The EASIEST Way to catch Crappie in Florida! Beginners Guide | Catch Clean Cook

[@whatisunknown]

I love that you show is the affordable way to succeed. Don't get me wrong, to have a great day using all the fancy stuff is awesome, but I only have so much time and money. I also love the easy going country way.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

That was 100% my goal here is to share with folks how they could go catch a few easy

[@AmericaFirst88]

I'm a simple man, I see the best outdoor KZbinr on KZbin and I click. Great video tug! Glad you are retired and living your best life making KZbin videos! I hope in the future we get longer videos cause those are the best! God bless.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks man! I appreciate that.

[@AmericaFirst88]

@@TugTrashOutdoors I appreciate you brother! It's weird man, my uncle who looks just like you died two years ago and I found your channel randomly and subscribed on my other channel cause I was like oh crap is that my uncle and I clicked on the video and was like well I guess doppelgangers do exist! 😂. You helped me through a lot man and I really appreciate you and your family. It makes me miss mine. So I'm a huge fan and look forward to every video cause y'all are great people and I can't wait for you to hit 100k subscribers! I've been pushing your content all over the place. Maybe if I take one of these job offers in Florida I'll see ya on the waters! God bless!

[@DaveRobidoux]

We ain’t no hater’s here! We love you guys and the content you bring! Keep up the videos and we’ll keep watching. God bless and stay safe out on the water..

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks, appreciate that!

[@johnklinck6346]

You forgot to fry the tails. A southern delicacy!

[@ellenmorgan6923]

Enjoying the video after a long day at work

[@samnorman5594]

Ian, you are the BEST YOU TUBER out there. Thank you for all the good content. Also thank for allowing me to come along. Give the girls a hug, God Bless

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks Sammy

[@VWJawbreaker]

Just ran across your video. I’m born and raised here in central Florida and you’re right, you don’t need special stuff to catch fish. Just get out and enjoy nature. Love your message at the end, I don’t put up with crap on my channel either. Happy New year 🤙

[@tonyrushing555]

Awesome looking meal. Since I live on Lake Okeechobee, I can say that specks are my favorite type of fish. I'm happy for you & your family for taking the next step to being a full-time KZbinr. On the haters, there shouldn't be any as you are one of the best all around KZbinrs doing fishing, hunting, scalloping, trapping, camping & everything in between. Haters are going to hate. Keep up the great entertainment. Happy New Year! Tony from Clewiston

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Appreciate it, Tony! Happy New Year! I’ll be down to jig some specks soon

[@oldguyoutside]

Awesome Video TTO. As an Old Florida Boy, there is nothing much better than Fried Speck's and Hushpuppies. A little honey butter dip for the HP' make it awesome.. ❤ Thank Y'all for taking us along for the ride. 55yrs ago was fishing with my Dad and huntin Squirrels on that area of St. Johns. Great memories. You all be safe and God Bless.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

I was out hunting squirrels today! Thanks man

[@oldguyoutside]

@@TugTrashOutdoors That's Awesome. Man after my own heart...lol.

[@Doorjumper82]

24:26 The crunch summoned the clean up crew, haha.

[@Ericnelsonhubbard]

It’s so awesome that you are getting to do what you love and get paid! Fave channel

[@joshchaney2782]

Agree 100% buddy. Guys....including myself.... have been putting the smackdown on crappies LOOONG before live scope and all this other fancy gear was ever thought of. And Ian...id love to see you and Richard Gene get together! My two favorite channels

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Man he is hilarious but also informative

[@joshchaney2782]

Perfect example how to catch em on a budget! WOOOO!​@TugTrashOutdoors

[@DebbieSouthern]

Richard Gene is a hoot 😂😂

[@JohnAndrews-zo8qo]

Y’all rock. So happy you went full time. Hope 2025 is great for y’all.

[@GaryHenderson-kt2ky]

My dad and I used to fish for specks like that decades ago. We used cane poles and "minners", as he called them. I'd just as soon have speck fillets almost over flounder! And House Autry rules! Thanks for another good one!

[@carolburgess6377]

Fresh water fish fry is Wisconsin tradition! Love it! Keep up the great programming!

[@corollaae8645]

Loved it guys! Congratulations on full time .

[@carlsoncox285]

Yeah buddy!!! That was the best looking fried fish!! Thanks Ian

[@fredtaylor7242]

You keep me in a happy mood, thanks for another informative video, good luck with your YT future.

[@evannielsen9013]

I'm 58 and just caught my first crappie in water between Rhode Island and Connecticut. Five minutes later my wife did the same. Her first one. it was some time this summer. good day.

