Are white bass a "trash fish"?

krashkart · 04-15-12, 04:35 PM

I seem to catch plenty of white bass when I'm out on the water. So many I figured I'd take a few home with me one of these days. But a friend told me yesterday that white bass are trash fish and not any good eating. Since I haven't been fishing in years I am left feeling a bit puzzled, so I figured I would submit a poll here.

Are white bass worth taking home to the frying pan?

nikimcbee · 04-15-12, 04:40 PM

Feed the racoons with that. They're not from the Mississippi ?

I am biased though, Ever since I discovered salt water fishing, I haven't gone fresh water fishing.

Krashkart, come deep sea fishing w/ me.

Gargamel · 04-15-12, 04:45 PM

Fry some up and see!

u crank · 04-15-12, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by krashkart

Are white bass worth taking home to the frying pan?

White trash will usually resist being panfried. Oh wait, 'white bass'. Oh. Never mind.

STEED · 04-15-12, 04:49 PM

No idea, my fish&chip shop dose not sell them.

nikimcbee · 04-15-12, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by u crank

White trash will usually resist being panfried. Oh wait, 'white bass'. Oh. Never mind.

Krashkartman eat wutever he wants.

krashkart · 04-15-12, 05:04 PM

Hey McBee, if I ever get out to Oregon can I park my rusty RV in your driveway? I'm sure you can find enough space to park on the street.

nikimcbee · 04-15-12, 05:07 PM

Here, I'll hook

you up with some of these:

http://www.dfw.state.or.us/MRP/publi...FID_vApr05.pdf

or we could go for one of these:

Ling cod....

nikimcbee · 04-15-12, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by krashkart

Hey McBee, if I ever get out to Oregon can I park my rusty RV in your driveway? I'm sure you can find enough space to park on the street.

If it means we go fishin' ,deal.

CaptainHaplo · 04-15-12, 05:11 PM

White bass are an extremely tasty fish. The trick is cleaning them and preparing them correctly.

Remove the "red" meat from them during cleaning - as well as the skin.

If your going to smoke them you can leave the skin on - but if your going to fry them up - it has to come off. Filet's are fantastic.

They are a great "fresh" fish to eat - if your going to freeze them, do so in some catch water - to keep the taste and texture. Otherwise you lose out.

Enjoy!

nikimcbee · 04-15-12, 05:12 PM

Call it a bro-date:

http://www.tradewindscharters.com/

krashkart · 04-15-12, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaptainHaplo

White bass are an extremely tasty fish. The trick is cleaning them and preparing them correctly.

Remove the "red" meat from them during cleaning - as well as the skin.

If your going to smoke them you can leave the skin on - but if your going to fry them up - it has to come off. Filet's are fantastic.

They are a great "fresh" fish to eat - if your going to freeze them, do so in some catch water - to keep the taste and texture. Otherwise you lose out.

Enjoy!

Aha! I knew someone had to have their head screwed on straight. They just don't look like a trash fish to me. And to top it off they're a fun fish to catch. I'll take your advice the next time I'm out and see what's what.

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Originally Posted by nikimcbee

If it means we go fishin' ,deal.

Lucky for you I don't actually own an RV, but if I did it would be a redneck special.

.

TarJak · 04-17-12, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nikimcbee

Call it a bro-date:

http://www.tradewindscharters.com/

Bromance more like.

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04-15-12, 04:35 PM	#1
krashkart Navy Seal Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,292 Downloads: 100 Uploads: 0	Are white bass a "trash fish"? I seem to catch plenty of white bass when I'm out on the water. So many I figured I'd take a few home with me one of these days. But a friend told me yesterday that white bass are trash fish and not any good eating. Since I haven't been fishing in years I am left feeling a bit puzzled, so I figured I would submit a poll here. Are white bass worth taking home to the frying pan? __________________ sent from my fingertips using a cheap keyboard

04-15-12, 04:40 PM	#2
nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Feed the racoons with that. They're not from the Mississippi ? I am biased though, Ever since I discovered salt water fishing, I haven't gone fresh water fishing. Krashkart, come deep sea fishing w/ me. __________________

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Gargamel Lucky Sailor Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rome Posts: 4,273 Downloads: 81 Uploads: 0	Fry some up and see! __________________ Luck is a residue of Design.

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STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	No idea, my fish&chip shop dose not sell them. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

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krashkart Navy Seal Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,292 Downloads: 100 Uploads: 0	Hey McBee, if I ever get out to Oregon can I park my rusty RV in your driveway? I'm sure you can find enough space to park on the street. __________________ sent from my fingertips using a cheap keyboard

04-15-12, 05:07 PM	#8
nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Here, I'll hook you up with some of these: http://www.dfw.state.or.us/MRP/publi...FID_vApr05.pdf or we could go for one of these: Ling cod.... __________________

04-15-12, 05:11 PM	#10
CaptainHaplo Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 4,404 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	White bass are an extremely tasty fish. The trick is cleaning them and preparing them correctly. Remove the "red" meat from them during cleaning - as well as the skin. If your going to smoke them you can leave the skin on - but if your going to fry them up - it has to come off. Filet's are fantastic. They are a great "fresh" fish to eat - if your going to freeze them, do so in some catch water - to keep the taste and texture. Otherwise you lose out. Enjoy! __________________ Good Hunting! Captain Haplo

04-15-12, 05:12 PM	#11
nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Call it a bro-date: http://www.tradewindscharters.com/ __________________