Caught a Whopper

[SoonerATC]

I haven't figured out how to cook a fish very well since being on my own as an adult. My grandma could cook 'em like a champ, but I'm not sure what she did differently. Mine always seem to either A)burn or B) the coating (flour/cornmeal) will cook, then fall off into the oil.

How do you experts do it?

 

[Glocktogo]

I haven't figured out how to cook a fish very well since being on my own as an adult. My grandma could cook 'em like a champ, but I'm not sure what she did differently. Mine always seem to either A)burn or B) the coating (flour/cornmeal) will cook, then fall off into the oil.

How do you experts do it?

Most people make the mistake of not getting their oil hot enough before putting the fish in.

 

[dennishoddy]

Most people make the mistake of not getting their oil hot enough before putting the fish in.

This! The oil should be 325-350. Crappie doesn't take long, so watch it closely, and only turn it one time

 

[WacosSon]

What kind of oil do y'all use? Also, how do you judge the temp of the oil? I've always done the old, water drop sizzle test.......

 

[Bullbuster]

Congrats to you. While I always seem to get skunked at Tbird my kids always do well so thats good. Haven't been able to get the boat down their yet this season.

 

[dennishoddy]

What kind of oil do y'all use? Also, how do you judge the temp of the oil? I've always done the old, water drop sizzle test.......

The old redneck method of getting the oil to 350 degrees is to take one of the "strike anywhere" matches, and drop it into the oil. The sulphur tip will ignite at 350 degrees, + or - 5 degrees.
It will go out instantly. Time to put the fish on.

 

[SoonerATC]

Finally, here are the pics.

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/fbx/?set=a.120997264647625.30088.100002120568044&l=6c2f699afa

 

[imhntn]

That is a good one.

 

[Jon3830]

Congratulations on your nice catch.

 

[MBRONC]

nice job, hope to get the time to try my luck