Uploaded May 2018 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
I’ve had low-carb fake mashed potato flakes in my cupboard for a long time. I searched for ways to use it. I hit on what looks to be a great fish recipe. I just need the fish. Let’s try catching some! Click on SHOW MORE for info on the tackle, lake and recipes.
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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 LURE is a 1/32 ounce lead jig head with a 1.5” plastic grub tail for Beetle Spin lures.
THE SPINNING REEL for the last fish: is a Pflueger Trion GX-5. This model is no longer made.
THE SPINNING ROD for the last fish: 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 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. 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 “High Clover,” purchased from audioblocks.com.
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PAN FRIED ASPARAGUS WITH ASIAGO
Recipe inspired by the one here: food.com/recipe/pan-fried-asparagus-248550
Ingredients
¼ cup butter
3 tablespoons olive oil
½ to 1 teaspoon coarse salt (depending on how much parmesan you use)
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced or crushed (2 teaspoons from a jar)
¾ Lb. fresh asparagus spears after being trimmed (2 LBS before trimming)
2 ounces of shredded asiago, parmesan or Romano cheese
Directions
1. Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Stir in the olive oil, salt, and pepper.
3. Cook garlic in butter for a minute, but do not brown.
4. Add asparagus, and cook for 10-12 mins, turning asparagus to ensure even cooking
5. Remove to serving bowl and immediately add shredded cheese while still hot.
POTATO CRUSTED FRIED FISH
Recipe inspired by this: eagleeyecharters.com/recipes.html
Also see this recipe: hungryjack.com/recipes/potato-crusted-fish-fillets-3956
INGREDIENTS:
1 to 1½ LBS. small fish fillets (or fish and shrimp)
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 eggs, beaten
2 TBS of heavy cream
1½ cup instant mashed potatoes flakes (I used low-carb flakes)
2 pkgs. (.6 oz.) dry Good Seasons Zesty Italian salad dressing mix
cooking oil, enough to cover bottom of a large skillet
4 TBS. of cooking oil
DIRECTIONS:
In a bowl, beat together egg and cream. In a separate bowl, combine the potato flakes and salad dressing mix. Dip fish into egg mixture, and then coat with potato flake mixture. Heat olive oil in a skillet. Add fish when oil is hot, and fry for 2 or more minutes on each side over moderate heat until golden brown. Fish will be done when it flakes apart easily when tested with a fork. Drain on absorbent paper. Serves 4.
I’ve had low-carb fake mashed potato flakes in my cupboard for a long time. I searched for ways to use it. I hit on what looks to be a great fish recipe. I just need the fish. Let’s try catching some! Click on SHOW MORE for info on the tackle, lake and recipes.
- - - - - - 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 LURE is a 1/32 ounce lead jig head with a 1.5” plastic grub tail for Beetle Spin lures.
THE SPINNING REEL for the last fish: is a Pflueger Trion GX-5. This model is no longer made.
THE SPINNING ROD for the last fish: 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 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. 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 “High Clover,” purchased from audioblocks.com.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - RECIPES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
PAN FRIED ASPARAGUS WITH ASIAGO
Recipe inspired by the one here: food.com/recipe/pan-fried-asparagus-248550
Ingredients
¼ cup butter
3 tablespoons olive oil
½ to 1 teaspoon coarse salt (depending on how much parmesan you use)
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced or crushed (2 teaspoons from a jar)
¾ Lb. fresh asparagus spears after being trimmed (2 LBS before trimming)
2 ounces of shredded asiago, parmesan or Romano cheese
Directions
1. Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Stir in the olive oil, salt, and pepper.
3. Cook garlic in butter for a minute, but do not brown.
4. Add asparagus, and cook for 10-12 mins, turning asparagus to ensure even cooking
5. Remove to serving bowl and immediately add shredded cheese while still hot.
POTATO CRUSTED FRIED FISH
Recipe inspired by this: eagleeyecharters.com/recipes.html
Also see this recipe: hungryjack.com/recipes/potato-crusted-fish-fillets-3956
INGREDIENTS:
1 to 1½ LBS. small fish fillets (or fish and shrimp)
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 eggs, beaten
2 TBS of heavy cream
1½ cup instant mashed potatoes flakes (I used low-carb flakes)
2 pkgs. (.6 oz.) dry Good Seasons Zesty Italian salad dressing mix
cooking oil, enough to cover bottom of a large skillet
4 TBS. of cooking oil
DIRECTIONS:
In a bowl, beat together egg and cream. In a separate bowl, combine the potato flakes and salad dressing mix. Dip fish into egg mixture, and then coat with potato flake mixture. Heat olive oil in a skillet. Add fish when oil is hot, and fry for 2 or more minutes on each side over moderate heat until golden brown. Fish will be done when it flakes apart easily when tested with a fork. Drain on absorbent paper. Serves 4.
