DAKOTABOY's Blog

First, try to keep the small ones to eat. Soak in milk to draw out the blood

that's like shooting the smallest deer in the woods..lol

SOAK OVERNIGHT IN SALT WATER, RINSE, AND FRY'EM

There are two reasons most people don't enjoy white bass. One is that they are oily, and the second is that they die quickly in a livewell. Commercial fishermen put their catch on ice immediately for a reason. The oils in fish spoil very quickly and give it that "fishy" taste. Placing your whites directly into ice is a must. Pouring in some water and salt will get them colder even more quickly. Fillet, and enjoy. When cared for properly, I find them to be an extremely tasty fish. With this process, I don't even find it necessary to remove the red meat. Also, if you freeze, cover fillets with water before freezing.

I also put them on ice if I keep them, also if you will soak in buttermilk overnight that really really helps.

Basically though, why go to any special trouble if there are so many fish in the lakes that don't need anything special. Learn to catch crappie or walleye or both and you won't ever eat another sand bass, ooops white bass.