Prawning season started early! (catch, clean, cook)

G'day Legends, Well it looks like prawning season started early up here! I was lucky enough to sneak out for a great session throwing the cast net in the mighty Caboolture river. We had to work for them and even got rained on but ended up getting a great feed of prawns!
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[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Welcome back to the channel for 2020 legends!! What’s your favourite why to eat prawns??? I like freshly boiled or chilli garlic prawns on the BBQ 🤤🤤🤤

[@toddpayne1306]

We're did you get them mate

[@therealyt5725]

New subscriber from San Antonio, Texas. I usually bake my shrimp with a little garlic, olive oil and whatever herbs I have on hand. Also I cook the New Orleans way. Never tried with honey but will do so today.

[@63off]

My absolute favourite way is fresh from the boiler at 2-3 am after you've spent the last few hours catching them. Best late night feed ever.

[@laddventures6823]

Chilli garlic mate, all the way YUUUUUM

[@adamneeson]

Honey & soy sauce cooked on the BBQ 👍

[@williamatta3279]

Awesome Prawning Session and Catch and Cook as well Sammy !! I love the new uploads and videos Sammy !! Keep up the amazing work Sammy !! Thanks for the videos Sammy !! Cheers William !!

[@brisbanefisho9105]

I absolutely love Sunday’s now; it means the Sunday Sammy uploads 🤙🏻👍🏻 Thanks mate

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Thanks mate! Appreciate the support!

[@willkitching]

Good good Sammy, that's a tasty start to the new year! Good to see Terry the Phantom getting amongst it 😎

[@liamwindsor5854]

Sammy, a 1/2 cup of vinegar in the boiling water cleans up the taste if they are a bit creeky or from dirty water

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Cheers for the tip! I'll give it a try!

[@Autoholicqld]

Sick video, loved it. Kept waiting for a huge haul in one of the nets. Never tried it myself but you made me want to give it a crack

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Yeah unfortunately no big footballs of prawns this trip, had to do it the hard way! hopefully get amongst them again soon! Cheers!

[@terrytailor]

Great video Sam. Loved the drone shots. And yes, thank you Lindsay for the honey tip. It’s a winner.

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Cheers tez

[@calebpaterson6933]

😂 can't believe it... My Nannas house was legit were u guys were prawning the whole time, they rang saying all the pros were there whilst they were getting there own feed of prawns!!

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

hahah that's awesome! Jeez she lives in a prime spot!!

[@AngryMackAdventures]

MATEE WHAT A DRONE SHOT TO START THE VIDEO 🔥

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Hahah thanks mate, I thought that was going to look pretty cool! Turned out sick!

[@beau_05]

Haha u here to

[@trekkingwithtb742]

i used to grow prawning as a gromet with the old an, this video is awesome mate! love it

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Cheers mate! Appreciate the support!

[@stevenpavlic3181]

Haha love the chairs around the cooker!

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

haha that's all I had to block the bloody wind! Was blowing out my burner!

[@lauribrown7407]

Great Video! Who doesn’t love a fresh feed of prawns! 🍤 🍤 🍤

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Bloody oath!

[@vincenzoberlingeri206]

Love the perfect circles mate prawns are the best

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Thanks mate! A little bit of practice went into those pancakes!

[@boostjunky24]

Happy new year mate...great vid...looks like you'll be eating well!!!

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Thanks mate, Same to you! I ate like a king, So many prawn sandwiches!

[@lukececcato4308]

Starting the year strong Sammy!

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Thanks mate, we'd just about be due a Pine session wouldn't we?!

[@scottmichael3745]

That young man can throw a net better that I can and I'm 47! Way to go!

[@RandomJ2023]

Greetings from North Carolina USA! Awesome haul of prawns and great job teaching the child to throw the net! I throw a 8 (opens to 16)...feet not meters lol. Those nets are massive man I bet your arms are smoked at the end of the day. My prayers to the families , wildlife and firefighters affected by the fires over there, stay safe!

