I ate a TRASH Fish (Catch Clean Cook)

Mackerel are considered AMAZING bait to catch bigger fish, including Striped Bass, Bluefish, and even Bluefin Tuna. However have you ever considered eating them? Many cultures outside of the United States eat mackerel on a daily basis! Japan, France, Romania, and Korea all have mackerel as a staple in their cuisine. Yet it is widely considered in the United States as a "trash" fish due to its association with bait.
In this video I catch and cook Mackerel in middle of November! You're not going to miss what I make in the end with this fresh caught mackerel.
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[@oberon06]

I've never heard of mackerel being called a trash fish. One of the tastiest fish.

[@samuelbaran3562]

Yea mackerel are really good and are defintely not a trash fish.

[@mpbmxing]

facts mackerel is great

[@Tackle2thePeople]

I agree. Sadly every time I post a mackerel video I have people in the comments clowning me for eating "bait". Had to put this video out to show them what they're missing out on!

[@jeremybrazier786]

Smoked mackerel I'd my favourite fish Anyone who thinks this fish is trash needs to try it

[@AI-PRESIDENTIALHEADQUARTERS]

​@Tackle2thePeople Wouldn't it be better to use it as bait to catch tastier fish like Tuna? You would also make money from using it as bait rigjt? Plus if your catching them from a boat it costs money to get out there, catching some Tuna would cover the cost and provide a bigger and tastier meal. Thanks for using my "and sure enough" in your most recent short!😂

[@christiangollnitz1276]

Never heard it being called trash fish! But warm smoked mackerel in tomato sauce is amazing, we love it in Denmark!

[@KeeperOfTartarus14]

I am of the opinion that there are very few actual trash fish. Everyone's pallet is different and cooking technique goes very far. Also great to see your face. I know it takes a lot to put yourself out there and I appreciate it.

[@blessedbeauty2293]

- Why !? He is camera shy ?

[@memeboi6017]

@@blessedbeauty2293showing your face to millions of people is a level of publicity most people aren’t comfortable wirh

[@tommywagemann9512]

Sturgeon is considered trash fish by a lot of people because they’re bottom feeders. But we harvest caviar from them and if you’ve never tried sturgeon meat it’s one of if not the best eating fish in the world. Fry it up and it’s literally like a fried chicken texture, taste and all

[@m.c.8127]

Nice vid man, your so UNDERRATED even if it’s in the cold weather, different places, you still keep up with the content, giving us more fishing content even in the winter, my seasons over, your one of the only fishing channels I watch during the winter, KEEP UP THE GRIND!❤❤❤

[@CrawlingBdog]

Seems like a harmful myth to call them trash fish anyways great vid

[@ryancollins4832]

Chiming in on your comment about salting fish as a preservation technique: that is 100% true. I brought that up with my grandmother at thanksgiving this year since I have been getting some nice croaker over here in California and wanted to know how she cooked them. She was born back when Korea was just one country, undivided and grew up during the occupation. She said that they used to eat plenty of fish and that to keep them from going bad they would salt them then dry them out in the sun. They did not have refrigerators so I guess it was better than letting it rot. As an added bonus, salted and dried fish is absolutely delicious when fried in a thin layer of oil.

[@radaraacf]

Occupation? We were not occupiers we were helping you SK people from being dirty communists remember you invited us all there and your welcome! Looking at sk I definitely prefer it over nk or China

[@tastyneck]

I never knew mackerel was considered a trash fish. I absolutely love it. I grew up with my Japanese mom grilling it with just some salt and it's the best.

[@MoreJohnBlazeThan_]

Well that’s the thing, some Europeans say only Asians eat Mackerel.

[@felixhenriksen8237]

@@MoreJohnBlazeThan_ up in the nordics we eat it pretty regularly

[@MoreJohnBlazeThan_]

@@felixhenriksen8237 I have buddy that’s Sweedish, I saw him catching to eat as well. Just saying what I heard.

[@ReelFisher211]

I LOVE mackerel, especially king mackerel. I know a lot of people dislike them for their high oil content, but they taste great anyways. They taste great if you cooked them in a pan, fried them, or just turn them into dip. They are not trash fish!

[@Tackle2thePeople]

agreed!

[@Nathan-f7e]

BUT THEY HAVE TOO MUCH MERCURY AND LEAD

[@PierFishingEnjoyer]

@@Nathan-f7e It’s really not that serious.

[@jeffjones4607]

All fish are worth giving a try without listening to others' opinions.

[@JamesRamirez-Qw3r7]

I used to catch mackerel all the time in Nova Scotia, with my father my uncle and his son. It was always a blast

[@07bently]

Nicely done I've eaten Bonito Mackerel Jack Crevalle and all are good I scale them and cook them skin and all

[@123ucr]

Mackerel and Bonito are actually tasty. Heck, the Pacific and Atlantic Bonito will look and taste like tuna meat on the inside if you bleed these fish properly.

[@moustacheman_]

Absolutely loved this new video. You aren’t only a fisherman, you are a chef!

