Set Some Lines

[Jason Essary]

Set some lines last night with 3 kids with me. We had a blast catching the bait and thought we done a wonderful job. guess the fish thought otherwise. use perch and shad, only caught two small bass and one google-eye. NO cats. going to try again tonight. Maybe it was the cold front, or maybe they arent in their regular haunts yet. Ill report the results tomorrow again.

[Jason Essary]

Wow, nothing. that was a waste of time this weekend. should have been bass fishin. Anyone know of suggestions????

[Quillback]

Sorry to hear you didn't get any cats. Maybe they don't like these cold nights we've had lately.

[Jason Essary]

think u might have been right. Caught two last night. a 9 and a 15 lber. Nice.

[Quillback]

Right on! I never have eaten Flathead, are they any good to eat, I've heard they are strong tasting - but like I said I have never tried them myself.

[KansasBoy13]

I had some flathead sunday actually and I think they are a good eatin fish a little strong but not bad at all, but thats my opinion. Nice fish by the way!

[Jason Essary]

They are good at the table, though strong. I like to soak mine in water and a small shot of vinegar the first night then wash them with clean water. Ive also soaked then just before the grease in buttermilk for an hour and the combo takes away most all the "fishy" flavor. Their texture is more of a spoonbill than of a flaky fish.

[Jason Essary]

Had a nice catch yesterday on trotlines. 3 channels, lost one at the boat. and one huge flathead. 25 lbs and 38" long. thought id show yall the pics. they seem to be eating great now, goin out to bait up again tonight.

[Quillback]

Nice fish!

[troutman11]

Great fish. I was fishing with chicken livers under a bobber the other day and I caught one cat looks like a minnow compared to your guys. I didn't weigh or measure but thought I would share it with you anyway.