We’ve fried and served a lot of white bass over the years and folks enjoy them. The advice given earlier about running the filets through a bowl with 7 Up or Sprite is what we do. The citric acid in the soda does have a good effect and the sugar in the soda sweetens the meat before you run them through the breading or batter. We will take the time to cut out the red lateral line on fish say over a pound. They are good, no doubt crappie are better but never had any complaints.