The BEST Fish to Eat -- Toothy Ice Fish Catch n Cook

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[@gackj]

If I remember correctly from my undergraduate, the filets of a fish are "flaky" because they are made up of strips, or layers of muscle tissue separated by some connective tissue( I think called myosepta). I think it is this connective tissue that allows muscle to "pull" on itself when it contracts to curve the body of the fish and wave the fin so it can swim. When cooked, the connective tissue breaks down, which allows the meat of the fillet to break into flakes. The cheek meat I guess doesn't need to be layered like that since it just needs to pull on the jaw, so its like a solid chunk of meat. I would imagine side by side the cheek would have a similar texture to a single isolated flake of fillet meat, although that would be hard to do since the flakes are usually pretty small. I could be wrong; I'm better with physics than biology

[@wildwarneroutdoors3446]

That’s very fascinating! It’s awesome to know some of the science behind fishing outdoors etc.

[@JasperLeroux]

I thought that connective tissue was called fascia....or is that just in humans?

[@clayd7442]

yeah nobody cares

[@gavmsurvivio7198]

Clayton Drnek ok

[@ChicagoTRS]

Makes me think of my dad...walleye was his fish. Best freshwater eating fish. Seasoned a bit and then right on the grill brushed with some butter. Yum.

[@Jstock1992]

Even better through the ice

[@FishinTheMittinTV]

Absolutely awesome series Jon! You and Spence made this so fun both just amazing, funny, passionate anglers that made this an amazing trip for all of us. I’m sure I’ve told you this before Jon but you inspired me to start a channel so thank you for everything!

[@ghensold]

IMHO this series was one of the best on this channel, mainly because Jon and Spenser have good chemistry and there was a lot of interaction between them rather than Jon just talking to the camera. Would love to see more like this.

[@johne1324]

Shout out to Marcel for catching a beautiful Walter and for the amazing editing, Jon B videos just keep getting better #heneedsonemillion

[@seanunrau3]

I live in Manitoba which is next door neighbors to Ontario and the walleye here are BEAUTIFUL! A good frying tip is to zipper the fillets then cut them into 2 bite chunks. Then roll the chunks in Franks red hot, then flour with salt, pepper, and garlic powder! Then fry in canola oil till dark gold! TO DIE FOR

[@o0Yarrow0o]

I love your intro through out this whole series, very professional and super smooth ♡

[@tomhh103]

The intro on this series is so fire! It gets me every time. Great video series!!!

[@leejproductions27]

I learned a new fishing term today. Mice = small fish. Loved the series, each day is better than the day before.

[@haleyjademitchell]

You should do some more catch and cooks. Awesome video!

[@joshuasievert7745]

Proud to have you in our beautiful province!! Tight lines man!

[@picchu56]

Thank you so much for a great series! Wha a great crew! You two have amazing dialog together.....

[@basskickin888]

I grew up cutting up walleye ( an I know he is a guide) but the way he cut it it up wasted a decent amount of meat and that’s just because guides have to be effective but dang did that look weird to me

[@ADKenkel61]

I never take the mudline out of my eyes. Only cats and I seldom keep cats. Only fish I really eat are eyes, perch, crappie, and an occasional bluegill or pike

[@cadebenson6942]

well dont complain about fishy taste or finding a bone then. most people dont even keep the rib meat

[@basskickin888]

cade benson No the way he cut in you can usually keep the meat underneath of them as the ribs are attached to the belly meet if you cut under them the big rib bones stay together but the meat underneath of his ribs became really thin because he missed a whole lot instead of starting next to the ribs he cut level with the meat

[@mattsteiner800]

Same if they are big enough I like the cheek meat to

[@DWSOutdoors]

That killed me lol I have a how to video and if you watch what I get off of my fish I would say he missed about 30% of that meat! lol

[@kylebell9190]

I love the little uncut angling clip you squeezed in !!!

[@lucsfreakenfishing5838]

Hey...can we get Jon to 1 MILLION A LITTLE FASTER PEOPLE!?!? #getJontoonemil

[@jax.r4569]

Also u guys should follow my Instagram @the.lil.fisherman

[@AudibleVisibIe]

@@jax.r4569 nah

[@jacobleopardi1976]

Why?

