Survival Tips - How to Kill, Fillet and Cook Fish | TAFishing

Graeme shows you how to kill and cook a Fish! He goes fly fishing for trout and although he doesn't use a conventional wood fire, he shows you how to fillet and prepare the fish so that if a survival situation might occur, you can be prepared! This video was made for informational purposes only.
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[@Ureyeuh]

If your grandpa couldn't show you how to catch, kill, gut, clean, fillet, and cook a fish... then this guy is your temporary grandfather!

[@bob1931]

My grandpa died when he was teaching me to fish

[@Asteroid_Jam]

Mine died to cancer when I was 5

[@s1ash1]

My grandpa is too old

[@davelindstrom6005]

@ThatOneAsianBroChick - Certainly sounds like win-win to me!

[@sniper_goat2387]

Dads side grandpa died in 1983 and my moms side grandpa died of leukemia

[@omarlives]

I'm 33. born and raised in the Bronx. Some day. I'll catch and cook a fish... Update: I'm 37, I still haven't done it. My fam has a house by the Hudson just need a rod and I can do it! I seen them sitting by a lake! Update: summer of 2021 or bust!

[@juri8723]

OmAr LiVeS good luck to you, Sir.

[@s0ck167]

Good luck sir! just don’t catch em in the river near your city (probably radioactive)

[@NotSoCrazyNinja]

Find a clean lake and go for it. Generally speaking, if the lake is used as a public water source, it's "probably" alright to fish from, just make sure you do it legally or you might get your fishing trip ruined. Once you knock it over the head, commit to getting it cleaned and cooked and eaten. Your comment was a good year ago, I wonder if you ever did it.

[@hah2923]

OmAr LiVeS Boogie Down in the House!

[@konankunoichi94]

1st u gotta learn to catch a good fish. This is one of lifes awesomest moments. Cooking a fresh caught rainbow trout.. mmmmmmmmmmmm...

[@ROCKaholic]

I will always remember my first fishing experience. I was about 6 years old, and my mother took me to a salmon farm, where little kiddies like me were guaranteed a catch. Well I caught one, and the kind man who worked there showed me how to clean it. Well the part I remember best, was when he pulled out the heart of the salmon like this gentleman did. He lay the heart on the palm of his hand, gave it CPR with his finger, and it continued to beat on its own. Blew, my, little, mind. And at 5:17, you can see the heart of this trout still beating. Not as amazing as an adult, but it rocked my world as a kid. Thanks for the video!!

[@joseph_joe5014]

strange the way a heart keeps on beating if it is pulled out. when the Aztecs used to sacrifice people the would pull out the heart and it would also keep on beating

[@spaaggetii]

Wow sounds totally depressing. Almost ripped my heart out hearing about this. One wonders how mass murderers are born..

[@ROCKaholic]

+spaaggetii - I certainly hope you're not serious.....no one can be that ignorant.

[@spaaggetii]

ROCKaholic Well one of you is disturbing. You or the 'gentleman'. Go figure

[@joseph_joe5014]

spaaggetii what are you talking about ?

[@robertwolfgan]

I love you grandpa, and I miss you. These videos keep reminding me of you.

[@osirisbladeworks6219]

I respected the man more after he dropped the fish and put it back in the pan....

[@jurgy117]

Alfonzo Terrones exactly

[@PsychoticPillowCase]

Alfonzo Terrones once you're 60+, your wife's ghost is more likely to kill you than a tiny bit of dirt on a fish

[@roland3578]

Jesus Christ still spreading wisdom 2000 yrs later

[@jurgy117]

ahahahah

[@Melox-gt2oy]

Why? I' ve dropped a whole plate of freshly cooked steaks and after we wiped off most of the dust with our hands, we blew lightly at them and then we ate them. They tasted just like if I hadn't dropped them.

[@Ultrazucced]

I've seen this video before. About a year ago. My grandpa had recently passed and i came across this. I teared up watching this. Experiencing this was similar to being with him again. I never wanted anything more than to go fishing with my grandpa one more time. I love this man more than I can explain.

[@greensmurf221]

I feel ya - my grandpa was a master trout fisherman. He'd catch the limit of 6~7 trout before the first hour off the buzzer. I wish I learned more from him, but he passed when I was 8 y/o or so.

