The Snakehead Revival | S2E02 | B-Side Fishing

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  • čas přidán 11. 11. 2021
  • It’s been more than 20 years since invasive snakeheads showed up in U.S. waters. Despite early fear about how devastating they would be, time and science have proven otherwise. Still, they are arguably the most hated fish in the country. But do you really understand what you’re hating? Joe Cermele joins snakehead zealot Grant Alvis in Virginia to prove that since we can’t beat them, let’s have fun catching (and eating) them.
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Komentáře • 223

  • @LastRODbender
    @LastRODbender Před 2 lety +30

    That drone footage of the big fight was ridiculous. So cool! I would have loved to hear the colorful commentary.

    • @klynsma76
      @klynsma76 Před 2 lety +1

      plus the music is awesome!

  • @johnhipsher6326
    @johnhipsher6326 Před 2 lety +5

    Watching Grant and his crew catch these fish over the past few years has fully hooked me with the snake coolaid. Great episode and glad to see some focus on sneakhead this year with this series and Das Boat. The OG kayak fishing crew represented in proper fashion.

  • @justjordan2262
    @justjordan2262 Před 2 lety +5

    Best fishing video i think ive ever watched. Well done, spot on editing and music, a good message, and great fish! Love it.

  • @RonMTube
    @RonMTube Před 2 lety +4

    The drone footage of the 11# catch is among the best fishing footage I've seen. Congrats on the catches and props to your cameraman.

    • @jeremyk5414
      @jeremyk5414 Před 2 lety

      As a professional Drone videographer I can say it’s below amateur at best 😂 what a wasted opportunity 🤦🏻‍♂️ He filmed a prime subject but with a high quality drone not a cheap mavic and a real camera that could have been an award winning clip

    • @mikewhitman745
      @mikewhitman745 Před rokem

      @@jeremyk5414 got to say that sounds a little bitter there.
      Where are your award winning videos posted please? I'd like to see what you consider the difference between your pro stuff and this shows less than amateur stuff.

  • @kdkulhanek
    @kdkulhanek Před 2 lety +13

    This was real deal Meateater material! Nice job on this one Joe

    • @brngrofdeth
      @brngrofdeth Před 2 lety

      Nahhhh.... nobody ate any meat... maybe a McD's fillet o' fish on the drive home!

    • @kdkulhanek
      @kdkulhanek Před 2 lety +2

      @@brngrofdeth they made tacos you fool

    • @brngrofdeth
      @brngrofdeth Před 2 lety +1

      @@kdkulhanek Steve stopped in at Taco Bell for tacos... better than the McD's? You be the judge or the fool!

  • @gregmulhern4757
    @gregmulhern4757 Před 2 lety +103

    Fast forward 10 years and we'll have a video series of the Meateater crew heading up the Mekong River in a patrol boat to locate Joe's snakehead compound...

  • @trigcampbell4283
    @trigcampbell4283 Před 2 lety +4

    God damn Joe Cermele this is some fishing tv well done!!

  • @hughten
    @hughten Před 2 lety +1

    They are some pissed off fish when they get hooked.
    Waited 7 years to bust the 10 nut and get an 11 and a 10.25 w/in 30 mins of each other. That's an epic day by any definition.

  • @jamesryan5034
    @jamesryan5034 Před 2 lety +9

    Lmao will Joe’s walleye slander ever end?

  • @michaeleguillen
    @michaeleguillen Před 2 lety +10

    The drone shot when you stuck that 11 was heavy! Perfectly documented.

  • @HOLYdEYEver
    @HOLYdEYEver Před 2 lety +1

    "Excuse me sir. Are your testicles ok?" What a great gar eat that was amazing. Please more metal music this makes my heart happy. Nice double digit snakehead!

  • @YakAttackKayakFishing
    @YakAttackKayakFishing Před 2 lety +3

    Virginia offers such a wide variety of species to target and Grant has taken full advantage of what the state has to offer to hone his skills. Grant has grown into an extremely dedicated and accomplished angler and is a fantastic representative of the sport. Great episode. Next up is Grant getting Joe and the crew in kayaks to target big striper in the Chesapeake.

    • @GAs06tC
      @GAs06tC Před 2 lety +2

      Thanks so much guys! I really appreciate it!! And I agree... maybe some big Chesapeake redfish are in order...