[@reddyman6915]

Carolina Outdoor Life Thanks mate for thinking about here with the bush fires 👍

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Thanks mate! yeah the arms do get a bit tired by the end of the day hahah! Thank for your prayers, the people affected definitely need them!

[@calvinpearce5901]

Great video mate prawns r the best had a big feed on xmas cant wait till next video chilli prawns and cocktail prawns r good to

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

They are bloody good chewing aren't they! Cheers mate!

[@Elst78]

Brilliant as always good vid mate

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Thanks mate! Appreciate it!

[@waxmeatland]

Mate, I never knew they could be caught during the day like that! My Nan and I used to spotlighting/scoopnetting for them on the south coast NSW at all hours of the night, but there you go, it seems tides and moons are more important. Great episode, the happiness on the ole boys face at not having to throw a heavy net was priceless!

[@adamheazlett1179]

You can catch prawns anytime .Scoop netting is done at night with a light source.I used to catch prawns with my toes middle of the day when I was young.Enjoy the experience with kids and have a wholesome family fun time. Adam

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Time of the year has a big part to play with our prawn season up here. in summer they start to move out of the creeks to spawn. hahah yeah any day you can just sit on the motor and let someone else sling a net is a good day!

[@erinjuniorteague-suradi3196]

Another quality video with some good tips.

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Thanks mate! Glad you liked it!

[@simonlee8327]

One or two more I recon Thanks Sammy you worked hard for them

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Yeah was a bit of a slug but we got there in the end! Cheers mate!

[@reddyman6915]

Great video and picture quality top notch mate !! I live very close to the Pine river so will have to learn how to throw a cast net . New subscriber as well . Cheers 🍻

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Thanks mate! welcome to the channel. Definitely do mate! there is prawns running in the pine right now!

[@atmm89]

happy new year mate great video

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Thanks mate! same to you!

[@mattwillard8269]

Just clicked on already know it's going to be a bloody great video

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Glad you liked it mate!

[@spicyrooster6539]

Awesome video again! Cheers mate

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Thanks mate!

[@turbostyler]

Very nice work Sammy. I went out this Saturday and it seems those yellow nuggets have migrated towards Hutchies. I managed to hook 3 yellowfin on top water but only land 1 due to hooks not setting in the first two. Bloody hell they are great eating fish! I reckon if you get a chance head out there.

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Nice mate thats awesome! Hopefully they hang around for a little while!

[@josephfeinburg3915]

What we do in the Gulf of Mexico is tie a rope on a can of cat food and poke holes in it. Then throw it in the water and wait about ten minutes and then cast the net over the can. We get about 100 shrimp each time we pull in the net.

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

I'll have to give that a try some time!

[@bensbassnbarra9098]

Bill is putting me to shame, what a little legend 👍

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Yeah he's a full on young gun! can't wait to see him sling a big net when he's a bit older!

[@gavinswanson666]

Awesome mate, can`t wait for some rain up fraser coast way to bring them on.

[@robwatt9963]

they have had bugger all rain and are getting some why do we always need rain to bring them on

[@gavinswanson666]

There has been enough rain to move them. Prawns up our way will not school up without atleast a small flush out and we haven't had one, hence no prawns

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Yeah we have had a little bit of rain at the upper parts of these catchments, definitely help get the prawns moving!

[@lindsayphillips8699]

Great vid to start the decade Sam. Just had honey prawns at the local Chinese, bet they weren't as fresh or cheap as yours.

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Hahah yeah it is a bit cheaper when you can get them yourself... unless you factor in the price of the nets and boat hahaha!

[@michaelbulla9231]

Gold mate wish we could cast net them down here but anyway Gardens looking mint mate

[@crouchingwombathiddenquoll5641]

Nice one Bill👍

[@ellochy8357]

Love the videos bro

[@ayrulyuniz1]

waw... it so many...good catch man...

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Thanks mate! they were tasty too!

[@marksaxon2468]

Love your work Mate. Wish I was at the BBQ

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Cheers Mark!