[@CrazyPufferfish]

Did anyone else notice that when he took the heart out it was still beating on the board

[@BigBenzilla]

Human hearts have their own device for pumping blood, it's called the sinoatrial node. It fires and pumps independently from the brain. It doesn't require the brain to function just oxygenated blood. I imagine the fish is like that, in that it was very much dead... But the heart keeps going for a while. In humans, if that node wasn't there, heart transplants would be nearly impossible.

[@johnalbert6950]

Thats how you know its fresh

[@CrazyPufferfish]

@@BigBenzilla oh, thank you for explaining it :)

[@CrazyPufferfish]

@@johnalbert6950 lol

[@Jordan-zt6jq]

Yep that’s crazy

[@ryannlarge8414]

This is exactly why I put a mix of seasoning, olive oil, and tinfoil in my water bottle bag. The only thing I haven't made myself for my bag is a small fishing kit and that's because I only recently started fishing avidly as before I was quite casual and didn't really know what to keep in a kit. A little tip whether you drink them or not 5-Hour Energy bottles are PERFECT for cooking oil.

[@ryannlarge8414]

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[@BenjaminHinely]

Thanks for killing the fish first, a lot of sick people out there forget to kill it before skinning it. Great lessons from a obvious pro. Thanks!

[@jamess9579]

It's pretty sick murdering a fish anyway...

[@Psyenic]

@@jamess9579 well it's not because he's eating it

[@jamess9579]

@@Psyenic So it's OK to murder something if you're going to eat it? Obviously not. Why not just leave it to live its life where it is and eat one of the many and widely available vegan alternatives?

[@Psyenic]

@@jamess9579 so your argument is basically, don't kill things and treating every animal as your equal? Well should we prosecute other animals for "murder"

[@jamess9579]

@@Psyenic No, I think you have extrapolated from what I said. Here is why: (1) Not murdering animals for food when there are a vast number of easily accessible and entirely adequate alternatives, is *not the same as* "treating every animal as your equal" (although you can do that too, if you really want -- that would be great). We can have animals as pets, leave animals to roam in the wild, and do what is sensible. Just don't hurt them, harm them, or kill them. There's no point, nobody needs to do that! (2) The clear difference here, is that animals that kill and eat other animals in the wild do not have the intelligence to question whether that is morally acceptable, it's simply instinct. However we do, and we don;t need to act on instinct (and we arguably don't have a predatory one, anyway). Further to all of this, these animals do not have alternative options like tofu, plant burgers, grains, lentils, seitan, etc etc... Here is the part you did understand: "Don't kill things". But seriously, why did this guy need to kill the fish that was just living its life, that didn't want to die or be harmed? Why not just eat a damn plant burger? Surely you agree this would be better for everyone? Thanks for the sensible debate!

[@pjgreenwood391]

This is by far the best video I’ve watched regarding dispatching the fish. I like that it was already deceased. Many others the fish is still alive with no clue how long, and the person doing the demonstration is shouting out to friends, talking unnecessarily while the fish still suffers. I 100% support hunting and fishing, but always believe there are humane and ethical ways to do it. So, thank you!

[@bkheaney]

Watching this felt like learning from my grandpa as a kid. Thank you!!

[@wyvern2341]

Very good video, and you're correct about most people not fully understanding exactly where their food comes from at a market. I personally would like to see more hunting, fishing, and bushcraft videos and guides from you.

[@simezra]

5:18 if you see closely the heart is still pumping :D

[@steffangriffiths7508]

+simezra I noticed that as well, pretty cool

[@Flederratte]

+simezra That is normal when you have freshly killed trout.

[@acid_town]

+Flederratte but was it still alive I wanna go fishing but aint gonna fillet it aliveunless Im starving

[@Flederratte]

+Gloria mcmillan You should numb fish by giving them a solid punch on the skull where the brain is underneath. Then you kill them by blood loss, you can eitger stab the heart or cut the blood vessel that goes to the gills. If you have done it right you should see some drops of blood coming out. Then the fish is dying or already dead. If you do not want to filet a fish that is still moving or which has a still pumping heart you can simply wait some time (until it stops moving) after you killed it. I think it is great, that you care about the fish! Go fishing and if you catch something treat it respectful. Kill it fast if you want to use (eat) it, otherwise release it to its natural habitat. If you want to filet a fish you should probably watch some other videos, Graeme is wasting quite a lot of meat in this video. This might be the same when you do it for the first time, but once you did it some times you will become better. Maybe I will make a video how I clean and filet trout, carp and zander.

