Fish Taste?

[tjm]

"Hand fishing" in any place that I've been meant using only your hands. "Noodling" would be a sub-category of "handfishing". 

I think that if a hook and line are used, that's "hook and line" fishing.There is also "hand line" fishing. But I think use of hook with no bait most likely falls under "snagging" or "grabbing." Not sure that was ever legal for catfish.

Mo. shut down their experiment with hand fishing because of egg loss when fish were taken during the spawn. If they had timed the season for after spawn, I doubt that would have been a problem, but there might have been fewer catfish taken when they aren't on the nest too.

 

[fishinwrench]

37 minutes ago, tjm said:

 

Mo. shut down their experiment with hand fishing because of egg loss when fish were taken during the spawn

The only time to handfish is when they are spawning.     You're not gonna find a flathead fanning and willing to sit still while you fondle it otherwise.

[tjm]

59 minutes ago, fishinwrench said:

The only time to handfish is when they are spawning.     You're not gonna find a flathead fanning and willing to sit still while you fondle it otherwise.

Species nor method really matters when we consider catching them on the nests; it's always easier when they are are nesting, it takes less skill or knowledge when nesting, it does way more harm to the recruitment than at any other time of year. So if there is any doubt about the numbers of any given species, protect that species during spawn. Don't fly fish trout redds  nor hold bass tournaments during the prespawn or spawn weeks; and no one really needs to do a five year test study to find that out. It was pretty stupid of MDC to even start that program while including the spawn months. Probably just as important (or more important, given that the agency did set that test up, showing that they had little concern about the species) was the large number of illegal "enhancements" they removed from Truman; water tanks, tractor tires, crates, culverts and so on that  the angling public  had placed there. Trash pit, I think was how they described the lake, and they had some notion that banning noodling would reduce the dumping.

[fishinwrench]

I wouldn't even know where to begin handfishing in a lake like Truman with its wildly fluctuating water levels....other than way up the creeks that feed into it. 

I've lived on the Gravois side of lake O for 28 years and I only know of one spot where you are likely to find a spawning flathead every year. 

On the creeks up north, tribitarys of the Salt river, I can point out 3-5 good spots in every mile. 

[oneshot 1]

Well tell you what I use to visit with a Noodler and after listening for short time.  No I like living, this guy should be dead. 

Oh yea trust the guys with you if the fish is pulling you into a hole. 

Not with me.

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Today went to a New Place ordered Catfish. 

They had went cut the Mud Vein out and the fish was very good. 

Better than Dowds.

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[MOPanfisher]

Lots of things gs can affect the taste.  Flathead, channel, or blue all arw slightly different.  Belly and head meat are different from fillets.  Where they lube and what they eat affects the flavor, from good clean lake or river instead of a pondwnd of course how cleaned and cooked.  My wife always claimed.she hated catfish, but she had never eaten any except pond caught yellow meated, catfish.  She has eaten a fair amount of catfish in the last 30 plus years, she just didn't know it usually.

I like to keep channels that I catch while crappie or walleye fishing, in the 2 lb range, fillet them out, season them up, butter and bacon grease on the blackstone and sear them up good, makes for a heck of a good sammich. 

[MikeKaya]

Fish taste can be quite different depending on the type of fish you are eating. Some fish have a strong, distinct flavor, while others are milder and more subtle. I find that fresh fish tastes the best. The cooking method also makes a big difference. Grilling or baking fish can bring out its natural flavors while frying can sometimes make it taste a bit greasy. When it comes to adding extra protein to your diet, have you ever considered organic goat whey protein? It’s a great alternative to traditional protein powders. I started using it recently, and it has a very clean taste that doesn't overpower my meals. It mixes well with smoothies and shakes, and I even add it to my morning oatmeal sometimes. Plus, it's easier to digest than some other protein sources. If you're trying to eat healthier or just want to add more protein to your diet, organic goat whey protein might be worth a try.

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Was talking with Noodlers showed me scars and such. Then was talking about Fish pulling you in and Snapping Turtles.

This is when I really liked Rod and Reel Fishing. 

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