Trapping Crawfish for the 5 Acre Pond!

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[@Powerpro78k]

That fish you caught in the fish trap is actually pretty rare, it’s called a pirate perch, they have a small native range and they’re are very few places where they are locally common

[@kcrosbie]

Let's hope the bass don't eat him.

[@MrCheekyrust]

I had one as a pet for a long time, I thought it was perhaps an exotic fish

[@omegaman66]

Yep, Pirate perch.

[@madmattdigs9518]

That’s really cool. I came to the comments to find out if anyone identified that little catch. Thanks

[@Randomoter]

Trawling the comments to identify that fish. Cheers mate 👍

[@Knuf024]

Definitely frog eggs. Snails and frogs are a great sign of a healthy ecosystem. Kudos to 5acre pond!

[@NoalFarstrider]

Definitely snails and frog eggs FTW!!!

[@kimtrumpun]

It’s toad eggs

[@shawndickmann8215]

​@@kimtrumpunToad eggs are deposited in a string fashion, not a mass.

[@MultiShmed]

Snails are a sign that my crops are being eaten.

[@bobsmith6544]

As long as they are indigenous snails...

[@matthewmilligan1364]

You should make a massive native wildflower meadow

[@Heterogeneity]

And native prairie grasses!

[@user-lh2gp9zu2o]

Should do a swim bait fishing challenge. Every time you catch a fish you upsize your swim bait and see how big of a swim bait the bass will eat.

[@ginosev]

Up for this challenge

[@moritzdreesen6300]

Yes please

[@asaploui]

Not sure why lure companies aren't sponsoring this channel! It's basically a controlled system that has variable seasons, depths, covers, etc. There's so many things I would love to test here.

[@jakeporter8476]

YES!

[@youreddtube]

Also. Can we get an update on the back yard pond!!! I’ve seriously watched every single video of all your pond builds.

[@BamaBass]

Yes, were doing a Spring cleanout soon, I'll make sure to film some and give an update on Moby

[@highjinx6519]

@@BamaBassplease! Moby is the star of the channel after all lol.

[@p.shahidharreddy6312]

​@@BamaBass pls show moby add him to the 5 acer pond

[@MikeBronson515]

Yeah would Love to know how many Turtles are still around, catfish etc

[@mdbishal7123]

​@@BamaBass black carp snails

[@KenJohnsonUSA]

You need to introduce shellcrackers (red ear sunfish) for the snails. The bluegills will not control the mollusks. You can also get fish parasites from the mollusks.

[@user-ix8ti4lz8q]

i have bluegill that eat those types of snails (bladder snails) idk if its different elsewhere

[@fuzzy_little_duckling]

@@user-ix8ti4lz8q Sunfish eat bladder snails??? My aquariums are literally infested with them Im gonna try to use them for bait lol

[@shvrdavid]

Any type of perch would be better at eating snails than what he presently has in the pond. And your right about the health issues they bring to a pond.. Chances are very good the snail population will explode in the pond if a predator that prefers them is not introduced, and Red ear is both native and perfect for the job..

[@W4RD3N]

Yeah red ear sunfish will take care of those snails

[@surfer101ist]

These are really amazing shots... I don’t think people realize how hard it is to film wild animals, let alone the views you’re able to get. Keep up the incredible work! Thanks!

[@urmaker]

"Don't push me in!" Pushes him in and grabs the rod. "Woo, I set the record now!"

[@patrickeverett9493]

Out of all the KZbin videos I watch, I get the most excited when I see a new one on your channel.

[@transformationlawncare1631]

Exactly

[@lucaslagoon8490]

That mystery fish looks like a pirate perch

[@loganmoyer7746]

Pretty sure your right

[@ropu996]

Should be named Jack Sparrow then surely! Looks a bit drunk too

[@thebrewingsailor9172]

@@ropu996 That's Captain Jack Sparrow, savvy? 😉

[@lucasreiter9968]

I agree, they are very slow swimmers

[@mathewbrust398]

The fish is a pirate perch, a rare find!