[@acid_town]

seen one video were they stabbed the fish's brain .and thank you, Id love it if you made one.

[@eksophia]

Thank you for the demo on the killing part. Humane and easy to follow. Much appreciated!

[@timothyeubanks32100]

I can imagine a health inspector watching this video and having a heart attack. lol

[@cuddleplumfish2040]

Tim Eubanks compared to any fast food joint this literally is the most clean meal prep ever

[@Chawachee]

I trust this way more than the unseen filth in a restaurant

[@skittlesbutwithchocolatein2274]

why

[@kamimikuta4929]

@@skittlesbutwithchocolatein2274 because most places indoors people don't bother to clean much in most places.

[@danieldominguez5081]

*watches introduction I like this man already.

[@NoveemberWolf]

Looked like you ate the bloody stuff at 6:00 lol

[@gamenmetieni7968]

Yep

[@chilcottjack29]

Terra I think he did

[@alanmejia4669]

Therese he ate it

[@twinspirationaj1266]

i eat me

[@roizka474]

he threw them in to the woods u can hear when it hits something

[@chloeb2138]

growing up as a girl my family never let me watch this process, but I've always wanted to know! thank you

[@Mikeological]

You, sir, are like if Stan lee were British, a good cook, and a survival expert. Well done!

[@rattersnatters]

If you want to keep it tasting nice, it's always good to cut the gills after you kill it and wash it out in the water. Stops lactic acid building up and souring in it. It's not a massive difference, but if you're taking it home it definitely does make a difference.

[@jjgamerofficial01Theboss]

Well, my father doesn't know how to fish, his father got deported and my other grandfather died in 07, so coming from someone with no one really there to teach me this stuff, I greatly appreciate the content.

[@oktoaster4840]

I’m 11 years old and I love the wilderness and hunting etc and I’ve never known how to clean a fish even though I loveeeeee fishing but now I do thank you so much this video was extremely helpful I’m planning camping for the weekend with my friend and where not gonna bring any food so ye this is extremely helpful that’s all I wanted to say

[@brian4984]

I've never filleted a fish or watched anyone do it. High knowledge yield. Thanks!

[@omarlives]

I needed this info just in case the end of days.

[@wanmohdamjad9381]

are you related to Stan Lee ?

[@jbhrantz8087]

Wan Mohd Amjad 93 if he was stab lee wouldn’t be dealing with the shit he is now

[@MrRb9325]

@@jbhrantz8087 or maybe he just likes this lifestyle

[@metal_only_no_trash_please1525]

Wan Mohd Amjad 93 Stan lee died at 95

[@dictionarypictionary9872]

he is simply known as FISHER MAN

[@FpsRix]

That heart still pumping

[@NINJADJNEXT]

when you start to fillet make a cut on a 45 degree angle towards the head so you dont waste any meet

[@NINJADJNEXT]

meat*

[@vktesla]

He certainly cut that fish up sparingly didnt he.

[@tegahnleger6244]

Me and my dad do that too

[@NotSoCrazyNinja]

When I was a kid, I didn't filet the fish. I cleaned it and into the pan it went. I separated the meat from the bones when eating it. Fried tail fins are delicious (the softer parts that is).

[@harisyoung4110]

Watching this while thinking about what menu im gonna cook my catch while still trying to prep and filleting the fish in the wood.. this video really help alot of people.

[@parkm2]

I chuckled at the curry powder. So British! Thank you for posting this video, it was very informative.

[@NotSoCrazyNinja]

Man, it sure has been a long time since I cleaned a fish. I guess I've become a little soft. Seeing you clean this fish made my stomach turn, especially seeing the heart still beating. But, then I remember how good fresh caught fish tastes.

[@jasonackerman6578]

Thank you for showing me how to do this! Gonna make my dad proud by learning how to do this and take him fishing for the first time since I was about 6.

[@arcticwolfac6844]

lol the heart was still beating when you pulled it out.

[@Uielyave]

The sound of the skull cracking honestly made my jaw drop, but it is absolutely a humane way to do it, and I very much appreciate it. This entire video was a real treat, thank you!

[@atmjm8571]

got to love yr show pops, top top bloke, made my day brilliant

[@Ageyiptus]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video. It was informative and relaxing. I'd go fishing with ya anytime.

