Blue Gill day
Oct 10, 2021 18:45:02 #
Fishin'Slug
Loc: Rockaway Beach, MO
No, Bass, no catfish, no trout, no crappie, but we caught Blue Gills... We kept 8 & sent at least a dozen back to grow up. As you can see, I did not fillet them into "Gill McNuggets", but I do remember why I usually do. You know - the scales in the hair, on the face, on the tailgate of the truck, let alone my shirt & shorts, etc. It's McNuggets next time...
I think I'll just cook them in butter & at the end hit them with some fresh lemon juice. No breading at all, but maybe some S&P, onion powder & a tad of garlic powder. We'll probably eat them with our hands because of all the small bones.
I think I'll just cook them in butter & at the end hit them with some fresh lemon juice. No breading at all, but maybe some S&P, onion powder & a tad of garlic powder. We'll probably eat them with our hands because of all the small bones.
Oct 10, 2021 19:21:57 #
Oct 10, 2021 19:38:55 #
Fishin'Slug wrote:
No, Bass, no catfish, no trout, no crappie, but we... (show quote)
Nice catch Slug. Scaling fish is messy. Thanks for the picture!
Oct 10, 2021 20:25:23 #
Oct 10, 2021 20:37:15 #
Oct 10, 2021 21:04:09 #
bottomcoon
Loc: Tahlequah, oklahoma
Fishin'Slug wrote:
No, Bass, no catfish, no trout, no crappie, but we... (show quote)
Way to go Slug! Blue gill are mighty fine eating any way the're prepared. Tight lines.
Oct 10, 2021 22:35:15 #
Fishing Slug: Well, I don't know the fishing laws in Missouri, but you can certainly check. If you had kept some of those you released, you had in your possession the best possible bait for large catfish.
Next time, just or grins, use some of the bluegills you catch and fish at night for large catfish, who are very partial to them, and any other small live fish who are unlucky enough to be caught in their vicinity. I don't know if you are a catfisherman or not, but you are passing up a golden opportunity. That is if it is legal in your state. Just Sayin...RJS
Next time, just or grins, use some of the bluegills you catch and fish at night for large catfish, who are very partial to them, and any other small live fish who are unlucky enough to be caught in their vicinity. I don't know if you are a catfisherman or not, but you are passing up a golden opportunity. That is if it is legal in your state. Just Sayin...RJS
Oct 10, 2021 23:09:51 #
Fishin'Slug
Loc: Rockaway Beach, MO
I do believe it is legal. My wife & I will have to make a night of it. Thanks
Oct 10, 2021 23:42:31 #
Fishin'Slug: Well, actually you don't have to fish at night, I see on Utube others catching big catfish in the daytime, but that is probably because you would have a hard time filming any catch in the dark! Be sure to show your pictures. Just Sayin....RJS
Oct 11, 2021 14:39:08 #
Fishin'Slug wrote:
No, Bass, no catfish, no trout, no crappie, but we... (show quote)
Some nice fatties FS. They tasted good I’m sure.
Hack 🇺🇸🍺🍺
Oct 11, 2021 16:52:27 #
Fishin'Slug
Loc: Rockaway Beach, MO
Robert J Samples wrote:
Fishin'Slug: Well, actually you don't have to fish at night, I see on Utube others catching big catfish in the daytime, but that is probably because you would have a hard time filming any catch in the dark! Be sure to show your pictures. Just Sayin...RJS
So, next time I will save the "dinks" and try for a catfish. Where do hook them through the lips, on the back under the spine? Then do you weight it a lot to minimize its swim path, or just let it act naturally - a wounded fish? THX
Oct 11, 2021 17:42:12 #
Oct 11, 2021 19:11:17 #
Great catch man!! Supposedly they are some of the best tasting fish, and next time you got to try a power washer, a buddy of mine showed it to me take the scales right off the fish🎣
Oct 11, 2021 19:55:08 #
I recommend hooking the sunfish behind the dorsal fin, but above the spine, allowing them to swim but not get away from a predator. Now, I never hooked a perch by its lips, and you might try that as an alternative, but I think the behind the dorsal fin best. Be sure to post pictures. Just Sayin....RJS
Oct 12, 2021 09:48:54 #
forrest r
Loc: NE ohio
Nice!!!
Luv bluegill backstraps, down right tasty. The way you cleaned those bluegill is how we've done it for decades when camping & cooking on a fire. I like them on a grill that way also.
Targeting bluegill using ul equipment is just as much fun as going for large mouth bass to me. Sometimes I think a lot of fisherman forget just how much fun bluegill are to catch along with the excellent meals they provide.
Luv bluegill backstraps, down right tasty. The way you cleaned those bluegill is how we've done it for decades when camping & cooking on a fire. I like them on a grill that way also.
Targeting bluegill using ul equipment is just as much fun as going for large mouth bass to me. Sometimes I think a lot of fisherman forget just how much fun bluegill are to catch along with the excellent meals they provide.
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