I Made CATFISH McNUGGETS | First Catfish Catch and Cook

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[@Daveyjokes]

My dad was a catfish guy through and through. Dude would wake up at 4am and come back home by 10am with a cooler full. By 4pm we were having a fish fry. Rip dad

[@DeltaDrifter2201]

Sounds like a man who was happy and did what he enjoyed in life. RIP to ur dad

[@Surly1966]

Great memories - he will live on in your thoughts. ❤

[@teerycruz8025]

I’m also a catfish junkie lol. Rest In Peace to your dad

[@1deep011103]

Plot twist: he would go see his side piece then after he was done he would stop to buy fish then head home 🥱

[@Daveyjokes]

@@1deep011103 at least I have a dad.

[@sixfour2202]

I don’t know you but it makes me happy to see such a genuine, nice person living their best life. I’ve never had catfish but you made it look really good. Thanks for the content man

[@mikestanley9176]

Letting you know it's very tasty.

[@Tu_Padre31]

its delicious honestly

[@ARCSTREAMS]

if prepared and done right it tastes like fried chicken

[@jennyahaha1395]

i love fishing the most out of all the outdoor/hunting sports cus u get those moments like 12:26 where you can just talk to another fisherman so easily. it just feels so pure and wholesome, like the spirit of the fish themselves brings us together lol

[@cookiewagon]

Why doesn't this man have 5 million subs already. I live and travel in a promaster van your van videos are definitely my favorite.

[@SeizeTheAdventure]

Taku is one of the best! Much respect

[@Mysoline1111]

You should record ur adventures and share the with us Gunnar, would be awesome.

[@Nazzy_ToldYa]

Facts always amazing content 🔥

[@ethanlaw]

I really can't understand how he hasn't exploded yet, this channel is light years ahead of most of the others.

[@retiredbob]

Because he doesn't know what a big catfish is ?

[@jaystan3849]

That’s a channel catfish. Three catfish species are blue, flathead and channel. Channel are the stock fish. Bullhead (yellow and black) get about 1-3 pounds. A 12 pound is a freakin radioactive mutant. Blues and flathead get over a hundred pounds.

[@dohpe-]

That dude knew just enough to be dangerous and spread bad info. Looks most like a blue cat though. Not any spots that I could see that are prevalent in stocked channel catfish. Definitely didn't look too close to 12 lbs. either

[@davidbarclay4968]

100% a channel catfish.

[@secretbassrigs]

that dude was borderline Karen. never eat bullhead in California. definitely a channel, nice catch though right?! on and Oscar Myer bite LOL!

[@patron40silver]

We would have catfish fries, in the backyard, about 2 or 3 times a month when I was growing up. My mom would bring out the burner and the biggest cast iron skillet she had. We'd eat them about as fast as she could pull them out of the oil.

[@lordvorador5735]

Hey you! Nice to see a fellow Maidiac follows Taku & Jocelyn too.🤘🎣

[@July4.1776]

Sounds like some good times

[@patron40silver]

@@lordvorador5735 Hey man. How's it going? I've watched these guys since Taku had a "real" job as a sushi chef🤣. Camping and cooking are 2 of my favorite things and I love watching their adventures and enjoying life.

[@patron40silver]

@@July4.1776 Very fond memories, indeed.😊

[@BurritoBandito140]

I like the friendly interaction with the stranger by the water side. Not enough people out shaking hands just meeting people and talking.

[@Guythatfishes]

Hahaha dude as a cat fisherman that is 1trillion percent not a bullhead! That would be a galaxy record of a bullhead. That's just a regular channel cat taku.

[@the208angler2]

Yep definitely a channel cat

[@rafaelresto9746]

Thinking the same myself. Tail is a dead giveaway

[@HarrypotterVang]

That guy was just hating lol

[@jronche]

I've caught quite a few catfish in my day. That one was about a 4 pounder I'd say. Definitely not 12 pounds as that guy suggested. And it was a channel catfish, not a bullhead.

[@dohpe-]

Yep. Nowhere near 12 lbs. That dude should guestimate the fish I catch! No need for fish tales if dude adds100% automatically

[@icommitdeicide5323]

@@dohpe- lol good point

[@joekenetic7509]

Yeah I was thinking the same thing

[@-a-strikelures1212]

Definitely a bit bigger than 4lbs

[@ilovemywife2685]

4 pounds max. Ref, I’ve caught many hundreds back in the day.