[@SpankyCSTX]

The ultimate tip rider

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

This whole series has been first class, I've thoroughly enjoyed every episode. As you might say in the US it's been sick/dope! Thanks 😁👍🏼🎣

[@mattyice4785]

Awesome video Jon. You’re one of my favorite youtubers. Love watching your videos with my dad. Keep it up man👍🏼

[@LastChanceNibbs]

Y'all need to crank more vids out. I'm at a military school and your my lil taste of home tell the rest of the googans. I literally thrive off your guys videos, it the only thing that keeps me going right now

[@Hogbellylife]

Loved this trip very entertaining

[@BeantownAngler]

this is actually the best series on the web

[@pickleville2228]

Spencer is the Rob of the North. Great Series Jon.

[@jimbo25879]

Jon watching you guys get that first walleye and say nice one made me realize how great of a fishery I have here in Tri-Cities, Washington! If you ever want to catch one over 10lbs hit me up! I get one almost every time I go out, oh and the smallmouth fishing here is pretty good too!

[@FishingWithYakPak]

Skerted the wallies 👌🏼 never eaten one though I’ve heard they’re delish

[@mattsteiner800]

YakPak Outdoors I’m in Minnesota and we fish walleye year round they are amazing

[@FishingWithYakPak]

I’ve only caught one and it was like a 7 pounder. Fought like a tank though!

[@ZAOutdoors]

YakPak Outdoors 7 pounder really good from where I’m from. Where’d you catch it?

[@rarelygames781]

They are super good

[@lildavies1140]

YakPak Outdoors they’re phenomenal

[@DarensAdventures]

Jon you totally inspire my adventures! You make sweet videos that are like mini movies! I hope to inspire kids to get out and experience life instead of just stuff. Just like you inspire us to get out and adventure! Thanks for the sweet vids!

[@hoosierbackoutdoors1237]

Hammering the Walters. Amazing series!!! Loved them all!!

[@twistednrg6293]

Just woke up, what a good way to start the day with a Jon B episode.... Goodmorning from Australia bud 🤘

[@Obi1kenobi10]

Geez Jon, frosted tips is soooooooo 1980. Awesome video. I really enjoy watching ice fishing while sitting in front of a nice fire.....inside my warm house

[@IBandAndyFishing]

JB, any plans to come back over to the UK? 🇬🇧

[@willwareham7649]

Ieva and Andy Fishing probably not but 21 savage does

[@p.r5135]

If JB comes to the uk he should try Zander fishing

[@KansasAnglingExperience]

“Oh I’ve had musky cheeks, those were pretty sweet” 😂😂😂😂 samplowski is a legend.

[@shortstuff2700]

really love lake of the woods!!!... great series !!!

[@TickNation]

Fish for walleye more often John! Come to Port Huron Michigan you’ll SLAM walleyes vertical jigging off the boardwalk by the blue water bridge in the spring and summer!

[@focalfronts]

LOVING THE ICE FISHING TRIP !! JOHN IDK IF YOU EDIT THESE BUT IF YOU DO ITS AMAZING!

[@grahamshifferd5818]

Walleye is one of my favorite fish to eat for sure 👍🏻

[@jay.a9992]

Trout have cheek meat too. I am a big walleye fisherman myself. I live in south Ontario. Been to lake of the woods many times. Glad you made it up here. Walters are by far the best tasting. Tight lines man.

[@wildwarneroutdoors3446]

I never knew trout had cheek meat, I caught one the other day, I’ll give it a shot next time

[@ryanhallman2248]

Great series man. Truly enjoyed it! Channel is growing for good reason!

[@pops1v1r54]

Love your vids bro been watching u for a year and a half

[@NoahBelfield]

Watching you makes me miss the ice. I was born in Minnesota but I live in Georgia now, shockingly no ice here lol

[@cameronemuss1030]

I never knew you went to Ontario. that's so cool because I live in Ontario and I'm a huge fan,

[@yakstreamtv495]

Best fish to eat hands down, I remember my first one, where I caught it an the bait I used, another banger man can't wait for the next!

