Uploaded October 2017 | Updated September 2026, 16 hours ago
I saw a recipe online for catfish bites that looked delectable. I’m no good at catching catfish. But I can usually catch bluegill. What if we go for bluegill bites? Let’s go fishing! Click SHOW MORE for info on the equipment, the fish, the lake, and the recipes.
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THE BOAT: is a Bass Hunter that I ordered from Bass Pro Shops about 12 years ago. They no longer sell it. Also, the Bass Hunter company seems to be out of business. Boats like it are still sold under the name Sun Dolphin. Do a Google search for “two man fishing boats.”
THE MOTOR: A Minn Kota, Endura 55. It has a short shaft for small boats, and has 55 LBS of thrust. It runs on a single 12v, deep cycle battery. This exact model has been discontinued.
THE LURE: is an unknown brand of a 2 inch curly tail plastic jig in purple and silver flake. It is attached to an unknown brand of 1/16 ounce jig head in silver.
THE SPINNING REEL is a Pflueger Trion GX-5. This model is no longer made.
THE SPINNING ROD is a tiny Daiwa SMC401ULFS Spinmatic-C SpinRod (4- Feet, Ultra Light, 1 Piece, 1-4 pound line test recommended). It can be found on Amazon, Fish USA, and other places.
THE SPINNING REEL LINE is SpiderWire, Ultracast, Invisi-Braid in 10 pound test, 2 pound monofilament equivalent.
THE LAKE is called Lake Ketchabigwon (named by native Americans). It is almost 6 acres and is located in NE Ohio. It sits on 37 acres of property. The lake is private.
FISH IN THE LAKE are largemouth bass, bluegill, white crappie, black crappie, yellow perch, channel catfish, and grass carp
WHY KEEP SMALL BASS AND RETURN LARGER BASS: We had biologists come out and do an electroshock survey of the lake. They found too many small, stunted bass. There is only so much biomass to go around, and there are too many mouths to feed. 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.
WHERE TO GET A CAP LIKE MINE: You can get a “Juanelo Bait & Tackle” baseball cap here, inkpixi.com/by-clothing-type/baseball-hats. In fact, you could put your own name on it!
VIDEOGRAPHY:
The principal camera is my iPhone 6s Plus on a tripod. I also use an iPhone 5s as a close-up, counter-top camera when cooking. It is mounted on a small tripod. I use a Rhode microphone indoors to help lessen the echo. The video is edited on my MacBook Pro using Final Cut Pro X.
BACKGROUND MUSIC is called “Off My Rocker,” purchased from audioblocks.com
CARAMELIZED ONIONS AND PEPPERS
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Recipe taken from here: onceuponachef.com/recipes/caramelized-onion-and-bell-pepper-medley.html
Servings: 4
Total Time: 25 Minutes
Ingredients
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 bell peppers, stemmed, seeded and cut into ¼-inch strips
1 large yellow onion, peeled and sliced into ¼ inch strips
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, finely chopped (or ½ teaspoon dried thyme)
Instructions
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions, peppers, ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
Cook, stirring every few minutes, until onions are caramelized and peppers are tender and slightly browned, about 15 - 20 minutes.
Add balsamic vinegar and thyme and turn heat to low. Cook for a few more minutes. Taste and add remaining salt and pepper if desired. Serve hot or at room temperature.
BLUEGILL BITES
Recipe inspired by: thegraciouswife.com/baked-catfish-nuggets-recipe
INGREDIENTS
1-1½ pounds bluegill (or other fish), cut into bite sized pieces
1 cup ground bbq pork rinds
1 cup of flaxseed meal
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
INSTRUCTIONS
In a shallow dish, mix together ground pork rinds, flaxseed meal, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder. (You probably do not need salt as the pork rinds and Cajun seasoning should have enough).
Place a bluegill nugget in the “breading” dish. Coat completely. Remove to a foil lined cookie tray. (I used non stick foil). Repeat for remaining fish.
Bake at 450° for 10 to 15 minutes, until fish is cooked through, golden, and flaky.
