Saltwater CATFISH! Catch Clean Cook- Po' Boy Fish Sandwich!

After years of feeding the saltwater hardhead catfish in Brook;s backyard it was time to see how these so called trash fish taste! Hardhead Catfish are so abundant and hardly ever consumed, as they are considered poor table fare. They are unregulated in the State of Florida. I show you how to fillet these catfish as well. I set out to turn this so called trash fish into a tasty Fried Catfish Po' Boy Sandwich with homemade remoulade and tartar sauce!
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[@drewritz6107]

Smart man. Gave his future father in law the first po boy! :)

[@PaintDotSquare]

Your father in law is really someone who makes me smile. He has this overall positive vibes. Would love to see more of this guy ;-)

[@AJ-ui6ny]

It's so awesome how much her family adores you Vic. Lucky people all around.

[@timbertoad73wildergame39]

Here in tn there are alot of catfish being ate. I always put them in yellow mustard like you do with buttermilk, then dredge in cornmeal with 1/3 as much flour. Then they are great no fishy bloodline taste. Brookes father seems a great guy. Hes like me, he simply enjoys to eat.

[@Mike-pv6et]

Enjoyed this video. Especially since the kids always catch these. Lol, growing up in the 70s, I don't ever remember anyone having to explain that fishing techniques were not inhumane.

[@xdecayedx8236]

About a week ago, a channel cat jumped out of my hand and directly spines me halfway through my foot. Don’t let your guard down around catfish

[@cbayless4294]

Thanks for letting the native Floridians in Naples know how good the catfish are. I go down there for three weeks around Xmas and fish the beach and they all say that you can’t eat that fish. Well now you showed them there good to eat. Just don’t let them know how good big pinfish are. Thanks Christian

[@mickjenner6697]

Always surprised people are shocked about how good these guys are , about one of best eats down there and that includes black fin , black grouper and African pompano

[@reynardwilliams281]

Bro, you are one of the few guys that actually knows what to do with those hardheads! And you pointed out the most important key in trimming away the bloodline....I've done it many a times and I'll put that saltwater catfish up against any freshwater catfish and in my opinion, it's just as good if not a little bit better depending on where its caught and how its prepared. I enjoy catching, cooking, and eating those catfish despite their reputation. I'd say let's petition to have the hardhead catfish upgraded to at least good table fare provided proper preparation....i.e. bleeding and most importantly, shaving off the bloodline. Great video buddy, appreciate the helpful tips!👍👍

[@rifleman1873]

That is impressive! I have thrown a million hardheads back, and I will keep throwing them back. But, if I get desperate I will remember this.

[@brianmcalpine3948]

rifleman1873 well it’s about desperation time with no meats in the damn stores lol

[@jb2257]

Yep I’ve never seen anyone cook hardhead before kinda cool

[@jerryhatrick5860]

Right? Lol. Only time cats ever made it to the fishouse. Was if one of us commercial guys had our nets tore up by em. N they were 5 cent a pound crab bait. And destroyed nets. Luckily in years of gill netting. Never happened to us. I'd eat palmetto bugs first hahah

[@gageperdue7440]

Same I never eat them I just throw them back

[@alexstokes6249]

agreed they are like a million of hardheads down here in Louisiana i hate them lol

[@jtoker9758]

Love how you usually always have friends or family to eat with you.

[@thomasbender8378]

I've been screaming for a hardhead episode and you delivered

[@rickhurley7653]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE saltwater catfish. One of my all time favorite fish. And Victor, try using dill pickle relish next time in your tartar sauce.

[@lilsplashyt897]

Who else wishes they could sit down and have a meal with them😂🤤

[@LandsharkOutdoors]

I wish I could have all of you guys over

[@1992pv]

You know, one day I'd just pay him to cook, clean, and cook the fish I catch down in Fl if I'm ever down on that side of FL.