[@gabrielelpoeta8656]

Thanks for supporting señor bass fishing

[@joeytornado1313]

Great stuff, my man. Seriously need to get back out on the ice again here soon. Thanks for ensuring that, that itch never feels scratched, haha.

[@TheHankoutdoors]

I love the beginning. That hookset was awesome

[@johnmertz9325]

Great way to end a great series.

[@vissenmetfonz]

Awesome video jon! This serie is awesome!! And btw trout cheaks are also tasty😎 greatings from holland!😎🎣

[@jomama3711]

New to your channel but can’t stop watching all your videos 💯💪🏼

[@hufl1885]

Salmon and steel head and coho cheeks are amazing and the eyes and brain are amazing

[@brandonbreezer7905]

Fished lake of the woods Canada over the summer for a week. What a great experience

[@diveryan]

Walleye are gold up here to us Canadians. Probably the most targeted fish through the ice

[@whitey2shotpewpew825]

Come to the Winona/LA Crosse area this coming fall. Start catching walleyes on crank baits. Super fun!

[@michaelprevost1229]

Great series

[@steven4801]

One of the dopest videos ever in awhile!!!! Walleye meat is the best meat!

[@BassBros8]

Don’t have to watch to know it’s gonna be a banger!!🔥👌

[@sajjadalikhan]

Wow those frosted tips. 10/10 👌

[@madtownangler]

Should try Lake Pakaskan fishing sometime. It's north of LOTW and we caught northern on almost every cast for an entire week. I was even catching walleyes on Daredevle spoons.

[@nathanperez9372]

“Awesome vid “ and it hasn’t even passed enough time to watch the whole thing. These people just know it’s a banger

[@colbyg1784]

Spencer knows so much ab fishing

[@mattduprau2028]

Jon you need to come up to the Bay of Quinte! One of my fishing partners landed a 14.6lber three days ago. Many fish over 10lbs caught each year!

[@andrewlitwiller3776]

Great series!! Loved every minute of it! Keep up the good work!!!😝

[@brycezimmer3582]

Habit cheeks are good too

[@Daniel-lf2cd]

Jon you should totally go snorkeling in Hawaii to look at all the fish, that would be such a good video !

[@shanellstrehlow7110]

What an Excellent end to this series 👌! (However, I'm heartbroken to see it end 😢💔!) The satire was Impeccable 😂🤣🤣! Another Fire Banger for the history book 🔥💥👊💕!!!!

[@ethanfields7556]

Best fishing channel there can be

[@idk9276]

The reason walleye go so deep is because they love the colder water. Also, they are ambush predators and like to stay on the bottom and camouflage with the rocks and grass.

[@williambenner5550]

Furst time I caught walleye was in a river in northern california and didn't even suppose to be there. Hard fighting fish for sure. Very good eating as well. The first one I caught was about 20 inches and the largest of the day. They would hit almost everything we threw at them.

[@bc.bassinfishing8112]

Great vid jon love this series

[@WhiteRaven___]

Bringing back the OG John deer hat! Nice.

[@turtsable]

Solid B-roll shots!

[@jimberousek5127]

I want to see you go get spring walleye up there. Lake of the Woods or Rainy Lake. Do a houseboat trip!

[@BpC-ft4bp]

that cooking B roll is making me MOIST

[@DWSOutdoors]

YOUR EATING AGAIN!!!!! What did I say last time! I was out all day... It is now almost 10pm and I'm trying to relax and here you go making me hungry again..... Not COOL Jon Not COOL!

[@AudibleVisibIe]

Haha here we go again!!

[@rachellynnfrank4801]

I caught a 7 pound walleye thought it was a snag tell it almost pulled the pole out of my hand such a soft bite.

[@brownietheking3397]

Doing a good job there jonny b always enjoy watching spence seems to be a kick ass friend to knows his shit thats awesome

[@rylandowney4644]

if you take the eyes you can use them and they work phenomenally

[@trevorfegan6224]

You should look into Hawk Air up in Wawa Ontario. My family has been fishing at Upper Duffy and Easy Point during the summer for decades, lots of walleye and pike and the experience is amazing. They also send me a Christmas card every year.

