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[Fishin fool]

I'm new to Kentucky (louisville) looking for someone to fish with. Any water, Any species, I have a 16 ft boat w/ a 70 horse motor or will help with gas for your boat. I'm retired so have lots of time to fish. Message here or call me @ 734-216-9372, Doug. Please leave a message if I'm not near my phone.

[riverrat12]

Welcome to the board Doug. Where were you fishin before you landed in KY.Chuck

[Fishin fool]

Hi Chuck, I'm from a small town in SE Michigan. HOLY CRAP those are some big cats in your pics! I like to fish any water for any species but interested in learning more about stippers, catfish & muskies. I live in Fern Creek & willing to pay for fishing trips for the knowledge of the waters & different ways of fishing down here. I was a tournament fisher back in the 80's & 90's in Mich & usually placed in the top 3 if not 1st. I like to fish for bass too but don't keep them unless u do. I have lots of rods & way to many lures, but fishing alone kindof *****. My wife likes to fish but only has wk ends off & I'm retired so have lots of time to go fishing. I'm an easy goin guy w/ a good sence of humor, known as a good ole country boy back in Mich so I tend to fit right in down here. Being on the water is much better than sittin on the couch watching hunting & fishing shows! I have fished McNeally lake & caught some nice gills but talked to a few people that said they wouldn't eat the fish from there because of the polutants in the lake from yrs past. Also fished the fishermans park near here for trout & cats & did good there too but looking for other lakes to try. Where are you from? Not knowing the muddier water down here worries me of damaging my boat. So if you would like to go fishing give me a shout, thanks for your reply....Doug

[Colbyt]

Welcome to the forum. I'm in Lexington and don't have anything to teach but if you head over this way I would be glad to meet up.

[Fishin fool]

Welcome to the forum. I'm in Lexington and don't have anything to teach but if you head over this way I would be glad to meet up.

Hey Colbyt, thanks for replying to me message. I'd like to meet up w/ you from some fishing, do I need to bring my boat? I know how to get to Lexington but would need directions to find you. What kindof of fish do you like to fish for? I like to fish for any species but like to eat panifish, walleye & trout. I'll will be going back to Michigan to fish the bluegill spawn probly next wk, waiting for a fishing report from my son but will be back here after I get enough fish to last through the winter. Let me know when you have some free time to go fishin, Doug

[Tyme2fish]

Hi Chuck, I'm from a small town in SE Michigan. HOLY CRAP those are some big cats in your pics! I like to fish any water for any species but interested in learning more about stippers, catfish & muskies. ....Doug

Doug, you're new here so we are obligated to give you "greenhorn to the site" ribbing.

Strippers can be located at P.J.s Gentleman Club and other such establishments in Louisville and Shively.

Stripers on the other hand are plentiful in the Ohio river.

[Fishin fool]

Doug, you're new here so we are obligated to give you "greenhorn to the site" ribbing.

Strippers can be located at P.J.s Gentleman Club and other such establishments in Louisville and Shively.

Stripers on the other hand are plentiful in the Ohio river.

Hey Tyme, that was a good one. Still laughing, I like your sense of humor but my stripper days are over & I'll be sure to proof read my messages from now on. Went to t-ville lake yesterday, caught a few fish (catfish/bluegills) one nice blue cat but nothing to brag about & not that impressed about the lake. Muddy water & lots of boats. Thanks for the tip on the stripers, but the Ohio is huge & nervous about going w/o knowing the water or where to launch or fish? Looking for a good panfish lake, any ideas? How do you prepare/cook catfish so they don't taste like the bootom of the lake? I usually soak in salt water over night then use Drakes & italian bread crumbs for a coating but didn't like the result. Thanks for your humor & replying to my message, good fishin & be safe.

[Tyme2fish]

Looking for a good panfish lake, any ideas? How do you prepare/cook catfish so they don't taste like the bootom of the lake? I usually soak in salt water over night then use Drakes & italian bread crumbs for a coating but didn't like the result.

I don't pan-fish much but Taylorsville is a pretty good lake for that. This was the first year in about 20 that we didn't take a trip to Lake Barkley for spring crappie and red-ear and blue gills. Others on the board are more knowledgeable about Louisville area pan fish lakes.

Preparing catfish? I prefer to just keep it simple. One method is a milk/egg wash then coated in a mixture of flour and cornmeal with some fresh ground black pepper, a little cayenne pepper, salt, and Cajun seasoning.

Another method I use that my friends love is the beer batter catfish. There are tons of recipes on the net for the beer batter.

All fish that I keep to eat are 8 pounds or less. I don't like to keep the bigger fish. When trimming the meat, always remove any hint of yellow flesh. Your fillets or pieces or however you serve them should be white flesh only.

