Uploaded July 2017 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
I found a catfish recipe with SW flavors that I just have to try! I’m not fond of fishing for catfish, nor any good at it. Let’s try the recipe on bass. To make this more fun, let’s see if we can catch bass on the surface. Topwater! Click on SHOW MORE for info on my equipment, the fish, the lake and the recipes.
FISHING EQUIPMENT AND LAKE INFORMATION
THE BOAT: Bass Hunter from Bass Pro Shops (2004). The Bass Hunter company seems to be out of business. Boats like it are sold under the name Sun Dolphin. Search Google for “2 man fishing boats.”
THE LURE: 2 inch, ¼ oz. Booyah Pad Crasher Jr.
THE REEL: Shimano Calcutta 50B, (2004). This model is no longer made.
THE LINE: Firewire Stealth Braid in moss green, 15 pound test, 4 pound monofilament equivalent.
THE ROD: 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: largemouth bass, bluegill, white and black crappie, yellow perch, channel catfish, and grass carp.
WHY KEEP SMALL BASS: Biologists were hired to do an electroshock survey of the lake. They found too many small, stunted bass. Their advice was to remove all bass under 12”, and to release those bigger. This rule is usually the opposite in large public lakes.
LARGEST FISH CAUGHT: The biggest was a grass carp hooked and beached of 30 pounds plus. 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 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 “Driving Through Dallas.” It was purchased from audioblocks.com.
MEXICAN (fake) RICE RECIPE
Recipe taken from here: eatwithinyourmeans.com/mexican-cauliflower-rice-coliflor-arroz-rojo
Ingredients
1 large head cauliflower (or two 10-12 oz. bags of frozen, pre-grated)
½ white onion, diced (or 8 to 12 oz. of pre-diced)
2 cloves minced garlic
2 TBS. olive oil
4 TBS. tomato paste
1 small can of diced green chiles
1 tsp. salt
1 teaspoon of cumin (my addition)
Instructions
1. Heat a large sauté pan or skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil, and stir in the tomato paste, diced green chiles, salt and cumin, and cook for a minute to flavor the oil.
2. Increase the heat to high, and add the cauliflower, onion, and garlic.
3. Cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring often, until the moisture is evaporated and the cauliflower is light and fluffy.
SOUTHWESTERN GRILLED BASS (Catfish) RECIPE
Recipe inspired by the one found here: food.com/recipe/southwestern-grilled-catfish-65161?ftab=tweaks
INGREDIENTS
3 teaspoons paprika
3 teaspoons chili powder
1½ teaspoon ground cumin
1½ teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup of olive oil
1½ LBS of largemouth bass fillets, or other mild fish fillets
DIRECTIONS
Combine the first 7 ingredients into olive oil; stir well.
Brush spice mixture over both sides of fish fillets.
Coat gill rack with nonstick cooking spray.
Grill fillets over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes per side or until fish flakes easily.
Serve with Mexican rice and fresh salsa.
I found a catfish recipe with SW flavors that I just have to try! I’m not fond of fishing for catfish, nor any good at it. Let’s try the recipe on bass. To make this more fun, let’s see if we can catch bass on the surface. Topwater! Click on SHOW MORE for info on my equipment, the fish, the lake and the recipes.
FISHING EQUIPMENT AND LAKE INFORMATION
THE BOAT: Bass Hunter from Bass Pro Shops (2004). The Bass Hunter company seems to be out of business. Boats like it are sold under the name Sun Dolphin. Search Google for “2 man fishing boats.”
THE LURE: 2 inch, ¼ oz. Booyah Pad Crasher Jr.
THE REEL: Shimano Calcutta 50B, (2004). This model is no longer made.
THE LINE: Firewire Stealth Braid in moss green, 15 pound test, 4 pound monofilament equivalent.
THE ROD: 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: largemouth bass, bluegill, white and black crappie, yellow perch, channel catfish, and grass carp.
WHY KEEP SMALL BASS: Biologists were hired to do an electroshock survey of the lake. They found too many small, stunted bass. Their advice was to remove all bass under 12”, and to release those bigger. This rule is usually the opposite in large public lakes.
LARGEST FISH CAUGHT: The biggest was a grass carp hooked and beached of 30 pounds plus. 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 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 “Driving Through Dallas.” It was purchased from audioblocks.com.
MEXICAN (fake) RICE RECIPE
Recipe taken from here: eatwithinyourmeans.com/mexican-cauliflower-rice-coliflor-arroz-rojo
Ingredients
1 large head cauliflower (or two 10-12 oz. bags of frozen, pre-grated)
½ white onion, diced (or 8 to 12 oz. of pre-diced)
2 cloves minced garlic
2 TBS. olive oil
4 TBS. tomato paste
1 small can of diced green chiles
1 tsp. salt
1 teaspoon of cumin (my addition)
Instructions
1. Heat a large sauté pan or skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil, and stir in the tomato paste, diced green chiles, salt and cumin, and cook for a minute to flavor the oil.
2. Increase the heat to high, and add the cauliflower, onion, and garlic.
3. Cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring often, until the moisture is evaporated and the cauliflower is light and fluffy.
SOUTHWESTERN GRILLED BASS (Catfish) RECIPE
Recipe inspired by the one found here: food.com/recipe/southwestern-grilled-catfish-65161?ftab=tweaks
INGREDIENTS
3 teaspoons paprika
3 teaspoons chili powder
1½ teaspoon ground cumin
1½ teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup of olive oil
1½ LBS of largemouth bass fillets, or other mild fish fillets
DIRECTIONS
Combine the first 7 ingredients into olive oil; stir well.
Brush spice mixture over both sides of fish fillets.
Coat gill rack with nonstick cooking spray.
Grill fillets over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes per side or until fish flakes easily.
Serve with Mexican rice and fresh salsa.