[@HOV4N]

This may be one of the best series on KZbin 🎣🦞🦌🦝🦅🦊

[@user-dj8dp3mj2y]

It is the best I feel the same ❤

[@purplexninjamom]

Yes, this and the one about Pantdora from AntsCanada. The best ones.

[@bw4593]

No doubt! Most subs I have I pay little attention to, and just watch when I’m bored. For Bamabass I adjust my schedule 😂

[@STONERCREEK1]

Just don't copy what's being done with that pond as far as fish stocking and habitats go. There's going to be some serious issues down the road. Catching that larger bass twice and multiple catches of others in a pond that size is a red flag. Not to mention the variation in size is an issue. I'm just a fisheries biologist so don't pay any attention to me.

[@Home-11]

On them Vultures, there are 2 kinds. You have Black Vultures and Turkey Vultures. Black vultures when flying you see white feathers on the end of their wings from underneath. Turkey vultures have white on the length of the wings, not the ends. Turkey vultures also teeter back and forth when flying, where as Black vultures just glide! The wild life you have there is "JUST WILD"! That boy wanting to eat that fish was adorable! Good times, thanks! 😁😉🎣

[@johnsonnguyen3114]

Can we get a 1 hour episode please!!!!

[@AnthonyPosi]

Be happy with what you get.

[@hypo8493]

Sure

[@Hbfb4]

How dare you!

[@johnsonnguyen3114]

​@AnthonyPosi Good lord! Yall are so uptight. Can't even see a reverse compliment when yall see one. I look forward to this episode ever other Sunday. Sad when BamaBass misses a Sunday and happy at times whrn he uploads on a Monday or Tues Guess yall are never upset when a good show doesn't get renewed!

[@cronejones5413]

Of just fish and live feed under water!

[@scottburk4083]

My only complaint is that I don't want the video to end. Do you have a live stream up yet? Take care and God Bless you all!!!❤😊

[@WesleyAPEX]

3:34 warm enough enough lol

[@WesleyAPEX]

Keeping cattails out is going to be a full time job

[@JackycClark]

Yep . Easier to let em have a little section .

[@michaelmartinez8902]

My understanding of snails is that they are a clean up crew. Of course invasive snails can out compete native species, but I'm sure these are naturally occurring.

[@donaswa]

If you got your rocks from Wisconsin like you said, I’d double-check to make sure these aren’t New Zealand Mud Snails

[@JoshuaNyhus]

@@donaswa Yup, but hard to see the snails in this. Usually we use them in our tanks as a third cleanup crew, epecially in planted aquariums. MOST aquatic snails only eat detritus.

[@MrVerhelst]

3 AM in the morning catching myself watching bamabass 😂

[@highjinx6519]

You must be on the other side of the world from me. It’s almost 9 pm here. Greetings from Texas!

[@MrVerhelst]

@@highjinx6519 Belgium 🇧🇪

[@dangareau]

Those Cattail shoots are delicious pickled. I found them in a Vietnamese grocery store and never heard of them before but they are always in my fridge now.

[@TonyS26]

You can actually use them as a flour substitute too. Super versatile for something we discard!

[@M4DD4WG]

Imagine if every rich guy in the world were as smart and caring as this dude, world would be a way better place on God

[@ericblack2035]

Right ✅️

[@mfhex1398]

Nice to see the amount of diverse animals and life that appears. This is what humans should do, create ecosystems and maintain and keep the ones already around us.

[@WesleyAPEX]

This time next year The Goat is absolutely going to be 9 pounds by next year

[@tylerkrotenberg2704]

The unidentified fish at 5:35 is a Pirate Perch (Aphredoderus sayanus). They typically live in blackwater creeks. Fun fact: they are one of the only fish to not have an anus their their anal fin. Their anus is located on their throat directly behind the gill plate

[@highjinx6519]

Wow that’s interesting. Thanks for sharing!

[@Oehq-Gplus]

Wow, there are some really smart people who watch theses videos

[@raulduranjr3762]

Snails are good for the pond! They can control the algae and keep it cleaner!

[@romanholowka9558]

They are also good snacks for the fish too

[@nunyabisnass1141]

​@@romanholowka9558they absolutely will. They'll also attract a few birds.