[@Timmothy2012]

I don't know about eating hard heads lol

[@devinrivers5808]

Lil SplashYT ...Me too along with some Texas Pete Hot Sauce and a nice cold Pepsi cola👍🏿😅

[@TheDesperateviewer]

Me

[@noahhastings6145]

I never understood what people have against hardheads. They're delicious! A bit small, but worth it.

[@Epicfunk]

When I was in my teens, I brought a bucket full of these for mom to cook. She never cooked it, but used them as compost. I was so heartbroken that I never kept them again. But all that is going to change now!!!

[@floridabound2325]

You guys add so many dimensions to fishing, cleaning and cooking! Thanks for yet another great idea and the sauces looked excellent, thanks for the recipes!

[@ablaze3798]

damn your hella brave for not wearing shoes near those devils on the floor

[@jaredkillough9477]

i just made this mistake and let's say I can't feel my foot rn

[@Tanner_Goodale]

I'm a Missouri boy, the way you clean your saltwater cats is the same way I clean freshwater ones. It's neat to see it because apparently it's a strange way to do it around here, lol. In my experience, the off putting flavors come from the meat that touches the skin (and the bloodline, obviously). I usually trim just above the skin, leaving that little bit of meat behind. I'm not a fan of skinned catfish, but once I started doing that, I really came to appreciate them. I can't wait to try with saltwater cats next time I'm in Florida.

[@tcbonz2025]

Finally some "deep fried" fish and cat fish don't get better.

[@williamphillips3036]

Thanks for your videos man. I've really enjoyed them and you guys are inspiring during these difficult times. Your grandma is a sweetheart and the reason I felt inclined to comment. God bless you and yours!

[@craigjacob3704]

I've always heard bad things about salt water hard head cats. I ate them along time ago and they were delicious. Reminded me of the thin cut catfish fillets you get some places down south.

[@jakemonroe51]

Her dads dad energy is off the charts. Looks like such a fun family .

[@keydaniels]

I love seeing a couple equally enthused about anything.

[@bugdiverhb]

What a great video and a beautiful family. Catfish and cornmeal is hard to beat. Peace and good health to you guys.

[@justinrodgers1485]

You're right about the tartar sauce, stuff off the shelves often have vinegar in it, and some places that make their own use lemons juice to add a little acidity without the vinegar twinge. I personally use no acid, a very similar recipe to yours, except I add about a tablespoon of chopped up capers.

[@jennifertoole5701]

Never seen anybody so happy to catch catfish

[@brianh.5727]

Vic, She’s a Keeper. A woman who enjoys hanging with you doing the same things you like to do…. Hang on to Her Buddy and you are going to have a Beautiful Life. God Bless You Brother. We Love You.

[@SaddleTrampTV]

Thanks for posting this. Everyone around me says hardheads are a trash fish, but I could never find anything wrong with them. I took one home to eat one time and couldn't figure what everyone's problem was afterwards. Thanks for making me know that I'm not crazy.

[@kwayneg7]

People are lazy. Channel cat is slimy. So people think it's a trash fish like the Florida Spotted Gar. Wash them off with some soap water, skin them and you have meat. I like gar meat it's like one big loin when you get the shell off.

[@SaddleTrampTV]

@@kwayneg7 Yeah, I've heard from others that alligator gar is delicious. I've yet to try it though. I will when the opportunity arises.

[@Dragonvang87]

Your father on law in love with you bro. I bet he so glad his daughter ended up with you.

[@mountainman5738]

Damn, I want to marry him!

[@jaysmith6013]

Think how many amazing meals Vic had provided.. who wouldn’t be in love?

[@kenaaronbabbit9987]

He married this girl for her dads canal

[@MADGUNSMONSTER]

@@kenaaronbabbit9987 Isn't it the other way around?

[@donmiles5080]

Oh my goodness that looks and sounds good. Why in the world would anybody throw a saltwater catfish back in the water. I want some.

[@LIFE_AS_BOCHOATES]

This is the best family channel on KZbin. I love your family Vic & Brooke. May God continue yo bless you guys ♥️

[@courtneyt.7724]

You guys are so cute. This made me happy.

