[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Catfish (Page 1 of 2)
Posted: 6/1/2013 1:00:02 PM EDT
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743 <a href="http://s76.photobucket.com/user/C-4C/media/63e4c17a-0d55-4657-bbde-193c26915972.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j33/C-4C/63e4c17a-0d55-4657-bbde-193c26915972.jpg</a> On a serious note: 1) What kind of catfish? 2) What's their average weight? 3) How many do you have? 4) How big is the pond? 5) Any other fish species in there? I have a tiny aquaponics system that I've been raising Brown Bullhead Catfish in. In spring 2007 - I got 300 of their 6" channel cats - 200 of their 5" hybrid bluegills - and 10 lbs. of fathead minnows from Dunn's. Pond goes to 12 feet deep - they have thrived ... cats are now 10 - 15 lbs. (younger years are lighter of course). Hybrid bluegills bred in spite of themselves ... minnows doing great. I aerate off the shop compressors every night ... and have always fed AquaChow. 
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I'm a suburban brat who grew up in CT. We used to go swimming all the time in the lakes and reservoirs that had a variety of fish, including little catfish. They were bottom feeders and all of 6 - 8" long and they used to try and nibble at our toes when we were swimming. Fast forward to when I just graduated high school and travelled to Mississippi. The only place to eat was Katie's Catfish Haven or something like that, so I'm dreading the experience thinking back to the ugly little bastards nipping at my toes. I get in there and there's a catfish steak that's like the width of a 9" plate.  I ask the waitress where they catch them darn things (in my Yankee accent) and she just busts out laughing. She was nice enough to explain they actually raise them in farms and the process they use to get them to superhuman size. I was in awe, but still ordered a burger. I'm sure there was a "bless your heart" from the waitress too.  .
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I'm a suburban brat who grew up in CT. We used to go swimming all the time in the lakes and reservoirs that had a variety of fish, including little catfish. They were bottom feeders and all of 6 - 8" long and they used to try and nibble at our toes when we were swimming. Fast forward to when I just graduated high school and travelled to Mississippi. The only place to eat was Katie's Catfish Haven or something like that, so I'm dreading the experience thinking back to the ugly little bastards nipping at my toes. I get in there and there's a catfish steak that's like the width of a 9" plate. I ask the waitress where they catch them darn things (in my Yankee accent) and she just busts out laughing. She was nice enough to explain they actually raise them in farms and the process they use to get them to superhuman size. I was in awe, but still ordered a burger. I'm sure there was a "bless your heart" from the waitress too. .Pascagoula/Moss Point? I think that is the name of the place. Good eats there. |
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Any reason in particular you chose Catfish, much less Channel Catfish? I'm glad you aerate. Most pond owners dont and then wonder why their fish either die or are deformed. Dunn's said Channel cats were their hardiest for Texas heat ... just doin' what I was told. |
Grandma's car after trying to get to work at 4:00am after a good rain storm at our "quaint" bridge.
That damn bridge has been nothing but trouble and a great amount of pleasure at the same time. Many Minnesotans remember the 35W bridge collapse and it really helps to keep the timid away. 
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My kids (7/9) hauled in 40-50 between 4 lbs and about 12 (that's a humongous fish for a 9 year old to pull in) a few weekends ago. Youngest got tired and decided to be the net man for the rest of the trip. it was all we could do to keep two lines in the water at the same time... Everybody ate themselves sick that night plus I brought home an ice chest full of fish. A good time was had by all. I didn't catch a single fish myself, just laid back in the boat, worked lines/baited hooks, threw fish in the live well, and laughed my head off. Fishing is one of the most fun things to do with kids (hunting too, but that's another topic). |
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awesome! My kids (7/9) hauled in 40-50 between 4 lbs and about 12 (that's a humongous fish for a 9 year old to pull in) a few weekends ago. Youngest got tired and decided to be the net man for the rest of the trip. it was all we could do to keep two lines in the water at the same time... Everybody ate themselves sick that night plus I brought home an ice chest full of fish. A good time was had by all. I didn't catch a single fish myself, just laid back in the boat, worked lines/baited hooks, threw fish in the live well, and laughed my head off. Fishing is one of the most fun things to do with kids (hunting too, but that's another topic). That's the beauty of a guy that did that and been there.....share it with the kids. We only keep our way of life by teaching the kids. 