[@joemurray9131]

Congratulations on 1 million subscribers

[@applejuice-3341]

This video series is absolutely fantastic. Your attention to conservation and property management is top notch. Looking forward to many more!

[@CoolMr.E]

The small fish you caught in the crawfish trap 5:39 is called a Pirate Perch. They get maybe a inch or two bigger. They are the only members of their family (Aphredoderidae). Fun fact: Their cloaca is right below their neck.

[@jeffodabear]

Perfect timing! I was having a boring Sunday with no football or F1! I love these videos and was hankering for one the past couple weekends! Thanks for making these, they're a lot of fun.

[@el6700]

so cool to see small fish in the tiny creek!

[@WesleyAPEX]

Freshwater snails are extremely beneficial. Bluegill and shad and baby bass eat them

[@georgequinn5762]

Congratulations on your success having kids catching fish on your lake and your beautiful family and having a channel that’s positive and informational to everyone..

[@CarolinaBassHunter]

Man I love listening to eagles. I see them a lot when I'm fishing.

[@teelitek9275]

Just watched a nat geo show that said the only way to get it from armadillos is to eat the armadillo. It also has to be a specific part of it.

[@atthebrink74]

Armadillo makes a fine meal. Don’t be scared

[@kylesmith3211]

I think I read somewhere that they can't pass it to humans or that it's very hard for it to pass from armadillos to humans

[@atthebrink74]

@@kylesmith3211 armadillos are everywhere, leprocy is nowhere. Roast one over a mesquite fire. Fine dining! They even come with their own bowl!

[@Rattlerjake1]

@@atthebrink74 - Yep, 'possum on the half shell!

[@Rattlerjake1]

@@kylesmith3211 - Research has shown that it is believed that humans initially infected the armadillo with the leprosy bacteria. But now most humans are immune to it.

[@Kesha.534.4]

Well done! The effort and passion are evident.

[@Emery98]

Happy Birthday Oliver!

[@3smithyboy]

You need to keep setting traps in the swamp to catch more pirate perch, I wonder if you could get a pair or two to breed in cedar falls. Also I second the red ear sunfish (shellcracker) idea helps with snails and fun for the kiddos.

[@YYZFTW]

Great amount of detail. It reminds me of walking around a private preserve with my grandpa and him teaching us about how it all worked together.

[@miketech2]

Sara and Oliver are adorable brother. I came for the pond knowledge. stay for the family content! 😌🥰 🙌🏼🫶🏼

[@Noah-im2jd]

Ive been a fan of you bamabass since stephen and liz caught bonnie and clide. Can't wait to see the future content of bass fishing and the pond videos. I think that you should make a small pond for the crawfish and minnows that you catch from the traps.

[@PaHeadhunter]

Crayfish found their way into our pond naturally. We built the pond in 1999 and I never saw any until a few years ago when I started finding dead ones in the grass. On rainy nights you’ll see them out in the grass and I guess they get stuck out there. Now I go out and throw them back in.

[@Ansiktskarl]

The reason they get on the grass may be because the pond is too acidic or something about the water is not right. Atleast thats what i read about native crayfish here in Sweden

[@youreddtube]

IVE BEEN WATCHING EVERY SINGLE VIDEO. BAMA BASS. I would love to get a bass tagged in your AMAZING PONDS and wildlife sanctuaries you have created. If at ll possible. I would Love to name a bass “Kiwi”. Keep up the amazing work. LOVE IT.

[@charlesbriggs8850]

Awesome. Your children are having fun. Thank you for the update.

[@pnwtroutslayer253]

I know I commented about this before, but if you ever do a raffle to where you'll let subscribers come fish the trout, I would love to enter!!!! Just to be out there on the farm would be so rewarding! I'd take a kayak out to the middle and take naps!!! lol. cant wait till your next video!!!

[@HarryCHAMBZ]

I live in New England and that black tail on Johnny is a northern bass trait. It's how I can I spot them in the water. Hope that helps with your next video! I've been watching since the beginning!

[@leonardoalfonso7080]

Please make more videos about armadillos and animals the visit the farm at night. They are so interesting to watch.

