Most INVASIVE Fish in FLORIDA! Catch Clean Cook (Tiger Oscar)

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  • čas přidán 29. 03. 2022
  • The boys and I went fishing in the Florida Everglades for a variety of freshwater species, but our main goal was to catch the highly invasive tiger oscar fish. Tiger Oscars have invaded the South Florida canals and the Everglades outcompeting our native fish species. We caught over a hundred oscars, compared to the handful of peacocks bass, and largemouth bass. Tiger oscars are delicious fish and I made some fried fish sandwiches for family lunch.
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  • @LandsharkOutdoors
    @LandsharkOutdoors  Před 2 lety +270

    To everyone commenting why did you release some of the oscars. In Florida you have the choice to release the invasive species into the same body of water from which it was caught. It is illegal to transport an invasive species and release them into a new body of water. People are focusing on the ones we released and negate the fact we harvested 30 oscars. I don't believe in senseless killing, regardless of native vs invasive status. There are 30 less Oscars in the everglades today after this video was filmed regardless of how many we released.

    • @felixunger8363
      @felixunger8363 Před 2 lety +125

      Victor, if a fish is invasive, for example the 'flying fish in the Midwest' which they're paying good money to harvest as many as possible, 'senseless killing' is what these fish do to bass beds. Constructive criticism is what it is, but a fish that destroys legitimate sport fish spawning beds, really isn't deserving to be treated humanely as fertilizer. It is a good use for such a nasty fish. I love the work you do Victor, but while we appreciate your manner on all your videos, the destruction of invasive species to be used to fertilize gardens for food growth? Just a constructive comment, not a personal attack.

    • @swkelley
      @swkelley Před 2 lety +11

      @@felixunger8363 all fish destroy bass spawning beds, so are we supposed to kill all fish besides bass? Wouldn't bother me at all if there were only snakeheads and no bass as bass have hardly any fight to them. Set the hook and reel them in is about it on the majority of them. A 3 - 4 pound snakehead will outfight a 10lb bass.

    • @felixunger8363
      @felixunger8363 Před 2 lety +29

      @@swkelley Then why are they called 'invasive'? If this GREAT provider of content is offended by a logical question about invasive species being treated 'humanely'? Wow. How about Lionfish since you jumped topics for 'sportfishing' to bass not being 'enough fight', really? Lionfish destroy everything in their paths and nobody's advocating they be moved to any other body of water. Bass fishing is a lot of fun and it seems the many 'bass fishing contests' confirms such? Bass are not the best-eating fish, because of the bones, but they are fun to catch, as are many fish.
      For the record SWKelley, I'm a big fan of Victor and Brooke. I simply thought I pointed out the obvious about invasive species. Didn't mean to provoke never-ending attacks about things that seem very logical. I look forward to many more videos from both Victor and Brooke and would actually hope to join him some day fishing in the Naples/Sanibel/Captiva area? By no means am I attacking Victor, nor anybody. Just raised what seems to be logical. Attack me all you want, but it's not about that. Godspeed, and keep up the great work Victor! I'm a big fan and have ordered knives with your discount several times!

    • @swkelley
      @swkelley Před 2 lety +1

      @@felixunger8363 attacks? I don't see where anyone attacked you. Each invasive species is different, you can't lump them all as the same. Florida has so many different species of invasive fish that are too well established to do anything about. Most fish are fun to catch, it's just that bass are lame....as I mentioned, hardly any fight at all. I take it you've never had the pleasure of catching a snakehead?

    • @jo.t8812
      @jo.t8812 Před 2 lety

      I appreciate this! I despise outdoorsman who kill just to kill OR blindly listen to whatever the DNR says.

  • @dutchvelcamp7844
    @dutchvelcamp7844 Před 2 lety +163

    I guess it makes little difference, but why would you release them? They make good fertilizer.

    • @MoneyPrint007
      @MoneyPrint007 Před 2 lety +40

      I thought it was weird too, invasive but throwing them back?

    • @LandsharkOutdoors
      @LandsharkOutdoors  Před 2 lety +48

      I get your point, but regardless of how many I released I still took 30 out of the ecosystem. Thats more than not going out there at all. I'm not turning my yard into a raccoons paradise haha

    • @idontcare2349
      @idontcare2349 Před 2 lety +33

      @@LandsharkOutdoors “Raccoon catch and cook”

    • @dutchvelcamp7844
      @dutchvelcamp7844 Před 2 lety +31

      @@LandsharkOutdoors cut their heads off and feed the gators

    • @dutchvelcamp7844
      @dutchvelcamp7844 Před 2 lety +12

      @@LandsharkOutdoors When I had farm ponds, I let people fish them. They were required to keep all the bluegills and release all the bass

  • @theshuttschateau4632
    @theshuttschateau4632 Před 2 lety +332

    Love your videos. Not a fan of throwing invasives back. Keep as bait for other types of fishing or use as ingredients in a garden…etc. just a thought.

