Fried Florida Oysters *Catch, Cook, Clean*

Harvesting our own oysters fresh from the ICW in St Augustine!
We fried them up this time… watch now for a few tips and tricks on how to shuck and the best strategies for frying!
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[@markbraswell4260]

keep up the good work, a lot of us old timers live through you.....

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

I appreciate that

[@steveurban3021]

Hey Tug, I’ve been busy lately so I missed your last couple videos., I really enjoy your content so I’ll go back and watch them all when I get a little free time. Tell Crystal that her chandelier is awesome. Keep great videos coming.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Awesome man we appreciate ya watching!

[@gradybrowning3976]

The Oyster shell Chandelier is Awesome! And you are so rite, House Autry is the best Breader!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Yep!

[@reavisstockard2994]

Y'all are great ! My favorite part of the videos is when you're interacting with each other! I'm glad to see your channel taking off !

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thank you so much!!

[@mastergunnerysgt1258]

Been doing the freezer thing for along time and it works very well. 4 lb's in there right now. Throwing the shells back in the water is good for young spat to grow new colonies on the old shells. Spat are baby oysters for your info and Tug you made me hungry. Thanks for another great vid. Old Master Gunnery SGT USMC.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Yea sir!

[@BegginMegan362]

Best KZbinr in FL. Mullet rocks too.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

🙌🏽

[@tpattison66]

Loving your channel! Learning a ton! Keep building up ur library. The revenue reward will come. Glad Blue Gabe had u on his channel.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thank you

[@markpennington9008]

That's a great idea about freezing them , I usually end up making oyster fritters .

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Great idea!

[@goferizer]

Never tried the freezer method. Fried oysters and fried softshelled crabs are my favorite! Thanks for the video.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

I need some soft shells!

[@saenole66]

Since you ground your boat on some rough bottom you might consider one of those stick on keel guard products. Loved the fried oyster tip, never heard that and it makes sense. Crystal’s oyster chandelier was very cool. Thanks for taking me along on another fun outing.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Great idea

[@TheChronicOutdoorsSyndrome]

Thanks for the oil tip. That's is what's up. I love your little family. Outdoor lifestyle should always be a family affair. Love it and thank you.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

It’s cool stuff

[@mastagator]

As usual, great video! I live in St. Augustine, hopefully I’ll run into you guys out there on the water some day! Keep up the great content. Just as good as deer meat for dinner! Thanks again!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Say hello if ya do!

[@ellisritz7654]

Love all the things you all do, fishing, cooking, crabbing, trapping, etc. The light is awesome

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks 👍

[@cerescop]

I was raised in Virginia and the oysters were very good. Loved living there on the coast. Great video keep them coming.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@bishopcorva]

One of the last trips out to the channel and the surrounding marsh we got tide trapped in our little tri-hull. Water where we were was just enough to kiss the bottom of the center V. The outboard though we had to tilt so the water intake wouldn't jam with marsh mud. Sat out there picking over all the oyster beds in the immediate area. Slogged through knee deep mud to get to a few others. Finished off with handlineing a basket of crabs. It was just about 9 at night when we got out and were able to double net throw for shrimp. Spent the night cleaning the oysters, heading and veining the shrimp for the party the next day. All the oysters divided into batches and put in the chiller. Crash out for a few hours, go pull crab pots while someone stayed back for more party prep. Move cars, string up the lights. Set the tables, pick up a new 100lb propane for the fryer. Split wood for the fire and descaled the cook plate for the oysters. Burlap sacks in a bucket to soak, build a good fire and arrange cinder blocks around it the plate over the fire. First batch oysters on the plate with a dozen welks, two sacks over and hose to keep it damp. Shrimp in fryer, more head on shrimp in a boil pot with stone claws, sausage, potatoes, corn, onions and lemon halves. Catfish, snapper filets, flounder, breaded, battered fried. Onion rings, fries from red potatoes. Also had hotdogs for some of the kids that thought seafood was gross. Food came in cycles, shrimp, crabs, claws, hit the table first, oysters next. Peel, shuck, crack and eat fresh off the cook. Eat till you couldn't anymore. Sit back swap stories for an hour or two, second round of cooking and eating. Repeat till midnight or later, leave everything till next day for cleaning up. Shut down a whole section of a street for that, anyone that happened along was invited. Po-po, neighbors, random strangers trying to find the near by beach. Of course all the friends.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Now that is a party!!!!

[@scottturner2561]

Again for fried oysters. I love progresso Italian bread crumbs, fry them and olive oil same as collabs. Just yum

[@toddsmith450]

Another awesome video. Ready to try the fry away on our next catfish/crappie weekend coming up. Keep up the good work.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

It’s a great project. Easy clean up

[@angrybeaver280]

At 3:05 I saw the duck too, all good

[@mikejwilliams2738]

Y’all have great videos! Thank you for emphasizing taking care of the great outdoors God has blessed us with! My wife spent 34 years inspecting corporations making sure they did not destroy this great environment through her career in the EPA! All outdoors people need to do the same thing! God bless you!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Wow, thank you!

[@jessevgs9921]

the way you speak ,,really nice, humble ,polite .i wish i could send my boss so he can learn from you...