[@rodashford1151]

Creamy garlic prawns, or garlic butterflied prawn cutlets, but the smaller prawns i coat whole in flour salt and pepper and deep fry mmmmmmm, they turn out nice and crunchy and taste great. Another awesome video mate, keep emcoming please

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

I haven't tried the whole deep fry yet, might have to give it a go! Cheers!

[@absolutefishing658]

awesome mate🔥🔥

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Cheers mate!

[@michaelstevens-drew5073]

Great video sammy

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Cheers mate!

[@Lee-qd3yj]

Just subscribed to your channel....happy new year from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Welcome to the channel!!

[@pulseaxis6848]

I prefer using old bay seasoning for prawns, never tried using sweet seasoning

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

You'll have to give it a try! It's really nice!

[@johnyewtc1]

Try this when they're still alive as a snack while on the boat. Mix half a kilo of the prawns into half a liter of brandy. Let them soak until they turn bright red. Drain away the brandy and mix in some soy sauce to taste. Enjoy!

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Jeez I've never heard of that one before, sounds interesting! I'll have to give it a crack!

[@johnyewtc1]

@@SammyHitzkeFishing make sure it's at least 30%~40% alcohol content for the brandy/cognac

[@nadrojjackets727]

Awesome video! What’s the best way to store them between getting them on the boat and cooking them at home? Is it just ice cold salt water in an esky? How long until they die? Then do you just drain them before you cook them? Also if your prawning at night and not cooking then for another day or two, what’s the best way to store them fresh?

[@sr.dabsalot7545]

There has to be ship all in these waters.... you can have shrimp burgers, shrimp sandwiche, there's barbecue shrimp, you can saute it. Fry it deep fry stir fry, shrimp scampi, that's that's all you can do ....

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Bubba gump!

[@bouncerslabrealnature9143]

Looks like a good time. NEW SUPPORTER here. 👍💪😎

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Epic! Welcome to the channel!

[@brendan7007]

Looks the goods for the start of 2020 👍 look forward to more Who built your cast net ? Thoughts on a quick rig run down on your next episode ?

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Hey mate, the castnet was build by Merv from Mervs cast nets. His Contact details are at the start of the video or in the description below. Boat run throughs are on the list, not sure when I will film them but they will be in the line up soon!

[@Moonshrimpfishing]

Great from INDONESIA 🇮🇩 PRAWN FISHING INDONESIA

[@fisra9320]

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[@robberlin2230]

Yeees Sammy! Biggest caster on KZbin! ! You can cover any aquatic species buddy what a machine!!

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Haha thanks mate! I just like a bit of variety that's all!

[@FishingBrothersPH]

Wow! Great Bro.,

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Thanks mate!

[@FishingBrothersPH]

Welcome Bro!😊

[@smee103]

Unfortunately we are not allowed to use cast nets in NSW but glad to see getting a good feed

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

That's a bit of a bugger, but probably good for the fish stocks!

[@fishpest2039]

Sammy,.. l told you to steam them in a salted honey and lime mix.. those little tiddlers .. 4 minutes or if you see air bubbles along the spline meat area under the shell. The real secret is to take them out of the heat and flush them in cold water until they cool down, then drop them into iced salty water.. sweet as, and yeah keep testing them as they chill down, best done with a cold beer or 2 in hand. Whipped up some Madras Curry/ lime juice/ white wine/ Garlic and oil for a pan fried bunch of 15/25 Endeavours for our wraps last night.. l think l won lotto for desert

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

haha but I like my way! i did forget my beer so I will definitely fix that next time hahaha. Those wraps sound like a bit of alright though!

[@cleepsleep8223]

Where are you casting because i would like to know a good spot as i just bought a cast net

[@heerden2]

Hi mate, that looks great, so what cast net do you recommend starting out, as just got a boat and would love to net some prawns on Gold Coast

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Thanks! if you haven't used one before, maybe a 10ft would be a good starter. most tackle stores sell them in QLD

[@Kearnesy]

Downside is all the tiny prawns that go through the boat as i found out last weekend in bris river while huntin live bait

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

hahah just follow your nose and you'll find them!