    • @LandsharkOutdoors
      @LandsharkOutdoors  Před 2 lety +45

      I get your point, but regardless of how many I released I still took 30 out of the ecosystem. Thats more than not going out there at all.

    • @theshuttschateau4632
      @theshuttschateau4632 Před 2 lety +8

      @@LandsharkOutdoors I would LOVE to do that. But I’m stuck here in Deep South Louisiana. Lol. Nice hearing from you. Text messages never come across as one would like. Mine was just a thought as to use excessive catch and apply it in a good way instead of just catching and wasting the catch. I love cooking too and always enjoy your dishes. Thanks buddy.

    • @tjrenninger4967
      @tjrenninger4967 Před 2 lety +27

      @@LandsharkOutdoors Does Florida state law allow you to release them? I know some states don't allow the release of invasive species.

    • @calallen8786
      @calallen8786 Před 2 lety +11

      @@tjrenninger4967 actually in Florida it against the law on certain invasive species like snakehead but not sure on oscars

    • @greent1942
      @greent1942 Před 2 lety +22

      @@LandsharkOutdoors its illegal to release non native species in Florida you're responsible for what you hook.

  • @tomo9126
    @tomo9126 Před 2 lety +15

    I had one who lived around 14 years. He had a personality. I'd enter the room and he would get very excited. If I didn't feed him within a few minutes he would lay on the bottom pretending to be dead. He'd snap back to life if I picked up the net I'd use to catch a feeder. He's also jump out of the tank and take a goldfish from my hand.
    RIP Bud.

    • @tenmil1
      @tenmil1 Před měsícem

      I had several of them over the years and mine all had personalities as well. they all loved to chase lasers too.

  • @TheJodo2010
    @TheJodo2010 Před 2 lety +141

    So crazy to see the fish I keep as a pet in the wild and being cooked.

    • @j79meyerify
      @j79meyerify Před 2 lety +14

      same I always loved my oscars so much personality!!

    • @michaelfaulk3298
      @michaelfaulk3298 Před 2 lety +18

      My tiger Oscar looking at me like bro wtf You watching he went off and sulked.

    • @jtlanden9771
      @jtlanden9771 Před 2 lety +10

      So crazy to think someone thought it was a good idea to release a no longer wanted pet into the wild. No we have these problems.

    • @hunterwebber6025
      @hunterwebber6025 Před 2 lety

      That's just where they came from. Someone releasing their pets into the wild.
      Boom.

    • @Brandon-ju5pg
      @Brandon-ju5pg Před 2 lety

      @@michaelfaulk3298 lol no way

  • @felixunger8363
    @felixunger8363 Před 2 lety +13

    Victor, why would you release invasive fish when they make good fertilizer? Isn't it best to get all you can out of the waterways of Florida?

  • @blauer2551
    @blauer2551 Před 2 lety +23

    I remember the first time I visited Florida we pulled over down in the everglades because everyone was looking at something. Turned out to be a manatee and I was amazed at how many oscars were also in the water. I had a 14” oscar in my tank at home, didn’t know they were invasive in Florida.

  • @cheesemasteratg3302
    @cheesemasteratg3302 Před 2 lety +71

    Super Invasive fish. Proceeds to through it back.

    • @LandsharkOutdoors
      @LandsharkOutdoors  Před 2 lety +17

      I get your point, but regardless of how many I released I still took 30 out of the ecosystem. Thats more than not going out there at all.

    • @Fuckthewoke59
      @Fuckthewoke59 Před 2 lety +23

      @@LandsharkOutdoors I see both sides of the argument but if everyone thinks like that then they will continue to get even more out of hand.......

    • @swkelley
      @swkelley Před 2 lety

      @@Fuckthewoke59 all invasive species in Florida are too well established to do anything about them.

    • @leftistnazicensorship8882
      @leftistnazicensorship8882 Před 2 lety +25

      Yeah 30 fish when each one you throw back spawns hundreds every year. Disappointed.

    • @leftistnazicensorship8882
      @leftistnazicensorship8882 Před 2 lety +6

      @@Fuckthewoke59 I agree

  • @bionicman6969
    @bionicman6969 Před 2 lety +16

    Love this channel, you are blessed in so many ways. You could be a top notch Chef if you wanted to be, your dishes always look delectable.

  • @VinayakVidhyasagar
    @VinayakVidhyasagar Před 2 lety +14

    They were my favourite pets in 1990s ,we used to buy them for very high price,but never knew that they could breed like this!!

  • @markvines7308
    @markvines7308 Před 2 lety +75

    In Australia, returning invasive species like that can land you a fine!

    • @michaelvan6675
      @michaelvan6675 Před 2 lety +15

      Florida too

    • @chris6054
      @chris6054 Před 2 lety +13

      @@michaelvan6675 Nah, actually FWC will tell you to return them to waterways they're already in, if ya don't wanna kill them, or if you won't kill them humanely. Better to speak to an Officer and actually know these things before you open up.