[@oisin3495]

I know this is really off topic but what do you guys think of Jeremy Wade from river monsters I usually don’t like his over dramatised stuff but before this video I watched him catch a 270 pound Araphima on a fly it was probably one of the most entertaining fishing videos I’ve ever seen

[@wildwarneroutdoors3446]

I think he’s entertaining. But ya definitely over dramatized but I guess that’s just tv

[@ChicagoTRS]

He is definitely a legit fisherman...he will work his ass off for a catch.

[@oisin3495]

ChicagoTRS Yeah he definitely is a good fisherman I wish he shows were just a bit more about fishing then all the fake stories but I guess that’s what gets views

[@blakewashburn3248]

Awesome vid Jon

[@we-will-see-what-happens]

If you get a chance you should come and fish the Walleye Run on the Detroit river in April

[@k9karma]

Grouper cheeks in Florida are the best fish I have ever had. Definitely look for them when down south.

[@najsuroviji]

Most underrated sport fish to trick if you target one specie 24/7, 365. Especially if you’re from Europe where they grow here up to 20-30lbs.

[@lesleyallen2056]

Good video John next time you fish for walleye try fishing 4 pm till 5pm and you will hammer them

[@xredskaterstar]

There's an easier to fillet a walleye and get the same if not more meat. After doing the first cut on both sides you take the knife and make a little incision near the top and cut along the bones. Just gently rake it and you'll feel the bones. Saves on the knife and you don't get blood.

[@calebmartin7574]

I really liked this series, one my favorites 🤙🤙🤙

[@dlbmpb]

I agree, great meal any time. The Perch are another underrated dish.

[@eriesniper]

Maybe in certain parts of the country. But on the southern shore of Lake Erie they are gold.

[@dlbmpb]

Nice I grew up in Olmsted Falls, OH. Moved to Missouri for the Bass fishing

[@fishingbrigade]

Deam jon what an epic video again.... Is so mutch fun to see this episode woop woop greez from Fuerteventura #fishingbrigade

[@michaelsalazar6337]

Great series!!!

[@MikesFishingAdventures]

Can't get enough ur vids dude. Crazy video editing great content too. I need to learn sum for my channel 😂😂😂. Keep fishing!!

[@foxoGTR]

In Europe its zander, and yea, totally agree, one of the most delicious fish meat (freshwater)

[@Pirate-Scorcher-1998]

I’m enjoying watching this. Anyone else ?

[@ryanwilber2255]

Walleye are my favourite fish to catch and eat!

[@jacobleopardi1976]

7:00 kills me! “Cut behind the head” “now ya wanna make sure your knife is sharp” lmaooo

[@isaakwaldorf2383]

Love the Manny clip! Classic....

[@dennisschmidt975]

Try Walleye "Wings" Cut off and skin the pectoral fins then batter, and fry they're as good as the cheeks.

[@p.r5135]

walleye looks a lot smaller to a fish we have in Europe called Zander; which has a long streamlined body, grayish “European perch” pattern, spiny dorsal fin and razor sharp teeth. The only difference is the colour walleye are more golden in comparison.

[@thebigwrench6123]

Hey John if you like those Walleyes come up to Muskegon lake in Michigan we are 183 miles north of Chicago from spring out in lake Michigan through the channel to the lake it self in summer all the way till it ice's over we pick up 6-12 pounders and even a 14.5 but those are the rare wall mounters but there up here amazing small and large mouth fishing as well during the day. Hit me up if your going to be in the area this year

[@braedenyasinsky7568]

Great vid John but I’m surprised Spencer would have you catch and release walleye at that depth.

[@tylerhertwig454]

That outro was sick af

[@marcolarovere8238]

In your bass fishing (or fishing in general) videos do you leave your GoPro rolling the whole time? I’m just wondering because I just started out and want to do more fishing videos. Thanks😁

[@xXSniperz1796Xx]

"That's just some of the things that can happen when your fishin with fleracarben."- Manny Milas

[@ryanohalloran9833]

Jon you need to come up to lake Ontario for the steel Head run.

[@freaksofnature7375]

Dude your videos are the best!