POTOMAC RIVER SNAKEHEAD "BIG ONE!!!"

April 4th 2010 was an incredible day of fishing on the Potomac! My fishing partner Paul Spence and I caught between 30 and 40 bass including close to 20 keepers! It was topped off by one of my most exciting moments fishing on the river. About 3 hours into our day, Paul set the hook on a huge Northern Snakehead!!! This was the first Snakehead caught off my boat and measured 28" and weighed almost 8 pounds! There are many opinions out there surrounding this highly controversial invasive species, but love them or hate them, it looks like they're here to stay...

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[eife7]

You are not legally required to keep and kill invasive species, "it is highly recommended" You can not be prosecuted.

[n4sir804]

@smartguy104 they taste awesome....one of the best fish my fat ass ever ate :-)

[2088tomrogers]

ur supposed to kill them , never release them back, there not native.

[TheDalejr4ever]

@cjoutdoors1991 u just cant release the fish

[TheKaduke]

Snakeheads look fun to fish for but they destroy ecosystems and are spreading north

[FlintSparkedStudios]

@smartguy104 I've never had some myself but I've heard they're a good fish to eat. And I mean why not eat them all to stop their invasive movement. (;

[smartguy104]

I have heard they are white meat and taste like crappie is that true?

[MrGrizzlyXiong]

Its a beauty..

[tubsy7100]

In some places you can keep them i bought one in england and i was aloud to keep it