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awesome! My kids (7/9) hauled in 40-50 between 4 lbs and about 12 (that's a humongous fish for a 9 year old to pull in) a few weekends ago. Youngest got tired and decided to be the net man for the rest of the trip. it was all we could do to keep two lines in the water at the same time... Everybody ate themselves sick that night plus I brought home an ice chest full of fish. A good time was had by all. I didn't catch a single fish myself, just laid back in the boat, worked lines/baited hooks, threw fish in the live well, and laughed my head off. Fishing is one of the most fun things to do with kids (hunting too, but that's another topic). That's the beauty of a guy that did that and been there.....share it with the kids. We only keep our way of life by teaching the kids. Concur. My kids will have opportunities I never had, but they'll also miss out on some stuff by not growing up in the boonies like I did. The things I love will never be a part of my kids' lives the way they were for me (my kids will never hunt and fish every day throughout their childhoods like I did), but I can give them a taste and hope they love it as much as I do. |
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4 (6 oz.) catfish fillets 1/4 c. bottled lemon juice 1/4 c. soy sauce 1/4 c. vegetable oil 2 tbsp. finely chopped fresh gingerroot or 2 tsp. ground ginger 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped (1 tbsp.) 3 green onions, chopped 1 tsp. instant minced onion 1 tsp. paprika 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper In a shallow dish, arrange catfish fillets. In a small bowl or jar, combine lemon juice, soy sauce, vegetable oil, ginger, garlic, green onions, minced onion, paprika and cayenne pepper. Pour it over catfish. Cover, marinate in the refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours. Remove the catfish from marinade; grill or broil 4 minutes on each side, or until catfish flakes with fork. Makes 4 servings. Substitute Dillo Dust for paprika. Very Good |
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If a guy was to say, bring a rod and reel and sneak onto a pond behind a green building would he get shot or just ushered off the property?
I'm thinking of visiting my parents in a couple weeks and am just trying to plan my stay. I may not need a hotel if the county has any part in it
Just kidding of course...or maybe I'm not
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Question: If a guy was to say, bring a rod and reel and sneak onto a pond behind a green building would he get shot or just ushered off the property?
I'm thinking of visiting my parents in a couple weeks and am just trying to plan my stay. I may not need a hotel if the county has any part in it
Just kidding of course...or maybe I'm not Them cats are waiting on a change of menu.
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Question: If a guy was to say, bring a rod and reel and sneak onto a pond behind a green building would he get shot or just ushered off the property?
I'm thinking of visiting my parents in a couple weeks and am just trying to plan my stay. I may not need a hotel if the county has any part in it
Just kidding of course...or maybe I'm not Them cats are waiting on a change of menu. Hope they like pizza cuz I'm buying for EVERYONE!
LMAO! Ok ok, I gotcha...well I don't wanna be catfish food so I guess I'll steer clear
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Ya might try primer cord and a dynamite lure. 
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^ ^ ^ I am crazy jealous ... nice mess of fish, nice mess of grandkids, awesome antique bridge with a catfish-filled creek !!! That's all well and good until you have three crazy skunks coming right for you.
http://fuserservices.com/Skunk%20Attack7.jpg I have it on good authority that skunks loves them some fish sticks! (spaghetti too!) 
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Might have to look into that once i get a bit more property. The first time I had good catfish was when i was down at the NRA convention. Pappadauxs (i think that was the name of the place) had some good stuff. Pappadeaux...it is good. Their "not cajun" themed restaurant "Pappas" is seafood as well and is a tad better. I live 5 miles from a Pappas...love it! |
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Might have to look into that once i get a bit more property. The first time I had good catfish was when i was down at the NRA convention. Pappadauxs (i think that was the name of the place) had some good stuff. Pappadeaux...it is good. Their "not cajun" themed restaurant "Pappas" is seafood as well and is a tad better. I live 5 miles from a Pappas...love it! Didn't make it there. We did hit up the mexican place while we were there. SJU and I put SexGF in charge of picking the restaurants. We also hit some small mexican place near Johnson space center. Best damn mexican food i've ever had. I cant even eat the mexican up here now
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