[@KaijiSan4]

cool! Thanks for posting. Love fish. grandfather fished religiously. even went out with him a few times during my summer youths but I never had enough interest to ask him how he prepares fish out in the wilderness. Now that i'm older I'm getting more and more into roughing it and taking his old poles out now that he has dementia. Great info to know, much appreciated.

[@henrygarcia2377]

This that straight back woods style living I PHUCKING LOVE IT MAN 👍🔥

[@punkhiker389]

NICE ! A good video thanks . I feel the urge to start fishing!

[@TAOutdoors]

+PUNK HIKER Thank you - get out there!!

[@punkhiker389]

Will do. Thanks.

[@NWyOrKyANkS]

+TA Outdoors thank you this tutorial has made me want to go fishing so much. And its taught me how to do everything i need to catch and eat a fish. Again thanks alot

[@NWyOrKyANkS]

+TA Outdoors could you please tell me where to get all my fishing stuff for a decent price. It would help alot

[@EdPlayzGamingMendez]

me too!

[@KitKat_Studio]

I love how the video about fish (the nature glimpses) was filmed on a fish eye lens

[@aniimako]

been wanting to work on my survival skills considering I'd currently not be able to survive on my own, and I think it's quite useful to learn basics just incase. lesson one is finished :) next up, learn how the hell to make a basic waterproof shelter

[@franciscomagdaleno4782]

Thanks grandpa. Always showing me new things

[@ManLand]

I love it! How to turn a tiny little fly into a Gourmet Meal...lol.

[@emilylarson795]

Glad I watched this video! When I was a kid I used to fish with my step dad all the time. To kill the trout, normally he would have me Gollum smash it on a rock. I think I’ll use his method from now on

[@thibaultjaberg4658]

I love this channel just as I like your other one! I usually keep the white belly flesh and use it as lard instead of oil.

[@junkmail4613]

5:19 That heart did a beat right there on his hand!!!

[@subscribetoits_qez9778]

To everyone saying “The heart’s still pumping”, it’s normal to still be pumping after death, that’s how you know it’s fresh.

[@susanp.collins7834]

'You don't want a great big fish.' says the man. That IS a great big fish!

[@AboveandBeyond44]

New to the channels. I see that the fruit doesn't fall far from the tree around here. Excellent channels. You both are very enjoyable to learn from. ;) I'm in! Well done.

[@shirakates7684]

This guy is super charming. What fun to watch

[@voolcow1440]

Something gives me peace at mind watching fish cook

[@MrSpitfireMustang]

It's like being taught by your Dad.

[@Mbgroff]

I could definitely be great fishing buddies with this guy 👍

[@Ed-vh5fn]

The bits you frow back in the river, can you use as bait?

[@salinora0]

at 5:17 that heart is still beating. thats kinda cool

[@sammoretti5625]

Now THIS is the video I was looking for

[@jamesaritchie1]

I suppose it depends on where you are, but if in a real survival situation in the wilderness we have here you want the biggest fish you can get, and as many as you can get. What you don't eat immediately, you smoke for later use. You also save the guts to use as bait for catching more fish, and for trapping/snaring animals. You shouldn't waste a tiny bit of meat, or of guts. You never know when or whether you'll get more.

[@Martyntd5]

Not necessarily the biggest, but you will need a lot of em. Trout has 190 calories per 100g, so you need to eat about 1.75kg (3.85lbs) of fish meat to get 3000-3500 calories. Mackerel is better at 305 calories per 100g, so just over 1kg (2.2lbs) of meat to get the same calories. Some people might try for carp, but at only 127 calories per 100g you'll need to eat about 2.5kg (5.5lbs) of carp meat to get your daily calories. Perch is even worse at 117 calories per 100g. The best fish are the oily fish, mackerel, tuna, salmon etc. In a real survival situation though, trying to live off fish (or any lean protein) is just slow starvation. You just cant eat enough of it to get the calories you need - even if you could catch it. If you actually want to live instead of slowly starve to death, finding a reliable source of fat and carbs is much more important than protein.