[@williambaker1753]

I can't believe how big some of the Bass are getting good genetics you are going to have some trophy Bass in the pond in a few more years just goes to show you with good pond management and genetics it doesn't take as long as people say for Bass to reach trophy size. The property is really coming along can't wait to see what you decide to do next.

[@tatortot1542]

Waiting for two beeps in one bass. 🤣 Thank you for sharing the progress from all you're hard work.

[@billslaven28]

It is one of the best non-scientific research projects yet! Some University should give you an honorary Doctorate! I love every minute of this channel!

[@arjara85]

Wouldn't he have to submit some kind of a research paper? IDK, I'm not american.

[@billslaven28]

An honorary doctorate is a doctoral-level honorary degree that a university awards to an individual who has achieved eminence in a field or service, without requiring them to complete a course of study or research. An honorary doctorate recognizes the extraordinary and lasting distinction of the recipient. @@arjara85

[@WaddedBliss]

Love the amount of wildlife on your property.

[@benmcmahan2974]

Happy birthday future bass king

[@stevenshepard2381]

You've got a real wildlife sanctuary going on there! Just pray it doesn't attract any cormorants.

[@joanwallace28]

I love your videos. I also follow Daniel and remember when he caught the bass. I loved seeing the many Eagles. Youre so blessed to have such an amazing view of all these birds. God Bless and thank you for sharing your journey.

[@stevewoldanski4780]

For crawdad bai use canned cat food and punch a bunch of small holes with a church key can opener. This prevents them from eating the bait thru the outside of the trap.

[@brianb6969]

Those Bass are Growing fast!!! btw... My last name, is Bass!! Long time follower here in Missouri!

[@lindabuck2777]

So is BB a nickname? 😂😁mine is LB so mine is ‘pound’ which you know kids got changed to ‘pounder!’😂😂😂

[@brianb6969]

I got a nickname of B2 "B Squared" from the late 80s.. Now days, I'm Bri Guy!@@lindabuck2777

[@gfkusaka]

This channel is Rated G . . . . We love it !

[@jamesbird7336]

Great day for a new video. Been watching since 2017

[@Silversurfer971]

Ducks love snails, they'll eat them like there's no tomorrow.....👍👍👍👍👍

[@t.4999]

Or let French backpackers camp out for a few days? 😉🤭😂

[@WesleyAPEX]

Tiger bass eventually revert back to the northern strain

[@benmcmahan2974]

Finally man I’ve been through hell waiting on your next video thank you for posting

[@cod-the-creator]

9:35 "I wanna eat him" kid's an absolute savage lol

[@psalm91.17]

⚔️

[@armedinbama]

I've been eating Factor for several weeks now, and I must say that I've been impressed more often than not with the flavor and quality.

[@caseybaldwin2469]

Looks like a warmouth. Mix between a bluegill and largemouth.

[@Denofu]

Get some sort of sucker fish for the pond for the snail problem, they have crushers which they use to eat snails

[@deanfirnatine7814]

Shellcracker panfish eat them

[@trevorrentfro1825]

Snails aren't really a bad thing

[@maushardt13]

For sure, good idea

[@rickyflair4516]

Loving watching these videos on a Sunday with a chew in

[@maushardt13]

Same here man 😊

[@byronholmes2496]

Good day to all, peace.

[@leerandall9164]

I have always loved your series I have watched nearly every episode for the last 2 and a half years please keep up the good work!! And happy birthday to lil man the next generation of bass fishermen right there!! ❤❤❤ much love.

[@Woodro561]

Y’all might save the eagles population single handily ❤

[@timwagster9458]

Happy Birthday Oliver!!! 🎂😋😁

[@DevylsAdvocut]

This channel is such a treasure. Thanks BamaBass!

[@jberg8159]

You do a really good job narrating the videos.

[@RalphLaurant]

Howdy... great video.. can you feature how the ducks/duck house are holding up?

[@adamhotard8088]

Love it when Bama Bass and Flair post at the same time 🦌🎣

[@justcallmesmoke9876]

I watch both also

[@alfonsocascarini9677]

Same

[@bobbyp68]

Flair?

