Uploaded August 2016 | Updated September 2026, 20 hours ago
I found a recipe online for bluegill. It offers a new, clever way of cooking them, “foil broiled.” What’s neat is that it can be done on the grill. The recipe ought to work equally well with crappie or small bass. Let’s see if we can catch some fish and give it a try. See below for info on the fishing equipment, recipes, and music credits.
Summer Squash Side Dish
Recipe from thewolfepit.com: http://www.thewolfepit.com/2016/08/southern-summer-squash-and-onions-side.html
Ingredients
3-4 - Medium yellow squash (sliced into 1/2” disks)
1 - Large - Vidalia or other sweet onion (sliced into 1/2” arcs)
1 Stick - Butter
1/2 tsp - Salt
1/2 tsp - Black Pepper
Directions
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium low heat.
Add onions and sauté 5 minutes or until they begin to soften.
Add squash, salt, pepper and mix.
Cover and cook over medium low heat for 15 minutes.
Stir and continue cooking until desired tenderness is reached.
Foil Broiled Bluegill:
Recipe from: Recipe from: bigfishtackle.com/forum/Utah_Fishing_Forum_C55/Utah_Fishing_General_F58/Perch_and_Bluegill_on_the_grill_P418256/
Use a baking sheet and cover with foil. Lay out the fillets on the foil and then season them with salt, garlic powder, lots of fresh ground pepper, paprika, and lemon juice, Dot each fillet with butter and then put them on the grill, tray and all. Close the grill cover and cook for 8-10 minutes at about 375°. Don’t cook longer or the fillets will become dry.
FISHING EQUIPMENT:
The spinning reel is a Pflueger Trion GX-5. This model is no longer made.
The spinning reel line is SpiderWire, Ultracast, Invisi-Braid in 10 pound test, 2 pound monofilament equivalent.
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 bait is a 1/32 and 1/16 ounce lead headed jig with a mealworm attached.
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
Was named Lake Ketchabigwon by the native Americans who sold me the property in 1987 for a good amount of wampum. It is almost 6 acres and is located in NE Ohio.
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.
WHY I DON’T FISH FOR CATFISH
Yes, there are channel catfish in the lake but I’m not knowledgable about how to fish for them. Rigging for them is confusing to me. Also, I don’t enjoy sitting and waiting for a bite. It seems boring.
LARGEST FISH CAUGHT
The biggest was a grass carp which I hooked and managed to beach. It weighed over 30 pounds. Next was a channel cat (accidentally caught while bass fishing) of 10 pounds. Finally, my largest bass was 6¾ pounds caught here at Lake Ketchabigwon.
WHY WE DON’T DO TASTE TESTS
Many have requested that Ms. Lulu and I do taste tests. When she is with me, she prefers to have dinner when the food is ready. She is not happy to let it get cold while we do taste tests and skits for my YouTube videos! It isn't her hobby, it's only mine. 😊 I hope you can understand!
LEARN HOW TO FILLET A FISH HERE: youtu.be/KgiGqlrB0LM
I found a recipe online for bluegill. It offers a new, clever way of cooking them, “foil broiled.” What’s neat is that it can be done on the grill. The recipe ought to work equally well with crappie or small bass. Let’s see if we can catch some fish and give it a try. See below for info on the fishing equipment, recipes, and music credits.
Summer Squash Side Dish
Recipe from thewolfepit.com: http://www.thewolfepit.com/2016/08/southern-summer-squash-and-onions-side.html
Ingredients
3-4 - Medium yellow squash (sliced into 1/2” disks)
1 - Large - Vidalia or other sweet onion (sliced into 1/2” arcs)
1 Stick - Butter
1/2 tsp - Salt
1/2 tsp - Black Pepper
Directions
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium low heat.
Add onions and sauté 5 minutes or until they begin to soften.
Add squash, salt, pepper and mix.
Cover and cook over medium low heat for 15 minutes.
Stir and continue cooking until desired tenderness is reached.
Foil Broiled Bluegill:
Recipe from: Recipe from: bigfishtackle.com/forum/Utah_Fishing_Forum_C55/Utah_Fishing_General_F58/Perch_and_Bluegill_on_the_grill_P418256/
Use a baking sheet and cover with foil. Lay out the fillets on the foil and then season them with salt, garlic powder, lots of fresh ground pepper, paprika, and lemon juice, Dot each fillet with butter and then put them on the grill, tray and all. Close the grill cover and cook for 8-10 minutes at about 375°. Don’t cook longer or the fillets will become dry.
FISHING EQUIPMENT:
The spinning reel is a Pflueger Trion GX-5. This model is no longer made.
The spinning reel line is SpiderWire, Ultracast, Invisi-Braid in 10 pound test, 2 pound monofilament equivalent.
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 bait is a 1/32 and 1/16 ounce lead headed jig with a mealworm attached.
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
Was named Lake Ketchabigwon by the native Americans who sold me the property in 1987 for a good amount of wampum. It is almost 6 acres and is located in NE Ohio.
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.
WHY I DON’T FISH FOR CATFISH
Yes, there are channel catfish in the lake but I’m not knowledgable about how to fish for them. Rigging for them is confusing to me. Also, I don’t enjoy sitting and waiting for a bite. It seems boring.
LARGEST FISH CAUGHT
The biggest was a grass carp which I hooked and managed to beach. It weighed over 30 pounds. Next was a channel cat (accidentally caught while bass fishing) of 10 pounds. Finally, my largest bass was 6¾ pounds caught here at Lake Ketchabigwon.
WHY WE DON’T DO TASTE TESTS
Many have requested that Ms. Lulu and I do taste tests. When she is with me, she prefers to have dinner when the food is ready. She is not happy to let it get cold while we do taste tests and skits for my YouTube videos! It isn't her hobby, it's only mine. 😊 I hope you can understand!
LEARN HOW TO FILLET A FISH HERE: youtu.be/KgiGqlrB0LM