[@SolivagantJourney]

I grew up skinning and fileting catfish here in southern Louisiana and I gotta say it was very entertaining watching you learn to filet it! Haha. We usually have a nail in a tree or on a post, cut a u shape in the skin by the head, pull the skin off, filet the meat off, then toss the whole thing out! You need a damn hatchet to cut the head off and they're so slimy that you can't hold onto them well without the head! Also we have a log of bodies of water with high mercury levels here, just gotta follow the regulations on how much to eat and don't eat the fish skin, it contains the majority of the mercury just like vegetables Great video as always!

[@johnjones3332]

Cancer alley. Those Louisiana waters are toxic

[@henlolneh]

I love me a good 30 minute Taku video. The short ones are great but these longer ones really feel like an adventure. Here is to hoping for more ~1 hour videos like that 24 hour solo backpacking one! Stay blessed Taku!

[@yuhnlife]

I'm always on the lookout everytime you release a new video. I can say this is one of my top favorite YT channels that I follow and watch. Looking forward to your future videos!

[@rhondacavender2643]

Love this! In Alabama, we gut the catfish, cut slightly into the skin around entire head, nail the catfish to a tree at the head, peel the skin off entire fish with pliers except head, and then fillet it with the fish sitting on the belly. The head staying on until after you fillet it gives it balance. I take the head off last basically the same way as you. Idk if it's the best way but has worked for me for 45 years or so. Catfish is a staple in Alabama. Just an idea.

[@martinquintana5837]

Awesome video Taku. Your drone shots is epic. That catfish you caught is a channel catfish. Here in the mid-west we have lots of those. But the prize catfish here is the blue catfish and the flathead catfish. My grandkids prefer the catfish nuggets instead of the chicken Mcnuggets lol. Anyways stay safe out there and have a blessed day. Aloha from Kansas

[@Jvsmoothlikegravy]

I’m proud of you and happy these videos have caught on keep going! Great concept and way to follow your dreams! You and fishermans life are my favorite fishing channels!!!

[@pcgeekman9512]

Having lived on the Tennessee River all my life, catfish is a fish near and dear to my heart and it makes me happy seeing you cooking one up and they are an excellent frying fish so you made a good choice with this.

[@Azariel98]

Been watching Taku for years and to see him fish here at my home lake, Clearlake.. is just so cool! Lol wish I could’ve met him! Hope you enjoyed! Come back for bass fishing and land yourself a PB 🎣

[@willy_beamin12]

I'm so happy you are able to add an extra video each week the last few weeks can't get enough the corn bread and chili looked sooo good

[@SawcedUpKay]

I love your genuine confusion about the catfish being awkward to fillet lol it's so weird to fillet. you did great! 🤗

[@itsj6540]

Very much respect to you for picking up trash that’s not yours and setting the example!

[@davidpendleton2490]

Everyone watching should like the vid. Especially for the trash cleanup

[@alfontana6242]

Thanks for your video. Catfish and bullheads (same family) have no pin bones but a thick ribcage. When I was a kid growing up in the late 1950's to early 1960's in Connecticut we would fish for catfish and bullheads. They were considered back then poor peoples fish has usually people, like us, of lower economics means would fish for them. They are delicious. Catfish and bullhead are no longer considered trash fish, as people now realize that they are delicious.

[@mojostevo]

I believe that yellow flesh was the fat. Toss the filet in an ice bath to firm it up and gets the blood out, then you can easily trim the fat off. The fish will taste much cleaner without all the yellow fat.

[@derekcook8201]

its carotenoids not fat. Totally normal and harmless

[@BarnOwlProject]

It's so funny to think about this incredible chef. Being confused by a catfish. Which every fresh water person has skinned and fried since they were kids. And yet. His mastery of all things sharp somehow allows him to make this awesome meal. How can you not adore this channel. He's an absolute genius with food.

[@marcuslarwa9098]

It’s crazy how much I enjoy watching him and I don’t even eat the types of food he makes.

[@nolifep1257]

Well most people don’t eat cat fish or even fillet them.

[@AlaskaPirates]

I read this comment before I got to the part in the video, now I understand what you are saying, HA!