[@anthonyturner791]

Flair??

[@kylesmith3211]

If I ever get bama bass, flair, kendal grey, and finatic video on the same day...I'd say that'd be my best day ever

[@calebmorris1702]

I remember way back watching the backyard pond build and I’ve loved your content since. Maybe you could throw in some in some more frequent videos of just fighting your pond, you could dedicate videos to tips and tricks for seasonal fishing, your favorite fishing methods, and even go as far as showing fishing set ups for beginners all the way up to more advanced fishermen tactics and load outs.

[@Fefe1209]

Happy birthday Oliver!

[@user-dj8dp3mj2y]

Please don't think so long for the next video because I can't wait so long 😀

[@trevorrentfro1825]

Less time = less content

[@joshwagner8468]

Best utibe channel ever. Lets go. Bamabass rocks

[@dannybethune858]

Please put up some Purple Martin gourds, they are so enjoyable to watch drinking from your pond. (In flight) Thank you.

[@highjinx6519]

And they eat TONS of mosquitoes. Very handy to have around.

[@jago76]

The wildlife at your pond is spectacular, esp the eagles.. BTY, both the black and red headed are vultures, respectively, turkey vultures and black vultures. (Juvenile turkey vultures have dark heads ,)

[@davidlewis9068]

Very nice to see another video.

[@denstination]

Great video!

[@johnkese8953]

If you want to control the snails, just stock some REDEAR BLUEGILLS , who are primarily bottom snail feeders, as compared to regular bluegills which don’t have the mouth structure to “crush” the snails, and prefer “softer “ pray.

[@kalejohnson7276]

I love this series

[@ocularpressure4558]

Would love to see a hour episode ❤love the channel anyway but an hour episode would be great 👍 ❤ form your sub in San Diego California

[@kimtrumpun]

Catfish & carp would be cool in the 5 acre pond

[@231deanna]

You should put a few redfish in the pond. That would be sick

[@templyn7722]

This is awesome!

[@zachbowyer99]

The trout will also eat a ton of the snails in the pond. Each one I catch in streams have a few in their stomach as im cleaning them.

[@highjinx6519]

Hmmm sounds like something good to use for bait.

[@jasonsmither805]

Man I wish your videos were longer! 🤘🤘😊

[@Mrcrazy-oq6oi]

Just wanna say I can't wait until you post this is the most interesting channel it would be a dream to fish here.

[@Veritas1980-Chill]

that fish looks like a pirate perch

[@lucaslagoon8490]

If you still have an A name I think acorn would be a great name!

[@rgarlinyc]

Wonderful to see -the whole of life in and around the waters! thanks a ton!

[@randyfrost6573]

I agree with hanging of some Gourds for the Martins, they are very acrobatic, fun to watch as they swoop around eating mosquitoes, and skimming the top of the water. Also, the snails are common pond snails and yes, they are quite prolific. Good news is they eat lots of algae and make excellent turtle food. Love seeing all the great wild life. Also such a beautiful family! May God Bless!

[@mouafishing559]

The “goat” is a certified trout eater. That’s how they look here in Cali when they stock trout.

[@maushardt13]

Yeah, it's gotta be eating those trout to get that big 😮😊

[@NickPDX22]

“Don’t push me in” hahaha love kids

[@SuperDaveP270]

15:26 Turkey Vultures have the red heads, the other ones are Black Vultures. Both are New World Vultures. The way to tell them apart as they fly above you is the Turkey Vultures have slightly longer wings with pale flight feathers, forming a bit of a V with their body in the center of it, while Black Vultures have shorter but broader wings with pale outer primaries, so just the ends of their wings. Feel free to ask me directly for your Bird identification questions!

[@user-hr2fl8lw1i]

Happiness is a Swedish sunset it is there for all, but most of us look the other way and lose it.

[@bebopjones7985]

No sports today, but an update! Killer!

[@Mrhotpatato]

Very cool episode the only concern I can think of with the snails is if they take up a bunch of calcium and deprive the fish of it, other wise they seem cool.