Thread: Fish Identification Help

I caught this yesterday at Morse but I have no idea what it is. I threw it back thinking it was a carp but wasnt sure. So, what is it? And is it edible?

yup, next time take it home and put it under yer mater plants.

Yes sir it is a Carp and yes it is edible with certain qualifications. The cooler and cleaner the water the better. You need to scale them Then filet them. At that point you can brine them and smoke them. You can filet and skin to smoke but they may crumble on you if they are on the smaller side. You can also score (cut 2/3rds of the way thru from inside out towards the skin every 1/2 inch of the length) then dry dredge them in your favorite mix and deep fry til GBD (Golden Brown & Delicious). Add Hushpuppies and slaw and the feedbag is on.

Once the water gets warm they tend to get soft and muddy tasting.

If you can access a cooling pool from and industrial outlet during winter where they may discharge shad caught in the system you can bottom rig cut bait and have one heck of a time that will test your tackle.

I hope you never get hungry enough to have to eat a darn carp!!

Originally Posted by brucec

I hope you never get hungry enough to have to eat a darn carp!!

My BIL's dad knew how to fix them and it is one of the best tasting fish I ever ate. Knowing how to clean is key to having a good dinner.
( brother in law)

Originally Posted by wannabe fisherman

My BIL's dad knew how to fix them and it is one of the best tasting fish I ever ate. Knowing how to clean is key to having a good dinner.
( brother in law)

Asian carp is very tastie when fixed properly.

Carp eaters.......

Originally Posted by Locator79

Carp eaters.......

if you ever try it cooked by someone that KNOWS HOW to clean and cook them you'll like them

I've had them, they're carpy

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Originally Posted by Locator79

I've had them, they're carpy

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only if they're not fixed right, and I wish I knew how