[@emu_warrior]

@@nolifep1257 why don't people eat cat fish? Is it because they are bottom feeders?

[@rustyshackleford9017]

sorry to burst your bubble, catfish are not sought after by half the country. but please, speak about every "fresh water person" example, in my area, the catfish are undersized garbage fish and effort is typically spent on targeting trout, steelhead, salmon, and bass

[@JasonGriegoUSMC]

Catfish. Probably one of my favorite episodes.

[@paullee5702]

Love your videos man, always brings me some kind of joy. Keep it going my man

[@mikevid24]

With all the hustle, and the get going all the time-its really nice to pop on here and unwind to a chill video. Keep up the great work!

[@goonie5102]

Lake Shasta nvm I found out my self lol wink wink

[@hawnjoe925]

Aloha taku🤙always enjoy your content wanna wish you guys a safe and healthy new year

[@MagnusSentDooM]

Reminds me of when I was like 5 years old going catfishing with my dad. We would come home and deep fry them as well, they were so good that memory is embedded in my brain to this day(and I don't think it's going anywhere!). I'm going to have to do a lot more catfishing this summer and this time hopefully make some great memories with my daughter! And wife 😂 Thanks for the great content!

[@charleshawj]

Best catfish fillet job I’ve seen hands down

[@shelwee]

Japanese chef (speaking in English), Japanese recipes, Cooking, recipes, Outdoor life, sun, sea, fresh air and beer. Perfect channel!

[@lavish169]

That crunch is amazing 🤩

[@jettyjunkie5033]

100% not a brown bullhead. It's 100% without a doubt an ordinary channel catfish

[@gnodoe2738]

Just caught one yesterday and yes Channel Cat

[@thai_my_shoes7990]

That beer sip was nostalgic lol

[@JColeJ97]

I've been waiting for the catfish episode! It was inevitable. They are so fun to catch.

[@alexmccurry3246]

I've always left head on and guts in. Helps keep the fish somewhat less awkward on it's side. Feel behind the pectoral fins for a bone that points towards the tail and start your fillet there. Cut from the belly all the way through the skin on the back in one clean cut from there all the way to the tail, but leave the skin at the back by the tail. Then skin that fillet. Leaving the skin attached gives you the whole body of the fish to grab and provides better grip while you're trying to remove the skin. There are obviously hundreds of ways to do it, but that's just the way that has always worked best for me. G Great content and the food looks amazing!

[@jimbas4231]

Awesome videos bro. According to a marine biologist, fish will have discoloration in the fat to be either yellow or green due to the chemicals in the waterways. Recommend not to eat the discolored meat. Just too bad all our waterways are contaminated otherwise all the fish would taste so much better. Excellent recipes on catch and cook. 🤙🏼

[@jessecastaneda2030]

That crunch when you bit into the nugget sounded so satisfying haha

[@streetperformancebois]

Mercury level at clear lake is high! But they have SLABS of crappie in there. Best lure/bait is Berkeley gulp minnow with a pink jig head! 🔥

[@brandonwalmsley1863]

Love the uni knot! That’s my go to as well!

[@Boonicat71]

Hahaha that catfish retaliated! First fish to bite Taku back 😂

[@OutdoorChefLife]

Actually, a halibut bit me in the groin last year 😂

[@rylanthompson5844]

Why did he leave it gasping so long???

[@TheRealBinaryCode]

That crunch though! Ugh, sound so good!!!!!

[@DeltaDrifter2201]

You are living the life my guy. It must be so nice to travel around like that and enjoy what nature offers and share it with others through videos and also make money through that which I am sure definitely helps lol

[@edquier40]

It is only the biggest lake in California, hence the name. Mercuryville is on the West bank, also the Big Geysers all drains into Clearlake.

[@veetoacuna4863]

I love Taku Tuesday

[@JonSorensen]

LOL Love watching people clean a catfish for the first time. We catch and clean well over 1000 each summer so ya were pretty good at it. That cat would of gotten done in 8 min. Try shore lunch beer batter next time and deep fry them nuggets. You will love the hell out of it. Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@lancecowen3604]

Where do you catch 1000 catfish at??

[@gabeelkins9059]

He could be a commercial farmer

[@dct581]

I can absolutely say "you had me at the crunch!"