[@bobbybaer3803]

Great video man keep up the great work

[@LandsharkOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@mr.b8784]

Dude you live in paradise. I hope you’re grateful for that.

[@adamulrich4689]

When I first moved to the Florida panhandle I must have eaten a few buckets of hardhead cats before I was told they were not good to eat. I'm not gonna stop now. The Po Boy is a great idea. Not t had one in forever. Great video I'm going to copy the sauce looked great

[@mikechampion22]

Victor, you really have inspired me to get out of my comfort zone and try a large variety of fish. Those po boys looked awesome.

[@kevindeuschle3413]

Gafftop, or Sail cats are great eating too. After you trim out the bloodline they make for a fantastic fish fry.

[@LandsharkOutdoors]

Thats music to my ears!

[@zoey6666]

Them complimenting his cooking sounds like a Burger King commercial where they are getting paid to say it tastes good

[@longhorn44jc]

Wow! I have been finned so many times by these. I never dreamed you could eat them. I recently discovered your and Brook's videos. They are now my favorites.

[@kurttrzeciak8326]

Great video! First time I ever saw anyone eat saltwater cats. Really enjoyed seeing the family's reaction. Keep up the good work!

[@jasonsonnier30]

I’m from Louisiana and I’ve always eaten fresh water cats and I’ve heard the stories about saltwater cats not be good but I tried them and I think they’re very tasty

[@kutzbyzay6281]

jason Sonnier I’m from New Orleans and I hate saltwater catfish I.e hardhead but gafttop cats mmh mmh delicious 😋

[@hunterpickard1297]

I've caught more hard heads thanni want but never have i eaten one. I have eaten gaft tops though

[@MrCurtisass]

@@kutzbyzay6281 im from north of new orleans , i wont even try hardheads

[@castinwithcarter8922]

You should try a remora catch and cook. I want to see what you can do with that.

[@LandsharkOutdoors]

This summer it's happening. On my way to cook them all!

[@joecorrero6763]

I’ve heard a lot of people say they taste like a cobia. If you think about it, they resemble each other too...to a certain extent

[@hunterkelson8168]

Joe Correro I’ve had them 3 times or so. And they really do taste like cobia 😂. Aren’t fishy either!

[@marknguyen3257]

Castin’ With Carter deer meat for dinner did it

[@castinwithcarter8922]

Mark Nguyen I know but I’m interested in seeing how Victor would do it

[@kerrydevrient4885]

I have to continue....you nailed it with the buttermilk!!!! I'm 63 years old...and ever since I remember....my Grandma ...my Mom...Everyone, soaked catfish in buttermilk for a minimum of 30 minutes...it pulls out the muddy, fishy flavor and leaves all the yummmm. You kids are a breath of fresh air....Love watching you!!!!! I grew up in the south, but have never ocean fished. Catfish, however, is catfish!!!!!

[@fadydaoud7954]

Would never have thought about eating those but you made them look delicious and of course bringing Brook's family makes the video more authentic.

[@DrakeDragonheart]

I like my knives, so the sound of that blade scraping against the floor is gonna give me nightmares!

[@eddiekeeler9955]

I cringed when I heard that knife grinding on the deck. I thought to myself "Put a board under that fish before you cut the tail off". Dexter Russell knives deserve better treatment.

[@shadowforse1]

I cried when I saw that happening

[@kelsijohnson2422]

“Just gonna put a teaspoon” was definitely damn near a quarter cup

[@daltonv5206]

He's been watching too much Ramsey

[@nategaris3457]

This is the first episode I've ever seen of this channel and all I can say is WOW! That looked so delicious my mouth started watering. And to have a catch and cook with family is priceless. I liked everything about this video. I'm so glad it popped up in my feed. Subscribed!

[@RobertKnauerUnfiltered]

I have always hated salt cats, but after watching you fillet I think I am going to try it out. Thanks for the good vid.