[@jessearms4323]

NO HATERS ALLOWED! Always waiting on the Tug gang to drop a vid, Ian and Crystal make a great pair. I will eat specs pretty much over any other fresh water fish and most salt water species. Hope y'all have a great year full of mixed up content, that's what I love about your channel.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks man!

[@davidlaswell3812]

No matter what you catch, or how you catch it, I find it interesting and entertaining. Always look forward to your videos. Happy New Year to you and your girls Tug!! 👍🎉😊

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks, you too!

[@Aknap_89]

Lfg!! One of the best eaters that swim! Great video

[@lightwiz267]

I have fished for specks in central fl for 50 years. I still long line troll. Still the best most relaxing way to catch em. Went out a couple of days this month, nothing, nothing, then 6. They are just starting it jump up. One tip, after you remove them from the fryer, hit them with malaysian pink salt. Really brings out the flavor, but they have to be hot.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Never tried pink salt, I’ll have to give that a shot!

[@2140BlackCreek]

Thank you so much for this. As I've related in previous comments, only two+ years in Florida from the Puget Sound. Former commercial guy that is retired, now, thanks to you, I'm learning how to fish as a resident in NE Florida. Sooo happy!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Glad you're enjoying your new life in Florida!

[@jasonashenfelter3971]

I love crappie fishing here in Michigan. Both summer and winter! Now we have good cold weather!!! I will be on hard water soon! Another great video!

[@kennithandirsen7184]

First, Walleye, 2nd Crappie, Excellent eating fishing! Thanks

[@jeremymarbury2093]

Hey Ian, the best Crappie I think ive ever had, we had fillets and cooked them on the grill in a fish grilling basket. Basted them with a mix of butter, worchestershire, and lemon while grilling. Can season with whatever you've got before grilling. Delicious!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

That sounds delicious!

[@zackrepo97]

You’re a real dude , a real family man. Screw those haters and weirdos block them all ! Happy new year! Can’t wait to try crappie fishing here in NY we shall see how it goes lol

[@skitheface4207]

A recipe I came up with this past year that I enjoyed as well as everyone else who tried it - you can use filets or just scaled but throw em down in your pan get a good quick sear on both sides then turn your heat down and throw in a ton of scallions or green onions with some coconut milk and a shot of good curry sauce. Let them simmer for a bit and serve over a bed of rice. Pro tip - if you don't use all of the coconut milk in the fish use what's left in the rice for another layer of flavor. I feel like you and your clan would enjoy this one. Happy new year brother 🤙🤙

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

That’s next level! I’m hungry now

[@skitheface4207]

@TugTrashOutdoors give it a try ! And it's great with any fish too, not just crappie

[@douglassmith1632]

We always called them specs, speckled perch, and crappie. Haven't been crappie fishing in years. Watching makes me want to go. Also makes me want some of those jalapeño quite dogs!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

That’s my go-to fish fry!

[@kristineblackwell1499]

My husband and I LOVE your videos! Keep on putting out content. We live in Sarasota

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Appreciate that! Hope to see you on the water soon.

[@zippy2641]

In Texas, a lot of guides will take a bunch of XMAS trees out in January and create some structure in 10-20 ft of water. Crappie love to hang on brush piles. All I ever did was back hook minnows and drop the bait down just above the brush. We'd get boatloads doing that going through 6 dozen minnows.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

I’ve heard of the Christmas Tree trick!

[@DebbieSouthern]

Yep works every time we ( me and my husband) have caught 100s at a time. We used to have a hell of a lot of fish fry’s back in the day 🎣

[@janneadolfsson5996]

I follow a lot of people on KZbin and I see if they don't measure up, I don't follow them, but I've followed you for quite a while now when you and the family are out fishing or hunting and I've learned things I didn't think about in cleaning fish, for example so go ahead now Tug and shit on those who are jealous. Love from Åland Island🇦🇽 in Scandinavia

[@papparomeo69]

I love your videos. A Tampa native and live the outdoors. You have inspired me to learn to hunt and fish my native Florida!! Tugtrash!!!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks! I’m glad you’re getting out there.

[@gbowmerusmc6152]

Just moved to the St Augustine area not too long ago and been looking for some good crappie fishing. Love the videos. Keep up the great work.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

The river and all the lakes to the west are loaded!

