Northern Snakeheads
Dec 11, 2019 17:52:09 #
After watching some snakehead YouTube and how good the fish tastes , I am interesting in trying them. My questions are: 1) Any of you catch them regular? 2) You like the taste?, and 3) How far south can I find them in numbers now? I hear that FL has a strain.. but not clear on that. Any info will be collected and used. Thanks!
Dec 11, 2019 18:03:35 #
sefishbum wrote:
After watching some snakehead YouTube and how good the fish tastes , I am interesting in trying them. My questions are: 1) Any of you catch them regular? 2) You like the taste?, and 3) How far south can I find them in numbers now? I hear that FL has a strain.. but not clear on that. Any info will be collected and used. Thanks!
don't believe they have got to Texas yet
and I don't eat fish
just catch crappie sometimes for Mama
she loves fried crappie
Dec 11, 2019 19:05:06 #
sb, I hear they are being caught quite a bit in MD. Try a Pm to audigger53 and he may give you some insight
Dec 11, 2019 19:19:58 #
Thanks Plum! Got sum questions fer sure. Wondering what they "do" for winter... I understand they can survive in mud and also out of water for three days! On channel reported that a fella took over 80 in one haul and that was an area less than 1/10 acre! And these then took another 5. That was in Maryland! North Carolina states to kill them and or freeze em and send them to DNR for research. I want to eat the first one <grin>
BTW BB .. the channel showed one dinner who didn't like eating fish turn head over heels over the taste. Reported that it's not a fishy taste ….
BTW BB .. the channel showed one dinner who didn't like eating fish turn head over heels over the taste. Reported that it's not a fishy taste ….
Dec 11, 2019 19:22:04 #
Here is some other Marylanders that might know as well.
audigger53
Severn
John C
Columbia
Rob March
Er1c
Ocean City
audigger53
Severn
John C
Columbia
Rob March
Er1c
Ocean City
Dec 11, 2019 20:18:34 #
I am in MD, but I have not caught any. I know others have around here. Can’t speak to the taste, since I never tried one yet. Would like to try one some time. Just watch their teeth. They will bite you.
Dec 11, 2019 20:24:10 #
I heard on this one outdoor show that in Florida, they're a "pest" and harm to the local enviroment, so catch and kill unlimited is what they said.
Dec 11, 2019 20:34:20 #
You know, now that im thinking about florida.......that state has quite a few problems with unwanted wildlife, doesnt it? Like snakeheads....pythons....that one type of monkey........Cant say if that balances out the no-tax benefit.Or having to keep an eye out on your pets or small kids in the yard with alligators , too. Sorry if im painting a bleak outlook on Florida.
Dec 11, 2019 22:45:58 #
Snakehead fishing best lure is frog that I throw to land and drag back into water. They spook really easy. I've caught one a chatterbait one time by accident. They have a better fight than large mouth bass. They try to speed away and try to get into areas that have a lot of cover. Went to a tournament in southern maryland back in May and loved it. That is what got me started. I didnt catch anything but enjoyed the whole program. They had a section for beginner's. Then at the end they had a snakehead fry. Some of the best tasting fish ive had. Just about anywhere here in maryland waters have them. According to the program they are from maine to Florida and spreading west at a moderate rate. Here you are suppose to catch and kill. The largest ive personally caught is about 14 inches. Nothing to set the world on fire.
Dec 12, 2019 03:09:27 #
Dennisjj
Loc: Kinston N.C.
I hear they are fun to catch good to eat but they could be a problem for the eco system.
Dec 12, 2019 05:15:38 #
Any taken in winter? Through ice? You all making it worth a trip north and give it a work out. Keep us posted when a "tournament" is set. Rob M verifies what I have been watching on YouTube. I can't find where anybody is catching them in numbers here in North Carolina. DNR just says on their online URL to freeze them and send them to them. Maybe they have a large fish fry … ? <grin>
Dec 12, 2019 09:22:08 #
I use to live in Fredericksburg Va, but now live in NC. I have caught numerous snakeheads and my son has caught one over 13lbs. They will strike about anything that you would catch a Bass on. Very aggressive fighter, way more fun to catch than a Bass and are delicious. If you get chance to fish the Potomac River you can catch them in the grass flats and Lilly pads. Be sure to have heavy equipment and braided line. They taste like a striper but a little more firm. They tend to like noisy baits.
Dec 12, 2019 10:21:55 #
Ibclyde
Loc: Cloverleaf Lakes Wisconsin
In Wisconsin we call those Lawyers or Eel Pout. A member of the cod fish if I recall.
They are very good eating with a firm white meat but a bit challenging to clean.
They are very good eating with a firm white meat but a bit challenging to clean.
Dec 12, 2019 11:49:02 #
Dec 12, 2019 14:05:37 #
They were originally brought over from southeast Asia by immigrants who wanted a taste of home. Unsure how they got loose, but they appear to be thriving in many locales.
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