I will "cube" my fish to yield a more even cooking time. Keep the grease HOT! at least 350 DEGREES

Tight lines to you,sir and welcome to the board and the area.

[Fishin fool]

I don't pan-fish much but Taylorsville is a pretty good lake for that. This was the first year in about 20 that we didn't take a trip to Lake Barkley for spring crappie and red-ear and blue gills. Others on the board are more knowledgeable about Louisville area pan fish lakes.

Preparing catfish? I prefer to just keep it simple. One method is a milk/egg wash then coated in a mixture of flour and cornmeal with some fresh ground black pepper, a little cayenne pepper, salt, and Cajun seasoning.

Another method I use that my friends love is the beer batter catfish. There are tons of recipes on the net for the beer batter.

All fish that I keep to eat are 8 pounds or less. I don't like to keep the bigger fish. When trimming the meat, always remove any hint of yellow flesh. Your fillets or pieces or however you serve them should be white flesh only.

I will "cube" my fish to yield a more even cooking time. Keep the grease HOT! at least 350 DEGREES

Tight lines to you,sir and welcome to the board and the area.

Tyme, thanks for the tips for preparing/cooking catfish got my mouth watering already. Agree the smaller fish are better eating & really like anything thats simple. Didn't know about removing any yellow flesh maybe that was the issue. Are all catfish pretty much the same tasting, or is one species better eating than another? Thanks again for your advise. Fish on....Doug

[onemorecast56]

HEY Tyme do you or I give the other Doug his first class of river 101....Hi Doug this is Doug too...be glad to give you alittle river 101 to kinda show you what your getting into We are all friends on here,,,,,been fishing the river for over 30 yrs When your ready to start talking musky let me know,,,lol love the toothy critters!

[Tyme2fish]

Tyme, thanks for the tips for preparing/cooking catfish got my mouth watering already. Agree the smaller fish are better eating & really like anything thats simple. Didn't know about removing any yellow flesh maybe that was the issue. Are all catfish pretty much the same tasting, or is one species better eating than another? Thanks again for your advise. Fish on....Doug

Removing any yellow flesh is the primary secret.

I always clean my fish as soon as I can. You don't want to eat any rotten meat. Keep them alive in your live-well or put them in a chest full of ice when you harvest them.

As far as which catfish taste better could lead to a big argument here. Most will state that flathead's are the best but dang, they sure are ugly. Again, it's my belief that keeping only the smaller fish enhances the flavor. The younger ones don't have the time to accumulate the PCB's and such unwanted flavors into their flesh. That's not a scientific answer and other's may disagree but that's my philosophy on cats.

[riverrat12]

Hi Chuck, I'm from a small town in SE Michigan. HOLY CRAP those are some big cats in your pics! I like to fish any water for any species but interested in learning more about stippers, catfish & muskies. I live in Fern Creek & willing to pay for fishing trips for the knowledge of the waters & different ways of fishing down here. I was a tournament fisher back in the 80's & 90's in Mich & usually placed in the top 3 if not 1st. I like to fish for bass too but don't keep them unless u do. I have lots of rods & way to many lures, but fishing alone kindof *****. My wife likes to fish but only has wk ends off & I'm retired so have lots of time to go fishing. I'm an easy goin guy w/ a good sence of humor, known as a good ole country boy back in Mich so I tend to fit right in down here. Being on the water is much better than sittin on the couch watching hunting & fishing shows! I have fished McNeally lake & caught some nice gills but talked to a few people that said they wouldn't eat the fish from there because of the polutants in the lake from yrs past. Also fished the fishermans park near here for trout & cats & did good there too but looking for other lakes to try. Where are you from? Not knowing the muddier water down here worries me of damaging my boat. So if you would like to go fishing give me a shout, thanks for your reply....Doug

Thank you sir, I've been lucky. I fish mainly the Ohio river but have fished all the lakes you have mentioned. The bad wrap Mcneally got goes back to the 70's, I used to live over by it and during the summer the moss would be so bad you could practically walk across it.Plus it was thought the sewage from the near by apartments made it's way into it also. I was born and raised in the Lou. area and surrounding counties but am know stranger to Mich. My sister played B-ball at Mich. St. so I've ventured up there a few times.We do get a pretty good walleye and sauger run down here on the river so you will feel more at home during the winter lol. Alot of the guy's on here get together down at the Falls of the Ohio .I'm sure if the river is a place you would like to get to know plenty of the guy's on here including myself can give you all the info you need to get you started fishing in this area. Again welcome to the board and look forward to seeing you on the river. Chuck