[@JonathanTomlinson-i9k]

Congratulations buddy! I wasnt gonna comment on the last one because literally all your subscribers commented! But now you get to spend more time perfecting your cast netting! 🤣🤣 I’m just kidding you know I had to say it !! GOD bless you guys!!! Keep making that great content and you’re gonna have 1 million subscribers before you know it. Y’all are awesome.👍🏼👍🏼 And by the way, I commercial Fished for almost 16 years poured concrete my whole life and I work on tugs so I’m allowed to poke fun just a little cause I know you can take it and when you meet me believe me you got a lot to make fun of about me!!!!👍🏼👍🏼

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

😆 thanks bud

[@mastergunnerysgt1258]

Yum Yum, I gotta get me some, now let me go out and shovel some snow. Fun fun. Later guys

[@charylstephens6875]

7 nice crappie is enough to keep for two people, much better fresh then catching a bunch and freezing. Great vid!!

[@Rusty-c2e]

Congratulations on your new full time job bro. Youve earned it .

[@tommorgan5826]

Great video! You never said what lake you were fishing! We have a group I call the Nursing Home Fishing team will return to fish Dead Lake and Crescent Lake the first week in Feb. 2025 for 4 days! Here is a crappie recipe you might want to try! Crappie fillets patted dry, sprinkled with your favorite seasoning and fried in a skillet with butter and olive oil till flaky! Turn over once! Want take long! Lay fillets on a bed of rice and dribble some garlic butter on top! Enjoy!

[@johnnywilliford4881]

House Aurty's is about 7 miles from the house.. They make the best ...👍👌🔥💯 Love the simplicity to your videos...

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Yes they do

[@rickshearer6359]

Great vidio Ein ..I've crappie fished my whole life....I'm a jig fisherman...my favorite fish to eat!!! Awsome job TUG!!!

[@hanslain9729]

I prefer those hush puppies with the rough texture vs ball as well. Looks better, more surface to brown and hold sauce! I'm droolin'...

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Exactly!

[@ricardosuarez7940]

Hi. I'm Ricky from south Florida. How's it going man? I had to leave you a comment, had to! Man I love every one of your videos, and the way you roll. That's right, I love your style, your personality Watching your videos gives me a lot of joy. They have put the fire back on on me, in wanting to go back out there and do some of this things myself. Thank you so much for making every one of them, and sharing them with us the fans.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

I really appreciate your kind words, Ricky!

[@antonioaiken1771]

Love the everyday guy type videos. I’m a country boy who didn’t grow up doing a lot of outdoor stuff. I need all the help I can get. Would love some tips on bank or pier fishing.

[@edwardsnelling9536]

Tug you are always show and explain on how normal people fish. Being an old man I can't afford different fishing gear, but I love how you explain you don't need expensive equipment the regular people can just go and have fun. You're going to keep growing. All need to share and help Tug stay a doing Viedos. I look forward to them.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks, I appreciate the support, I’m just trying to show people that you don’t need a lot of fancy gear to have a good time fishing!

[@Julianne955]

Mullett (sp?) cracked me up! Tug crunches into a hush puppy and Mullett appears instantly! Definitely made me smile. The Crappie meal looks delicious, I'm going to try the hush puppies. We do House of Autry for our fish and seafood so seems logical to try that too. Have a beautiful week out there Tug Family!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Mullett is always watching, he’s a funny one!

[@EdwardHarrar]

I've fished for alot of croppies in my time and I've always been simple about it i never over thought it or went out to be super scientific about it or really technically. Nor used any technology just simple old school fishing with what ever I got.and I've always done pretty darn well myself tug.thanks tug for another real good video my man.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Keep it simple!

[@EdwardHarrar]

Next monday is my and my grandaughters birthday i wish it was on sunday my daughter and family are taking my grand kids out to celabrate me I'm disabled no legs unfortunately among some other things that pretty much keep me homeward bound .shes going to make me some homemade chilli for my birthday yummy she makes great chilli.so im going to bite the bullet thiis time and wait until monday night to watch your video with a steaming hot bowl of chilli.my grand daughter is going to be 2 years old and I'm going to be 60..she was the best birthday gift I've ever gotten. To have her born on the same day jus a half and hour away from my time of birth is simply amazing to me.god is good i might not be all that healty but I'm still very blessed.just though i would share with you guys a little fan insight you could cal it.your forever a fan Edward

[@mattgreen4773]

Looking good ! Got my mouth watering I’m gonna whip up some pink sauce and see how it is this weekend

[@browndog9402]

No haters here, this channel kicks butt compared to some others i watch. Happy new year, cant wait to see what you have for us this year.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks man! I appreciate your support!

[@randystahl3854]

Best way I found to cook crappie is dip the fillet in beer batter and deep fry till golden brown.

