My dad was a catfish guy through and through. Dude would wake up at 4am and come back home by 10am with a cooler full. By 4pm we were having a fish fry. Rip dad

I don’t know you but it makes me happy to see such a genuine, nice person living their best life. I’ve never had catfish but you made it look really good. Thanks for the content man

That’s a channel catfish. Three catfish species are blue, flathead and channel. Channel are the stock fish. Bullhead (yellow and black) get about 1-3 pounds. A 12 pound is a freakin radioactive mutant. Blues and flathead get over a hundred pounds.

i love fishing the most out of all the outdoor/hunting sports cus u get those moments like 12:26 where you can just talk to another fisherman so easily. it just feels so pure and wholesome, like the spirit of the fish themselves brings us together lol

Why doesn't this man have 5 million subs already. I live and travel in a promaster van your van videos are definitely my favorite.

We would have catfish fries, in the backyard, about 2 or 3 times a month when I was growing up. My mom would bring out the burner and the biggest cast iron skillet she had. We'd eat them about as fast as she could pull them out of the oil.

Hahaha dude as a cat fisherman that is 1trillion percent not a bullhead! That would be a galaxy record of a bullhead. That's just a regular channel cat taku.

I've caught quite a few catfish in my day. That one was about a 4 pounder I'd say. Definitely not 12 pounds as that guy suggested. And it was a channel catfish, not a bullhead.

I love me a good 30 minute Taku video. The short ones are great but these longer ones really feel like an adventure. Here is to hoping for more ~1 hour videos like that 24 hour solo backpacking one! Stay blessed Taku!

I believe that yellow flesh was the fat. Toss the filet in an ice bath to firm it up and gets the blood out, then you can easily trim the fat off. The fish will taste much cleaner without all the yellow fat.

Love this! In Alabama, we gut the catfish, cut slightly into the skin around entire head, nail the catfish to a tree at the head, peel the skin off entire fish with pliers except head, and then fillet it with the fish sitting on the belly. The head staying on until after you fillet it gives it balance. I take the head off last basically the same way as you. Idk if it's the best way but has worked for me for 45 years or so. Catfish is a staple in Alabama. Just an idea.

I'm always on the lookout everytime you release a new video. I can say this is one of my top favorite YT channels that I follow and watch. Looking forward to your future videos!

I grew up skinning and fileting catfish here in southern Louisiana and I gotta say it was very entertaining watching you learn to filet it! Haha. We usually have a nail in a tree or on a post, cut a u shape in the skin by the head, pull the skin off, filet the meat off, then toss the whole thing out! You need a damn hatchet to cut the head off and they're so slimy that you can't hold onto them well without the head! Also we have a log of bodies of water with high mercury levels here, just gotta follow the regulations on how much to eat and don't eat the fish skin, it contains the majority of the mercury just like vegetables Great video as always!

Awesome video Taku. Your drone shots is epic. That catfish you caught is a channel catfish. Here in the mid-west we have lots of those. But the prize catfish here is the blue catfish and the flathead catfish. My grandkids prefer the catfish nuggets instead of the chicken Mcnuggets lol. Anyways stay safe out there and have a blessed day. Aloha from Kansas

Having lived on the Tennessee River all my life, catfish is a fish near and dear to my heart and it makes me happy seeing you cooking one up and they are an excellent frying fish so you made a good choice with this.

I'm so happy you are able to add an extra video each week the last few weeks can't get enough the corn bread and chili looked sooo good

I’m proud of you and happy these videos have caught on keep going! Great concept and way to follow your dreams! You and fishermans life are my favorite fishing channels!!!

Thanks for your video. Catfish and bullheads (same family) have no pin bones but a thick ribcage. When I was a kid growing up in the late 1950's to early 1960's in Connecticut we would fish for catfish and bullheads. They were considered back then poor peoples fish has usually people, like us, of lower economics means would fish for them. They are delicious. Catfish and bullhead are no longer considered trash fish, as people now realize that they are delicious.

I love your genuine confusion about the catfish being awkward to fillet lol it's so weird to fillet. you did great! 🤗

Reminds me of when I was like 5 years old going catfishing with my dad. We would come home and deep fry them as well, they were so good that memory is embedded in my brain to this day(and I don't think it's going anywhere!). I'm going to have to do a lot more catfishing this summer and this time hopefully make some great memories with my daughter! And wife 😂 Thanks for the great content!

I like the friendly interaction with the stranger by the water side. Not enough people out shaking hands just meeting people and talking.

Been watching Taku for years and to see him fish here at my home lake, Clearlake.. is just so cool! Lol wish I could’ve met him! Hope you enjoyed! Come back for bass fishing and land yourself a PB 🎣

Awesome videos bro. According to a marine biologist, fish will have discoloration in the fat to be either yellow or green due to the chemicals in the waterways. Recommend not to eat the discolored meat. Just too bad all our waterways are contaminated otherwise all the fish would taste so much better. Excellent recipes on catch and cook. 🤙🏼

Very much respect to you for picking up trash that’s not yours and setting the example!

I've been waiting for the catfish episode! It was inevitable. They are so fun to catch.

