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Knots

There are many knots in the fishing world. Some are very secret and some are very common Here are some that are common. To see knots
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Baiting

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First you make sure the fish is dead. Then You start at the gill and cut into the side. Make sure you cut to the back bone but don't cut it.


Turn the fish end-for-end and run the knife along the backbone and dorsal. Cut till you bounce the knife along the top of the rib cage.



When the knife blade no longer contacts the rib cage, push the knife through the width of the fish. The blade will exit on the bottom of the fish near the vent. Contiue cutting along the bone untill he fillet is cut off at the tail.


Hold the fillet away from the rib cage and carefully cut the meat away from the ribs by running the knife along ribs. Cut through to the belly and remove the fillet.



Remove the skin from the fillet by inserting the knife at the tail and cutting the meat from the skin. Hold the fillet in position by pressing down on the skin, with your thumb.
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Catfish Teriyaki

1/3 c. teriyaki sauce
4 catfish fillets
2 (10 oz. each) boxes frozen sitr-fry japanese style vegetables and seasonings.
2 Tbsp. Oriental sesame oil
1/2 C. diagonnally sliced green onions
1-1/2 C. chow mein noodles

Remove broiler pan from oven; line with foil. Set oven to broil. Bring teriyaki sauce to a boil in a large skillet. Remove from heat. Add fish fillets; turn to coat and let marinate 3 minutes. Arrange fillets in single layer in a broiler pan. Broil 3 or 4 inches from heat source 9 minutes, or until lightly browned. Discard remaining marinade and rinse skillet. Put vegetables, seasonings and oil in skillet. Cover and cook 4 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle fish with green onions. Broil 1 minute longer. Serve immediately with the vegetables and noodles. makes 4 servings.

Beer Batter Fried Catfish

1-1/2 lb. catfish fillets, cut into strips
1 C. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. cooking oil
1 C flat beer
1/2 tsp tabasco sauce
1 inch peanut oil in a skillet

Sift and blend the flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Mix the tablespoon cooking oil, beer and tabasco sauce and add to the flour mixture, stirring until smooth. Chill the batter.
Heat the peanut oil to 375 degrees. Dip the cold strips of fish in the cold batter and cook in the hot oil for about 4 minutes. keep each batch of fried fish warm in a 200 degree oven while the next batch is cooking. Allow the oil to return to 375 degrees before cooking more fish. Serve with cocktail or tartar sauce. Serves 4.


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