[@getmeoutofsanfrancisco9917]

My man, that tartar sauce still has vinegar in it, you are using pickles 😂

[@collin2502]

I gagged when I saw that thumbnail I can’t believe you ate those. What’s next, Chernobyl catch and cook

[@Eugenia_Farms]

hater

[@rajgill7576]

Dont act like you eat anything you catch ever

[@justinrodgers1485]

Chernobyl catfish get huge! LOL

[@homesteadrewind3948]

We just love watching your channel!! So much information for us. We love gulf fishing and it's always where we go when we get some time to take a vacation! Keep up the good work you two!

[@Jasper_Seven]

Thank you again for sharing - a little slice of life and catfish knowledge. I was grinning from ear to ear by the end.

[@livefishtv]

I don't understand what you're talking about, but it's funny anyway and they look happy🤗

[@JACKALTOOTH100]

활어티비 _ Fish trim You are Korean? How did you find this video if you do not understand him?

[@livefishtv]

@@JACKALTOOTH100 I don't understand what they're talking about because they're different languages, but I'm going to see what they're doing in the video. body language

[@grandwonder5858]

After years of teasing you and daring you to do a catch and cook on hardhead catfish and carp, you finally do a hardhead catfish catch and cook! Mad respect dude! But wait, you still need to do a carp catch and cook, only then would you have my full respect! Haha! 🤣

[@LandsharkOutdoors]

Which species? My family is from Slovakia and carp is one of the most famous fish in our country!

[@grandwonder5858]

No kidding! The common carp! I have watched a bunch of guys from Russia keeping a ton of carp before and they told me where they came from carp are delicacies! They said we Americans are stupid because we don’t even know what’s good eatin’!

[@Nippledozer]

@@LandsharkOutdoors you gotta do carp. They are so plentiful all over the southeast and Texas, I've never even heard of anyone eating it!

[@aksstuff5529]

I like how you go with the flow and don't precisely measure your ingredients! I had to try the Remoulade myself - good recipe! Just waiting on my fish to finish up cooking. Good videos by yourself and Brook! I live in Indiana and partly live vicariously through you guys haha.

[@mohdhanafiasdi119]

I see the effort in making those fish fillets and fish dinner. It was awesome sharing them with family members. I’d love to do this with my family

[@wargrunt2002]

I've caught a lot of those hard heads before, but have never eaten them before. Do they taste similar to the freshwater variety? I'm definitely going to have to try it now. They really did look delicious. Thanks for the upload Vic.

[@This_is_my_real_name]

They look almost identical to the freshwater Bullheads we catch in Michigan, apart from the shape of the tail (square, rather than forked like the ones in the ocean). They looked pretty much the same inside as well as outside, and when cooked, could have easily passed for Bullheads. Bullheads are delicious, BTW, but, since they're considered a "rough" fish there are no size or bag limits.

[@mountainbikingwithlogan6163]

I've been spinded before... It hurts like hell

[@vetteviper]

Me too in my foot those wounds if they get you good do not heal for a month or more like mine, but I feel your pain my brother!

[@dankguy_3230]

I ended up in a hospital because of one. I’ve been stuck many times by ours in Ohio but when my hand got like it did I freaked out and went to the hospital....first time going to Florida.

[@JACKALTOOTH100]

Jake Blair I hear a lot that freshwater cats are not as bad as salt cats.

[@jrf-dc7bq]

@@JACKALTOOTH100 they aren't they small ones are the worst though

[@bigkinnybass]

I've been spined by channel cats, bullheads and a blue once. I can't imagine the pain of these.

[@domana100]

That’s great to see someone try different fish. Like the shark you cooked, that was very interesting too! They’re all great if you know how to process and clean.

[@chevegan]

LoL I can't help but complement you guys on the music combo during the cooking! Sooo good, makes me want to eat these on vacation!

[@antoni00]

“Catfish > Wahoo” “No way..” hahaahhahaha

[@LandsharkOutdoors]

Hahah you heard it here first!!