It's so funny to think about this incredible chef. Being confused by a catfish. Which every fresh water person has skinned and fried since they were kids. And yet. His mastery of all things sharp somehow allows him to make this awesome meal. How can you not adore this channel. He's an absolute genius with food.

Hahaha that catfish retaliated! First fish to bite Taku back 😂

With all the hustle, and the get going all the time-its really nice to pop on here and unwind to a chill video. Keep up the great work!

You are living the life my guy. It must be so nice to travel around like that and enjoy what nature offers and share it with others through videos and also make money through that which I am sure definitely helps lol

I just caught my first catfish today! A good 3-4 pounds on my light trout gear. Total accident, but a nice surprise.

Japanese chef (speaking in English), Japanese recipes, Cooking, recipes, Outdoor life, sun, sea, fresh air and beer. Perfect channel!

Catfish is one of my favorite fish growing up. It's so creamy and delicate when you cook it right. There's a Vietnamese dish where it's cooked in a caramel sauce in a hot stone pot. Sooo good.

Catfish of any kind seems to be good. One of my favorite memories is catching channel cats near Flaming Gorge with my dad. Love watching your videos, especially you cooking! Thanks for the great content!

Love your videos man, always brings me some kind of joy. Keep it going my man

I’m from East Tennessee so I’ve eaten a lot of fried catfish and I’ve never cooked em myself but I’ve seen a lot of em cleaned it was kinda cool seeing you gut it because we don’t gut em. We take a nail and hang the fish hole right under its Ching by the nail right under the pectoral fins you slice the skin then use pliers to peel it off all at once like a sock then cut your filets out.

With every video of Taku's that I watch, I get that much closer to purchasing some fishing gear and giving this lifestyle a shot. Thank you for the quality content, Taku! #TakuTuesdays

Aloha taku🤙always enjoy your content wanna wish you guys a safe and healthy new year

That's crazy, that catfish ate the whole hotdog in pieces! Also awesome that you cleaned up that shore trash...it's amazing that the same people who are out to enjoy nature have no compunction about trashing it.

100% not a brown bullhead. It's 100% without a doubt an ordinary channel catfish

That crunch though! Ugh, sound so good!!!!!

You make me wish I enjoyed seafood more. You seem like such a proficient chef that even if I don't, I still feel like I could learn a thing or two. Helps you also itch my rural upbringing with some good ol' lake fishing. Keep up the amazing work, sir.

LOL Love watching people clean a catfish for the first time. We catch and clean well over 1000 each summer so ya were pretty good at it. That cat would of gotten done in 8 min. Try shore lunch beer batter next time and deep fry them nuggets. You will love the hell out of it. Thanks for sharing your experience!

I can absolutely say "you had me at the crunch!"

Thank you for doing a catfish CAC. I live on the beach in Social so I eat a good amount of fresh fish, but I love catfish!

Yes!! I'm a little late but I commented on one of your last videos about SoDak and catfish. Gonna love this video man. Shoot, you have no idea how much of a role model you are for me and many others. You are THE BEST man!

Hey man, just stumbled on the channel. love the chill vibes! thanks for doing what ya do

Taku! You should check-out some catfish breakdown videos. Most I've seen hang the catfish up, don't even gut it, score around skin and rip the skin off, and then slice the fillets off while hanging. A pretty cool and different process. No need to bother with gutting and taking the head off and gets rid of the skin with minimal waste.

Looked amazing Taku!!! I lost a big catfish out at Clearlake last time I went. Tight lines bro!!!

I've been commenting on Adam's videos and trying to get him to do a catfish catch and cook. Nice to see one of the posse trying it.

That crunch is amazing 🤩

That crunch when you bit into the nugget sounded so satisfying haha

Love the uni knot! That’s my go to as well!

Happy Catfish Day 😋👊 Keep Up The Good Work ‼️

Catfish. Probably one of my favorite episodes.

Everyone watching should like the vid. Especially for the trash cleanup

That yellow on the fish’s back is a fat line more prevelant in larger fish. I usually trim that off the yellow fat line because it’s usually off tasting. The catfish is either a blue or a stocked channel catfish. Both are great eating, enjoy.

I've always left head on and guts in. Helps keep the fish somewhat less awkward on it's side. Feel behind the pectoral fins for a bone that points towards the tail and start your fillet there. Cut from the belly all the way through the skin on the back in one clean cut from there all the way to the tail, but leave the skin at the back by the tail. Then skin that fillet. Leaving the skin attached gives you the whole body of the fish to grab and provides better grip while you're trying to remove the skin. There are obviously hundreds of ways to do it, but that's just the way that has always worked best for me. G Great content and the food looks amazing!

Been cool seeing you two guys fishing Clear Lake. Spent many summers up there with cousins at our grandparents house in Lakeport.

NWFS favorite part of the video was when you started to pick up trash lol he loves to keep the area clean really enjoy you guys videos stay blessed fam!!!

That beer sip was nostalgic lol

I got the Misen chef knife a while back when you did a sponsor video featuring it and I love it!

Perfect for summertime catfishing!!!

