Freshwater Table Fare

[MoCarp]

2 hours ago, Terrierman said:

That's only six or seven trips.  We had days with 200+ good ones.

3 CSR 10-6.550 Other Fish

PURPOSE: This rule establishes seasons, methods, and limits for taking all other fish.

(1) Daily Limit: The daily limit for fish, other than those species listed as endangered in 3 CSR 10-4.111 or defined as game fish, is fifty (50) in the aggregate, if taken by pole and line, trotline, throwline, limb line, bank line, or jug line. The daily limit if taken by gig, atlatl, bow, crossbow, grabbing, snaring, snagging, or underwater spearfishing is twenty (20), in the aggregate. Bighead carp, common carp, goldfish, grass carp, and silver carp may be taken and possessed in any number.

[shrapnel]

Meh on the Blue Cat, just remembered why I haven't had it in years.  Good, clean, white meat just on the mushy side similar to crappie.  Gotta find more White's and Walleye.  Might even try a Kentucky.

[oneshot]

Didn't see any Suckers which should be at the Top.

 

oneshot

[podum]

On 11/15/2017 at 10:42 PM, Gavin said:

I can tell very little difference in freshly caught & cooked white flaky fish species. Some will hold in the freezer for awhile, some won't. Trout & salmon need to be wild or feral for good flavor. Indifferent to catfish. 

Try freezing the fillets in a solid block of ice.  I started doing this a few years ago with White Bass and the fillets keep for over a year with no change in texture and most importantly, no freezer burn.  

To OP, I'm a huge fan of White Bass fillets for the same reason you are.   The fillets are thicker and firmer.  Hold up well in the frying oil.

[MOPanfisher]

36 minutes ago, oneshot said:

Didn't see any Suckers which should be at the Top.

 

oneshot

Kudos to Oneshot for reminding me about suckers.  Also to the list add goggle eye and flathead belly meat.

[slothman]

2 hours ago, oneshot said:

Didn't see any Suckers which should be at the Top.

 

oneshot

I agree. I forgot about suckers. I enjoy a nice sucker fish fry every now and then... riverside, of course. 

[top_dollar]

On little crappies and bluegills i like to leave the tail on one of the fillets.  Its a crispy little treat.

[BilletHead]

8 minutes ago, top_dollar said:

On little crappies and bluegills i like to leave the tail on one of the fillets.  Its a crispy little treat.

        No truer words have been said. Tails fried crispy and a dash of salt. Mighty fine!

BilletHead

[Old plug]

My favorite are crappie caught in the morning and fried for lunch.

[Old plug]

Just now, Old plug said:

My favorite are crappie caught in thecmornig and fried for lunch.