a few thugs (channel cats)...

That's them betwenn the squash and hush puppies. Prepared according to some advice from here. I skinned a few fillets (still had silverskin) and filleted a few to compare. No difference in taste on the small cats whether skinning or filleting. My catsfish went 3 and 5 pounds and tasted great. I cut into 1/2"- 3/4" strips, soaked in milk for 1/2 hour, coated with 50/50 flower/corn meal, and pan fried. Very mild flavor with no fishy taste. Next time I'll add some spices to the the breading and cut back on the corn meal a bit.

Nice pic...How cute...The 2 adult sized plates and then the smaller one for the youngster...I bet they thought you were WACKED...making them wait while you took pictures...of all things...

I just finally figured out there's more to fish than just catch and release. I had to get a pic of my first fresh caught meal. Besides, I didn't get any before pics of the thugs, but they sure look nice after. They smell alot better too.