[@superkaidin7967]

Antonio %

[@garystockton3927]

I have noticed when I fillet white bass that when I let then soak in cool salt water for about 45 minutes the salt pulls a lot of the blood out from the blood line. Dont know if it work on salt water fish but may be worth a try

[@garystockton3927]

In Oklahoma I was raised eating catfish dredged in an egg wash mixed with plain yellow mustard breaded with Louisiana lemon fish fry. It is a different flavor the mustard you dont taste but the lemon makes the catfish awesome

[@Aaron.Davis56]

When salt water fish are caught, it's best to bleed them out in a salt water ice bath (slurry)

[@snookcatcher1]

I've never brined bass, but I do brine Black Tip shark and other more bloody fish (even stingray). I agree that it does help. I bleed out my sharks, but I'm going to start bleeding all my other fish as well. The slurry Aaron is referring to is more about getting the internal temperature of the fish down very quickly.

[@johnsurillo7179]

Hello Victor I'm a big supporter of you and Brooks youtube channel and you guys are awesome with the clean catch and cook, everytime you cook something I wined up drooling. Keep up the good job and God bless you both!

[@bobbyhuggins2108]

Yeah, grandma is back. Listen to grandma, she knows what's best. Po boys is a great idea for catfish. Nice job Vic and Brookie.

[@RickysFishingAdventures]

I try them before and they tasted great, thanks for the bleeding tip and how to proper fillet the catfish 🙏💪👊

[@LandsharkOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@SaltyAdventures]

Whats happing landshark nation

[@goldtraplaw5028]

I was raised in Fort Myers. We NEVER kept catfish. There were some old native Floridians that would eat sail cats. I enjoyed watching the video. Thanks

[@angelicahouston2082]

Victor you did it again , I love the way you made that poor boy cat fish sandwich, I like all the Co diments you put on them , restaurant quality, keep the good work up , Victor your Dad is a critic , continue to prove him Worng.

[@jamesmack6197]

Im about to cook some catfish to bro this is crazy

[@LandsharkOutdoors]

YESSSS!!

[@get-hooked-tackle941]

Good job.proud of the hard work

[@LandsharkOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@tuckamorecustomknives4550]

Awesome! Just seeing this. Thanks for sharing 🔥🤘🏻

[@AJOutdoors1]

Very good video! So many saltwater anglers turn up their noses at the saltwater catfish. I get it, they are messy but they are good. I've done a lot of freshwater catfish fishing and last year fried up my first saltwater cat (Sailfin Gafftop catfish) and it was very good. I'm looking forward to trying hardhead. Fishing like this is really fun for kids, its a great way to keep their interest. Funny thing, one of my latest videos was a catfish Po'boy, with freshwater cats. I may or may not have stolen Brook's bang bang sauce and used it. 😀😉 This is another video for my recipes playlist, thanks!

[@needmoreramsay]

"MomMom" I love that . I'm totally using that thank you

[@finnafishfl]

Double mom

[@graysonsullivan2341]

Fish at two gorges in boynton

[@christopherwilson5671]

Really like the videos with the families, especially Mr. Crist.

[@chronicawareness9986]

this guy has good cooking recipes / ideas.. lol hes a chef.. i bet his wife loves his cooking...

[@johnddiaz30]

When are you going to do a collaboration with deer meat for dinner?? I think it would be great to see both of your channels together.

[@TheFishingNomad]

"It sounds like the things you get in packaging." Has this guy never heard of bubble wrap?

[@TorsteinFla]

The Fishing Nomad maybe he just didnt remember what it was called? Not a big deal. You never forget a word before? He’s human

[@filibertobarrera3839]

All of you are badass ,Brooks included🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@aidanlevitz1819]

Love your channel victor keep putting out great videos!