    • @YakAttackKayakFishing
      @YakAttackKayakFishing Před 2 lety +2

      @@GAs06tC We are always down with a trip no matter the place or target species. Big reds would be fun.

  • @bellliberty4500
    @bellliberty4500 Před 2 lety +1

    Your best episode yet, Joe. That was awesome!

  • @BigBassDreams
    @BigBassDreams Před 2 lety +13

    Big Snakehead Dreams! This was a dope episode! Great camera work Thomas! Way to shake that frog off the old nuts

  • @myself93480711
    @myself93480711 Před 2 lety +1

    Definitely one of the coolest looking fish out there.

  • @SouthDetroitFishing
    @SouthDetroitFishing Před 2 lety +1

    Beauty fish Joe! Grant is now my favourite UPSer.

  • @nilemerton9558
    @nilemerton9558 Před 2 lety +5

    These have to be some of the coolest looking fish out there! Love their coloration, fin, and body form. Really sweet footage there crew, awesome episode.

  • @aaronunden4554
    @aaronunden4554 Před 2 lety

    Love your vids Joe, keep them coming!

  • @tysonleeblanchard
    @tysonleeblanchard Před 2 lety +7

    "Its also not some creepy Jim Jones shit!" Bahahaha 😆 AWESOME INTRO! Can't wait to watch the actual fishing.

  • @paulbaker3216
    @paulbaker3216 Před rokem

    Caught about a 12 pound northern while stationed in Korea, its what rejuvenated my love for fishing

    • @paulbaker3216
      @paulbaker3216 Před rokem

      I made it my profile picture for some evidence and the nostalgia this video gave me

  • @gravityman5529
    @gravityman5529 Před 2 lety +2

    @Meateater please work with the Scott Rea Project to get him involved with American wildlife. The most passionate butcher from the UK. He has style and PASSION for bringing field to table.

  • @danhonsberger4017
    @danhonsberger4017 Před 2 lety

    Grant’s a good dude, glad you guys hooked some nice fish!

  • @MegaKingCal
    @MegaKingCal Před 2 lety

    Best episode yet. If I weren't out in Montana I would certainly be joining you in the Cult of the Snake

  • @hip-hopkeychains9960
    @hip-hopkeychains9960 Před 2 lety +1

    lets go joes the man! great ep

  • @regularamericandad340
    @regularamericandad340 Před 2 lety

    Awesome video man!!!

  • @michaelcolburn829
    @michaelcolburn829 Před 2 lety

    Congratulations on those snakeheads, that is some great fishing.

  • @ch319ris
    @ch319ris Před 2 lety +4

    Joe, this ep is some of your best work yet friend. Keep it up.

  • @billwell9266
    @billwell9266 Před 2 lety

    That contour pattern looks awesome!

  • @perryknetter8577
    @perryknetter8577 Před 2 lety

    Great video and great fish
    God's Blessings on all your adventures

  • @macwhitewater
    @macwhitewater Před 2 lety +2

    I really enjoyed this episode! Thanks! Send a link where I can contribute to getting Grant a real net, please?

    • @GAs06tC
      @GAs06tC Před 2 lety +1

      It's already been replaced! Lol

    • @macwhitewater
      @macwhitewater Před 2 lety

      @@GAs06tC That's good! I will say it was pretty great watching you guys try to get those monster fish into the tiny net!

  • @whiteboyplayssoccer
    @whiteboyplayssoccer Před 2 lety

    Such a quality show

  • @DannyStarr1976
    @DannyStarr1976 Před 2 lety

    been waiting to see this episode since seeing it on IG this summer... makes me want to get after a few of these.

  • @paddleandhook
    @paddleandhook Před 2 lety

    Lol “10 lb snakehead, not that big of a deal” 🤣 A well played ending my man 💪🏻

  • @natebooster5596
    @natebooster5596 Před 2 lety

    That looks like proper fun

  • @Joe-wy2bn
    @Joe-wy2bn Před 2 lety +1

    0:34 whaaaat! Trust the science!!!!!!!!

  • @bkjeong4302
    @bkjeong4302 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Over here in their native range, snakeheads get the muskie treatment; the big native freshwater predator that only gives you about one shot a day, pursued by a cult following operating on catch-and-release principles willing to work their asses off for that one massive eat.

    • @briancook4248
      @briancook4248 Před 3 měsíci

      Is it a lake or river fishery in Korea?