[@DebbieSouthern]

The best hush puppies are made with beer and they are light and fluffy it’s a southern thing 😊

[@skiprewis5709]

Good work captain

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks

[@LadawnJohnson]

Crappie is so good. Thanks for sharing your adventures

[@HoosierOutdoors]

You were in my backyard! I love it. We were trolling right there in front of Powell's boat ramp about 5 years ago and the Crappie Master's boat was out there filming. Every time we passed each other my gf would catch a SLAB! 😂

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

That’s awesome!

[@nichellenerger303]

I love y'all!!! Been around for awhile and so happy to be able support ur channel!!! Give us more videos!!!

[@JerryBrown-ou4ff]

I like when you go into detail. Its appreciated. Thank you

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@luismanes3762]

Happy birthday to your brother Ian. Please keep the content coming to all of us.

[@anthonyclements7429]

Hey man it is highly motivational to see you jumping on this KZbin journey full on and making it a full time thing Tug you are awesome man it would be cool to go out fishing with you one day I'm a single dad out here in West Texas my son Conrad and I are 100% supporters of you man glad I found you on BlueGabes channel awhile back hope 2025 is a great year for you and your family!

[@jnichol1000]

I love some fresh fried crappie. That looks so good and btw i also use the two spoon method for hush puppies...

[@thervgoalielife6666]

Great video! I drive up and dow the st Johns for work. I hope to fish it one of these days ... just need a boat!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

You can always rent one!

[@davidrobinson6295]

Proud of you for making the leap Ian. The videos are always amazing and I appreciate the how to videos I've never targeted specs but now I'm gonna give it a go. Thanks Bro

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Glad you're enjoying the videos! Hope you catch some nice specs!

[@davidrobinson6295]

@TugTrashOutdoors we gonna try was yall on lake George?

[@sheliamclane2528]

I love watching you fish and especially you cooking your catch

[@raycortez7111]

HAPPY NEW YEAR GOD BLESS

[@andyjohnson675]

Great video Ian honestly, I think the best way to catch crappie or specs as I know them is to go out and have fun. Enjoy the day if you find them great if you don’t still enjoy the day just like you did it’s awesome and your videos are too, buddy.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

I'm always having a good time on the water!

[@ronturner6411]

Keep up the great videos Tug, you all rock. Love your clean cook and eat. I like common folks like y’all that keep it real.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks man! Glad you’re enjoying it!

[@davidmohr1063]

Tug Trash Outdoors rocks. I love catching and eating crappie. You did an amazing job on a simple crappie fishing trip. Glad you are full time. I love the videos and the amazing cooking ideas. Stay safe and happy new year🎉❤

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Appreciate the support! Happy New Year!

[@kfred]

Good stuff brother! The fried fish looked amazing too!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks buddy

[@grassmasher22]

You got me hooked on the datl sauce and seasoning good stuff 🤙

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

🙌🏽

[@Fafodixie]

Ian, your my new favorite KZbinr l’m so happy you’re doing KZbin only looking forward to seeing more videos 🎣🐟

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks for the support, I’m working hard to make more great content!

[@danlowery5552]

Nothing better then nice weather, and fish is biting !! Hey if you stay all day and the way the fish was biting. You may have came home with your limit. Family comes first. Happy Birthday to your brother. 🎉. I love crappie. Great fun fish to caught and kids love them. Great idea about hush puppies. Hey Crystal sshhh about the catfish. Bluegabe may hear you. No more fish camp trips 😉🤔 Just joking. Hey great video Ian.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks Dan!

[@JohnAndrews-zo8qo]

Man I’m happy for you and ready for the content.

[@brendajamison2903]

I love fresh water fish Lord my mouth is watering next time you in SC remember me 😊❤frfr any fish that's my weakness ❤

[@strangeday2]

I usually agree with you on everything, but alas not on Mayonnaise. Blue Plate (made in New Orleans) is the only mayo!

[@kellyclark7517]

I’m a Yankee transplant and all I’ve heard about is dukes dukes dukes but I do not like it! They taste really like it’s gone bad and sour

[@DebbieSouthern]

I have to agree blue plate is the best mayo there is and don’t forget the bunny bread 😂😂

[@kellyclark7517]

@@DebbieSouthern i’ve bought blue plate before not knowing anything about it just thinking it was the cheap store brand. But I liked it, and it was much better than Dukes! I don’t know anything about bunny bread?

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

😆😁

[@tylerfloyd843]

Blue plate is the best for sure! Dukes is 2nd though

[@felixlujan4809]

Try cooking crappie soup. Ingredients are as follows. 1. chopped onion, 2. cloves chopped garlic. 2. cups water, 1. can coconut milk, and 2. cans diced tomatoes, salt and pepper to taste. Delicious, with hot rice. Island style. You can thank me later.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

That sounds good! I'll have to give it a try.

