Uploaded September 2018 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
I made fish topped with crabmeat before but it was involved. I found a very simple crabmeat recipe that looks just as yummy and ought to go with bluegill. All I need for this is the bluegill! Click on SHOW MORE for info on the tackle, lake, recipes and much more.
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THE BOAT: Bass Hunter EX. It can be ordered here: basshunter.com/bass-hunter-ex.html.
THE MOTOR: A Minn Kota, Endura 55 with 36” shaft, 55 LBS of thrust. It runs on a 12v, deep cycle battery. This exact model has been discontinued.
THE BAIT: Live mealworms attached to a 1/32 oz. lead jig head.
THE BOBBER: Rod-N-Bobbs slip bobber from Walmart.
THE SPINNING REEL: An (old) Shimano 1000.
THE SPINNING ROD: An (old) 5 foot Shimano Stimula, for 1 to 4 LB test line, lure wt. 1/32 to 3/16 oz.
THE SPINNING REEL LINE is SpiderWire, Ultracast, Invisi-Braid in 10 LB test, 2 LB 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. It has 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. I alone operate the cameras and do the editing.
BACKGROUND MUSIC is called “Off My Rocker,” purchased from audioblocks.com.
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ROASTED SPICY CAULIFLOWER
Recipe inspired by this: yayforfood.com/recipes/roasted-spicy-cauliflower-with-paprika-and-turmeric
INGREDIENTS
2 lb. cauliflower florets (larger ones halved) (about one large head of cauliflower)
3 tbsp olive oil
1½ tsp smoked (or sweet) paprika
¾ teaspoon of salt
¾ teaspoon pepper
½ tsp ground turmeric
½ tsp ground cumin
¼ to ½ tsp red pepper flakes
1 tbsp lemon juice
4 oz. of feta or goat cheese crumbles
½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Place the cauliflower florets in a very large bowl.
Toss the cauliflower with the olive oil and spices (including salt and pepper) until the cauliflower is well coated.
Lay out the cauliflower on to a baking sheet lined with foil.
Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping the cauliflower halfway, until browned and tender.
After removing the cauliflower from the oven, top with lemon juice, cheese crumbles and cilantro.
(According to my calculations, a ¼ portion of this recipe comes to 7 net carbs)
CREAMY CRAB TOPPED BLUEGILL
Recipe inspired by this: geniuskitchen.com/recipe/creamy-crab-topped-tilapia-290148#activity-feed
INGREDIENTS
1 LB. fillets
season salt, to taste, about ½ teaspoon
⅓ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup olive oil
½ cup parmesan cheese
Two 6 oz. cans of crabmeat
1 teaspoon dill
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
DIRECTIONS
Lay bluegill fillets on a foil lined baking pan and season with season salt on top side.
Mix remaining ingredients in a medium bowl.
Bake only the fish at 350 for 6 minutes until mostly cooked.
Take fish out of the oven and top each fillet with crab-parmesan mixture.
Set the top rack of the oven about 5 to 6 inches from the broiler element.
Turn oven to broil and get it hot.
Broil fish 3 more minutes until bubbly and light brown.
I made fish topped with crabmeat before but it was involved. I found a very simple crabmeat recipe that looks just as yummy and ought to go with bluegill. All I need for this is the bluegill! 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. It can be ordered here: basshunter.com/bass-hunter-ex.html.
THE MOTOR: A Minn Kota, Endura 55 with 36” shaft, 55 LBS of thrust. It runs on a 12v, deep cycle battery. This exact model has been discontinued.
THE BAIT: Live mealworms attached to a 1/32 oz. lead jig head.
THE BOBBER: Rod-N-Bobbs slip bobber from Walmart.
THE SPINNING REEL: An (old) Shimano 1000.
THE SPINNING ROD: An (old) 5 foot Shimano Stimula, for 1 to 4 LB test line, lure wt. 1/32 to 3/16 oz.
THE SPINNING REEL LINE is SpiderWire, Ultracast, Invisi-Braid in 10 LB test, 2 LB 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. It has 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. I alone operate the cameras and do the editing.
BACKGROUND MUSIC is called “Off My Rocker,” purchased from audioblocks.com.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - RECIPES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
ROASTED SPICY CAULIFLOWER
Recipe inspired by this: yayforfood.com/recipes/roasted-spicy-cauliflower-with-paprika-and-turmeric
INGREDIENTS
2 lb. cauliflower florets (larger ones halved) (about one large head of cauliflower)
3 tbsp olive oil
1½ tsp smoked (or sweet) paprika
¾ teaspoon of salt
¾ teaspoon pepper
½ tsp ground turmeric
½ tsp ground cumin
¼ to ½ tsp red pepper flakes
1 tbsp lemon juice
4 oz. of feta or goat cheese crumbles
½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Place the cauliflower florets in a very large bowl.
Toss the cauliflower with the olive oil and spices (including salt and pepper) until the cauliflower is well coated.
Lay out the cauliflower on to a baking sheet lined with foil.
Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping the cauliflower halfway, until browned and tender.
After removing the cauliflower from the oven, top with lemon juice, cheese crumbles and cilantro.
(According to my calculations, a ¼ portion of this recipe comes to 7 net carbs)
CREAMY CRAB TOPPED BLUEGILL
Recipe inspired by this: geniuskitchen.com/recipe/creamy-crab-topped-tilapia-290148#activity-feed
INGREDIENTS
1 LB. fillets
season salt, to taste, about ½ teaspoon
⅓ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup olive oil
½ cup parmesan cheese
Two 6 oz. cans of crabmeat
1 teaspoon dill
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
DIRECTIONS
Lay bluegill fillets on a foil lined baking pan and season with season salt on top side.
Mix remaining ingredients in a medium bowl.
Bake only the fish at 350 for 6 minutes until mostly cooked.
Take fish out of the oven and top each fillet with crab-parmesan mixture.
Set the top rack of the oven about 5 to 6 inches from the broiler element.
Turn oven to broil and get it hot.
Broil fish 3 more minutes until bubbly and light brown.