[@robinmatheussen3062]

I usually mix flour salt and pepper and fry THE mackrell in butter

[@sethmiller1969]

EXCELLENT video, man! Thanks for sharing how to do everything. It's hard to find good videos like this.

[@Tackle2thePeople]

thanks seth!

[@123ucr]

Mackerel is tasty (I usually season and marinate [I use citrus and teriyaki and marinade] mackerel) especially when I serve it with rice and vegetables (I usually boil carrots and broccoli and cook snow peas and squash) and serve it with a side of miso soup.

[@uchiha_shorts6230]

Mackrel is my fav eating and catching fish IDK Why people hate it so much🤤

[@dominickodimus]

seeing 4 come up every time is just so satisfying!

[@ryanwilcox8866]

Love that you showed the whole cleaning process!!!!

[@blessedbeauty2293]

- I have yet to hear them being a trash fish. There's *PLENTY* of other fish I could think of. Lmao

[@Narmoriel42]

I love mackerel, right there with you dreaming about it grilled. Drying the skin before frying will also help with crispy skin!

[@battagliamp1]

They should start building a new Willows pier this year. Great mackerel spot in the fall.

[@flowerfarmerscott]

We have tons of Spanish mackerel here in Texas. Mostly people don't eat them but they're much better than seatrout. I even prefer them to redfish. They don't freeze well unless they're brined and smoked first but fresh they're firm and white. Since nobody keeps them we catch 5-6 pounders [pretty regularly and they fight like demons.

[@Tackle2thePeople]

love me some spanish!

[@DiabetoDan]

Agreed. Fresh Spanish are in my top 5 fish, mostly eaten raw or smoked. Also love a broiled mackerel fillet

[@o_gpotterhead]

@@Tackle2thePeoplemy favourite is spotty mackerel

[@JackcatsandbassYT]

In the good ol’ ‘merican south we have much bigger mackerel. Even the small ones would probably eat those size mackerel for dinner! I’ve never tried mackerel but im sure its delicious.

[@DbaldetToShuffle]

Aside from tasting very good, they are also pretty fun on light gear! If you have them in reach and rather shallow water, you can catch them on light jigs and stuff.

[@FrontierOrange]

The time I discovered mackerel (I was new to fishing) I had caught a Spanish mackerel

[@highfive5914]

Oh boy, mackerel is one of the most popular fish down where I live. Tastes great smoked!

[@petergrant2423]

If you hold the mackrel behind the head you can put your finger in its mouth and crack back you can dispatch it quicker

[@yongsukpark2110]

The only reason mackerel becoming trash is when you leave them under the sun, which happens normally on party boat scene. I would recommend to make mackerel pasta if you have done, yet.

[@Danestocks]

Bro I love your videos so much keep up the hard work and tight line

[@radmilo_jude]

Lil bro started playing the drums in the coolerbox 😂😭🤣

[@samsadowitz1724]

I get this a lot with skipjack herring and freshwater drum in the waters near me. I get a lot of funny looks, but they are both excellent for the smoker

[@miqaelsatu9693]

as a former canned mackerel lover, i must say.. its bussin.

[@Kayshay297]

I love your content it is awesome if possible plz make more long form videos

[@Apexfishing2010]

Looks awesome! Great video!

[@Oscar11060]

Already watched the vid but came back for the giveaway. That looks delicious!

[@smegheadGOAT]

Mac are used in the UK for food they are the best tasting fish just grilled with butter and pepper.

[@MrGomjabber]

I wish I could try some fresh Mackerel, I have only had canned and it's one of my favorite snacks. I like it so much better than any other canned fish.

[@Hmm.223]

Good to see more Longform

[@brandonenyedy6724]

Amazing work catching and cleaning that mackerel. I’m glad you aren’t afraid to show the whole process blood and all on KZbin. Here for the giveaway too. Thanks!

[@lucasafton8616]

I love watching these catch and cook videos! This one reminds me of when I went fishing at sea with my family and caught a bunch of mackerel.

[@ianaguilar7811]

I’ve never tried to cook mackerel butterflied, I’ll have to try it next time

[@ldiaz584]

keep making videos by far my favorite fishing ytber. Your videos got me back into fishing after some bad memories with fishing. keep doing ya thing homie, God Bless

[@rileylawson5509]

Love your videos bud

[@Paradox2431]

Fishing is the best way to relax

[@daniel72122]

Always learning something new on this channel

[@danielidzik7389]

Gotta love the zinger

[@alleghenywanderer6081]

It's enjoyable to see fishing that isn't accessible to me.

[@Sebastian-li9ol]

We eat these back in England alot of people love mackrel

[@Cyro763]

Count me in for the giveaway!🐟

[@Lynelking]

When you only read the first 3 words

[@yankovic4646]

Fax

[@bottoms_up2175]

Those look great for "trash fish", bet that they would put up quite the fight on lighter tackle! Anyway, keeping fingers crossed for that spinner bait! Bet some pike would smash it!