[@peteculver6063]

Never have I ever caught or eaten Crappie but dang that looks good! Thanks again for sharing!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

You're welcome, you got to try it!

[@bbwana77]

I'm set up for shrimping next available quite night, but lookin at them hush puppies, got me hopped up to head for the lake for some specks next trip etc, etc .= Ain't nothin better ......! ! ! ! !

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

That’s the spirit!

[@mariabarlow5932]

Love you both and your girl and her mad friends all my love happy New year

[@sheliamclane2528]

I love watching your videos. You make me smile

[@HoangFishingvn]

"Two friends are fishing, it's very interesting. I wish you both a good morning."

[@SeaSquatchFishing]

I have to agree w/ Crystal, those fresh water fish just don't taste as good as the fish from the salt. Another fun vid to watch!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Saltwater fish are the best!

[@PSSKDerby]

Happy New Year Ian & Krystal! Awesome CCC. Loved it. Glad you cancel the haters. Personally, wish they could just find love with Christ! God bless you all! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

I’m glad you enjoyed it! God bless you too!

[@chasebailes1141]

Loved the video while I watch this I’m stuck at home in a snow storm

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

🥶

[@raycortez7111]

Crappy crappy yes have good videos dude your gir thank you Jesus happy New Yearl and you are awesome man

[@glenlovell9394]

We have white crappie here in North Alabama ! But I love them ! But I want them whole the tail is the best thing like a potato chip😊

[@LivingTheLifeOutdoors]

I like your net idea with that long handle! We lost a few trying to get them to the boat!! And I didn’t know toadfish has those reel and rod setups! Sweet!! Nice specks!!! They’re always so much fun to catch!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Yall have to get one! They are good crabbing nets too

[@mikegegg30]

You bet I am glad you said that about the hater’s. Love you guy’s

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

We love yall too!

[@AmericaFirst88]

Would ya look at it!! 😂😂😂 Ed bassmaster is sooo funny!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

You get it!

[@jeffarmstrong142]

Oh gosh do I love deep fried fresh crappie. Cheers ya’ll

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Yes sir!

[@donbrum2264]

Now I have to go do some Texas Crappie fishing and have a fish fry; because ya'll made that look so good.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Sounds like a great plan!

[@paulderouen8566]

Awesome, In Texas we call Speckled Trout Specs.

[@jeffglasel619]

When I lived in So Fla, I used to Speck fish out of Belle Glade in the rim canal. Always fun and specs are probably the best tasting fish in the lake. Living in Wisconsin, big argument as what is better specs or Blue Gills. Thanks for sharing

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

I really like those cold water perch yall have up there

[@bubbletrail6404]

Awesome video guys, everything at the table made me think I was talking with my wife. Great job, hope to fish with you soon.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks bud

[@wingshooterbirddog3990]

Try LFG’s skillet blackened, oven finished catfish sometime. Crystal would probably like it and I’d like to see your take on it. Great video, enjoyed it all, thanks for the tips, they didn’t go unnoticed. Cheers.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

🙌🏽

[@outlawdee4018]

You should try scaling them and cross cutting them to the bone using salt and pepper put them on a smoker and baste with garlic butter and lime juice mixed together until done everyone tells me they are great this way when I cooked them

[@johnnywilliford4881]

HAPPY New Year

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Happy new year

[@fishhead6214]

Dang that crunch sounds good !! Looks great!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks man, it was!

[@OdomOutdoors]

Another great video. Keep on knocking them out. I’ve often wondered what makes the fish group together when you’re frying them as well.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

It’s a mystery! 😂

[@DebbieSouthern]

@@TugTrashOutdoorsit’s because they school together when they are swimming 😂😂😂

[@drewandcharlie7583]

If you can find a jighead with a tiny spoon on it, they kill crappie trolling. Ise the minnow style or the old school skirted-style plastic. I figured that out and man.. trolling Lilly pad lines or weed lines the little blade on the jig just kills.

[@jonny5159]

Love the videos Ian! Keep it up brother and greeting from Lake City.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks, I appreciate it!

[@FLUFFYKC35]

Congratulations on your new adventure and thank you you all so much for your content you bring as always :) Cheers to 2025!!!!!!!!!!!!! You guys rock!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Appreciate it! Cheers to 2025!

[@Chasingthatfinn]

hey, tug. if you ever cannot get minnows, I use crappie nibbles made by Berkley they seem to work well. nice job

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks for the tip!