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Dip Net Fishing for Hooligan | Taste Test + Smoking and Canning

Simple Living Alaska

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Our first dipnetting trip of the year was a success. Our target fish, Hooligan AKA Smelt, run up Alaskan waters in the Spring months. We head to the shores of Twentymile River to dip net the tasty and multipurpose fish. At the cabin we taste test fried hooligan as well as smoke and can the fish to preserve the harvest.

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20 Comments

@archeanna1425 5 years ago

These fish are sometimes called oolichan or eulichan and were used by First Nations for oil more than for the flesh, hence the name "candlefish". The oil was so desirable that it was an important trade item.

@shilpihalder2133 5 years ago (edited)

I'm from West Bengal State of India and we Bengalis have a reputation as fish eaters. This is how we usually eat medium and small sized fish, head tail bones and all
A tip that my mother used to say...while eating whole fish of that size, start eating from the tail end, less chance of bones sticking in your throat

@andreeadumitru4764 5 years ago

you guys are always like "we've never tried this" and then go and actually do an amazing job!

@jenna7138 5 years ago

My favorite part of your videos is seeing how you two work so well as a team together ❤

@VerucaPumpkin 5 years ago

I'm starting to think that other bird has a crush on one of your chickens.

@sue8412 5 years ago

It's so funny to me watching them look absolutely disgusted eating the fish, and then going 'It's delicious'! They're such a sweet couple haha

@katpens 5 years ago

I'm a fish filleter and have a super good tip for gutting fish! if small like that use a tea spoon and scrape the guts out saves so much time, even bigger fish you can use a table spoon gets all the harder bits out that your fingers can't grip on to :) also awesome catch 💪🐟

@danielcarter7657 5 years ago

She's a trooper for getting in there with the fish helping clean em

@elariel01 5 years ago

The oil is packed with omega three. Very good for you, your dogs and your chickens. When you get to eating your canned ones, pour any unused oil into the dog/chicken feed.

@stevenlapham5254 5 years ago

I hope and pray this couple never breaks up... their support of one another is a joy and comfort to watch!,

@42apprentice 5 years ago

Here in Scotland we fry herring in flour & oatmeal, it’s an oily fish too, and the meal mops up the oil & gives a crispy coating

@jamesatkisson3736 5 years ago

After working a kitchen in San Diego for a year, it is SO refreshing to see yalls outdoor food prep. Also, it’s ok to walk around with blood on your hands, not contaminating anythin sit down. Lol. I love how much teamwork you guys seem to need, it’s very romantic.

@mcpack3258 5 years ago

As a Southeast Asian, all I can say is: that's how you eat fish!

@cabinfevernanna5897 5 years ago

My grandma was full blood swede and lived in Everson and Bellingham WA. My dad said that there were only a few places in the world you could find hooligans. Sweden, Nooksack river and Alaska. I'm sure there's other places. But my dad bragged about how much he loved hooligans

@lunamaria9883 5 years ago

When I was a kid we used to eat fried whole smells in cornmeal with a soy dipping sauce. 65 years later I still get cravings.

@annwithaplan9766 5 years ago

I've said this before, but I'll say it again. I love how you two talk between yourselves. It makes me feel like I'm right there with you. : )

@MrNathansdad 5 years ago

Boy, when Eric gets the hang of it, he really gets the hang of it!

@jassybug8996 5 years ago

I love how you two are always trying new things. It nudges me to step out of my comfort zone. Lol Thanks ❤

@crysgould3592 5 years ago

I miss smelts! They make the best fish "sticks". Enjoy your bounty!

@oxennguyen3148 5 years ago

GOD IS GIVEN YOU GUYS SOMETHING IN RETURN FOR PUTTING UP WITH THE COLD WEATHER. MOST AND BEST WAY OF GETTING PLENTY OF FISH EVER SEEN. WHAT A BLESSING