[@Brock_Landers]

The Abu Garcia Silver Max reel isn't a bad reel for the money, but I can see how they're only good for so long. I paid $60 for a SilverMax combo and it's decent. I caught a decent pike on it and it's still mint. I also have a BlackMax baitcaster combo that works well.

[@Iliketogofishing-e9r]

has my mouth watering

[@kopimamo]

Love a good mackerel!

[@Assetojxng]

In the uk me and my dad like to use 40g jigs of the rocks and we hook up basically every cast in summer

[@hwanjung8230]

My mom always makes mackerel, seasoned just with salt. Goes great with rice!

[@twinairplane1469]

Just here for the video. But nice video, I love your content.

[@JamesAiken-t6n]

Love the full length videos keep up the work bro 👍🙏

[@Green_bean-prod]

W vid best fresh/salt water influencer out there

[@balls-ny2ye]

why did you put the mackerel cooler instead of humanley putting them out

[@GN00001Lee]

rip english and grammer

[@balls-ny2ye]

@@GN00001Lee bruh

[@clevelandmortician3887]

That's how it's done

[@Fishingwithpadraig]

Absolutely loving these videos! Keep it up!

[@compassionslinked]

these are very pleasing

[@jude73528]

Great video man! Love fishing

[@cheezymcdubs]

That looks super tasty

[@Evanxuex89]

Heyo Great Video!! Just curious what type of boat do you use?

[@lindwurm5976]

13:17 that "blood line" is the kidney

[@tabithawoodcock8100]

Bro I fricken love this dudes vids

[@jacquelynrecs]

And sure enough it was delicious 😋

[@gwapohuevo7816]

Those are some epic mackerel necklaces you made

[@samuelthomas9758]

Love the videos man!!

[@tiredtomoko7889]

I wanted to say this one your carp short, but there was a time when catfish were considered trash fish because they were bottom feeders, but those naysayers couldn't have been anymore wrong if they wanted to be because catfish are delicious and good fighters when hooked on the line.

[@Gsniff_fishing]

Hey man love the videos keep up the good work

[@sambretsch9393]

Hey man love the videos, and the vlogs with Albert are always awesome! Thanks for giving inspiration to get back into freshwater fishing! (Btw I just went to comment for the giveaway and accidentally got sucked in and watch the whole video😂)

[@4x4xpedition]

Annnd sure enough! 🎣

[@LoneStarFishing83]

Hey man love the video! I’m trying to start a channel and hoping it turns out like yours. If you have any advice I would gladly take it!😅 The lure you are giving away would help me with the channel! Thanks for everything you do again!🎣🐟

[@sirgoose3129]

Loving the content man

[@gotoguy24]

Loving the catch and cook content

[@AC-bb1bb]

Always a good day when @Tackle2thePeople uploads

[@MMFishing14]

I really wanted that lure during the Black Friday sales but didn’t end up buying it

[@raymundosedillo7240]

I’ve always used it as bait never ate it before always thought it was too bloody and oily

[@Cikuuuuu17]

Next time try vertical jigging. Not this efficent but its a lot of fun.

[@skikid00]

I have been saying there's really no trash fish as long they're taken care properly.

[@petervang5384]

Trash fish? A mackerel is like a sardine 😂😂

[@BBradyy]

Love ur vids keep up the good work!!!!

[@hwanjung8230]

Dude, you need a proper beer glass!

[@thesaltedegg3786]

there’s a slavic dish called skumbria and it’s basically just smoked mackerel but it’s delicious. (also thanks for doing the giveaway!)

[@saxandviolins28137]

thay actually looks good

[@Max_Leavey_]

Great video this video was very interesting never knew mackerel was nice

[@loranstromback3561]

In my home the Swedish West Coast mackerel is a delicacy one of the most famous recipes there is smoked mackerel

[@oscartrigueros3115]

Tried Japanese mackerel over the weekend. Used lemon juice to help get rid of that fishy taste. Not bad

[@Tackle2thePeople]

props to trying new cuisine!

[@ApertureGaming011]

People who call mackerel trash just don’t understand how that very ‘trash’ fish was used to make the best garum in the Roman Empire

[@jacobjandee]

You got some guts😂

[@Nigel_BC]

I love mackerel

[@hunterguiswite]

I’d love to win the spinnerbait because I had the exact one a while ago and snapped it off on a giant lmb. Love the vids

[@FrostMilitary]

Thank you for posting man you just made my evening! (Also here for the giveaway)

[@BBFISHING]

Mackerel are great to eat, you oly need to know how to prepare them good .And they are great to catch then especially on lighter equipment. Great video !

[@Big_Bend_Benji]

Nice work, keep at it!

[@TeamFlame_101]

Any fish that don't taste good deep fried or just taste "fishy" in general, Americans say no to.

[@MYRRHfamily]

It’s very very popular. What calls it trash? In Asia people are mad about it. It’s a staple.

[@MANDALORYANFISH]

Nice video! Thx for giving away so much!

[@FISH-WERNER-OUTDOORS]

I want to try that fish but also fish for striper