2007-02-14 14:16:48 · 16 answers · asked by hopkins1088 2 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Fishing
Filet the Largemouth Bass, slice it into whatever size pieces you like, salt it, roll it in yellow corn meal and fry in a Fry Daddy until it is done to the degree that you like. :-)
I like mine crispy (ie well done) and it is hard to beat!
2007-02-14 14:46:50 · answer #1 · answered by BigDozer66 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A very sticky question......a lot of fisherman who consider themselves die-hard fisherman would never entertain the thought of harvesting a black bass. I personally keep and eat enough for 2-3 meals a year. I throw them back the rest of the time but I keep a couple of limits in the winter time (like right now). I figure that the Fish and Game people came up with the bass limits and they have a lot more college than I do and they are aware of how many bass get thrown back and how many are harvested (through creel surveys and electroshocking). I do not feel at all guilty when I keep a bass during this time of the year and they definitely taste better coming from the cold water. Another thing to consider is that if you catch a legal fish and it is gut hooked (bleeding from the gills, perhaps) and it will probably die if released then it is to your benefit to keep it, otherwise you're are wasting it. One more thing to think about is that by reducing the competition for forage in any given lake you are giving the bigger bass a chance to grow even more. So keep a few for the table.......don't feel guilty about it........and enjoy it any time you are out on the water.
BTW a lot of people use marinades and other flavorings to cook their fish........just roll the filets in cornmeal and cook until lightly brown and enjoy the taste of your fish. Good luck and tight lines
2007-02-14 20:28:47 · answer #2 · answered by stik 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I love to eat bass too! They are just about as good as any fish out there. I like to cook fillets in butter with some garlic powder, pepper and salt. As for them being game fish, taking a few fish(right around keeper size) isn't going to hurt anything. But if you catch big ones be sure to let them go because they are the key breeding fish. Taking the smaller ones actually helps to thin out the population and makes it possible for the other fish to grow larger(less competition for food). So go ahead and enjoy some tasty bass anytime!!
2007-02-15 17:15:29 · answer #3 · answered by bassman4468 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can eat freshwater largemouth bass, and it's good. The way to cook it is to fillet it off the bone, roll it in cornmeal, then fry it. It's delicious.
2007-02-15 10:49:19 · answer #4 · answered by esugrad97 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I fillet them if I catch enough. The trick is to marinate them in a garlic and lemon marinade. If you like onions, then get some milk, eggs, onions, and seasonins, mix in blender. Then you dip fish in that and coat with flour. I like corn meal better. Anyway, you will have a Scrumptous mean and lean eating piece of fillet.
Lot of the rookie cooks do not know that just putting a fillet and flour is the ordinary way. But to get the tasty fish the batter is the secret. How do you think some of these fried chicken places have tasty chicken because of the marinated chicken. That is what Churches does. I did not know this. Also to marinade the fish. You can buy the stuff at the store or make your own. And then depends if you like garlic or not. But buy what you like. Fish you marinate for about ten minutes. You do not want to over do it.
2007-02-14 19:09:47 · answer #5 · answered by Big C 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Bass is good to eat. Most people don't as it is usually a game fish. You fillet the fish, and cook the fillets in a batter just like any other fish. Not only is it good to eat, fish is better for you than meat.
2007-02-16 00:35:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have eaten largemouth bass. It's not really that good. It is ok, but lots of fish taste better. Why not let them live to grow up. Have you ever hooked up with an eight or ten pounder? When you do you will be glad you let it grow up.
Till next time....
Tight lines!
Johnny
http://www.fishintopsail.com
2007-02-16 09:43:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can, it is the main fish that I eat, they are sooo good... I filet the fish, dip in milk, then in egg, then in Corn Flakes, then fry them in oil (Usually Olive oil) till golden brown. Yum! Don't forget to have bread nearby incase you miss a bone. No Fun!
2007-02-15 03:51:27 · answer #8 · answered by FlowerChild 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can deep fry bass just like everyone is saying... If you want a better tasting fish to catch in fresh water, try bluegill/sunfish and crappie
2007-02-16 05:48:59 · answer #9 · answered by sexy bass fisherman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Really good if cooked immediately after you clean it. I always use Andy's fish breading and cook it in peanut oil. It seems to be better.
2007-02-17 09:04:45 · answer #10 · answered by Shawn D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