    • @bkjeong4302
      @bkjeong4302 Před 3 měsíci

      @@briancook4248 both but mostly reservoirs. Still or slow-flowing water, shallow water, vegetation, use of topwater frogs, etc.
      Haven’t caught any but have seen them on failed attempts.

  • @andrewluong6031
    @andrewluong6031 Před 2 lety +2

    It’s gnarly to have some great fishing videos with awesome music! Great job Joe! 🤘🏽

  • @jeffreyjanicke8417
    @jeffreyjanicke8417 Před 2 lety

    I'm hooked can't wait for my first 10lber

  • @keithr4224
    @keithr4224 Před 2 lety

    You already did this. Got it. Snake Head .... GOOD!

  • @silentlandthousandvoices

    Great scene at the beaver dam.

  • @andrejslv4192
    @andrejslv4192 Před 2 lety

    I love this dude

  • @TJ-bg4fw
    @TJ-bg4fw Před 2 lety

    Getting into some larger gar on custom flys made for them would be some great fun. Could probably get away with sneaking up on them while they are "rolling" during the spawn.

  • @jasonz7788
    @jasonz7788 Před 2 lety

    Awesome thanks

  • @freesteez3
    @freesteez3 Před 2 lety

    Hes just a UPS driver with good credit lol glad to know people eat em. Looks like you filet like trout and salmon

  • @bigrigotj
    @bigrigotj Před 2 lety

    Also, bending the frog hooks up. Been doing that since EK told us to during a HCT segment years back.

  • @travismiller9841
    @travismiller9841 Před 2 lety

    Best content out there #MeatEater

  • @RC-pp4on
    @RC-pp4on Před 2 lety

    Great soundtrack.

  • @KambotroutFishing
    @KambotroutFishing Před 6 měsíci

    Fully avowed fellow cultist here 👏😁

  • @devinpenfold2274
    @devinpenfold2274 Před 2 lety

    How in the actual F does this channel not have over 1million subs. Its unbelievable

  • @josephlucas9702
    @josephlucas9702 Před 2 lety

    Good show

  • @pecahperiuk
    @pecahperiuk Před 2 lety

    Its the Ploop... Plooop.. Booom!

  • @Petey347
    @Petey347 Před 2 lety +2

    As a VA resident, I say enjoy catching them but we should NOT be releasing them. I totally understand that it hasn’t had as many of the negative effects we thought but it’s still invasive.

  • @PixieBombYT
    @PixieBombYT Před 2 lety +1

    The music: *grindcore zombie apocalypse breakdown chaos*
    The narration: "We saw a beaver dam"

  • @crowman5936
    @crowman5936 Před 2 lety

    Listened to your podcast today and you said the snakehead video was available. Watched it tonight and it was great glad you got on with a fellow lunatic fringe fisher. Give your video guy a big thumbs up for a cool video even though he got nut shot. Could have been worse if you were using 6 oz sinkers.

  • @DallasRSnider
    @DallasRSnider Před 2 lety

    Love music selection on this one! I live out west and currently, as far as I know, there are no snake head issues. But I would love the opportunity to head east and snag a line or two on some. Looks like really good meat!

  • @chnchris
    @chnchris Před 2 lety +1

    They taste good, especially with pickled vegetables

  • @TheD510addict
    @TheD510addict Před 2 lety

    This guy and or Meat Eater should link up with Oz Bangkokhooker. Hard-core Snakehead guy and travels when possible for fishing adventures.

  • @briancook4248
    @briancook4248 Před 2 lety +1

    Joes storytelling style comes through from hook shots to this masterpiece of fish porn

  • @benbockey291
    @benbockey291 Před 2 lety +2

    When will rinella return with more meat eater episodes?

  • @breakingbenjamin4769
    @breakingbenjamin4769 Před 2 lety +2

    We’re is Steven miss his video a lot the way he explain an do hunting is on another level …..GG

  • @griffoutdoortv5882
    @griffoutdoortv5882 Před 2 lety

    Frogs are so frustrating when you don’t have them figured out I’ve had tons of hits from largemouth and I’ve never properly set the hook on one

  • @bradleyaronson3616
    @bradleyaronson3616 Před 2 lety

    The fishing was great, but does anyone know the song playing when he caught the 11 pounder?

  • @Will-ge7ri
    @Will-ge7ri Před 2 lety

    I love Joe. He looks like someone in a New Jersey fishing nut costume.

