Tag: Catfish

Bullheads, the other catfish: ‘Mud cats’ still make for excellent eating, despite perception. Bullhead catfish are hard fighters on light tackle and when caught from fresh waters, excellent eating. Ask many Texas fishermen if they have ever caught a bullhead catfish and you are very apt to get some raised eyebrows. What is the best […]

Wild catfish is often muddy tasting if it lives in a muddy environment. What is this? Catfish caught in rivers and ponds will often have a musty, muddy, fishy taste in the middle with a sweeter flavor towards the ends. These bottom-feeders have poor eyesight and will eat anything available, even mud! Why does my […]

Why do Big Catfish Taste Worse Than Small Catfish? Big catfish taste worse than smaller catfish because they have more toxins in their meat. The meat of old catfish also tends to get old and mushy, providing a different and more gamey flavor when cooked. Which type of catfish tastes best? Some anglers believe flatheads’ […]

The blue catfish (Ictalurus furcatus) is the largest species of North American catfish, reaching a length of 165 cm (65 in) and a weight of 68 kg (150 lb). The typical length is about 25–46 in (64–117 cm). Blue catfish Family: Ictaluridae Genus: Ictalurus Species: I. furcatus Binomial name What is the biggest catfish on […]

More than a third of all U.S. farm-raised catfish were found contaminated with dioxins thanks to that ball clay. So, the FDA requested that ball clay not be used in animal feeds. Is Farmed Raised catfish healthy? U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish is a lean fish and an excellent source of protein. It is low in saturated […]

A number of studies have shown that fish can retain information for months or years. Anecdotally, channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) can remember the human voice call announcing food five years after last hearing that call. Which fish is most intelligent? For fish, that title goes to manta rays. They’re giant, charismatic and basically geniuses. Mantas […]

Big catfish taste worse than smaller catfish because they have more toxins in their meat. The meat of old catfish also tends to get old and mushy, providing a different and more gamey flavor when cooked. Usually the cut off for eating catfish for me is 8lbs. Anything over that is getting released to live […]

The answer is yes and no. Like rivers and lakes, ponds provide an excellent source of food in the fishing world. In fact, well maintained fish ponds all over the world are where a lot of fish being sold on the market today come from. Some of the best quality fish come from these very […]

Undercooked fish can still have live parasites, so be sure to thoroughly cook fish and to only eat raw fish that is parasite-free. Toxins in seafood are particularly dangerous because they cannot be smelled or tasted. They can cause severe illness, including scombroidscombroidScombroid food poisoning, also known as simply scombroid, is a foodborne illness that […]

Missouri encompasses some of the nation’s best catfishing waters, a fact that accounts for it being our number-two catfishing state (behind Texas) with half a million anglers. Top-flight rivers, all with the potential to produce record-class cats, include the Mississippi, Grand, Osage and Missouri. Where is the best catfishing? Best Catfish Rivers Rock River, Dixon, […]

How to fry catfish you’ll love Use a flavorless oil like vegetable, peanut or canola oil for frying. Make sure you bring the oil to the right temperature and depth for frying. Don’t put too many pieces of catfish in to fry at once. Pour oil about 2 inches deep in your skillet if you’re […]

Cooking in small batches might feel tedious, but produces far better results. Wrong – If you put too much in the pan, the oil’s temperature will drastically drop. The fish will come out unevenly cooked and even mushy. The oil will seep into the food, which will dilute the flavor and make it unappealing. Why […]

Considered by some to be the finest freshwater fish of all to eat, eel-tailed catfish have white flesh and an excellent, delicate flavour. Like any fish, do not over cook. Are freshwater catfish good to eat? Catfish is low in calories and packed with lean protein, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals. It’s particularly rich in […]

blue catfish. Arguably, the most desirable American catfish is the blue. Fresh shad is an ideal bait for catching blue catfish. Science classifies blue catfish as opportunistic bottom-feeders. That means they eat almost anything. Where is catfish most popular? Missouri encompasses some of the nation’s best catfishing waters, a fact that accounts for it being […]