yep, i do like to keep a bass from time to time, but i keep a lot more panfish... perch and bluegill mostly.
good talking to you too andy, we'll have to get out there sometime soon.
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Originally Posted by jmurr711
yellow perch are like lays potato chips to me i cannot eat just 56
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haha, nice, me too
crappies, perch, bluegills, bass, are all tasty, but i like to use them for different things.
crappie is very delicate texture and sweet light flavor, i usually like to bake it. probably my favorite.
yellow perch is a little firmer, slightly nutty sometimes, very good eating. good for bake or saute.
bluegill and pumpkinseeds also have a nice light flavor and are a bit firmer than perch. pumpkinseeds have a little bit of the nutty perch like flavor, but rarely get big enough to be worth taking the time to fillet. in my opinion, 8 or 9" sunfish make it worth while. i like to saute and fry them.
smallmouth and largemouth taste about the same to me (and nothing like mud, I might add)... little more flavorful than the panfish, but not fishy by any means. they have nice big fillets with a firm texture that are great for fish and chips, or cutting into chunks and adding to jambalaya, etc.
we eat fish about once a week, so it is important to have some variety (and enough freezer space) to keep the wife pleased.