[@thethreemustachians2019]

James Ritchie that's not fully true I would catch sun fish cause there not huge but its enough for one meal and left overs bass like so you can also fish for a bass

[@CasperUK31]

He's in the UK and no matter where we are here, if we walk for about an hour we'll find someone. This is not so much survival tips as "Catch a fish with a rod and reel, cook it on a stove and season to taste tips"

[@theuglyfishy5835]

Thank u man this summer i want to go fishing now ik how to cook it

[@antonboludo8886]

4:42 This is the most interesting part for me. Do this at the shore so you can rinse off the fish. Also throw any of the entrails back into the water. "The forest is your kitchen." : so true. Personally I would keep the fish whole and steam it in foil over a wood/coal fire.

[@evinzass9829]

This guy is effin awesome

[@stickfigure976]

thank you so much for this video I know lots of fishing now keep up the good work :-)

[@fishysands7514]

THE HEART WAS MOVING

[@Asteroid_Jam]

I recently went on a scout camping trip and one kid was so looking forward to gut and cook a fish.

[@addyrutter9242]

Since watching your videos I've become interested in fishing. Great method to fillet the trout. I'm going to try it 😀

[@matthewphillips6749]

I would buy this guy a beer and give him a high five because he is on point.

[@blessed125]

Amazing video! Keep up the good work!

[@chrisjavier1767]

You sir, are awesome, thank you for sharing!

[@lennarthoekveen9339]

I really like his passion for all this

[@josen4real5]

I'm here for this 👍🏽

[@WorldRandomVideos]

i love your show, thank you so much

[@joelcampos3406]

Now that i think of it fishing is so easy. Thx😃

[@killer357cena6]

These Guys Deserve More Subs

[@jonogroats9409]

Great - no nonsense. Its proper. Cheers

[@Ol_G_Jeans]

I love this guy!

[@stickfigure976]

I bet the fish is watching this on fish heaven xD

[@danielm793]

Stick Figure! Lol

[@rjpena6273]

If I was the fish I would take pride of how tasty I am. XD

[@Baulx138]

He's awesome!

[@Lizzye33]

How long do you cook the fish on both sides? I always burn or undercook my food since I don't know how long to cook or when to flip. Also, when you cut the fish to section off the meat, should I aim just behind the gills?

[@dr.robotnik7334]

Excellent work. You have a new subscriber mate!

[@NegativeAccelerate]

Omg that heart was still pumping

[@TokinwithMojo]

The fishes heart was still beating cold-blooded LOL

[@sophietsai3284]

thank you very helpful i caught fish didn't know how to deal with it~

[@Curiosity15976]

The heart is still beating. Guys, look at the fucking heart, it still beats!!

[@jacoblutz1818]

Silly question probably but how do you wash up after gutting/cooking before eating? Or could you just rinse your hands off? I heard fish could be eaten raw, does that mean you don't have to worry so much about cross contamination?

[@skyym3629]

Awesome video bro. Thumbs up for sure.

[@herrohawj7522]

How cool for the heart to still beat when it out of the fish.

[@mr.ethemysterious9214]

This guy is just so nice. it's a great video also.

[@lewishd1234]

Much better than from the supermarket!!

[@UHFStation1]

Is it a different type of fish that needs to be descaled?

[@Ak-ge2ll]

Is all the techniques the same for all the different fishes?

[@col8179]

Lol this guys is epic. Subscribed!

[@kaneshirley1046]

Great video, keep up the good work

[@stevenperkins1255]

I really like this video it was very very helpful 😃😃😃

[@Chawachee]

As somebody who grew up with rainbow trout literally yards away from the house, I’ve never seen somebody fillet a trout. Or go through the process of getting rid of the skin, the scales just cook off and then it’s just crispy. Yeah, some people don’t like the skin, but it’s a lot easier to cook it first then take the skin off. Everybody I know just cleans the trout, cuts the head off, season, then throws it into a pan, and the meat just flakes off the bones after it’s done cooking. It’s a lot faster and easier. Pretty interesting though to see it being prepared differently.

[@menuchaertel4310]

holy crap, the heart is still beating!!!!!

[@TheJfgarcia83]

Just came upon your video and I got to say that was fun video to watch. If you were to bring can goods on to the field what would you use along with the catch of the day?

[@joshhanson915]

Great video my friend.

[@XerosXIII]

came in to learn gutting a fish, did not expect StanLee be the one teaching it

[@mattluszczak8095]

What a champ. Thankyou sir!!

[@beautifullym3863]

The heart was still beating.😦

[@shadowfrost-kz5vo]

do you have to get rid of the scales?

[@zaramichelle4613]

He's living the life!