[@johndoe1778]

Awesome bro

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Thanks mate!

[@tylerorr1555]

Love your video

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Thanks mate!

[@jordanhedrick2018]

Love it. How good is the wind break

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

hahah thanks mate! Sometimes times you just gotta use the tools you have on hand!

[@fishhuntermate9687]

Where did you get your cast net from and what size are they

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Hey Mate, I got the nets from Merv's Cast Nets. The details are in the description of the video

[@63off]

We always used to put them into some fresh water first to clear out the poo shute. Always seemed to work but maybe that thinking has changed??

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

I've never tried it to be honest, I usually prefer to get them cold as soon as possible to keep them fresh and in good condition

[@boraap1211]

Nice Day....!! God bless You...!!!

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Thank you!!

[@arronwellington5522]

Bloody hell sammy you get about don’t you lol👍👍👍👍

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Hahaha I like a bit of variety!

[@gailsanewski9469]

Hey Sammy is there much difference between the chain bottom or sinker bottom on the cast nets

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

I personally find the chain nets cast a lot better and also get the prawns off the bottom a lot better.

[@gailsanewski9469]

Thanks Sammy

[@jaifishingtrip]

So yummy,,new subscriber here sir...

[@connorgyzemyter9276]

can you do a video on how you throw your cast net please?

[@sarahandjames1]

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[@CaptainBax]

A Kiwi mate I use to work with, cooked his with honey and mustard powder.

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

That's an interesting combination, i'll have to give it a try some time!

[@CaptainBax]

@@SammyHitzkeFishing I don't know how much mustard powder he used but from memory I only tasted a hint of it, they tasted alright to me with a cold beer. But for mine it's hard to beat Honey and Sweet Chilli Prawns cooked on the BBQ or in a Wok although prawns with a sprinkle of Lemon Pepper and straight on BBQ is not bad either.

[@fisra9320]

I love ❤️

[@brianmatamua7034]

Save the fish

[@TheTapoutttt]

Subbed and liked 🤙

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Thanks mate! Welcome to the channel!

[@notrophyhuntersallowed4231]

Informative

[@docandbum]

good stuff

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Thanks Mate!

[@shays7815]

I cook my shrimp in Old Bay Seasoning or Cajun Seasoning.

[@chrisjenko9808]

A loaf of fresh bread and Bobs your Auntie yumo 👍🦐

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

The old prawn sandwich is hard to beat!

[@herefishyfishys]

If y’all used an American style cast net with a bridle you could make many more casts in a shorter period of time.

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Yeah but they are on much smaller nets

[@6knots6]

well done, how long is the prawn season

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Thanks mate, it usually runs through until about April on a good year

[@karlcrawford1396]

Hey mate. Are those normal cast nets or specific prawn nets..they would be sick on schools of piper over here(nz)..keep up the awsome vids...🤙

[@zoeleemancktelow7158]

Karl Crawford top pocket nets mate

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

G'day Karl, Yeah these are specifically for prawns. For piper you'd probably want a bottom pocket net, not a top pocket like this one.

[@karlcrawford1396]

Sweet..cheers for the info

[@tak35bne]

I had a prawn net, one of Dave's orange rope club nets. First time it was used my deckie accidentally threw it overboard in the BNE River and we lost it. That's fishing.

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Jeez that's tough luck! I hope your deckie bought you a new one!

[@tak35bne]

No mate because I told him not to, it's only a net.

[@chasroberts3613]

Top vid mate! Your're awesome fisherman but a lousy gardener!! Water those shrubs mate 😂🍻👍

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

haha yeah i'll admit that! too much time out in the boat fishing to tend to the garden!

