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Traildogbob

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4. Depends on the species

Reply to CTyankee (Original post)

Fri Dec 27, 2024, 02:26 PM

Dec 27

Channel cats are really good and Flat heads not so much. Flsr heads are mushy and dwell in the mud, and taste like they do. But these are the two most frequently caught here in WNC. Lots of others around the country. As far as healthy, all depends on the water quality. Ones that feed through the mud can take in lots of toxic crap that settled down in the substrate.
Farm raised avoid those toxins but the feed they get takes at good flavor of wild. Lots of farms use dog food. Not the best brands either.
I like cat fish, but my favorite fresh water is walleye by far.

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Is catfish tasty and good for you? [View all] CTyankee Dec 27 OP

It is almost a "delicacy" in the South and parts of the Midwest where it is prevalent and they grow large. hlthe2b Dec 27 #1

Catfish Wifes husband Dec 27 #20

Blackened and served with beans and rice displacedvermoter Dec 27 #2

Yes, very good. elleng Dec 27 #13

grilled with cajun seaonings lynintenn Dec 27 #3

Depends on the species Traildogbob Dec 27 #4

It holds together well on the grill. CabbageAndBeans Dec 27 #5

Oh yes! evemac Dec 27 #6

It's not kosher, if that is an issue (no scales) EYESORE 9001 Dec 27 #7

Farm-raised are VERY good, and eat very well. elleng Dec 27 #11

It's excellent battered and fried. bif Dec 27 #8

I had it once but am not a fan Ritabert Dec 27 #9

Yes, very good. elleng Dec 27 #10

I like catfish Drum Dec 27 #12

Coated with Zatarain's Crispy Fish-Fri and deep fried. cloudbase Dec 27 #14

I'm Southern-born. I could eat biscuits and gravy and chicken fried steak until the end of time. Aristus Dec 27 #15

it has to be coated and fried Skittles Dec 27 #16

On the grill with salt & pepper Clouds Passing Dec 27 #17

Am I the only person on the planet who thinks catfish tastes like mud? catbyte Dec 27 #18

Catfish Wifes husband Dec 27 #19

Nope. (nt) Paladin Dec 27 #21

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