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« on: April 15, 2008, 11:11:27 AM » |
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First the good news, even with the night temps down again in the 30's the creek is 55 today! Still no crabs yet but 2 channel cats came to visit and staying for supper.  I am going to put them in the smoker this afternoon. Covered with cajun pepper seasoning.  Guess I better get the rest of the boat finished. Looks like we will start crabbing in a couple days if the water keeps going up. Pots are ready and waiting.. |
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« Reply #1 on: April 15, 2008, 11:14:02 AM » |
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Nice pictures . enjoy them Cat's they are some good eating. |
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« Reply #2 on: April 15, 2008, 04:14:18 PM » |
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Where do you get your pots that are legal for VA?
I saw a lot of Pots in the Potomac the other day and would like to drop a couple the next time I go out fishing.
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I WILL get my boat out next year!
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« Reply #3 on: April 15, 2008, 04:17:44 PM » |
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« Reply #4 on: April 15, 2008, 04:21:08 PM » |
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« Reply #5 on: April 15, 2008, 04:24:15 PM » |
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Hrrm I always throw them back cause I was told so I actually never tried one.
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« Reply #6 on: April 15, 2008, 04:25:40 PM » |
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Hrrm I always throw them back cause I was told so I actually never tried one.
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Two best ways......deep fried with seasoned breader or broiled in oven with lemon pepper and butter. |
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« Reply #7 on: April 15, 2008, 04:27:35 PM » |
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Hrrm I always throw them back cause I was told so I actually never tried one.
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keep in mind not all catfish are the same. Channel cats and blue cats in rivers are good fare. Mud cats or bullheads are not. depends on the species and the water quality etc. plus you got to skin em then cut off the filets. usually nail there head to a tree or board and then cut around the head and using pliers skin em out. A lot of work to me. I just like to filet a fish.... and better yet, just order it in a restuarant or buy a pack of catfish filets in the grocery store..... the are usually next to the Tilapia...  |
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« Reply #8 on: April 15, 2008, 04:33:20 PM » |
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i gut them, leave head on, leave skin on then coat them with cajun stuff.. its a mix of dry seasonings.. then in the smoker they go for 2 hour at 200. we eat them cold as a snack... just pick the meat from the bones. dont eat the skin cause the cajun stuff is so HOT  |
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« Reply #9 on: April 15, 2008, 04:38:20 PM » |
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i gut them, leave head on, leave skin on then coat them with cajun stuff.. its a mix of dry seasonings.. then in the smoker they go for 2 hour at 200. we eat them cold as a snack... just pick the meat from the bones. dont eat the skin cause the cajun stuff is so HOT nothing like a little fish schnack in the morning... cold smoked catfish on crackers I hope... maybe a little mustard.... chopped red onion, lemon and capers.. oh sorry that salmon.....  I still vote for dropping them in hot grease with some cajun fish batter and cook until the float to the top and they are done. Fried catfish schnacks..... little honey mustard for dipping... yeah buddy.... |
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« Reply #10 on: April 15, 2008, 04:46:28 PM » |
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nothing like a little fish schnack in the morning... cold smoked catfish on crackers I hope... maybe a little mustard.... chopped red onion, lemon and capers.. oh sorry that salmon..... I still vote for dropping them in hot grease with some cajun fish batter and cook until the float to the top and they are done. Fried catfish schnacks..... little honey mustard for dipping... yeah buddy.... I agree. It's just that I am to lazy to clean and filet anything smaller than 18".  |
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« Reply #13 on: April 17, 2008, 10:42:18 AM » |
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channel cats...for supper...I am going to put them in the smoker this afternoon... Thank God for the Mason-Dixon Line...   |
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Please pack your trash out, pick up others', and leave your fishing spot cleaner than when you found it.
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« Reply #14 on: April 17, 2008, 10:47:37 AM » |
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« Reply #15 on: April 17, 2008, 10:53:48 AM » |
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Thank God for the Mason-Dixon Line... YES, we should move the "boarder fence" to it...  |
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« Reply #16 on: April 17, 2008, 11:18:21 AM » |
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I gotta get in on this...... YES, we should move the "boarder fence" to it... I can border patrol down there now....... |
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« Reply #17 on: April 17, 2008, 12:07:00 PM » |
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Thank God for the Mason-Dixon Line... THAT HAS GOT TO BE THE FIRST THING YOU SAID ON THIS BOARD THAT I AGREE WITH YOU 100% |
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« Reply #18 on: April 17, 2008, 12:11:17 PM » |
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Y-ALL REMEMBER WHERE THAT LINE IS THE NEXT TIME YOU WANT SOME REAL CRABS,
STAY UP THERE WITH THOSE 3 EYED SESQUHANNA 4 INCH MUMBOS
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« Reply #19 on: April 17, 2008, 12:25:47 PM » |
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Thank God for the Mason-Dixon Line...
YES, we should move the "border fence" to it...
THAT HAS GOT TO BE THE FIRST THING YOU SAID ON THIS BOARD THAT I AGREE WITH YOU 100%...Y-ALL REMEMBER WHERE THAT LINE IS The War Between the States: 1861-2008, in progress... |
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« Reply #20 on: April 17, 2008, 01:19:58 PM » |
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The War Between the States: 1861-2008, in progress... Well.......they say "the South shall rise again" |
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