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Feb 23, 2022 22:08:55   #
SALMON ADDICT Loc: Snohomish county Washington
 
The Bozek wrote:
Hi there! I joined about a year ago and would love to go freshwater fishing. I haven't been fishing in about two decades plus and was never an expert so I need to learn all I can.
A few months ago I was at Pro Bass to buy a new rod and reel. I asked the employee if bass was good to eat. He said that it is not palatable unless you were starving. I can't see catching fish, yanking them out of their habitat, possibly damaging them, then throwing them back in. Of course if they are undersized or over the limit, then Ok.
IMO, if you're going to hunt or fish then the best way to honor the hobby and the game you pursue is to fulfill God's will by doing what the original Biblical purpose of that animal was: to serve Mankind for sustenance.
I'd love to know the best places to fish for trout around the San Bernardino area.
Thanks to all anglers and hunters!
Hi there! I joined about a year ago and would love... (show quote)


I join the others that like eating bass,bass don't have a heavy(real fishy )flavor but have good texture,suggest real light seasoning so you can decide for yourself and then season to your taste.

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Feb 23, 2022 23:14:58   #
Jeffchow88 Loc: San Francisco
 
In the Asian market bass are a delicacy, can go for $20.00 lb.
Bring a couple of bass to your favorite Chinese restaurant (call them first)
and ask them to steam one for you, soy sauce, hot oil, ginger and scallions. Tell them that the second fish is for them. You’ll become instantly popular there.

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Feb 24, 2022 01:54:50   #
Pawpaw58 Loc: Silverhill al
 
Just add grits on the side.

Or do you northern hookers
Have grits.

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Feb 25, 2022 04:43:11   #
Canis Loc: Texarkana, TX
 
I would check state and local fish departments before eating Largemouth or any fish from various waters. Some limit the amount you can eat in a week, others are banned from consumption. Sometimes it applies to all fish coming from a lake. Mercury being the biggest concern I found, and it may occur naturally.
But I agree about keeping bass I caught since it will promote healthier fisheries. That is the reason the Fish and Game place size and catch limits of fish.

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Feb 26, 2022 12:30:16   #
The Bozek Loc: Fontana, CA
 
The closest thing we have to grits is "Cream of Wheat"! But it aint grits! LOL

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Feb 26, 2022 12:31:21   #
The Bozek Loc: Fontana, CA
 
It would have to be good sized though, right? At least five lbs+?

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Feb 27, 2022 09:37:25   #
Graywulff Loc: Cortez,Co.
 
The Bozek wrote:
Hi there! I joined about a year ago and would love to go freshwater fishing. I haven't been fishing in about two decades plus and was never an expert so I need to learn all I can.
A few months ago I was at Pro Bass to buy a new rod and reel. I asked the employee if bass was good to eat. He said that it is not palatable unless you were starving. I can't see catching fish, yanking them out of their habitat, possibly damaging them, then throwing them back in. Of course if they are undersized or over the limit, then Ok.
IMO, if you're going to hunt or fish then the best way to honor the hobby and the game you pursue is to fulfill God's will by doing what the original Biblical purpose of that animal was: to serve Mankind for sustenance.
I'd love to know the best places to fish for trout around the San Bernardino area.
Thanks to all anglers and hunters!
Hi there! I joined about a year ago and would love... (show quote)
I’ve been told that it depends on the quality of the water they come out of but I’ve never eaten a bass I didn’t like!!

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Feb 27, 2022 13:52:13   #
jb backus Loc: show low, AZ
 
Largemouth bass and smallmouth are very good to eat. I cannot even imagen anyone at Bass Pro telling you bass is not palatable. Stripers are ok but don't seem to be as tasty as small and large mouth. Striped bass are more for sport and normally catch and release, I don't know about black bass. Peacock bass in South America are good also. Now if you are fishing in some neighborhood lakes (normally there are signs.), the water is treated w/chemicals and it is not safe to eat fish caught from such places.

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Feb 27, 2022 15:53:18   #
EdwardL Loc: Tenino Wa.
 
The Bozek wrote:
Hi there! I joined about a year ago and would love to go freshwater fishing. I haven't been fishing in about two decades plus and was never an expert so I need to learn all I can.
A few months ago I was at Pro Bass to buy a new rod and reel. I asked the employee if bass was good to eat. He said that it is not palatable unless you were starving. I can't see catching fish, yanking them out of their habitat, possibly damaging them, then throwing them back in. Of course if they are undersized or over the limit, then Ok.
IMO, if you're going to hunt or fish then the best way to honor the hobby and the game you pursue is to fulfill God's will by doing what the original Biblical purpose of that animal was: to serve Mankind for sustenance.
I'd love to know the best places to fish for trout around the San Bernardino area.
Thanks to all anglers and hunters!
Hi there! I joined about a year ago and would love... (show quote)

Welcome to the Stage
Yes they are good 👍 to eat but they are a sport fish also so alot of people release them and eat catfish or perch or walleye

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Feb 27, 2022 17:34:38   #
DaveG Loc: CaddoPar/La
 
Try blackened. Premixed blackened seasonings are available in the spices isle. I use olive oil instead of butter which is a little healthier.

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Feb 27, 2022 18:10:59   #
HenryG Loc: Falmouth Cape Cod Massachusetts
 
The Bozek wrote:
Hi there! I joined about a year ago and would love to go freshwater fishing. I haven't been fishing in about two decades plus and was never an expert so I need to learn all I can.
A few months ago I was at Pro Bass to buy a new rod and reel. I asked the employee if bass was good to eat. He said that it is not palatable unless you were starving. I can't see catching fish, yanking them out of their habitat, possibly damaging them, then throwing them back in. Of course if they are undersized or over the limit, then Ok.
IMO, if you're going to hunt or fish then the best way to honor the hobby and the game you pursue is to fulfill God's will by doing what the original Biblical purpose of that animal was: to serve Mankind for sustenance.
I'd love to know the best places to fish for trout around the San Bernardino area.
Thanks to all anglers and hunters!
Hi there! I joined about a year ago and would love... (show quote)

Who ever told you that probably has never eaten one don't believe it try it you might like it. 🇺🇸🎣😀👍

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Feb 27, 2022 18:14:10   #
HenryG Loc: Falmouth Cape Cod Massachusetts
 
jb backus wrote:
Largemouth bass and smallmouth are very good to eat. I cannot even imagen anyone at Bass Pro telling you bass is not palatable. Stripers are ok but don't seem to be as tasty as small and large mouth. Striped bass are more for sport and normally catch and release, I don't know about black bass. Peacock bass in South America are good also. Now if you are fishing in some neighborhood lakes (normally there are signs.), the water is treated w/chemicals and it is not safe to eat fish caught from such places.
Largemouth bass and smallmouth are very good to ea... (show quote)


BassPro. Needs Help 🇺🇸😀👍

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Mar 1, 2022 13:45:21   #
The Bozek Loc: Fontana, CA
 
Thank You. I will be leary around filthy city park lakes.

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Mar 1, 2022 15:09:33   #
Here fishy fishy fishy Loc: Washington State
 
Salt water here in Pacific N.W. Great eating ...just filet and fry, bake.....eat

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