Super User J Francho Posted February 24, 2015 Super User Posted February 24, 2015 I've eaten a few, they're gross. I much prefer smallmouth, and even then, I don't catch to keep. If one dies on me, so be it. It isn't terrible eating. 1 Quote
hawgenvy Posted February 24, 2015 Posted February 24, 2015 Farm raised tilapia is absouletly safe to eat. Apparently in China, which supplies much of the tilapia in the US, they are sometimes fed with livestock (pig) feces: http://www.snopes.com/food/warnings/tilapia.asp Quote
Super User J Francho Posted February 24, 2015 Super User Posted February 24, 2015 Coprophagic…yum yum! Look up haddock, everyone's Lent fave, see what they eat. 1 Quote
Super User Catch and Grease Posted February 24, 2015 Super User Posted February 24, 2015 Apparently in China, which supplies much of the tilapia in the US, they are sometimes fed with livestock (pig) feces: http://www.snopes.com/food/warnings/tilapia.asp Ecuador, U.S, and Canadian raised tilapia are the ones I eat and they are completely safe. Maybe farm raised tilapia in China may not be safe due to bad production techniques but saying ALL farm raised tilapia aren't safe to eat is a bold statement. Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted February 24, 2015 Super User Posted February 24, 2015 Apparently in China, which supplies much of the tilapia in the US, they are sometimes fed with livestock (pig) feces: http://www.snopes.com/food/warnings/tilapia.asp So is that what Shaw G means when he says "That's a Big Ol' Pig" ? A-Jay 1 Quote
hawgenvy Posted February 24, 2015 Posted February 24, 2015 Ecuador, U.S, and Canadian raised tilapia are the ones I eat and they are completely safe. Maybe farm raised tilapia in China may not be safe due to bad production techniques but saying ALL farm raised tilapia aren't safe to eat is a bold statement. Didn't mean to imply that! 1 Quote
Super User J Francho Posted February 24, 2015 Super User Posted February 24, 2015 Always wear a PFD when eating fish. Stay safe, guys. 1 Quote
Super User Catch and Grease Posted February 24, 2015 Super User Posted February 24, 2015 Didn't mean to imply that! Lol no problem, its just I'll ask a friend or family member if they want to cook tilapia and they will say "Ewe no! I saw on (insert social media site here) they eat poop and are unhealthy!" There are a lot of misconceptions about tilapia... Quote
Bob C Posted February 24, 2015 Posted February 24, 2015 I eat them often. LM and SM. I cooked them together one time and no one could tell the difference and they all thought it was very good. I've kept a few 4 lb.LM and were delicious. If you think the texture is bad then chances are you're over cooking them. They are firm and flakey if cooked right. I use Drakes batter and peanut oil. I vacuum bag a few for winter. The bag keeps them just like the fresh caught ones. Quote
Hyrule Bass Posted February 24, 2015 Posted February 24, 2015 I second that. You all can tell your grandchildren how wonderful they were when they're all gone. Seriously ? ok, but no, seriously? you cant be serious...right? you must just be highly misinformed... 1 Quote
Super User WRB Posted February 24, 2015 Super User Posted February 24, 2015 Before Catch & Release became popular B.A.S.S. held a fish fry after each tournament at local churches...waste not, want not. When I first met my in laws from Minnisota-Canada they didn't fish for bass or pike because they preferred to eat walleye or lake trout. My in laws came out to California and I caught some bass for a fish fry and they were surprised how good tasting LMB bass from deep cold water are. The bass from where they lived were softer meat and weedy tasting, so I guess it can depend on where the bass are located. Like any fish it must be handled properly, kept cold before cooking. Tom Quote
Bob C Posted February 24, 2015 Posted February 24, 2015 Like any fish it must be handled properly, kept cold before cooking. Tom Exactly. I keep them happy in my live well until I get home. Then they immediately either go in the fryer or vacuum bag and freezer. Works every time. Quote
Dogmatic Posted February 24, 2015 Posted February 24, 2015 Farm raised tilapia is absouletly safe to eat. Farmed raised tilapia is safe as long as you purchase it from a reputable source. Tilapia from China and Vietnam should be avoided. The same can be said of shrimp and catfish from those sources. Tilapia is an amazing fish, capable of living and thriving in various habitats, very easy to farm, on any scale, and perfect for aquaculture and aquaponic systems. Because of this ease, Tilapia has been said to be "the fish that will feed the world". Aquaculture can be dangerous, as seen with tilapia, catfish, crawfish, shrimp, as well as salmon, but well regulated and done right, it holds the most promise for feeding our ever growing population, especially considering the contamination and depletion of our wild stocks of fish. As for eating bass, and other wild caught fish...everything in moderation. 1 Quote
cgs1967 Posted February 25, 2015 Posted February 25, 2015 I have been eating smaller bass for 42 years and it is pretty good. Not walleye good but good. Just lightly bread it and fry it. Quote
EmersonFish Posted February 25, 2015 Posted February 25, 2015 I only eat 8 pounders. I'm kidding of course. Bass taste good when prepared well. Not as good as other fish, but everything can't be the best. There are some fisheries where I wish they would encourage people to keep more bass. Put a reasonable slot limit up along with some recipe ideas. Thin the herd a little. Quote
RUSS9999 Posted February 26, 2015 Posted February 26, 2015 I would rather eat bass then walleye. 1 Quote
bucky Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 Not in years but best I can remember it is a tasty fish. I haven't cleaned any fish in over 20 years, I eat mine out. Quote
hoosierhawghunter Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 No its poisonous. Throw them back!! 1 Quote
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