    • @kateskrmetta2022
      @kateskrmetta2022 Před 2 lety +7

      @Chris actually it depends on the officer that stops you … some say release some say kill em … safe bet is to kill em because you won’t get in trouble no matter what they think but tbh it all depends on the officer

    • @chris6054
      @chris6054 Před 2 lety +6

      @@kateskrmetta2022 Nope. It's illegal to introduce the fish to a *new body of water.* Not to release the fish where you caught it, and can clearly see hundreds of the same species in a few feet. Sure, an officer can give you a ticket at ANY time..thats their choice. And then you can challenge it in court and have the same outcome others have. That's why I'm saying this lol. I'd rather put the fish back, than have people leaving them on the bank to "suffer" which is actually a crime lol.
      Edit; how dumb is it to say the law depends on the officer. Their interpretation depends on them, yeah but the law is literally the law. Thats what court challenges are for.
      Don't you think if that was genuinely the case, how many FWC cases would we have seen against these Captains who are obviously licensed by the state to do these things, releasing fish on video etc. The state has all their info, probably their dang blood type and SSN too. But...no cases...

    • @LandsharkOutdoors
      @LandsharkOutdoors  Před 2 lety +3

      @@chris6054 Thanks for clarifying this Chris. I know this video will get comments about releasing them. People only look at the negative and negate the fact we killed 30 hahah

  • @christinefox9075
    @christinefox9075 Před 2 lety +5

    My husband and I use to own an Oscar. He got so big that we use to feed him garden snakes and mice. He was so cool. He loved rubs and scratches. Im not kidding. They are a very smart fish.

  • @wilsonrawlin8547
    @wilsonrawlin8547 Před 2 lety +1

    Killer day of fishing, gents! Thanks for demoing the Dextreme filet knife. That design exactly what I need! I've been using two knifes for that purpose. Monster fish sandwiches!! Great video all the way around. Good times with your friends and family.

  • @AddictedFishing
    @AddictedFishing Před 2 lety +49

    Those oscars were a ton of fun to catch! They brawl hard for their size.

  • @joevandal4192
    @joevandal4192 Před 2 lety +10

    You should be retaining all invasive species. Protect the Natives!

  • @Richnoonan1
    @Richnoonan1 Před 2 lety +2

    So great always...love everything about this channel Vic. Mostly I love the family reviews. Such good people enjoying family time over great food. Always remember the reason that you have almost 600 thousand subs is the PEOPLE not the fish. Keep um coming guys you bring more joy than you could ever know.

  • @warbirdlover2766
    @warbirdlover2766 Před 2 lety +4

    I'm a 4th generation Miamian who moved to Missouri 13 years ago. There are few things I miss about FL, but this is definitely one of them. I often tell people that I sometimes find the fishing boring here, and they don't understand for the most part. There's just no comparison, you can catch a largemouth and jack in the same day and sometimes in the same place! Not to mention the sheer amount of life, the water literally breathes with it. Thanks for the video! Great reminder of home. ❤️

  • @CatDaddyCurtFL
    @CatDaddyCurtFL Před 2 lety +5

    You’re catch clean and cook vids are always the best!

  • @JuanPerez-rr3ro
    @JuanPerez-rr3ro Před 2 lety +3

    love the videos vic . you make everything look so good to eat man i could almost smell that food threw my computer screen and i can imagine it smells delicious and taste delicious thank you for making these awesome videos vic

  • @3MinLures
    @3MinLures Před 2 lety +2

    Nice vid👍🏾👍🏾. Very cool to see that you share those with friends and family, that's yet another fun part of fishing. Cheers 🤙🏾🤙🏾🎣🎣

  • @ameraboukhadra7618
    @ameraboukhadra7618 Před 2 lety +2

    Great video! Loved the fishing part as it was a change from saltwater fishing and then those sandwiches looked amazing. Great job!

  • @jasonwitt3423
    @jasonwitt3423 Před 2 lety +6

    It blows me away to see this. Most of my fish keeping life I've had Oscar's. They are by far my favorite cichlids. Do they taste good?

  • @mking3219
    @mking3219 Před 2 lety +4

    Makes me wish I never left Florida, loved fishing there,great job fellas,and for the information, Thanks!

  • @JohnDoe99827
    @JohnDoe99827 Před 2 lety +1

    10:50 i wonder what that bass was thinking looking at that other fish lol

  • @thaddeusramos3543
    @thaddeusramos3543 Před 2 lety

    You all presented a GREAT video. I love it. Keep up the outstanding job, fellas!

  • @sandrielvaldes7310
    @sandrielvaldes7310 Před 2 lety +4

    Where exactly is this? And is it a place that could be reached through land? My grandfather loves to fish and would love to catch fish throughout the whole day.

  • @lakegeneva1068
    @lakegeneva1068 Před 2 lety +3

    I guess we learn something new every day and/or should. When it comes to invasive species in Florida that's not hard to do at all!

