Uploaded July 2016 | Updated September 2026, 10 hours ago
I did a video on blackened bass a couple of years ago. But I only had 5 viewers at the time. I want to do it again because it tasted great, it was shockingly easy, and I want more of you to join me in the fun. Let’s catch some fish! See the recipes, fishing equipment and music credits below.
Recipe for Blackened Bass
1½ pounds of small largemouth bass fillets
1 stick of unsalted butter, melted
McCormack’s Cajun seasoning
INSTRUCTIONS:
Lay fish fillets on a baking sheet and paint on melted butter liberally on both sides.
As evenly as possible, sprinkle McCormack’s Cajun seasoning on both sides of fish.
Try not to use too much if fillets are thin.
Heat cast iron skillet to very hot.
Place buttered and seasoned fillets in skillet in two batches.
Let sear for 2½ minutes on first side.
Flip fillets and let sear for 1½ minutes on the second side.
Remove to a platter.
Recipe for Creamed Spinach:
3 Tablespoons butter
16 ounces of spinach leaves
1 box (8 oz.) of cream cheese
6 tablespoons of fresh grated Romano, parmesan or asiago cheese
INSTRUCTIONS:
Put 3 tablespoons of butter in large skillet with spinach over medium-low heat.
Add the 8 oz. of cream cheese in two stages, 4 ounces at a time, each time waiting for the prior stage to melt.
Stir in shredded Romano, parmesan or asiago.
Add fresh cracked pepper and stir.
Let it simmer on low heat. Allow creamed spinach to reduce on medium-low heat if too wet. Remove from heat. Stir. Keep warm in oven until ready to serve.
FISHING EQUIPMENT:
The spinning rod is Shakespeare Ugly Stik, SPL 1100, 4 ft 8”, action UL, (2 to 6 pound test recommended).
The spinning reel is a Pflueger Trion GX-5. This model is no longer made.
The boat is a Bass Hunter I ordered from Bass Pro Shops about 12 years ago. They no longer sell it. Also, this model is no longer available, but newer models like it are still sold. Check here: sportsmansguide.com/product/index/bass-hunter-ex-96-boat?a=670576&pm2d=CSE-SPG-15-PLA&utm_medium=PLA&utm_source=Google&utm_campaign=CI&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=WX2*0186929000000&gclid=COz4v7CNocsCFQmQaQod_-EG4g
FISH IN THE LAKE:
largemouth bass, bluegill, white crappie, black crappie, yellow perch, channel catfish, and grass carp
WHY KEEP SMALL BASS:
We had biologists come out and do an electroshock survey of the lake. They found too many small, stunted bass. Their advice was to remove all bass under 12 inches, and to release the bigger ones. This rule is usually the opposite in large public lakes.
Learn how to fillet a fish here: youtu.be/KgiGqlrB0LM
The music is “Cajun Jam” purchased from audioblocks.com
I did a video on blackened bass a couple of years ago. But I only had 5 viewers at the time. I want to do it again because it tasted great, it was shockingly easy, and I want more of you to join me in the fun. Let’s catch some fish! See the recipes, fishing equipment and music credits below.
Recipe for Blackened Bass
1½ pounds of small largemouth bass fillets
1 stick of unsalted butter, melted
McCormack’s Cajun seasoning
INSTRUCTIONS:
Lay fish fillets on a baking sheet and paint on melted butter liberally on both sides.
As evenly as possible, sprinkle McCormack’s Cajun seasoning on both sides of fish.
Try not to use too much if fillets are thin.
Heat cast iron skillet to very hot.
Place buttered and seasoned fillets in skillet in two batches.
Let sear for 2½ minutes on first side.
Flip fillets and let sear for 1½ minutes on the second side.
Remove to a platter.
Recipe for Creamed Spinach:
3 Tablespoons butter
16 ounces of spinach leaves
1 box (8 oz.) of cream cheese
6 tablespoons of fresh grated Romano, parmesan or asiago cheese
INSTRUCTIONS:
Put 3 tablespoons of butter in large skillet with spinach over medium-low heat.
Add the 8 oz. of cream cheese in two stages, 4 ounces at a time, each time waiting for the prior stage to melt.
Stir in shredded Romano, parmesan or asiago.
Add fresh cracked pepper and stir.
Let it simmer on low heat. Allow creamed spinach to reduce on medium-low heat if too wet. Remove from heat. Stir. Keep warm in oven until ready to serve.
FISHING EQUIPMENT:
The spinning rod is Shakespeare Ugly Stik, SPL 1100, 4 ft 8”, action UL, (2 to 6 pound test recommended).
The spinning reel is a Pflueger Trion GX-5. This model is no longer made.
The boat is a Bass Hunter I ordered from Bass Pro Shops about 12 years ago. They no longer sell it. Also, this model is no longer available, but newer models like it are still sold. Check here: sportsmansguide.com/product/index/bass-hunter-ex-96-boat?a=670576&pm2d=CSE-SPG-15-PLA&utm_medium=PLA&utm_source=Google&utm_campaign=CI&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=WX2*0186929000000&gclid=COz4v7CNocsCFQmQaQod_-EG4g
FISH IN THE LAKE:
largemouth bass, bluegill, white crappie, black crappie, yellow perch, channel catfish, and grass carp
WHY KEEP SMALL BASS:
We had biologists come out and do an electroshock survey of the lake. They found too many small, stunted bass. Their advice was to remove all bass under 12 inches, and to release the bigger ones. This rule is usually the opposite in large public lakes.
Learn how to fillet a fish here: youtu.be/KgiGqlrB0LM
The music is “Cajun Jam” purchased from audioblocks.com