I saw a recipe online for catfish bites that looked delectable. I’m no good at catching catfish. But I can usually catch bluegill. What if we go for bluegill bites? Let’s go fishing! Click SHOW MORE for info on the equipment, the fish, the lake, and the recipes.
- - - INFO ON THE EQUIPMENT, FISH, LAKE, VIDEOGRAPHY, ETC. - - - - -
THE BOAT: is a Bass Hunter that I ordered from Bass Pro Shops about 12 years ago. They no longer sell it. Also, the Bass Hunter company seems to be out of business. Boats like it are still sold under the name Sun Dolphin. Do a Google search for “two man fishing boats.”
THE MOTOR: A Minn Kota, Endura 55. It has a short shaft for small boats, and has 55 LBS of thrust. It runs on a single 12v, deep cycle battery. This exact model has been discontinued.
THE LURE: is an unknown brand of a 2 inch curly tail plastic jig in purple and silver flake. It is attached to an unknown brand of 1/16 ounce jig head in silver.
THE SPINNING REEL is a Pflueger Trion GX-5. This model is no longer made.
THE SPINNING ROD is a tiny Daiwa SMC401ULFS Spinmatic-C SpinRod (4- Feet, Ultra Light, 1 Piece, 1-4 pound line test recommended). It can be found on Amazon, Fish USA, and other places.
THE SPINNING REEL LINE is SpiderWire, Ultracast, Invisi-Braid in 10 pound test, 2 pound monofilament equivalent.
THE LAKE is called Lake Ketchabigwon (named by native Americans). It is almost 6 acres and is located in NE Ohio. It sits on 37 acres of property. The lake is private.
FISH IN THE LAKE are largemouth bass, bluegill, white crappie, black crappie, yellow perch, channel catfish, and grass carp
WHY KEEP SMALL BASS AND RETURN LARGER BASS: We had biologists come out and do an electroshock survey of the lake. They found too many small, stunted bass. There is only so much biomass to go around, and there are too many mouths to feed. 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.
WHERE TO GET A CAP LIKE MINE: You can get a “Juanelo Bait & Tackle” baseball cap here, inkpixi.com/by-clothing-type/baseball-hats. In fact, you could put your own name on it!
VIDEOGRAPHY:
The principal camera is my iPhone 6s Plus on a tripod. I also use an iPhone 5s as a close-up, counter-top camera when cooking. It is mounted on a small tripod. I use a Rhode microphone indoors to help lessen the echo. The video is edited on my MacBook Pro using Final Cut Pro X.
BACKGROUND MUSIC is called “Off My Rocker,” purchased from audioblocks.com
CARAMELIZED ONIONS AND PEPPERS
- - - - - - - - - - - RECIPES - - - - - - - - - - - -
Recipe taken from here: onceuponachef.com/recipes/caramelized-onion-and-bell-pepper-medley.html
Servings: 4
Total Time: 25 Minutes
Ingredients
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 bell peppers, stemmed, seeded and cut into ¼-inch strips
1 large yellow onion, peeled and sliced into ¼ inch strips
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, finely chopped (or ½ teaspoon dried thyme)
Instructions
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions, peppers, ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
Cook, stirring every few minutes, until onions are caramelized and peppers are tender and slightly browned, about 15 - 20 minutes.
Add balsamic vinegar and thyme and turn heat to low. Cook for a few more minutes. Taste and add remaining salt and pepper if desired. Serve hot or at room temperature.
BLUEGILL BITES
Recipe inspired by: thegraciouswife.com/baked-catfish-nuggets-recipe
INGREDIENTS
1-1½ pounds bluegill (or other fish), cut into bite sized pieces
1 cup ground bbq pork rinds
1 cup of flaxseed meal
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
INSTRUCTIONS
In a shallow dish, mix together ground pork rinds, flaxseed meal, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder. (You probably do not need salt as the pork rinds and Cajun seasoning should have enough).
Place a bluegill nugget in the “breading” dish. Coat completely. Remove to a foil lined cookie tray. (I used non stick foil). Repeat for remaining fish.
Bake at 450° for 10 to 15 minutes, until fish is cooked through, golden, and flaky.
