I agree. For me its walleye, bluegill (if big enough to fillet), crappie and then catfish. I don't keep bass to eat any longer. I used to, but, I focus on the fish I listed. I am definetly a meat fisherman. I try to eat fish a couple times a week. I am also on the Keto diet so it works perfect. I like to keep it simple.
Just like hunting, it is even more important to take care of the fish in the field. Keep them alive as long as possible, and then directly on ice. Dont let them get warm. ICE ICE BABY.
Way we normally eat crappie and walleye is nothing to special. I fillet them boneless . The fillets I then season with garlic salt, pepper, then lightly flour or use one of the many fish fry mixes like Zatarins. Then vegetable oil in a pan and fry or in deep fryer. We make a tartar sauce out of mayonnaise, diced onion, dill pickle, pinch of thyme, salt and pepper to taste.
Catfish I actually like the little ones whole the best. I fillet the rest. I have so many people that like it I give most fillets away. Still fun to catch though.