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

What’s his number I’ll call him! Lol

[@SouthWestIron]

The oyster shell light fixture is phenomenal! Easily 5 bills for artistic value alone. Great video.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

She knocked it out of the park!

[@robbiemoore7128]

i have shucked 1000's and 1000's of oysters and you did it like a pro brother ,, great job ... i see videos of people showing others how to open oysters and they dont have a clue what there talking about but you did it bang on ..

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks man

[@karinbrantner3081]

I really do not care for Oysters Ian but your catching process and other seafood is great, interesting content, keep up the great work! You will have a million subs in mo time at all! I remember when Gabe started out and look at him now! I love your honest and sincere discription's in your posts. Keep up the good work! Shared on FB!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thank you for sharing!

[@rytime700]

I fucking knew you couldn't let those store bought oysters be the video!!!!! Good man!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

🤣🙌🏽

[@bjeweled21]

As an old cracker from central gulf coast...I LOVE ya'lls videos. This is how I grew up...scavenging for food. We did not bother with sport fishing. We went after the best eatin possible. Fabulous!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

I couldn’t agree more! I live the dock with dinner on my mind

[@keithwest6859]

Great video! Love the chandelier your wife made.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@SatisfiedOutside]

Subscribed. Glad to find a good KZbinr relatively close to where I live 🎉

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@davidwilding799]

G'day mate another fantastic video and I love the cook up that you do. Love everything about you and your family. So thank you so very much for making these videos for me and I will see you next time mate 🙏🐟🎣🇦🇺

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks 👍

[@jamesstantonjr.6553]

Grew up in Hastings, lived on Crescent Beach and used to fish out of Devil’s Elbow Fish Camp when it was only mobile homes. So cool to y’all filming in the area that holds a lot of memories for me. Cool vlogs!!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

I would have loved to see it back then!

[@samnorman5594]

Hey buddy that was a great video. I love how it just flows. You have got me wanting some fry oysters. God Bless you and the family. Sam

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks 👍

[@robhaynes7630]

Looks delicious! Thanks for sharing the oil absorber.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Any time!

[@fishinfool3795]

That looked delicious. I haven't had any fried oysters in many, many moons. I live in Wisconsin now, so no chance for fresh ones. Love all of your videos. I really appreciate how you explain the importance of returning the shells to the beds. I would have never thought of that.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

You need some fresh oysters in ya life! Thx

[@jasonnorton9604]

Love the video, you guys seem like you have fun making them. Will most definitely be trying that mayo dip!!! Already looking forward to the next video!!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thank you!!!

[@tjake490]

Those oysters looked great and I'm going to give that fry away product a try.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@scottturner2561]

Great trick with the freezer. Love that one!

[@tugboat66]

That was another good one Cappie!!!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks again!

[@PSSKDerby]

Great video Tug! Oysters are so delicious. I do prefer them raw, but deep fried or bbq are delicious too

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Agreed!

[@ToadfishOutfitters]

Awesome video, Ian! Fried oysters are delicious 🦪

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thank you! 🙌🏽

[@jamesstantonjr.6553]

Hey Tug, those look awesome. Just a little something I’ve learned. Put a wire rack down on top of the paper towel. Drains well .. Great watch!!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thx

[@charleshatcliff5588]

Y'all some real folks. Thanks for vid. Keep some regular frozen fry's krinkle cut my favorite an when you are cooking fried fish with flour or cornmeal after you cook a couple batches an then do your fry's. It cleans up your shortening. Number one thing that breaks down shortening is water,meal an salt. I had 9 pots as a manager at captain D's an we always rotated shorting . Last pot was country style bread with cornmeal. . Then it went to the to shortening barrel. Fry pot was always the cleanest. Rotate an save . Adds flavor. Work on ya 3 times a day but one can't beat the flavor. God Bless y'all!!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Great tip on the frys

[@michaelwilkerson6730]

Great idea on making the oil solid

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Yes, thank you

[@rylansimpson5826]

love the videos man!! keep it up !!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks! Will do!

[@corollaae8645]

Love the food! The chandelier looks awesome!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

🙌🏽

[@jimmydalegausejr9876]

Nothing better than House of Autry's!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

No sir!

[@Dennis-dk4ir]

Thanks for your awesome video Tug!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Glad you liked it!

[@COOPERSCICHILDS]

My best dish to eat, I'm a retired chef great job on this one!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@jashenfelter]

That product is awesome!!! I’ll have to look at getting some of that for my used oil! Thank you for the tip

[@TheKbuck69]

Great video Tug!!!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@mmcleod111]

Great video. Always a treat.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks again!

[@markbraswell4260]

blair witch.......love it

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

🤣

[@Voidraithe]

Thanks for making these video's.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

No worries! Thank you

[@FloridaWanderer85]

Love the videos. Looking forward to the next one! It's people like you and Gabe I started this path!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@earlalford7694]

Cool video thanks for the tip on the Oster

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

No problem 👍

[@electra424]

Another great video!!! Good job guys. Y'all are so cute and funny keep up the fantastic work ☺️

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thank you so much 😁

[@mikebaker4962]

Great video Tug..... Look forward to every new video.....✌

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks 👍

[@cincox3919]

Definitely gonna have to try Fry-Away

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Yeah! Check it out! Link in the bio…

[@rumboldj1]

Always enjoy your videos!! Hello from Wilmington NC aka Carolina Beach. Keep up the great videos!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks for watching!