Down in south Texas, we go fishing for our freshwater catfish… once we have our catch, we clean them, chop them into one inch size nuggets skin and all… we use cornmeal, seasoning, flour and a lite batter… & into the frying pan they go! Delicious with some lemon and some corn tortillas… Thx Dad for showing me how to catch, cook and enjoy them delicious catfish!!!

Best catfish fillet job I’ve seen hands down

PB here in this area was a 28 pound channel cat largest black crappie probably around 13 inches. We used to go fish that campground in high school even, unfortunately the lake is so low now its hard to find a place to launch a boat which also kills all the bank fishing spots. I know a spot up north a few hours from the campground you should check out. Free camping on the beach and saltwater goodies, best part is you can drive down to and along the beach as far as you feel comfortable.

Excellent video, I enjoy your videos because you have cooking and catching something.👍👍

Yummie!!!! Looks so good!!!!

You just taught me a new way to cook catfish thank you!

I'm glad you had a chance to sample some delicious fried catfish. May I suggest you try it southern style? Dredge catfish chunks in simple corn meal seasoned with salt and black pepper. Serve with cornbread and fried greens drizzled with a little pickled hot pepper vinegar. This goes wonderfully with an IPA.

In order to avoid haot spots when cooking with a Dutch oven, rotate the lid about every 10 minutes 90 degrees to move any hot spots around the tope of the food. Next get a raising device called a trivet . It raises the oven above the coals to allow more even cooking temperature. When cooking rotated the oven 90 degrees one way then move the lid 90 degrees the other way, voila, even cooking.

You guys are living the dream!

Fish fries are a staple here in the South, nothing can compare to fried catfish & fries. Tilapia is trying to take over, but in my opinion its not as flavorful as catfish. I generally use a Cajun batter, Louisiana fish fry or Zatarains, which only requires batter & water. But my personal favorite preference for catfish is blackened. Seasoning a filet heavily then frying in butter. Omg, its superb!!!!

Yes to the space dust!!! That Seattle beer is the best! Got so happy to see you use that hoppy beer lol

You should consider a gear series where you talk about all the kit you use. Things like kayak, reels, rods, baits, cooking utensils, camera gear and im sure much more. People who get to live and fish as much as you do surely have some insights that most of us don't, I know id love a series where you explain the why on you gear rather then just a shout out too it! Stay well and keep up the great videos!

That moment when you took the first bite 😛. Gosh, I love your videos!!!

That looked amazing I love catfish nuggies!

I wish you did more catfishing videos. Thats always the kind of fish i go for when fishing

Catfish are Great ! I grew up along the Mississippi River, They even have Catfish Days up here in Wisconsin. Great video, Thx !

Mercury level at clear lake is high! But they have SLABS of crappie in there. Best lure/bait is Berkeley gulp minnow with a pink jig head! 🔥

Such a great video!!

Hi Chef! Come to Brazil!! There’s plenty of wild nature!! I’m pretty sure you will love!!!

Thanks for cool videos, I'm proud of you!

AH man you were in the right spot just off Rattlesnake Island! Lots of crappie in the the Clearlake Oaks area its one of my go to's for crappie. Lakeport has some great spots as well.

Love the videos. We hope to get on your level and fish with you one day.

I grew up catfishing and my uncle for cleaning it would put a nail in the head then use a skinner (kinda look like pliers) and peel the skin back and it was so much easier to filet like that but you just unlocked core memories for me thank you❤️

Old timer - "my biggest catfish was 22lbs" Then identifys the channel catfish as a "Bullhead ?!" Old timer kinda of SUS hahaha Nice catch brother!!!

Great video as always, thanks brotha! Cheers from Washington State!

Man chill corn bread look amazing 🤤. Nice catch and cook 👨‍🍳

You may not be able to eat a lot of fish out of Clear Lake, but I have caught my biggest bass, crappie, bluegill, and catfish out of it. I caught a fish about the size of yours on a 1/16 ounce crappie jig on 4 pound test a couple years ago. It was a epic battle!

That is a Channel catfish. Bullhead look similar but usually are smaller and you catch them often crappie fishing up north. Catfish store a lot of the “bad” meat in the stomach so just stick to the side fillets and you’re good!

There's pretty big catfishes in Clear lake! If you can rent an airbnb that has a dock in the backyard, you can possibly catch crappies at night with a green light on. Beautiful lake!

Shoutout to you man for picking up trash at your fishing spot. I do the same every time. It blows my mind that people go to a beautiful place and leave it looking worse than when they got there.

May have to try some catfish nuggets now. They look so yummy.

Wooohooooo!! Another video ❤️🙏🥰🫖☕️

Great video. You are making my mouth water.

I actually bought a Misen pan last year unrelated to watching you, and when I saw one of your videos that were sponsered by them I was all bummed I wasnt able to use your code and help you out. Now this time Im early! I might get that exact pan thanks to you [:

Just purchased this carbon steel! Thanks man. Love your videos.

That crunch when you take a bite of the nugget

You wouldn't think it but catfish prepped and cooked the right way is delicious. Taku I feel like thought it would be gross but was surprised. Keep up the great work, you seem humble and I love it.

That chili and cornbread looks amazing!