay $ for. I bet you could get 10 for it locally...:)

[@MissionaryInMexico]

"Kentucky Tuna" I've heard them called...

[@lilysing766]

I want to eat these fishes, look so delicious ! Where I can buy the big head fish? I love them very much, I love their meat! How these two guys in the video to deal with these fishes? Please not throw away

[@russelllamarre9612]

Great videos and great skills! Appreciate the info!

[@KentuckyAfield]

+Russell Lamarre Thank you very much and for watching the videos

[@caydenbradford9569]

all of em are well video taped.

[@robertthayer9022]

Me n 2 friends saw a 15 footer and a 12 footer on top of water on a sunny day in gallatin tn.about 25 years ago.the scales were the size of a dinner plate.the girth was massive almost a round as a volkswagon. Cant tell You were exactly cause I don't want them hurt.They was the gold color type.Anyway they existe.

[@wenyicvs]

You guys probably didn't know that each one cost about 100 USD in Asia.

[@lukejohnson7369]

Really cool I've always wanted to do this

[@samuelbrainsample]

I really want to try this fish.

[@vwhisp1394]

I watched two Asian carp videos were they were catching and releasing!?😳

[@blacquesjacques7239]

There has got to be a way to process those fish . Canning is probably the best bet . They can use centrifuges to separate the bones from the meat but canned fish is not anyones favorite way to get their fish .

[@caydenbradford9569]

you did not miss one fish,impressive.

[@boyili9172]

You need steel wire and iron arrow

[@semco72057]

I hope you all ate those fish or gave them to those who would eat them. I don't know if we have any here, but do have plenty of buffalo fish and when I was a teen the local game warden would bring some baffalo, and catfish to my grandparents and we was so glad to get them too and ate them immediately.

[@Z71Ranger]

How do the Big Head Carp hurt the other fish? I thought they were plant eaters...

[@jimbot.4539]

Z71Ranger they outcompete local species of fish and basically take their spot in the food chain. They don’t really have natural predators either. The fish they are outcompeting include many species of baitfish, which a lack of those trickles down to our gamefish like bass. Carp are throwing off the ecological balance of these systems and really should be removed from those systems

[@GottaWannaDance]

Think of them as Republican Fish. Let us have every bit of every thing and then WE will let some trickle down to whatever fish are left

[@javaidhaider9289]

I do not why the Asian Carp is considered a yech. It has delicious flesh and is much sought after in the whole of Asia. It's only downside is it is loaded with bones.

[@davidbarkin8269]

I hunt Carp with a Bow. Carp have been in New York Waters for 140 years, and there has been NO HARM to other fish.

[@metalwright]

You're talking about common carp, Cyprinus carpio, and yes, they do harm native fish by increasing the turbidity of the water, and also eating eggs out of the nests of certain species.

[@raiderzilla3882]

can you eat there eggs as caviar?

[@apocalimp2401]

RAIDER NATION I thought sturgeon could only make good caviar

[@beccabrooks4100]

No but you can friend just like you do fish their eggs

[@michaelritchie7699]

Isn’t it illegal to release these fish? Pretty sure he was joking!

[@v8sserieschevy917]

They gotta go. But not wasted. Eat em all.

[@Z71Ranger]

See these guys are having fun with these Big Head Carp... So there you Kentucky you may suck at Football but you can become the Big Head Carp CAPITAL of The USA... People will come in from all over to catch these Giant Big Head Carp.... Hell you change the Basketball Mascot from a wild cat to A Big Head Carp... Go Big Head Carps...

[@perkar49]

Beautiful eating if u know how to cook.

[@andrewvillanueva4222]

Should put a net and get more out of the water.

[@markrogers4765]

mark r pa good vid thx guys LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@kennethkrajewski9443]

Good thing there's an Asian fish factory. Hiring Americans and selling these all over the world

[@persianmoon]

I just want to cook it!

[@robertgildea2841]

If you introduce alligator gar to the rover that will bring those Asian carp under control

[@reidsimonson]

Guy is serious about letting that river trash go, than gives the guy a left hand shake. oh man....

[@dangda-ww7de]

Catch some of these and send it to south america, they need foods down there.

[@alan30189]

They are, and they are shipping them to China as well. Big demand there.

[@jennylee9278]

Sell them to Chinese immigrants. They love carp.

[@cyrilgomez]

u dont hav the manpower ..

[@zhoubuzz6273]

You need Chinese immigrants to do the job for you.

[@waynemerryman3897]

I have an honest question. NO hate. Love your videos and show. Why do you not have that hand taken off and be fitted with a bionic hand. Lord knows you can afford it and maybe it would remove some of your self consciousness about the hand. Ive watched you for years and you bring more attention to the hand trying to hide it than you would if you didn't try to hide it. Just a curious fan.

[@boyili9172]

this fish's belly is rich in oil.very delicious.

[@ironix1]

Nice video but be honest. Do it for the sport and do it for the fun, but don't try to claim justification that you are trying to eradicate the carp, as you and everyone else catching these by whatever means you can, will never come near to even toying with the numbers of fish you now have. These things are here to stay. End of story.

[@kava8902]

I found that comment hilarious. He could bow fish for 16hrs a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year for 1,000 lifetimes and wouldn't sniff making a dent in their population. We need to change the name and start selling at stores and restaurants, call it the American Freedom fish and millions of sheep will eat them multiple times a week. Lol Very delicious fish. They need to be netted by the millions and millions of pounds a year.

[@cyrilgomez]

ur comment is even lolicious ...muricun freedom fish ..lmfao

[@billy19461]

You all need a gaff.

[@vencent8329]

they are great for my sour soup

[@nilesgillis4548]

Gill nets will do better.

[@jedclampett6466]

Fertilizer.

[@robertdouglas7101]

kill them as many as you can sell them eat them. cat food whatever. every bit helps and it looks like fun

[@jymi027]

Sheesh

[@Justinhfishing]

Be real anglers

[@Hill_Billy_Without_A_Hill]

archery is all about angles, and follow through.