  • @CHILLVIBES_STUDIO437
    @CHILLVIBES_STUDIO437 Před 2 lety +1

    "You see that slime on my hand, these things are slimy, you gotta wash your rod of" . 🤣🤣🤣

  • @chris6054
    @chris6054 Před 2 lety +1

    Johnny I just saw you out with Gabe!! Dang man you get around! You're a killer capt for taking the time w/ Luke man, hopefully one day I get out with ya

  • @justincarey5067
    @justincarey5067 Před 2 lety +33

    My dad and I fished for them in a similar canal back in February. Caught nearly 200 in less than 4 hours, but we only kept about 50 of them. That's all we had room for. They were a blast to catch and would even bite a bare hook. It blew me away how many there were in the short stretch of water we fished. Someone needs to figure out some kind of commercial use for them as they will eventually out eat and breed every other fish in those canals.

    • @Ryan-re1rs
      @Ryan-re1rs Před 2 lety +9

      Because they are mean as hell. They don't need to be hungry to hit anything.

    • @StarScapesOG
      @StarScapesOG Před 2 lety +5

      Well, fertalizer maybe?

    • @desertrainfrog1691
      @desertrainfrog1691 Před 2 lety +5

      @@StarScapesOG Fertilizer, bait, calcium supplements, food for local zoos, food for grocery stores? I don't know, lots of uses. Should have boats with netting equipment wipe em out slowly.

    • @stpbasss3773
      @stpbasss3773 Před 2 lety +3

      I fish a place that has a huge population of Green Sunfish and they will hit a bare hook it's insane. The bluegills in the pond won't but the greenies are so freaking aggressive.

    • @kencurtis2403
      @kencurtis2403 Před 2 lety +1

      They are good to eat. We used to eat them all the time.

  •  Před 2 lety +4

    Your fishing equipment is fantastic, Congratulations another very successful Fishing with lots of fish.
    I loved the video.👍🔝🎣🐟🐠
    Hugs and good fishing always!

  • @offdacorner
    @offdacorner Před 2 lety +1

    Great video as usual. Extremely informative for those of us who love catching and eating (yum yum) fish.

    • @LandsharkOutdoors
      @LandsharkOutdoors  Před 2 lety

      Thank you!

    • @joevicario9815
      @joevicario9815 Před 2 lety

      @@LandsharkOutdoors I once had an aquarium tank full of Oscars, never thought of eating them though.

  • @nathanbalcom
    @nathanbalcom Před rokem

    I just found your channel and man am I impressed. I love the catch and cooks. It's so cool to see how you prep fish I didn't even know you could eat. Absolutely loving the channel. Cheers.

  • @AlaskaPirates
    @AlaskaPirates Před 2 lety +24

    Florida has so many options. It is like a sportsman's paradise.

    • @dexterrobinson4065
      @dexterrobinson4065 Před 2 lety +6

      That’s actually Louisiana’s license plate slogan lol.

    • @louisianimal24
      @louisianimal24 Před 2 lety +1

      Louisiana as well

    • @Catchyalater_Fishing_Co
      @Catchyalater_Fishing_Co Před 2 lety

      looking forward to moving there 1 day

    • @LandsharkOutdoors
      @LandsharkOutdoors  Před 2 lety +5

      Fishing capital of the world!

    • @fishingfreak8807
      @fishingfreak8807 Před 2 lety

      Come to northern Canada. Thousands of lakes where I live.(not an exaggeration) I’d never be able to go on all of the lakes here In my life time. Still ice fishing where I live! I’d love to come try fishing somewhere down south one day. to be able to catch different species and be warm sounds like a great time!

  • @dude999642
    @dude999642 Před 2 lety +8

    Statistically, this area for this fish has traditionally been one of the very fastest fisheries in the entire freshwater of the US - especially when the backcountry waters recede in the spring, which concentrates them in the canals.

  • @kylerathert7742
    @kylerathert7742 Před 2 lety

    thanks for making great videos. you are one of the most entertaining content creators.

  • @marcs3982
    @marcs3982 Před rokem

    Im watching this, and right next to the TV is one of my aquariums with two large Oscars! Lol.

  • @cabeirwin1565
    @cabeirwin1565 Před 2 lety +6

    It goes against what I would think is right, but wouldn’t it almost be beneficial to bonk and kill everyone you catch? Almost like carp in some areas. Is it just a lost cause?

    • @timjohnson6671
      @timjohnson6671 Před 2 lety +3

      A lot of these guys run charters to catch invasive species in Florida. So even though these fish are invasive they want to protect their profits. Very counterproductive indeed.

    • @LandsharkOutdoors
      @LandsharkOutdoors  Před 2 lety

      Up to the angler

    • @Ryan-re1rs
      @Ryan-re1rs Před 2 lety +1

      Yep. Any true fisherman wouldn't enjoy doing that and killing any fish for "no" reason, but these are bad and kill everything.. they gotta go.