[@Bruh-ts3ej]

Tell me you guys heard that at 4:31

[@kxngkaidou4518]

There actually a better way to clean catfish first u chop there head of cut down the middle of its stomach and take out the guts and then all u have to do is peal of the skin

[@Super122891]

Best to skin them with the head on

[@willmallory9085]

Congratulations on the engagement. Keep her Father close, he'll be your best referee, and give you wisdom too.

[@hooperwright9149]

Bangin tartar sauce Vic...First time having it with dill pickles, huge difference and 100% better! Dig all the videos, keep up the good work! Thanks!

[@scotchtape_8713]

I'd love to see a ladyfish or a lizardfish catch and cook

[@kevindeuschle3413]

I've got a friend with a wife from the Philippines and lady fish are really commonly used to make SE Asian Fish balls/ Cakes. I haven't tried it yet, but it looks amazing.

[@LandsharkOutdoors]

I already have the recipe in my head, just waiting on the ladyfish!

[@kevindeuschle3413]

@@LandsharkOutdoors hop just south of the south jetty in stuart. was catching 5+lb bluefish and 3-4 lb ladyfish at the same time throwing a clarke spoon. Could throw a goofy jig and teaser and pick up a bonus pomp.

[@Brownieblaze420]

@@LandsharkOutdoors I second the Fish cakes. My wife is Thai and we live over in Bradenton when the Ladies are thick we make Fish Cakes

[@ethanlaw]

Lizardfish is delicious! Caught a pretty big one last year and the captain recommended it, was not disappointed.

[@jakaye071203]

Catfish are not venomous people say that they hurt so bad I’ve been spine so many times it is not that bad

[@snakeriverfisher]

yeah he's fos, not venomous at all, but can be like needles, still hurts

[@paulherman9599]

You guys are AMAZING...you have a good life. Continue to enjoy...

[@waggsish]

Dude, Brook rocks! Ya got a great channel.

[@gettingwrekt]

You have to have saved the tails so you could fry them. They're like fish chips.

[@cag1763]

Interesting

[@cag1763]

On second thought..it would be like shark fin soup...then we would have a problem..

[@gettingwrekt]

@@cag1763 That was literally the only part of catfish my grandfather would eat. All he wanted was the tails deep fried.

[@danthebeeman]

Stop with the venomous overkill already 🤫

[@dallasx9000]

Didn't know catfish are venomous

[@chrishenicke2052]

If you get stuck by one you will think they are venomous.

[@danthebeeman]

Chris Henicke been stuck many times I used to help a pro catfish long liner got stuckk

[@chrishenicke2052]

danthebeeman Been finned bunch of times myself... It sucks. Scrape a little slime off the fish and smear it on the wound, stops the pain immediately. 🤷‍♂️ Also, seen a guy get blood poisoning from catfish fin. ✌️

[@vladfish]

Omg that looks amazing guys.

[@SweetBuLivingLife]

Man, that looked soooo good!!! Good job!

[@liammason743]

First like !!!

[@gabeval9350]

Using a cast net to catch catfish isn't a good idea. Ever.

[@everogers4701]

Congrats on 500K!!!

[@trancemusic8805]

I love the sound that comes when you stirred the sauce at 15:10

[@finnafishfl]

You nasty

[@goalieman206]

That's one beautiful combo you got there. The connley rod paired with the Daiwa BG. Very nice!

[@JuanGutierrez-vm3iz]

Congratulations Vic I love that you and Brook have KZbin Chanel because both of you are amercing on your videos God bless you and your family

[@johnsauls4983]

LOL we went shrimping a few weeks ago. I threw my cast net on some bait and ended up with 50ish catfish. They were so heavy it was hard to get in the boat. Buy the time we got them out of the net they were mostly dead. So we filleted them with an electric fillet knife. Had about 8 people over for a fish fry. Everyone liked the catfish. Porgy was the favorite with Lane snapper a close second. I'll be honest I grew up in Florida and have always thought the catfish were trash. Fooled me it was actually pretty good. Thanks for sharing I've been watching you both a long time . Tight lines .