[@steveaumann6335]

Excellent video, I enjoy your videos because you have cooking and catching something.👍👍

[@McShag420]

Catfish of any kind seems to be good. One of my favorite memories is catching channel cats near Flaming Gorge with my dad. Love watching your videos, especially you cooking! Thanks for the great content!

[@yanphuc]

Yeah you just gotta trim the fat and the bloodlines. Especially here in canada they've got a super bad rep. Nobody catches em so they get to be extra extra fatty and nobody knows not to eat the yellow fat hahahaha

[@chrisswanner4279]

I’m from East Tennessee so I’ve eaten a lot of fried catfish and I’ve never cooked em myself but I’ve seen a lot of em cleaned it was kinda cool seeing you gut it because we don’t gut em. We take a nail and hang the fish hole right under its Ching by the nail right under the pectoral fins you slice the skin then use pliers to peel it off all at once like a sock then cut your filets out.

[@ceebee4564]

You make me wish I enjoyed seafood more. You seem like such a proficient chef that even if I don't, I still feel like I could learn a thing or two. Helps you also itch my rural upbringing with some good ol' lake fishing. Keep up the amazing work, sir.

[@genny_generic]

Hey man, just stumbled on the channel. love the chill vibes! thanks for doing what ya do

[@jakobblevins591]

That CRUNCH!

[@elsiesmith1771]

Such a great video!!

[@trayvixk4642]

Catfish is one of my favorite fish growing up. It's so creamy and delicate when you cook it right. There's a Vietnamese dish where it's cooked in a caramel sauce in a hot stone pot. Sooo good.

[@mitchellliston9358]

That is a Channel catfish. Bullhead look similar but usually are smaller and you catch them often crappie fishing up north. Catfish store a lot of the “bad” meat in the stomach so just stick to the side fillets and you’re good!

[@metalikz9119]

Yes!! I'm a little late but I commented on one of your last videos about SoDak and catfish. Gonna love this video man. Shoot, you have no idea how much of a role model you are for me and many others. You are THE BEST man!

[@denisedecarlo9311]

Yummie!!!! Looks so good!!!!

[@deafeningsilence5121]

I got the Misen chef knife a while back when you did a sponsor video featuring it and I love it!

[@urtypicalguy]

Perfect for summertime catfishing!!!

[@galileoolivarez3300]

NWFS favorite part of the video was when you started to pick up trash lol he loves to keep the area clean really enjoy you guys videos stay blessed fam!!!

[@williamfunkhouser9846]

PB here in this area was a 28 pound channel cat largest black crappie probably around 13 inches. We used to go fish that campground in high school even, unfortunately the lake is so low now its hard to find a place to launch a boat which also kills all the bank fishing spots. I know a spot up north a few hours from the campground you should check out. Free camping on the beach and saltwater goodies, best part is you can drive down to and along the beach as far as you feel comfortable.

[@lonemasterofindigoland6714]

25:25 uncle Rodger would be proud

[@saintsataniko2116]

That's crazy, that catfish ate the whole hotdog in pieces! Also awesome that you cleaned up that shore trash...it's amazing that the same people who are out to enjoy nature have no compunction about trashing it.

[@muagt8194]

You guys are living the dream!

[@rafaeldiaz8129]

Always excellent content here.

[@mikestanley9176]

Great video. You are making my mouth water.

[@anthonyzimmer5032]

Looked amazing Taku!!! I lost a big catfish out at Clearlake last time I went. Tight lines bro!!!

[@keithjoens224]

Beautiful Clear Lake. Not sure about eating those fish though 🤔. Clear Lake was next to Many Mercury Mines and just next to you is a EPA Super Fund Site and the Mercury Water is leaking through a Earthen Dam. Great Fishing, but they are Contaminated with high levels of the metal Mercury.

[@codysummers934]

Thank you for doing a catfish CAC. I live on the beach in Social so I eat a good amount of fresh fish, but I love catfish!

[@J_Mac16]

Just purchased this carbon steel! Thanks man. Love your videos.

[@xenobis81]

With every video of Taku's that I watch, I get that much closer to purchasing some fishing gear and giving this lifestyle a shot. Thank you for the quality content, Taku! #TakuTuesdays

[@La19930]

Down in south Texas, we go fishing for our freshwater catfish… once we have our catch, we clean them, chop them into one inch size nuggets skin and all… we use cornmeal, seasoning, flour and a lite batter… & into the frying pan they go! Delicious with some lemon and some corn tortillas… Thx Dad for showing me how to catch, cook and enjoy them delicious catfish!!!