  • @flyingfluffyhockey
    @flyingfluffyhockey Před 2 lety +15

    I grew up in Sfla in the 1980's fishing all over but many times in the Everglades with my Uncle. The Oscars were popular pets with the latin community as it grew in the early 80's but eventually they would get too big for the tanks and people started throwing them in the canals in Coral Gables & Homestead areas. By the mid 80's they had really taken over all the way up to and including the C-9 canal area around 441 & Ives Dairy Road, but were also just starting to show up in the Everglades. My uncle and I used to be able to catch 30-40 2lb+ Bass in a day but by the end of the 80's we were lucky to get 10 because the Oscars had started taking over. Oddly the bream population did not suffer too much but there were days when we could not get past the oscars while throwing Rapalas for Bass. They are good eating but a pain in the ass to clean because of the slime they can be tough to keep ahold of. I used to ride my bike to the C-9 overpass on Ives Dairy Road with my brother and we would float bread and catch oscars all day, in fact most times they loved the bread more than little lures.

    • @robertotto5811
      @robertotto5811 Před 2 lety

      I grew up in Lauderdale Lakes and by the early 80's the Oscars were starting to show up in canals there which would have branched off of the C-13.

    • @chevychase3103
      @chevychase3103 Před 2 lety

      Need to look for those peacock bass in the right canals! I've seen some come close to the record!

  • @phyllisgirardot5034
    @phyllisgirardot5034 Před 2 lety

    It's always awesome to watch you and Brook. Y'all are great.

  • @robincraven2911
    @robincraven2911 Před 2 lety

    I love you guys Catch Clean and Cook. Just wish I could smell it or taste it. Yours and Brooks cooking looks amazing.

  • @chrisblank5277
    @chrisblank5277 Před 2 lety +3

    I'd love to see you do a video participating in the Pikeminnow Sport-Reward program. Its in Washington so its a ways away but they pay like $6 per fish for the invasive pikeminnows. It could be a fun video.

  • @fishmanroly7450
    @fishmanroly7450 Před 2 lety +4

    Hey Vic love the video but i don't agree that Oscars are the most common invasive fish.
    1. Tilapia
    2.Mayan cichlid
    3. Oscar
    4. Jaguar cichlid
    In my experience tilapia and mayans are everywhere.

    • @LandsharkOutdoors
      @LandsharkOutdoors  Před 2 lety +1

      Maybe so

    • @francolopez8128
      @francolopez8128 Před 2 lety

      I think it depends on the body of water.

    • @calallen8786
      @calallen8786 Před 2 lety

      I agree with tilapia and Mayan. I never seen Oscar in Tampa Bay area but have caught 2 in a private pond a white and a black oscar

    • @fishmanroly7450
      @fishmanroly7450 Před 2 lety

      @@LandsharkOutdoors what I mean by my post is yes I catch a lot of oscars in the Everglades and southside of Lake Okeechobee Hialeah and Hialeah Gardens. But everywhere else I've fished in Florida you will always see Mayan cichlids and tilapia for example I live in Port St Lucie never seen one Oscar. Palm Beach also never seen an Oscar and I'm a truck driver i carry a rod with me and fish everywhere and everywhere there's Mayan cichlids and tilapia they're even breeding in the Saint Lucie River and I caught one one time in the bay. Love the videos keep them coming

  • @sanspariyar7142
    @sanspariyar7142 Před 2 lety

    Guys you've done really great work! Love your presentations? Great work dudes!

  • @ouou-db9pw
    @ouou-db9pw Před 2 lety

    Pretty cool video good job guys looks like you had some fun making it

  • @knotwerken
    @knotwerken Před 2 lety +9

    Why are you throwing them back?

    • @LandsharkOutdoors
      @LandsharkOutdoors  Před 2 lety +3

      Because I personally don't like to kill any wildlife unless it has a purpose. I think the majority of invasive species will never be eradicated and its more of management issue. I'm not adding to the problem .There are 30 less Oscar there today then there were, last week.

    • @knotwerken
      @knotwerken Před 2 lety +1

      @@LandsharkOutdoors agreed but imho invasive is a purpose ... pythons in the everglades ,etc, etc, etc, etc ... snakeheads, iguanas, invasive is invasive ... maybe Florida first ... 30 less could been have many more ... not a great vid imho

  • @jimflynn466
    @jimflynn466 Před 2 lety +4

    Hi, I used to keep Oscars in my aquarium but they were no use in a community tank as they would prey on the other fish, is that why there are so many in the Florida canals, because aquarium enthusiasts have thrown the Oscars they had into the canals to allow them to breed out of control. Regards Jimf 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

    • @erikjohnson9223
      @erikjohnson9223 Před 2 lety

      Yep. Most Florida invasives are the offspring of discarded pets. If you can no longer keep it, nor find a new owner with a bigger tank, kill it. At least with Oscars, you can eat it too.

    • @MusMasi
      @MusMasi Před 2 lety +2

      Florida is a cautionary tale of exotic pets.

    • @bcole3442
      @bcole3442 Před 2 lety +1

      Yep.

  • @alir1902
    @alir1902 Před 2 lety +1

    would be good if you also posted your recipes!! Love the vids, especially these different ones, with invasive species, the one with the puffer fish and iguana were quite intriguing

  • @garfylunds7301
    @garfylunds7301 Před 2 lety

    Wow....what a blast. Looks like catching big ole' blue gill and sunfish. Looks like they fight hard; especially with that light tackle ya'll are using.

