Uploaded July 2018 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
I stumbled upon a recipe for bluegill fritters. It’ll be a real challenge to make these doughy delights low carb. I got all the ingredients for this except the bluegill! Let’s go fishing! Click on SHOW MORE for info on the tackle, lake, recipes and much more.
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THE BOAT: Bass Hunter EX, purchased in March, 2018. It can be ordered here: basshunter.com/bass-hunter-ex.html.
THE MOTOR: A Minn Kota, Endura 55 with short shaft, 55 LBS of thrust. It runs on a 12v, deep cycle battery. This exact model has been discontinued.
THE BAIT & LURE (1) a Rod -N- Bobb’s bobber with a 1/32 ounce lead jig head with a mealworm attached, and (2) a 4 inch Z Man Boar Hogz in Watermelon Red color.
LEARN HOW TO RIG A SLIP BOBBER: watch this 2013 video of mine: youtu.be/McekvQODG7s
THE BAITCASTING REEL is a Shimano Calcutta 50B, from 2004. This model is no longer made.
THE BAITCASTING LINE is Firewire Stealth Braid in moss green, 15 LB test, 4 LB monofilament equivalent.
THE BAITCASTING ROD is a Shimano Compre, Model CPC68MC, 6’ 8” fast action, medium power. Suggested lure weight ⅛ to ¼ ounce. Suggested line weight 6 - 12 pound test. Purchased April 2016.
THE SPINNING REEL is an old Shimano 1000.
THE SPINNING LINE is SpiderWire, EZ Braid in 10 LB test in moss green, 3 LB monofilament equivalent.
THE SPINNING ROD is an old 5 foot Shimano Stimula.
LEARN HOW TO FILLET A FISH HERE: youtu.be/KgiGqlrB0LM
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. It has a maximum depth of 12 feet. The small pond is ¾ acre with a maximum depth of 12 feet.
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 perform 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 X on a tripod. I also use an iPhone 6s Plus 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 “The Cowboy Friends,” purchased from audioblocks.com.
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SIMPLE TOMATO AND AVOCADO SALAD
Recipe from here: food.com/recipe/simple-tomato-and-avocado-salad-94520?photo=381413
INGREDIENTS
2 medium vine ripe tomatoes, chopped (12 oz of grape tomatoes)
2 avocado, chopped
⅓ cup diced red onion
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
salt and fresh pepper
DIRECTIONS
Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and toss together.
Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
BLUEGILL FRITTERS
Recipe from: outdoorchannel.com/article.aspx?id=25969
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup flour (I used ½ cup almond and ½ cup coconut flours)
2 TBS of vital wheat gluten to help bind fritters (optional)
1 tsp kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
¼ tsp of paprika
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 egg, separated
⅔ cup milk (I used cream)
1 TBS butter, melted
1 LB bluegill, crappie, small bass or perch fillets
oil for deep frying
DIRECTIONS
PREHEAT oil to 370 to 375°F (190°C).
Put fish in a large casserole dish and microwave 6 to 8 minutes until fish will flake easily with a fork. Dump fish into a colander and drain out water from casserole dish. Flake fish with a fork.
Sift together flour(s), salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and baking powder.
Mix egg yolk with milk (or cream) and add to dry ingredients; beat well.
Add melted butter. Fold in stiffly beaten egg white and fish flakes.
Drop by tablespoonfuls into hot deep fat and fry until golden brown on both sides.
Drain on paper towels.
Serve at once with Sriracha mayonnaise.
SRIRACHA MAYO:
INGREDIENTS
½ cup mayonnaise
juice of ½ to 1 lime
1 Tbsp Sriracha
¼ tsp salt
2 tsp sugar (or sugar substitute equivalent)
DIRECTIONS
To make the sriracha mayo, whisk together all of the ingredients in a small dish; set aside.
I stumbled upon a recipe for bluegill fritters. It’ll be a real challenge to make these doughy delights low carb. I got all the ingredients for this except the bluegill! Let’s go fishing! Click on SHOW MORE for info on the tackle, lake, recipes and much more.
- - - - - INFO ON THE EQUIPMENT, FISH, LAKE, VIDEOGRAPHY, ETC. - - - - -
THE BOAT: Bass Hunter EX, purchased in March, 2018. It can be ordered here: basshunter.com/bass-hunter-ex.html.
THE MOTOR: A Minn Kota, Endura 55 with short shaft, 55 LBS of thrust. It runs on a 12v, deep cycle battery. This exact model has been discontinued.
THE BAIT & LURE (1) a Rod -N- Bobb’s bobber with a 1/32 ounce lead jig head with a mealworm attached, and (2) a 4 inch Z Man Boar Hogz in Watermelon Red color.
LEARN HOW TO RIG A SLIP BOBBER: watch this 2013 video of mine: youtu.be/McekvQODG7s
THE BAITCASTING REEL is a Shimano Calcutta 50B, from 2004. This model is no longer made.
THE BAITCASTING LINE is Firewire Stealth Braid in moss green, 15 LB test, 4 LB monofilament equivalent.
THE BAITCASTING ROD is a Shimano Compre, Model CPC68MC, 6’ 8” fast action, medium power. Suggested lure weight ⅛ to ¼ ounce. Suggested line weight 6 - 12 pound test. Purchased April 2016.
THE SPINNING REEL is an old Shimano 1000.
THE SPINNING LINE is SpiderWire, EZ Braid in 10 LB test in moss green, 3 LB monofilament equivalent.
THE SPINNING ROD is an old 5 foot Shimano Stimula.
LEARN HOW TO FILLET A FISH HERE: youtu.be/KgiGqlrB0LM
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. It has a maximum depth of 12 feet. The small pond is ¾ acre with a maximum depth of 12 feet.
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 perform 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 X on a tripod. I also use an iPhone 6s Plus 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 “The Cowboy Friends,” purchased from audioblocks.com.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - RECIPES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
SIMPLE TOMATO AND AVOCADO SALAD
Recipe from here: food.com/recipe/simple-tomato-and-avocado-salad-94520?photo=381413
INGREDIENTS
2 medium vine ripe tomatoes, chopped (12 oz of grape tomatoes)
2 avocado, chopped
⅓ cup diced red onion
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
salt and fresh pepper
DIRECTIONS
Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and toss together.
Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
BLUEGILL FRITTERS
Recipe from: outdoorchannel.com/article.aspx?id=25969
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup flour (I used ½ cup almond and ½ cup coconut flours)
2 TBS of vital wheat gluten to help bind fritters (optional)
1 tsp kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
¼ tsp of paprika
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 egg, separated
⅔ cup milk (I used cream)
1 TBS butter, melted
1 LB bluegill, crappie, small bass or perch fillets
oil for deep frying
DIRECTIONS
PREHEAT oil to 370 to 375°F (190°C).
Put fish in a large casserole dish and microwave 6 to 8 minutes until fish will flake easily with a fork. Dump fish into a colander and drain out water from casserole dish. Flake fish with a fork.
Sift together flour(s), salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and baking powder.
Mix egg yolk with milk (or cream) and add to dry ingredients; beat well.
Add melted butter. Fold in stiffly beaten egg white and fish flakes.
Drop by tablespoonfuls into hot deep fat and fry until golden brown on both sides.
Drain on paper towels.
Serve at once with Sriracha mayonnaise.
SRIRACHA MAYO:
INGREDIENTS
½ cup mayonnaise
juice of ½ to 1 lime
1 Tbsp Sriracha
¼ tsp salt
2 tsp sugar (or sugar substitute equivalent)
DIRECTIONS
To make the sriracha mayo, whisk together all of the ingredients in a small dish; set aside.