[@grandpa_of_2206]

I've been commenting on Adam's videos and trying to get him to do a catfish catch and cook. Nice to see one of the posse trying it.

[@jeffpho7842]

That crunch when you take a bite of the nugget

[@wearegoingtogoseeyousoonid1891]

Much love I’ve missed you vids Taku

[@wonderbread06]

Been cool seeing you two guys fishing Clear Lake. Spent many summers up there with cousins at our grandparents house in Lakeport.

[@byroncollins]

Happy Catfish Day 😋👊 Keep Up The Good Work ‼️

[@Csurratt30]

I grew up catfishing and my uncle for cleaning it would put a nail in the head then use a skinner (kinda look like pliers) and peel the skin back and it was so much easier to filet like that but you just unlocked core memories for me thank you❤️

[@leoric6870]

Bro that crunch 😍💯💪

[@fernandohiro2006]

Hi Chef! Come to Brazil!! There’s plenty of wild nature!! I’m pretty sure you will love!!!

[@Patrick-vi7zt]

You should consider a gear series where you talk about all the kit you use. Things like kayak, reels, rods, baits, cooking utensils, camera gear and im sure much more. People who get to live and fish as much as you do surely have some insights that most of us don't, I know id love a series where you explain the why on you gear rather then just a shout out too it! Stay well and keep up the great videos!

[@damiengibson8498]

Thanks for the content chef

[@lizzieluz]

That moment when you took the first bite 😛. Gosh, I love your videos!!!

[@tvalkyrie]

Catfish are Great ! I grew up along the Mississippi River, They even have Catfish Days up here in Wisconsin. Great video, Thx !

[@onearmedbandit6936]

Very fine knife work

[@cerescop]

In order to avoid haot spots when cooking with a Dutch oven, rotate the lid about every 10 minutes 90 degrees to move any hot spots around the tope of the food. Next get a raising device called a trivet . It raises the oven above the coals to allow more even cooking temperature. When cooking rotated the oven 90 degrees one way then move the lid 90 degrees the other way, voila, even cooking.

[@icanfartloud]

If that was a sweet cornbread, those charred parts probably enhanced the flavor. I know a little burnt popcorn in the mix always tastes good.

[@greatnortherntroll6841]

Somebody's been watching Cowboy Kent Rollins! 🤠👍

[@frescofranko]

Just bought one thanks for that 👌

[@BeeDaddy401]

Thanks for cool videos, I'm proud of you!

[@Division4]

I just caught my first catfish today! A good 3-4 pounds on my light trout gear. Total accident, but a nice surprise.

[@nsbstrong3624]

No you didn't 🤔

[@th3rmalvison445]

@@nsbstrong3624 how do u know 😐

[@josephsaeteurn9158]

All the fish in that lake are big for a reason. Crappies are very fun with light tackle.

[@blainedenton2807]

Youre a good man. Thanks for picking up the trash and showing the world what true outdoorsmen really are.

[@oregonboy9]

Taku! You should check-out some catfish breakdown videos. Most I've seen hang the catfish up, don't even gut it, score around skin and rip the skin off, and then slice the fillets off while hanging. A pretty cool and different process. No need to bother with gutting and taking the head off and gets rid of the skin with minimal waste.

[@Jayjay5040]

Yes to the space dust!!! That Seattle beer is the best! Got so happy to see you use that hoppy beer lol

[@Loadeadbaketato]

If you sprinkle salt all over it and rub the slime off it makes the catfish superrrrr easy to handle! Great catch!

[@sgmmgs2166]

I wish you did more catfishing videos. Thats always the kind of fish i go for when fishing

[@SuperGritscooters]

love your videos brotha

[@StephenRT]

AH man you were in the right spot just off Rattlesnake Island! Lots of crappie in the the Clearlake Oaks area its one of my go to's for crappie. Lakeport has some great spots as well.

[@melanieyoung8881]

Wooohooooo!! Another video ❤️🙏🥰🫖☕️

[@tokoloshe42]

That looked amazing I love catfish nuggies!