Uploaded July 2017 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
In my searches for fish recipes I keep coming across sandwiches. I love sandwiches, but I try to keep on a low-carb diet. Well I think I found a way to have a fish sandwich. So I picked up all the ingredients except one, the fish! Click on SHOW MORE to for the recipe and info on the tackle and lake.
FISHING EQUIPMENT AND 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 7” Terminator SnapBack plastic worm (which also carries the “Z-Man Cyber Flex” brand name) purchased in 2004. It has been discontinued.
THE WORM HOOK is a Gamakatsu Octopus Circle Hook in size #2. It pierces the center of the worm and is further held on by a ⅛ inch rubber O-ring from Home Depot.
THE SINKER is a 1/16 ounce purple worm slip sinker from Bass Pro Shops.
THE BAITCASTING REEL is a Shimano Calcutta 50B, from about 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 is called “When I See You Smile.” It was purchased from audioblocks.com.
BLACKENED BASS RECIPE
See my earlier YouTube video on this recipe: youtu.be/qEwQx_d_GVw
INGREDIENTS:
1½ pounds of small largemouth bass fillets
1 stick of unsalted butter, melted
Cajun seasoning
INSTRUCTIONS:
Lay fish fillets on a baking sheet and liberally paint on melted butter to both sides.
As evenly as possible, sprinkle 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.
*I use a Cajun seasoning which does NOT list salt as the first ingredient. In this video it was Penzey’s.
COLESLAW RECIPE
Inspired but this recipe: journeytofabulousfoods.blogspot.com/2011/08/blackened-fish-sandwiches-with-coleslaw.html
Ingredients:
2 Tbsp cider vinegar
4 Tbsp mayonnaise
1½ tsp sugar (or artificial sweetener)
½ tsp celery seed
½ tsp salt
½ tsp fresh ground pepper
Juice from ½ lemon
2.5 cups (14 oz. bag) cole slaw mix
2 Tbsp cilantro, chopped
¼ Onion, thinly sliced (slivered)
Directions:
1. Whisk together first seven ingredients.
2. Stir in the shredded coleslaw mix, onion & cilantro.
TO MAKE SANDWICHES:
I used 12 or more slices of low-carb bread from netrition.com. I spread them with softened butter. I toasted the bread in the toaster oven. I applied tarter sauce to the bread, then fish, then coleslaw.
In my searches for fish recipes I keep coming across sandwiches. I love sandwiches, but I try to keep on a low-carb diet. Well I think I found a way to have a fish sandwich. So I picked up all the ingredients except one, the fish! Click on SHOW MORE to for the recipe and info on the tackle and lake.
FISHING EQUIPMENT AND 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 7” Terminator SnapBack plastic worm (which also carries the “Z-Man Cyber Flex” brand name) purchased in 2004. It has been discontinued.
THE WORM HOOK is a Gamakatsu Octopus Circle Hook in size #2. It pierces the center of the worm and is further held on by a ⅛ inch rubber O-ring from Home Depot.
THE SINKER is a 1/16 ounce purple worm slip sinker from Bass Pro Shops.
THE BAITCASTING REEL is a Shimano Calcutta 50B, from about 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 is called “When I See You Smile.” It was purchased from audioblocks.com.
BLACKENED BASS RECIPE
See my earlier YouTube video on this recipe: youtu.be/qEwQx_d_GVw
INGREDIENTS:
1½ pounds of small largemouth bass fillets
1 stick of unsalted butter, melted
Cajun seasoning
INSTRUCTIONS:
Lay fish fillets on a baking sheet and liberally paint on melted butter to both sides.
As evenly as possible, sprinkle 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.
*I use a Cajun seasoning which does NOT list salt as the first ingredient. In this video it was Penzey’s.
COLESLAW RECIPE
Inspired but this recipe: journeytofabulousfoods.blogspot.com/2011/08/blackened-fish-sandwiches-with-coleslaw.html
Ingredients:
2 Tbsp cider vinegar
4 Tbsp mayonnaise
1½ tsp sugar (or artificial sweetener)
½ tsp celery seed
½ tsp salt
½ tsp fresh ground pepper
Juice from ½ lemon
2.5 cups (14 oz. bag) cole slaw mix
2 Tbsp cilantro, chopped
¼ Onion, thinly sliced (slivered)
Directions:
1. Whisk together first seven ingredients.
2. Stir in the shredded coleslaw mix, onion & cilantro.
TO MAKE SANDWICHES:
I used 12 or more slices of low-carb bread from netrition.com. I spread them with softened butter. I toasted the bread in the toaster oven. I applied tarter sauce to the bread, then fish, then coleslaw.