  • @hi_im_ep1k187
    @hi_im_ep1k187 Před 2 lety +9

    why do you release invasive species? in Australia, it's illegal to release a lot of these invasive species.

    • @LandsharkOutdoors
      @LandsharkOutdoors  Před 2 lety

      We released some and we kept some.

    • @swkelley
      @swkelley Před 2 lety

      Because it's legal to do and there are so many invasive species in Florida it really doesn't matter. They are too well established to do anything about them.

    • @flintrichards945
      @flintrichards945 Před 2 lety

      People in the US just do whatever they wanna do they don’t obey fish and game laws I see so many assholes every day did it’s ridiculous. Hardly any sportsman left. Just takers

    • @grzegorzwieczorek3703
      @grzegorzwieczorek3703 Před 2 lety +2

      Aussies use their brains 🍻

  • @francolopez8128
    @francolopez8128 Před 2 lety +3

    I loved this video and appreciate how you shared the catch/cook with your family, as you always do. As you had mentioned, I also dislike the mentality of many people that talk down on freshwater fish. As you have shown many times, they are great tasting just like saltwater species. I do know that one of the most widely available fish on restaurant menus across America is mostly farmed (i.e. catfish) and has a hint of mud flavor and I think that is where some of this stigma regarding "freshwater fish tastes bad" comes from. I just think most people don't have enough experience with either cooking fish, or trying enough variety to appreciate the freshwater species overall. I'm glad you are helping open people's minds to the opportunity in front of them as there really is a world to discover, you just gotta explore. My wife and I try to fish as much as we can and always enjoy the clean/cook part, just as much as the catch! No better way to enjoy it and share the experience with family and friends!

    • @richardfrank9317
      @richardfrank9317 Před 2 lety +1

      Agreed, Yellow perch and Walleye can go up against any fish in the world.
      When I lived in upstate New York, Bullheads were very popular, they would come out of the deep, cold water of Lake Ontario and were very good eating.
      One fish from salt water that is the most OVERHYPED, in my opinion, is Mahi Mahi!!!!!! I had two bites, once, at Red Lobster, 25 years ago. I can't believe people eat it, it would be better used for cat food or fertilizer.
      Never been a fan of salmon, unless it was smoked, but when I was living in Washington, fresh salmon, was really good. When I say fresh, I mean, it was swimming, then on the dinner plate within 30 minutes. If it's dead for over an hour, it goes from a 9 to a 3, like it's a different fish.
      Fish coming out of cold water is much better than what is coming out of warmer waters. When I lived in Germany and went fishing off the coast of Denmark, the cod and flatfish were so much better than anything than can be caught of the Florida coast.

    • @richardfrank9317
      @richardfrank9317 Před 2 lety

      When I lived in Korea, the only freshwater fish I saw were snakeheads and carp, but they were grown in special "clean water" ponds, the water was so polluted there, the fish were not safe to eat.

    • @LandsharkOutdoors
      @LandsharkOutdoors  Před 2 lety +1

      I agree with the freshwater mentality, I will try to be more positive on the issue!

  • @dpetersontube
    @dpetersontube Před 2 lety +1

    Try seasoning the eggwash instead of the flour. I used to raise Oscars in a tank. Interesting to see how they've taken over in the canals down there. Thanks Vic.

  • @UsepBeraufishing
    @UsepBeraufishing Před 2 lety

    Wow, amazing fishing edition, great strike sensations, frends, vergood spot and lots of fish, Good luck. 👍🙏

  • @kinhoo69
    @kinhoo69 Před 2 lety +3

    Esse peixe é nativo aqui do Brasil, no ecossistema daqui ele não causa estragos e muito criado em aquários, porém tem que ficar só, por que come todos os peixes do aquário, abraço do povo brasileiro!

    • @rodrigomarcio2767
      @rodrigomarcio2767 Před 2 lety

      Mano eu fico impressionado como o Oscar cresce nos canais da Flórida

  • @collin2502
    @collin2502 Před 2 lety +6

    Why throw back an invasive of any size? What the hell are you doing dude

    • @LandsharkOutdoors
      @LandsharkOutdoors  Před 2 lety +1

      Because I personally don't like to kill any wildlife unless it has a purpose. I think the majority of invasive species will never be eradicated and its more of management issue. I'm not adding to the problem .There are 30 less Oscar there today then there were, last week.

    • @francolopez8128
      @francolopez8128 Před 2 lety

      @@LandsharkOutdoors If only you had a dollar for each of these posts, lol

    • @collin2502
      @collin2502 Před 2 lety +1

      @@LandsharkOutdoors they’ll never be eradicated because people like you kept throwing them back dude.

  • @Clambelly
    @Clambelly Před 2 lety +1

    Excellent, informative and entertaining video. I grew up in Florida before all the anacondas, pythons, monkeys, iguanas and oscars overpopulated the glades. Looks like great fun and good eating.