  • @brandonmccoy9152
    @brandonmccoy9152 Před 2 lety +3

    These snakeheads make it to the pnw they’ll do some damage

    • @freesteez3
      @freesteez3 Před 2 lety +1

      Seriously the salmon and steelhead have enough problems

  • @alexhendrick8288
    @alexhendrick8288 Před 2 lety +1

    Hook shots what was that again ? Lol

  • @overhead18
    @overhead18 Před 2 lety +3

    I think there are only two river systems in VA with Snakehead populations, not sure what is up with the secrecy. You are correct, I will not change my ways and pumping the tires of these fish will likely encourage the 5 gallon bucket crew to spread these to more bodies of water in VA, as many have already done. I will keep killing them and eating many and I won't do anything to encourage folks to spread invasive species that have an impact that we do not really understand yet. I did enjoy the show, other than the snakeheads swimming away part.

    • @GAs06tC
      @GAs06tC Před 2 lety

      There's more than 10 river systems in VA with established snakehead populations. Not counting 5 others that have had recorded catches in the past 3 years.

    • @overhead18
      @overhead18 Před 2 lety

      @@GAs06tC Interesting, I looked it up and DWR says the Potomac (of course) and the Rappahannock. What are the other ten river systems that contain them in VA? Frankly, I would am having a little difficultly thinking of ten river systems.

    • @GAs06tC
      @GAs06tC Před 2 lety

      @@overhead18 I suppose I shouldn't have said river "systems". Ther are 10 confirmed rivers with established snakehead populations. Some are smaller rivers feeding off major rivers. Don't forget about the Eastern Shore fishery as well

    • @overhead18
      @overhead18 Před 2 lety +1

      @@GAs06tC I am not aware of snakeheads on the eastern shore, but I don't fish out there. To my knowledge there are snakeheads in the two rivers I mentioned and tributaries that feed them. Va DWR still encourages people to harvest every snakehead caught, that was really my point here. I prefer people not be encouraged to catch and release and certainly not encouraged to spread them around to other bodies of water.

  • @tcrenegade
    @tcrenegade Před 2 lety

    So when your first videos came out I felt like they were a bit overly aggressive and in your face, and hate it when metal guitar riffs are slapped on top of everything...However...that aerial shot of the beaver damn incident?...GOLD...Nothing but chugs could have fit that moment

  • @saulperez1733
    @saulperez1733 Před 2 lety +1

    cook the tortilla !! rookie !

  • @joshplass2494
    @joshplass2494 Před 2 lety

    Absolutely love the show. Actually, all things Meateater . Having watched the 'genious', and talented gifts you all put out for us all to enjoy, relate to. I can't thank you enough. You all truly put your heart and soul into it. Love it. Joe , man, you were meant for tv dude. For real. Diverse. Educated. Whitty. HILLLLARIOUS. Can't thank you all enough. I am, a true fan.

  • @charlieweems6094
    @charlieweems6094 Před 2 lety

    My comment/question is for grant. How are you liking the power drive trolling motor vs a more traditional cable steer for working back through those tight areas?

    • @GAs06tC
      @GAs06tC Před 2 lety

      Hey man, it's not too bad. There's a tiny bit of lag from the remote to the trolling motor but not so much that it's a problem. After a little use you'll get used to it. I've never had an issue

  • @macshatchetman13
    @macshatchetman13 Před 2 lety

    Man, I haven't broken 6 lbs on my favorite fish, the bowfin. I mention it because they're so similarly shaped. The 5 lb 12 oz bowfin that I caught was HUGE and STRONG so I can't imagine a 10 lb'er. I now have a new goal.

    • @joshalger6059
      @joshalger6059 Před 6 měsíci

      Bowfin fishing is awesome! They fight like hell too. Where you fishing for them at?

  • @Nunya310
    @Nunya310 Před 2 lety

    Over walleye? Any day??? Ok I have to try snakehead…

  • @bigrigotj
    @bigrigotj Před 2 lety

    “Dot the lower cased j’s”
    Nice Wayne’s World pull.