[@patrickaubrey5951]

What that thing going over the casting deck made of

[@jamie_d___]

So if you’re storing prawns in the freezer do you store them raw or cooked ? Great video too , Jon is a legend him and Owen were kind enough to give me livies at the Coast one day 👌🏻

[@darrongalway9821]

They are much better frozen green mate put them into ice cream containers then fill and cover with water

[@jamie_d___]

Darron Galway thankyou my friend 😊👍🏻

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

I freeze mine green as well, but cryovaced. Probably just not as good as frozen in salt water, but it takes up a whole heap less room in the freezer

[@reddyman6915]

Darron Galway Do you use salt or fresh water to cover the prawns before you put them in the freezer ? Cheers 🍻

[@johnwaddell8390]

Shame as an X Queenslander, it makes me cry that I can't use my cast-net in NSW.

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Yeah that does suck! particularly when pro's are allowed to net the piss out of the estuaries down there!

[@cavcaville3987]

I think I prefer a drawstring to be honest I've always smashed them more with the drawstring

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Each to their own, im a big fan of the top pocket nets myself

[@willw.5506]

Any shrimp that I catch I put in a live well and use it for speckled trout/flounder/redfish. It’s the best live bait you can get.

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Yeah they are definitely great bait! good eating too!

[@YHT_-pk5mo]

Mate you get more prawns then I do

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

haha we'll have to share them!

[@jaredtanner6442]

Nice feed there mate. Where can I get 1 of those prawn nets??

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Hit up Merv Nimmos, His contact details are in the description under the video

[@jaredtanner6442]

@@SammyHitzkeFishing Awesome cheers brus

[@brodandy748]

What ft size was the cast net that the kid was using?

[@brodandy748]

And what where u using

[@toddpayne1306]

Prawns are on at the salt works

[@fishingadventureswithcj1708]

nice video

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Thanks mate!

[@charleschu3410]

Hello..it's nice to see your tiresome effort to catch and have a meal of prawns is rewarded..they do look delicious and thanks for the show.

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Thanks mate! I Appreciate it!

[@richardhuff9313]

Put pumpkin pie spice cayenne pepper salt and whatever else you like to put on the shrimp then wrap the shrimp in bacon put a toothpick through them and bake them to your desired shrimpiness 🦐🥓🍤🦐🥓🍤🦐🥓🍤🦐🥓🍤🦐

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Sounds great!

[@richardhuff9313]

@@SammyHitzkeFishing I don't like a lot of sugar in my food, but this is the right amount of sweet It's friggin amazing!

[@davidhuynh2749]

Where could we get the casting nets

[@ryaldeveau207]

If there legal in your area the local fish shop will have some or know someone who does.

[@SK-ps1mo]

What size the net ? You got . Mine 9ft

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Mines 12ft mate

[@JoeMama-vv7mh]

Was that in the pine or the Caboolture ?

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Cabo mate

[@ronp315]

Dam Sammy good old Aussie humour right there but I would laugh if someone did give you there prawns but I can tell u now if I want them there's atleast 10 people who would take them off my hands

[@joshuabeanblossom8371]

Would a regular cast net work?

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Yeah they would, just not as well

[@kietvo8262]

Instead of honey, you can try to cook them with coconut water!

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

I'll have to give that a try!

[@atikurpranto3190]

Brother what is the season of catching shrimp?? When we will get shrimp beside river

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Hey mate, the shrimp are on now. They love the summer heat 👍👍

[@jozeyhennessy9519]

“South east Queensland” you boys from Brissie? Coz I am

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Yeah mate, Brissy born and bred!

[@jozeyhennessy9519]

Were you in the Brisbane river? Moreton Bay Area or pine rivers area

[@ebony1732]

My freezer is located just up the road.. Drop them in if I am not home.. Thanks so much ! It is not true what they say at the pub.. Onya bloke..!!😎🇦🇺👏👏👍👍

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

hahah I reckon it is true what they say about me at the pub, these prawns are alllllllll mineeeeeee hahaha!

[@ebony1732]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🇦🇺👏👏👍👍

[@marif8438]

MENJALA UDANG ❤️🇲🇨

[@whatsupshittafabraans1926]

Bloody NSW,no chucking nets allowed

[@SammyHitzkeFishing]

Yeah that makes it hard!!