Any anglers out there?

[PamunkeyHub]

Love fishing for catfish! They get me through the slow spring fishing season around here. This was two weeks ago with my cousin. Fished all afternoon in the rain, but had a great time.

 

[RacFocus]

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Awesome haul. Those look like the good tasting size. When we catch them we find the smaller ones taste the best. Not as "fishy" as the kids call it.

 

[BrewinHooligan]

Awesome haul. Those look like the good tasting size. When we catch them we find the smaller ones taste the best. Not as "fishy" as the kids call it.

A trick we would use in Oregon catching fish from warmer water that tasted kida dirty or fishy would be to soak the fillets overnight in some salt water. It draws out the impurities and firms up the flesh some. Now, most people don't fillet catfish, but I do.

 

[RacFocus]

A trick we would use in Oregon catching fish from warmer water that tasted kida dirty or fishy would be to soak the fillets overnight in some salt water. It draws out the impurities and firms up the flesh some. Now, most people don't fillet catfish, but I do.

Seems like I've heard to soak them in Sprite or milk. Salt water sounds good too. I think last time we soaked them in some hot sauce to. Then breaded and fried them. Hhhmmm making me hungry. Still have some in the freezer.

 

[PamunkeyHub]

Awesome haul. Those look like the good tasting size. When we catch them we find the smaller ones taste the best. Not as "fishy" as the kids call it.

Thanks! Yeah, we prefer the smaller fish as well.

A trick we would use in Oregon catching fish from warmer water that tasted kida dirty or fishy would be to soak the fillets overnight in some salt water. It draws out the impurities and firms up the flesh some. Now, most people don't fillet catfish, but I do.

We do this as well. I fillet the fish, soak, then cube, spice, and vacuum pack in different sizes for different events. When your ready for a fish fry, just unthaw, bread, fry and enjoy. I feel the smaller nuggets helps with the fishy taste as well.

 

[RacFocus]

Will have to try the cubed nuggets.

 

[RacFocus]

So you guys soak overnight before freezing? If you are freezing them.

 

[BrewinHooligan]

So you guys soak overnight before freezing? If you are freezing them.

Either that or freeze in a solution of salt water to save a step.

 

[PamunkeyHub]

Will have to try the cubed nuggets.

You should. I do it for parties and cookouts and it's amazing how fast they disappear. If you want the simple recipe, drop me a pm.

 

[havana1]

Love fishing for catfish! They get me through the slow spring fishing season around here. This was two weeks ago with my cousin. Fished all afternoon in the rain, but had a great time.

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Nice fish, brother! Fishing the James?
Last Friday a friend of mine dropped off a fresh blue cat he caught on the Wicomico River here in So. MD. Filleted and blackend seasoning and pan seared....yum!

 

[PamunkeyHub]

Nice fish, brother! Fishing the James?
Last Friday a friend of mine dropped off a fresh blue cat he caught on the Wicomico River here in So. MD. Filleted and blackend seasoning and pan seared....yum!

No, they were caught in the Pamunkey River. Not sure if I'd eat any fish out of the James River.

 

[havana1]

I can't believe nobody's fishing or at least they're not talkin' about it. My schedule and life itself is getting in the way of me getting out there or I would be posting pics every week.

Anyway, The FLW Tour is here in So. MD on the Potomac River. I have two freinds fishing it this year one as a pro, the other an amateur. My amateur friend is Kurt Fraser and the pro Bryan Schmitt. It's hard to say how Kurt will do due to who he will be fishing with. However, if Vegas had odds on bass tourneys Bryan would be favored to win out of about 150 to 175 boats, some of the best anglers in the world. I say Bryan is favored only because I'm not out there....lol!
He's grown up fishing the region and has won national tournaments here before. If you get a chance look him up or check out FLW dot com.

 

[RacFocus]

I really enjoy fishing but the young family and move ( trying to sell a house ) have meant my lures haven't seen a drop of water.

 

[havana1]

I really enjoy fishing but the young family and move ( trying to sell a house ) have meant my lures haven't seen a drop of water.

I feel your pain, brother!

 

[PetersCreek]

I'm a recovering bass fisherman from down South. I occasionally fish for salmon and halibut, of course but I'm mostly a trout bum these days. I like to relax in my "easy chair" on local lakes:

 

[PamunkeyHub]

I'm a recovering bass fisherman from down South. I occasionally fish for salmon and halibut, of course but I'm mostly a trout bum these days. I like to relax in my "easy chair" on local lakes:

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Nice setup! I love Alaska and look forward to going back soon. I spent a week in the summer of 2011 fishing the Aniak River with my wife, mom, and dad. One of the best weeks of my life and we caught a lot of fish. I'll have to post up some of the pictures from that trip soon.

 

[TANDR2005]

I'm a recovering bass fisherman from down South. I occasionally fish for salmon and halibut, of course but I'm mostly a trout bum these days. I like to relax in my "easy chair" on local lakes:

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I'm envious. I spent 11 years in Fairbanks/Fort Wainwright. The fishing and hunting were phenomenal from Homer all the way up almost to Prudhoe Bay. You can never do to much of either.

 

[EHV]

I have stepped up my fishing game the past month. We fished a local lake and got into a pretty good catch of walleyes. I've been motivated enough I even bought a new baitcaster after all these years.

 

[javelin377]

I've stayed out of this thread long enough.... Had to make sure it wasn't a trap as thing usually are around here.

I am a recovering tournament bass fisherman. Fished local circuits for years and BFL on the amateur side for 3 years. Sold my bass boat 2 years ago and started "fun" fishing again. Got tired of the constant go, go, go of the tourney world.

I still fish upwards of 3-4 times a week but it's a lot more laid back now, and just as much fun!

 

[TANDR2005]

I have stepped up my fishing game the past month. We fished a local lake and got into a pretty good catch of walleyes. I've been motivated enough I even bought a new baitcaster after all these years.

Walleye are good eatin'