  • @steb3536
    @steb3536 Před 2 lety

    johnny is such a good young man.im so proud of this man teaching fishing to gabe s son.godbless you johnny.

  • @evo1video
    @evo1video Před 2 lety +4

    Why throw them back? If they are to small to "clean" as you said. You can just use them for crab bait or something. Always kill invasive animals

    • @LandsharkOutdoors
      @LandsharkOutdoors  Před 2 lety +1

      I get your point, but regardless of how many I released I still took 30 out of the ecosystem. Thats more than not going out there at all.

    • @francolopez8128
      @francolopez8128 Před 2 lety

      Did you see how long that canal was? It's obvious with their catch rate with Oscar fish that a few throwbacks will not change the landscape of the Florida waters and their issues with invasive species. They would need industrial/government actions to eradicate that species. Even then, they would probably introduce a "new safe species" to eradicate the current one. He mentioned that also in the video on one of his catches.

  • @mikedrop4421
    @mikedrop4421 Před 2 lety +14

    Why are you throwing the small ones back? They are stripping the canals clean of fry.
    Edit: nevermind you filled the wells. I'd have filled the deck too but I understand 👍

  • @chuenyeelau
    @chuenyeelau Před 2 lety +1

    Bang on and Yummy! Eating invasive fish is GOOD for the environment and your appetite. What more can you ask for. Cheers from Canada

  • @MisterSlingshot
    @MisterSlingshot Před 5 měsíci

    Glad that I found this video again I pray that I will be able to book an appointment thanks Vic

  • @TTVjcoelho
    @TTVjcoelho Před 2 lety +6

    Are you suposed to free invasive species alive like that?

    • @swkelley
      @swkelley Před 2 lety

      Perfectly legal to release them where caught.

  • @elixues
    @elixues Před 2 lety

    Oh mind.. This video brought back such fond memories. I fed my Oscars frozen beef cubes, and had great fun watching them 😄

  • @Doodsaplenty
    @Doodsaplenty Před 2 lety +1

    New follower here. Thanks for your channel and appreciate the quality content. I’m in central FL and hope that we don’t ever have Oscar’s here. We already have enough of the others like Tilapia Bowfin etc. Great job Guys!

  • @kaigurenge7258
    @kaigurenge7258 Před 2 lety +1

    This shows while im searching catch cook clean. Thanks youtube for showing me this informative video.

  • @rattypoopdeck7898
    @rattypoopdeck7898 Před 2 lety

    Victor, great video. I agree with your comments at the end. What I catch here in San Diego, I eat. Fish have so many different flavors to enjoy.

  • @005connect9
    @005connect9 Před 2 lety +1

    I grew up out here and we’d spend days catching Oscar as kids, super easy and fun way to fish

  • @SH-os1ck
    @SH-os1ck Před 2 lety

    Really good video. Calm voices, not dropping bombs every other word. I going to sub.

  • @pixie5960
    @pixie5960 Před 2 lety

    How do you target peacocks in Everglades canals that are full of Oscars? What type of structure/shorelines do you look for? I’ve been out there a lot and can’t keep the Oscars off the hook. They’re fun to catch but would like to get into some peacocks as well.

  • @danielvelez4001
    @danielvelez4001 Před 2 lety

    Dude u are a hell of a cook keep the videos coming

  • @davemacgyver573
    @davemacgyver573 Před 2 lety

    Fun to catch and very good eating. I use to take my kids fishing for these when I lived in Naples.

  • @barbdaddy2122
    @barbdaddy2122 Před 2 lety

    Been following for years, as a chef myself I appreciate the way you took your channel. My only criticism is you should try to give some subs a chance to go fishing with you. You're so blessed. Bless up some others.

    • @mikespencer4922
      @mikespencer4922 Před 2 lety

      Bless up????
      Good grief........,
      the English language has gone down the American toilet....!

  • @planenuts
    @planenuts Před 2 lety

    Great video and now new subscriber!

  • @johnchann6854
    @johnchann6854 Před 2 lety

    Hello young man, Victor
    Your sandwich looks delicious. Like your video.
    In 3 years I will move to Florida. I will try out tiger Oscar. Thanks.

  • @richiekaylor5004
    @richiekaylor5004 Před 2 lety +1

    That looks like a lot of fun. You should get a chain mail glove for you hand.

  • @donavangrant6578
    @donavangrant6578 Před 2 lety

    !!PLEASE HELP!! Ive super enjoyed this channel for many years! Since back when it was just you and grandma in the kitchen lol. All I'm looking for is a recommendation for an affordable charter to take me oscar fishing(bucket list item for a regular S.C. outdoorsman) for a day while I'm on vacation. Thanks, and SUPER GREAT VIDEO, as all of them are!!!

