Uploaded August 2017 | Updated September 2026, 16 hours ago
I did a fish recipe some months ago that was a winner. It was weird, but oh-so-good! I’m anxious to try it again but this time, it’s even weirder! I have everything I need except the fish! Let’s go fishing! Click SHOW MORE for info on the equipment, the fish, the lake, and the recipes.
- - - FISHING EQUIPMENT & LAKE INFORMATION - - -
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 LURE is a 3/16 oz. Strike King buzzbait.
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 pound test, 4 pound 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 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: 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.
LARGEST FISH CAUGHT: The biggest was a grass carp I hooked and managed to beach. It weighed over 30 pounds. Next was a channel cat (accidentally caught while bass fishing) of 10 pounds. The largest crappie was 14¾ inches weighing 2 LBS and 1 oz. I did not measure the largest bluegill, but it had to be at least 10 inches. Finally, my largest bass was 6¾ pounds caught here at Lake Ketchabigwon.
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.
LEARN HOW TO FILLET A FISH HERE: youtu.be/KgiGqlrB0LM
BACKGROUND MUSIC: “Always Loving You,” purchased from audioblocks.com.
- - - ZOODLES IN TOMATO SAUCE - - -
This recipe was inspired by the one found here: gimmesomeoven.com/zoodles-marinara-zucchini-noodles-with-chunky-tomato-sauce
Heat up your favorite pasta sauce to a simmer.
Spiralize two medium to large zucchini.
Add in the spiralized zucchini and toss until it is evenly coated with sauce. Continue to cook for 5 to 10 minutes until the noodles are softened. Remove from the heat and serve immediately, garnished with Parmesan cheese.
- - - OVEN FRIED FISH with BACON POWDER (pork rind) BREADING - - -
Recipe inspired by the one here: fluffychixcook.blogspot.com/2012/04/healthy-oven-fried-fish-rocks-low-carb.html
Ingredients
1-1½ LBS Fish Fillets (I used bass)
3 or 4 eggs, beaten
1½ cup barbecued pork rind crumbs (measure after grinding to crumbs)
1 Cup parmesan cheese
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp black pepper
1 Tbsp parsley flakes, lightly dried
Olive Oil Spray
Garnish – Lemon Wedges (optional)
Directions
Preheat oven to 425°.
Wash and dry fish filet and check for bones. Cut filet into 3 equal pieces roughly the same thickness to ensure even cooking. The thicker the fish, the longer it takes to cook.
Season fish with ½ of the amount of garlic, parsley flakes and pepper and set aside.
Combine remaining spices with pork rind crumbs and parmesan cheese (green can parmesan works just fine for this). I don’t salt them because the pork rinds and parmesan are salty already.
Beat the eggs.
Dredge each piece of fish in egg white and coat with crumb mixture. Place them on a rack over a cookie sheet pan. Continue to finish breading all the pieces.
Spray fish filets with a squirt of olive oil spray on each side.
Bake at 425° for 10 to 15 minutes depending upon the thickness of the fillets until fish flakes easily with a fork. Crust should be golden and crispy.
I did a fish recipe some months ago that was a winner. It was weird, but oh-so-good! I’m anxious to try it again but this time, it’s even weirder! I have everything I need except the fish! Let’s go fishing! Click SHOW MORE for info on the equipment, the fish, the lake, and the recipes.
- - - FISHING EQUIPMENT & LAKE INFORMATION - - -
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 LURE is a 3/16 oz. Strike King buzzbait.
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 pound test, 4 pound 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 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: 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.
LARGEST FISH CAUGHT: The biggest was a grass carp I hooked and managed to beach. It weighed over 30 pounds. Next was a channel cat (accidentally caught while bass fishing) of 10 pounds. The largest crappie was 14¾ inches weighing 2 LBS and 1 oz. I did not measure the largest bluegill, but it had to be at least 10 inches. Finally, my largest bass was 6¾ pounds caught here at Lake Ketchabigwon.
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.
LEARN HOW TO FILLET A FISH HERE: youtu.be/KgiGqlrB0LM
BACKGROUND MUSIC: “Always Loving You,” purchased from audioblocks.com.
- - - ZOODLES IN TOMATO SAUCE - - -
This recipe was inspired by the one found here: gimmesomeoven.com/zoodles-marinara-zucchini-noodles-with-chunky-tomato-sauce
Heat up your favorite pasta sauce to a simmer.
Spiralize two medium to large zucchini.
Add in the spiralized zucchini and toss until it is evenly coated with sauce. Continue to cook for 5 to 10 minutes until the noodles are softened. Remove from the heat and serve immediately, garnished with Parmesan cheese.
- - - OVEN FRIED FISH with BACON POWDER (pork rind) BREADING - - -
Recipe inspired by the one here: fluffychixcook.blogspot.com/2012/04/healthy-oven-fried-fish-rocks-low-carb.html
Ingredients
1-1½ LBS Fish Fillets (I used bass)
3 or 4 eggs, beaten
1½ cup barbecued pork rind crumbs (measure after grinding to crumbs)
1 Cup parmesan cheese
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp black pepper
1 Tbsp parsley flakes, lightly dried
Olive Oil Spray
Garnish – Lemon Wedges (optional)
Directions
Preheat oven to 425°.
Wash and dry fish filet and check for bones. Cut filet into 3 equal pieces roughly the same thickness to ensure even cooking. The thicker the fish, the longer it takes to cook.
Season fish with ½ of the amount of garlic, parsley flakes and pepper and set aside.
Combine remaining spices with pork rind crumbs and parmesan cheese (green can parmesan works just fine for this). I don’t salt them because the pork rinds and parmesan are salty already.
Beat the eggs.
Dredge each piece of fish in egg white and coat with crumb mixture. Place them on a rack over a cookie sheet pan. Continue to finish breading all the pieces.
Spray fish filets with a squirt of olive oil spray on each side.
Bake at 425° for 10 to 15 minutes depending upon the thickness of the fillets until fish flakes easily with a fork. Crust should be golden and crispy.