[@rolandcharland4121]

Love the videos keep them coming thank you

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks, will do!

[@kennycarder2211]

Thanks buddy for sharing your videos 👍

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Glad you like them!

[@roberttanner7486]

Yummy oysters!!! Nice tip on the freezer use, and the oil trashing product

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@mikeeastabrooks6204]

Saint Augustine oysters are the best hands down

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Yes sir!

[@scottturner2561]

Love your videos bro. You live the life I've always wanted to live

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

You can do it!

[@jonpeterson1614]

Doesn’t get much better than a tug video! You’re the man. Love the videos!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

I appreciate that!

[@captainde2]

Your killing me Bro! You are living the life. IM JEALOUS AS CAN BE.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@Stan_L]

Great video! Thanks for sharing.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks for watching!

[@jamesblake7338]

Cool video guys!

[@danweaver6089]

Looks amazing!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

🤙🏽

[@soleambition5484]

that is super cool what crystal made! Awesome! You have some serious talent.!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

She is pretty cool 😎

[@PropNut]

Man I always look forward to your videos. 👍

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@someonewhocares5712]

Looks good. Thanks for sharing again 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

You da man!

[@arthurledezma9003]

Fried oysters are one of my biggest favorites! Gosh, that looks so good! Hey, thanks for the tip, freeze first! Gonna remember that!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

🤙🏽

[@donrankin356]

Keep em coming!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Will do!

[@pandamaster3490]

Awesome tip on the oyster

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Glad to help

[@Freedom2219]

Very cool video like the oil stuff at the end

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks 👍

[@KF8OD1]

Great job! Love it!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks so much!

[@JamesMyers-gr4pm]

Another great video

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks again!

[@acla6398cell]

Good video guys!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@skipondoutdoors2919]

Awesome video bro! I live in NC and I have family on the coast here, go there 4 or 5 times a year to duck hunt and fish, and harvest some of those NC oysters! I carry a little hammer to nub them with, and I use a toadfish knife as well

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Awesome! Pretty up there

[@dalerash6285]

You’re making me hungry, looks delicious !

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@cottonstikibar9921]

Dude! I’m so gonna get some of that Fry Away! I hate poor in out old fish grease and definitely NEVER poor in down the drain! PS oysters looked amazing 🤜🏼

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks !

[@kennethdavis459]

Thanks a lot great video now I know how to fry oysters

[@jdh23h]

Nice work Sir!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks for watching

[@gradybrowning3976]

I sub to F/V Miss Paula too, love your content as always! Love when you team up with Blue Gabe too!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Yes sir both good friends

[@craigortman4759]

Awesome video as usual. We need to do our homework and find out where we can harvest some oysters down here in the new Smyrna Beach area.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Good luck!

[@jimhrnciar4228]

That stuff for the grease was cool nice job

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@steveeroh8259]

you nail it fried oysters awesome

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

🙌🏽

[@robertnester2727]

Awesome Video !!!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@user-fz6bi5ze9p]

Awesome video been watching last couple of days will keep in touch Ga

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks for coming!!!

[@elkhunter76]

I love oysters on the half shell or fried!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Yes sir

[@mariojuras5267]

Love the channel

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks!!

[@anthonychristian1457]

love your video. Hi Crystal

[@warddbud]

I don’t know if you’ve already done a video on how to choose the oysters you’re harvesting, but if you have it, I would find that interesting. I’m in the Charleston South Carolina area and there’s places where I can walk and harvest oysters without a boat. Thank you and keep putting out such great videos

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

I do have another oyster video if ya chew k that out and can’t find what you are looking for please let me know! Thanks for watching

[@tommorgan5826]

I like oysters any way the come! Good video!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Me too!

[@kraemersfishing4336]

Never ate a fried oyster. Always steam them or on a flat top. Gonna definitely do it now. It looked so good! Keep up the great videos really enjoying them.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thank you! Try them!

[@jimmybrasiel5048]

Another good video

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@elmopootkiss4699]

Excellent content. Couple of suggestions. Look up cleaning cooking oil on YT. I use a metal coffee filter to strain the oil and fry some thick slices of potato to clean it. I have been using the same oil for over a year, just adding to it as needed. Also, a wire rack instead of paper towels will leave your food crunchier. I like that product you showed for when you do have to throw some out. I wonder if it would work on old motor oil? You guys are a joy to watch.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Very interesting thanks

[@olemanhunter5407]

Great video as usual,',,,👍👍

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks 👍

[@bjeweled21]

Freezing? Great idea!!!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Right?!

[@dfishman76]

Those little crabs are good

[@rickylain9483]

Great Video, Crystal is a hoot, ya'll make a great pair. Loved the grease product i'm alway struggling with what to do with the grease.

[@BoatsandBaitswithBianca]

Thanks !

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

She is definitely a hoot lol!