Triton21 Posted March 24, 2009 Posted March 24, 2009 UM_UM GOOD. Walked in the door this afternoon and my wife said "I would like some fresh fish for dinner". Went to a place I know well and caught 8 bass between 10 and 13 inches in about 30 minutes. Brought them home, filleted them, introduced them to hot oil and had a wonderful dinner with fried potatoes, salad, and Bass fillets. I am now sitting in my recliner, stuffed, with a smile on my face. Going to have to do that again sometime soon. Kelley Quote
Dave D Posted March 25, 2009 Posted March 25, 2009 I've never had bass but I bet it would taste pretty good out of the cold water. I might try it sometime if I could find a lake that didn't have an 18" limit withing 100 miles of me! Some of the places I fish could use a little heard thinning if you know what I mean! ;D Quote
TrippyJai Posted March 25, 2009 Posted March 25, 2009 Bass is good, but Is still prefer to eat other type of game fish. I wonder what Burley is trying to say? Lol... Quote
Super User cart7t Posted March 25, 2009 Super User Posted March 25, 2009 One of my fondest recollections is a shorelunch on a lake in Minnesota. We forgot lighter fluid to start the fire to fry up our 3-5lb bass we caught so we were forced to take the American flag off the light standard on the boat and use it for kindling. Later, our non-fishing friends met up with us after a morning Bald Eagle hunt. They had one small male to show us. Tasted like chicken, just a little stringier. Quote
srv1990 Posted March 25, 2009 Posted March 25, 2009 So cart, I get the impression you're not into bass fillets, eh? Me either, too many other better tasting fish around than bass. Quote
Super User Bassn Blvd Posted March 25, 2009 Super User Posted March 25, 2009 Bass aren't bad, depending what water they come out of. I much rather prefer catfish and speck but if you're under a time constraint then bass will do just fine. Quote
Super User Gatorbassman Posted March 25, 2009 Super User Posted March 25, 2009 I have a few private lakes that always need a little thinning of the herd. There is no better time to do that then early in the year. I love me some small bass out of the cold water. Quote
Super User cart7t Posted March 25, 2009 Super User Posted March 25, 2009 So cart, I get the impression you're not into bass fillets, eh? Me either, too many other better tasting fish around than bass. If my crappie fishing trips come up thin I'm not against adding some bass filler. Quote
Get Offme Fish Posted March 25, 2009 Posted March 25, 2009 take those fillets and cut them up in chunks throw them in a skillet w/ some butter, lemon, garlic, and seasoning. Then put in a flour tortilla w/ guacamole, cheese, pico de gallo and your favorite hot sauce. BASS BURRITOS OH SO GOOD!!!!! Quote
Triton21 Posted March 25, 2009 Author Posted March 25, 2009 Before Burley sets my hair on fire I must fessup. Now to reveal my honey-hole. 4 years ago I had a 3 acre pond built on our property. These are the first fish taken out. I need to thin the herd some so as not to get over populated and stunted. The ones caught were butterballs full of small bluegill and fathead minnows. the females were developing eggs and the males melt. Water temp was 52* so was cold enough that these fish were really good. Kelley Quote
Super User burleytog Posted March 25, 2009 Super User Posted March 25, 2009 Before Burley sets my hair on fire Ain't hurtin' my feelings none... Quote
Pond Hopper Posted March 25, 2009 Posted March 25, 2009 I agree, I fish and try to manage some farmer's ponds where I can only fish and I keep my limit of 10-14 inch bass whenever I feel like cleaning fish. I will admit, if there is sufficient oxygen even in the summer the fish are good if they are properly cared for. We throw them in a bucket of ice water, and normally fry during the summer months in a deep fryer. Bass over 2 lbs are a no no though unless fatally hooked and not revivable. Quote
senko_77 Posted March 25, 2009 Posted March 25, 2009 Before Burley sets my hair on fire Ain't hurtin' my feelings none... Yo Burley, did you find that craw in the stomach? That is awesome! Quote
Super User burleytog Posted March 25, 2009 Super User Posted March 25, 2009 Yep, I pay more attention to the stomach than I do the fillets. ;D Quote
Super User Jimzee Posted March 25, 2009 Super User Posted March 25, 2009 Some of my most fond memories as a child were camping at Moncove Lake and eating fried bass and bluegill over a campfire. No matter how many times I have tried to replicate that taste, I still can't do it like my grandmother could. I still like a few gills for dinner two or three times a year. Quote
Fish Chris Posted March 25, 2009 Posted March 25, 2009 I prefer Crappie, Catfish (for freshwater fish) Halibut, Salmon, Grilled Ahi Tuna (for salt). Nothing against bass being taken for food. Their are just so many better tasting fish. Then again, I think most would agree that "how its prepared" can make all the difference in the world. Peace, Fish Quote
Super User Catt Posted March 25, 2009 Super User Posted March 25, 2009 Bass fillets + Zatarain's Creole Seasoning + Zatarain's Fish-Fri = AH C'EST BON Quote
Low_Budget_Hooker Posted March 25, 2009 Posted March 25, 2009 One of my fondest recollections is a shorelunch on a lake in Minnesota. We forgot lighter fluid to start the fire to fry up our 3-5lb bass we caught so we were forced to take the American flag off the light standard on the boat and use it for kindling. Later, our non-fishing friends met up with us after a morning Bald Eagle hunt. They had one small male to show us. Tasted like chicken, just a little stringier. Finish the story Cart. The shore lunch was just the beginning. When he went to launch the beached boat, he ripped an oil line and didn't want to get his new BPS t-shirt messy so he just let it drain out. It's ok,...the oil was real old and dirty, was going to need to be drained soon anyway. To save the day, he figured he'd go grab some herring that are up in the rivers for a few weeks. Hope that net at the top of the fish ladder holds up this yr. I prefer Crappie, Catfish (for freshwater fish) Halibut, Salmon, Grilled Ahi Tuna (for salt). Nothing against bass being taken for food. Their are just so many better tasting fish. Then again, I think most would agree that "how its prepared" can make all the difference in the world. Peace, Fish I agree. I like Trout from the fresh and just about anything from the salt over a LM. (excluding Bluefish,...YUK) They're just gamier to me but then again, I don't like catfish either so........ I like my fish with shells Lobster, clams, crabs......Must be the Yankee in me. Quote
Btech Posted March 25, 2009 Posted March 25, 2009 I have never had bass before - Anyone plan on eating one on the trip? If so give me a ring id like to try it - I cant even cook spegetti so frying a fish.... yeah doubt it. Quote
nickb Posted March 25, 2009 Posted March 25, 2009 I would be alright with eating a bass. My favorites would have to be some nice rainbow trout or some Idaho Salmon. Quote
I.rar Posted March 25, 2009 Posted March 25, 2009 never had bass , or any freshwater fish , but i do love fish. what size are they best to cook? are peacock bass edible/tasty? - ive always wondered this. Quote
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