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[RUGER]

LOL this was the take from Saturday morning.

Gonna be GOOD eatin

 

[imograss]

we brought home 53 from Saturday somehow between the storms. We cought 60 or so the week before. Gonna try it again this weekend until they run out.

 

[easy45]

That's gonna be some good eating

 

[RUGER]

Just figured it up and between man, his friend and I Saturday and myself on Sunday we put 114 in the box.

I was tickled too when I cooked bream last time and even my wife liked them.

 

[rsimms]

:grin:

 

[imograss]

we brought home 53 from Saturday somehow between the storms. We cought 60 or so the week before. Gonna try it again this weekend until they run out.

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[rem270]

Yeah Buddy!!!!

 

[AllOutdoors]

Good eating no doubt! Good job Ruger!

 

[Winchester]

Bluegill is some FINE eating!! Congrats!

 

[Tennessee Todd]

You know, I don't think I've ever eaten a bluegill in my life.

How do they taste compared to crappie?

 

[catman529]

You know, I don't think I've ever eaten a bluegill in my life.

How do they taste compared to crappie?

I've only had a couple crappie and don't remember the taste much but I know bluegills are good especially fried.

 

[RUGER]

TT,
I have found crappie (fillets) to be "good" but alot of times rather tasteless.

Bream have a "sweet" flavor that is honestly the best fish I have ever had.

 

[Winchester]

You know, I don't think I've ever eaten a bluegill in my life.

How do they taste compared to crappie?

Similar to Crappie but with a lil more flavor IMO. I think I like the fact they are small and crispy as much as anything. I don't like a big thick fish filet of most any kind. Very tasty for sure!

 

[Football Hunter]

You know, I don't think I've ever eaten a bluegill in my life.

How do they taste compared to crappie?

I like em

 

[imograss]

Wonder how long this action will last. Planning to go again this weekend.

 

[MattR]

what has everyone been catching them on? i used to catch them on nightcrawlers, and i mean, dont get me wrong they were fun but i was catching them for catfish bait and some fun for the kids. but i noticed how thick they were on old hickory in this spot i was fishing an it was pretty crazy but they they were all small. i wouldnt think there would be much of a filet. but i am going to take your guys word for it and go out and catch some to eat.

 

[imograss]

We caught ours on nightcrawlers. Crickets work great as well. One thing to note in our situation is we caught ours off the bottom in a couple feet of water, and a bobber was not effective for us. If your good with a fillet knife you can get some good fillets.

 

[Crosshairy]

I recommend scaling them, leaving the skin on, and filleting them off the bone by hand. The skin helps the meat hold moisture and adds flavor.

Another thing I tried this weekend was cooking bream and white bass "on the half shell", where you fillet each side off the bone, leaving the skin and scales on the side. Then you simply season the top of the meat and throw them scales-down on the grill.

The meat stays moist and the scales protect it from breaking apart on the grill surface. Whether you cut the rib bones out ahead of time or pull them off by hand is up to you. Bream have a simple bone structure, and their ribs are pretty easy to remove.

We tried them with Greek, Cajun, and "Kick'n Chicken" seasonings, and liked the Greek and Cajun styles the best. Pepper and seasoning salt is also a reliable standard.

 

[ROUGH COUNTRY HUNTER]

fine eating there