  • @Jang07
    @Jang07 Před 2 lety +1

    Can we get some B-Side fishing merch? I need a new hat

  • @Scottttyboy
    @Scottttyboy Před 2 lety

    Watching the old Hookshots videos and seeing the snakehead curse and now seeing you catch an 11 pound snakehead makes me full of joy👏

  • @tylersinnett8509
    @tylersinnett8509 Před 2 lety

    Crazy how quick people got on board with snakeheads but still hate on Carp. They ain’t going anywhere, and they’re absolutely blast to catch. Get onboard.

  • @derekhillman9028
    @derekhillman9028 Před 2 lety

    umm due bought a $37 000 boat but has a walmart panfish net... i love it!!

  • @mirza8118
    @mirza8118 Před 2 lety

    Great vid brother. But if you really wanna be a part of the SH cult, you have to come down to south east asia. The Toman (Giant Snakehead) is what you really wanna try catching. A combo of size and power. 😉😉

  • @Billy-rq9hs
    @Billy-rq9hs Před 2 lety

    JC is the best fishing host in the game.

  • @ttttriplet7883
    @ttttriplet7883 Před 2 lety +1

    That was an epic episode.

  • @devinpenfold2274
    @devinpenfold2274 Před 2 lety

    I'm a day later then usual. But its because I bagged a big 8 point buck here in southern Ontario. My belly and freezer are stoked

  • @Dave-gd1mw
    @Dave-gd1mw Před 2 lety

    What is the music at 15:28?

  • @shaunaylward2569
    @shaunaylward2569 Před 2 lety

    Hands down, best fishing show ever and best fishing show host ever.

  • @TheD510addict
    @TheD510addict Před 2 lety

    I've eaten the small ones from ponds in Thailand. Still better than most Freshwater fish in the US.

  • @otroflores91
    @otroflores91 Před 2 lety

    Was that 11pounder caught on a frog or a popper?

  • @tailoredbns8165
    @tailoredbns8165 Před 2 lety

    What is the make and model of that boat?

  • @jerryragan
    @jerryragan Před 2 lety

    I only eat fish with scales and fins. it looks to have both so sounds like they will be endangered soon... lol

    • @MrRipper540
      @MrRipper540 Před 2 lety

      No they won't they locals will make sure of that

  • @dixiecrusader4607
    @dixiecrusader4607 Před 2 lety +1

    Glad to see a meat eater in the south again especially Virginia!

  • @paulwaterman1322
    @paulwaterman1322 Před 2 lety

    Did Mick Gordon do the music for this episode? I feel like I'm playing Doom: Eternal at 15:30

  • @railroaderreddoor76
    @railroaderreddoor76 Před 2 lety

    🤘🤘🤘

  • @eazyridin7283
    @eazyridin7283 Před rokem

    To think that I live in Virginia and didn’t even know that I don’t need to kill a snake head and call DGIF . Is awesome . But still haven’t caught one in the New River . Hey come musky fishing n see if it takes y’all a thousand cast . I can arrange accommodations in the new River Valley

  • @juddhengtgen7408
    @juddhengtgen7408 Před 2 lety

    Great show, do you have big panfish out east? Any allusive 3pound crappie or 2 pound bluegills? There in the south and midwest.

  • @KodiakThunder
    @KodiakThunder Před 2 lety +12

    Kill it before you bleed it... literally no reason not to... Leaving it alive wont cause extra blood to pump out, and will cause extra stress hormones. Not to mention it's pointlessly cruel :(. Coming from someone who has killed and eaten 1000s of fish

  • @ajchilds2163
    @ajchilds2163 Před 2 lety +1

    As much fun as it looks to catch these fish I hope I never get the chance

  • @chevyon37s
    @chevyon37s Před 2 lety

    Oof. Who filmed the close up when he’s talking about the frog legs? Zoom out, we can see remnants of his lunch.

  • @-10ranch
    @-10ranch Před 2 lety

    I think I need to add catch and cook a snakehead to my bucket list!

  • @CatfishandCrappie
    @CatfishandCrappie Před 2 lety +1

    Great Video! Snakehead is on my bucket list! Come do my show Joe!!

  • @Opportunisticoutdoorsman
    @Opportunisticoutdoorsman Před 2 lety +4

    Woooo, first like!!! Keep killing it Cermele!!!

  • @robgrubb420
    @robgrubb420 Před 2 lety +6

    everything joe cermele is 🔥

  • @scootsmctoots8862
    @scootsmctoots8862 Před 2 lety

    If you ever want to catch gar on flys come on down to Oklahoma, I made a video about it as well showing how we do it.