  • @tonygville2969
    @tonygville2969 Před 2 lety +2

    Back in the early seventies I used to catch Oscars which were very rare at the time, and I would use them for snook bait. The lock across the street from the Parrot Jungle on Red Road had some monster snook and they loved Oscar's.
    Growing up in old Miami (Palmetto 78) and I might have seen a couple of cuban lizards growing up. I am grateful to have grown up back in the day 👍🙏

  • @bcfritz22
    @bcfritz22 Před 2 lety +1

    I love this video and I love it so much for the day

  • @FishLite
    @FishLite Před 2 lety +1

    a bucket list fish of mine cant wait to get down to florida... hey like the action of that rod what model is it?... nice video!

  • @geraldmicallef6575
    @geraldmicallef6575 Před 2 lety

    Look at these guy's. The hunger they have for fishing. Catch what you can eat.😁

  • @samshepherd26
    @samshepherd26 Před 2 lety +2

    Oscars are popular pet fish here in Australia. They're cool to observe in an aquarium.

  • @NikoChanth
    @NikoChanth Před 2 lety +1

    Mad respect from someone who's been defending carp and other "trash" fish all my life. Your recipes go beyond the normal batter and deep fried or baked. Us SE Asians we also roast, grill, steam, stew, soup, and even ferment. Keep up the great content.

    • @shanejones578
      @shanejones578 Před rokem

      Probably why your food is so damn good, you know what the hell you’re doing lol!

  • @jamesireland6606
    @jamesireland6606 Před 2 lety

    That looks really fun

  • @BigBassBlake
    @BigBassBlake Před 2 lety

    Man that looks like fun. Great video.

  • @GizmoFromPizmo
    @GizmoFromPizmo Před 2 lety +1

    You guys won the Oscar Award for sure!

  • @misterbig7874
    @misterbig7874 Před 2 lety

    You're eating my aquarium pet 😆

  • @johnmcintyre5503
    @johnmcintyre5503 Před 2 lety

    Good tips on the knife work and cooking. I like going after the invasive fish and giving the target species a break. I do salute you for catching 30 but hope you reconsider releasing the throw backs. Hope more follow your lead and reel them in!

  • @mlbaker40
    @mlbaker40 Před 2 lety

    First time tubing in. You're amazing!!! You really should have a show on Nat Geo ...

  • @johnjonesjr.2949
    @johnjonesjr.2949 Před 2 lety +2

    Those fish sandwiches look great!! Next time you bread those Oscars try using ground up Ritz crackers and Panko. I use about 3 to 1 ratio of crackers to Panko on my yellow perch. The crackers give you a nice buttery flavor. It’s a big hit with family!!

    • @LandsharkOutdoors
      @LandsharkOutdoors  Před 2 lety +1

      I have heard great things about the ritz fry

    • @johnjonesjr.2949
      @johnjonesjr.2949 Před 2 lety

      @@LandsharkOutdoors They are all true!! Too bad I can’t post a picture of the 50 yellow perch I fried up for the fam… they were a huge hit.

  • @jamesh5460
    @jamesh5460 Před 2 lety +1

    No way! I live in Colorado and had Tiger Oscars in my aquarium! What the heck? Good to eat? Awesome!

  • @sgraham005
    @sgraham005 Před 2 lety

    Looks fun!

  • @JacobTJ1
    @JacobTJ1 Před 2 lety

    beautiful video, thank you

  • @annettehudson929
    @annettehudson929 Před 2 lety

    Nice catch love your video's

  • @SavedTraveler-1975
    @SavedTraveler-1975 Před 2 lety

    Dat slime is good for a couple tugs at it while your out there!!
    Maybe your bro could hook ya up with a Dutch rudder!!🤣

  • @SchusterFishes
    @SchusterFishes Před 2 lety +2

    My Oscar in my fish tank looking real nervous

  • @JuanGutierrez-vm3iz
    @JuanGutierrez-vm3iz Před 2 lety +1

    Victor I just want to see something that my grandfather used to tell me, son if that a life you can eat, but the secret it is how you cook it, thanks victor for this beautiful and delicious video, god bless you and your family

  • @yfarmeaahka
    @yfarmeaahka Před 2 lety

    Great video! Those Oscar’s are amazing snook bait if you can get some small ones, snook absolutely smash these live on a hook. As far as the cooking, I really wish I had the sense of flavor and cooking knowledge you have. Every meal you cook blows my mind and makes me wish I was there eating it.

  • @calatagannoobangler7756

    hope we have this kind of species here in the phil.😁 i enjoy watching you guys 👏

  • @changingworldllc1157
    @changingworldllc1157 Před 2 lety

    Great video!

  • @BossesFisk
    @BossesFisk Před 2 lety

    Hi; Bosse from Sweden here. Total fish nerd, also fish carver and conservation biologist. And sportfisherman of course. I sometimes journey to other places just to experience the local fish, often combined with some fishing, and I just had an idea.
    Seeing your clip, I just decided I want to go on a Florida invasive species expedition. Catch and document as many invasive species as possible, and document them as reference for possible future carvings.
    I imagine would go as a tourist for maybe 2 weeks, rent a car and drive around. I have been to Florida before, but I don't have a clue about where to go, who to contact or even when to go for a purpose like this. Big odds, I know, but maybe you can give me some pointers in the right direction?