Fisherman For a Lifetime Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Hey,Last week my Wife caught a Mooneye on the St. Croiz River, she never saw it before and I was going to throw it back.She said, no, keep it, so I did.She gutted it out, de-scaled it, put many knife slices, about 1/8" apart, in each side.Then she sprinkled kosher salt & some pepper on both sides & inside and it sat in the frig until the next day.Then she fried it in extra virgin olive oil and ate it, head & all.She loved it, I tried it, and we both said it tasted like Crappie. So, there you go... a recipe for Mooneye! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merkman Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 You think they are good fried.... try them smoked!!!!They were always a treat growing up; when we would catch them sucker fishing in the spring.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman For a Lifetime Posted January 6, 2013 Author Share Posted January 6, 2013 You think they are good fried.... try them smoked!!!! They were always a treat growing up; when we would catch them sucker fishing in the spring. . Right - that's what I told her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyeguy 54 Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 good to know. caught a bunch in the red river last summer in moorehead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pushbutton Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Have basically come to the conclusion that most fish are decent tasting. But a lot of it comes down to the bones. Whats the scoop on the bones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyeguy 54 Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 I scream, you scream, we all scream, for ice cream. And ice cream has no bones... :>) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman For a Lifetime Posted January 7, 2013 Author Share Posted January 7, 2013 Yea, there's bones. But not as much as the Smoked Whitefish I just had... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magic_minnow Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 sounds good, all freshwater fish taste good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderLund78 Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 I've heard the same about Sheephead. Haven't brought myself to try it yet. Lord knows I catch enough of 'em Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delcecchi Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Could do like the classic way to cook suckers... Grind them up and make fish patties. The bones get ground up enough to not be annoying it is said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidbigreelz Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 I've heard the same about Sheephead. Haven't brought myself to try it yet. Lord knows I catch enough of 'em Last summer I tried smoking 3 16-17" sheepies. Cherry wood, brown sugar in the cavity and a bit lighter smoke. I thought it was just as good as any store bought white fish. My bro in law though, he ate all of them before anyone else had more than a taste lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pikestabber Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I've heard the same about Sheephead. Haven't brought myself to try it yet. Lord knows I catch enough of 'em I'm with ya. Never have kept them, but I keep hearing how great the flavor is, the texture is, etc. Even read an article by a walleye guide who prefers drum to walleyes. I guess I'll have to be brave next time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABS4ME Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Use Red fish Magic seasoning on those sheepies. Blacken them... they are just fresh water cousins to redfish which is a highly sought after gamefish in saltwater. Blackened sheepies rock! They go faster than any other fish I put out on the table. done it a half dozen times and have been told better than walleye, better than crappie!Just remove the lateral line. I actually cut that away and the belly meat. The rest is good firm white meat. MMM MMMGood Luck!Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkunkedAgain Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 But a lot of it comes down to the bones. Whats the scoop on the bones? If somewhere in the universe, there are aliens having the same discussion about us, I hope that humans are the bony ones in the discussion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slab_Supper Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Dogfish are feeeenominal smoked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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