prober
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| 25 Aug 2008 09:31 PM |
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I know, it's a simple question but, I'm just a simple guy who doesn't know. Are walleyes good eating? This weekend I'll be fishing a lake that's supposed to be a good walleye lake and although I like catching fish, I like eating those that are worth it. How would you recommend I prepare them?
Also, since this will be my first time fishing for them, any suggestions? I've been trying to do some research but, you can never get too much help or tips can you?
If it makes a difference, the lake is Moses Lake in Washington state and the weather is supposed to be mostly sunny in the low 80's. I'll be there mid-day, at least that's the plan.
Keep 'em wet and thanks,
Matt
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pillman
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| 26 Aug 2008 07:51 AM |
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in my humble opinion, walleye are probably about the best tasting fish out there. you can catch them by jigging, trolling or just casting. they'll bite on nightcrawlers or leeches or a variety of plastics. if you can contact Yellow Bear, who is from Washington, I'll bet he could give you some local tips.
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Kentucky Jim
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| 28 Aug 2008 08:00 PM |
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They are by far the best eatin and tastin fish that swims. Mmmmmmmmm good.  Jim... Reverend of the NAFC--- Lifetime Club Member Since (05/27/2007) --- The Fishin Reverend --- May you always have a tight line, full stringer, and the Lord to thank. |
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channelcat
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| 30 Aug 2008 05:32 AM |
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Unless you burn it to a crisp you can't go wrong with a walleye. Great eating fish. |
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| 10 Oct 2008 11:22 AM |
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For sure one of the best eating! As for catching them....'eyes like to suspend, so a fish finder sure helps. Otherwise you can drop a leech or minnow tipped jig to a couple of feet off the bottom and keep the bait lively. Keep a good feel on the line....walleyes don't suck in the bait like bass do, so you might miss a bite. Good luck, and let us know how you did, and how you like the taste. "Endeavor to live your life so that when you die, even the undertaker will be sorry" Mark Twain |
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| 15 Oct 2008 06:05 PM |
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Prober, you can't beat the taste of fresh Walleye if prepaired right! If you are a novice at Walleye fishing, I recomend you start out dragging a Lindy type rig presentation with a nice juicy night crawler. That's the way I started many years ago. Now I jig fish and feel the TICK ! Good Luck, take pic's! <*)((((()>(
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holiday81
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| 16 Oct 2008 09:39 AM |
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walleye are one of the best tasting fish only next to a perch from clean cold water. You cant go wrong with either. and, in my opinion the best way to eat them is to fillet them then cover them in the shore lunch mix and fry them in crisco. right on shore over a camp fire or back at the cabin if you cant bring thing to cook with on the boat good luck and enjoy the fish |
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walleyeguy77
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| 26 Jan 2009 11:13 PM |
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Ive eat alot of oceon fish, but walleye is the best. |
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bulltrout
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| 27 Jan 2009 05:45 AM |
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Eye's are great eating! They are, white, sweet and have a mild flavor. Be sure not to over spice them, it will take away from the natural flavor.
I like to dust them with potato flour and then fry them with olive oil and a little butter. They fry up quick and the potato flour brown's up nicley without over powering the flavor of the fish. It's great!
Joe
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bulltrout
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| 27 Jan 2009 07:02 AM |
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Prober,
Since this is your frist time fishing for walleyes, try to keep it simple!
If you can use two rods, one in hand and one dead stick, in a rod holder, I would go with a sensitive 6 1/2 foot spinning or bait caster for my rod in hand a longer softer rod in the rod holder. Ten lb test line will be fine, even on your leader's ,( walleye's are not line shy ).
Of course I'm talking about trolling! The idea is to keep your bait on the bottom, and troll slow, from 1/2 to 1.2 mph on average. The leaders should be about 3 to four foot long with a barrle swivel on one end a #2 or # 4 hook on the other,(I like tru-turn hooks for this ) you can add a bead for color too.
Now to keep it down, you need weight. I like bottom bouncers cause they are simple to use!
one oz. for every 10 feet is the norm, just remember to keep contact with the bottom, that's where 90% of the fish will be. You can also use an 18 inch 3 way with teardrop sinker or a lindy rig.
As far as bait, nightcrawlers , leach's and minnow's will work fine with this set-up. If using crawlers, pinch off the tail for added scent.
One thing to remember is setting the hook! Eye's are not trout or bass, so the idea is not to "set" the hook. When you "feel" the bite you just drop your rod back to the fish (so he gets the bait) then you sweep the rod towards the front of the boat without jerking it!
Most walleye's are not hard fighters and don't have the flash of a trout or bass, but thay like to stay on the bottom. The point here is not to force the fish to the boat but keep steady slow pressure on him!
Well as I said, this a simple way to put eye's in the boat! There are many other ways to catch them and if this doesn't help, then go to The Next Bite web-site. They have 100's of tip's and tech's.
Joe
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Pegsguy
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| 27 Jan 2009 07:16 PM |
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As the original question was about eating Walleye, I will offer up my wife's favorite recipe for coking them. This is a Sue-Bee Honey recipie I got from In-Fisherman mag, an the wife and I(along with a bunch of friends) really enjoy. Take one large egg, mix with an equall amount of honey(the recipie calls for Sue-Bee, hey it's their recipie) Crush enough butter crackers(Townhouse or Ritz) and season to taste. I like to keep the seasoning to a minimum, a bit of onion powder, maybe some garlic and a bit of pepper. The crackers supply the salt so avoid it. Dredge the fillets in the honey-egg mixture, then coat with the cracker mixture. I put the mix in a large ziploc bag and shake with the fillets. The basics of this recipe can be found on the Sue-Bee Honey Web site. My other option for cooking Walleye(or perch) is to beer batter them. Start with pancake mix, add oil and egg per the recipie, but substitute beer for the liquid, Then coat the fillets in the batter and fry in hot oil. Season the batter to your personal taste. Someone on another site suggested keeping the batter cold(on ice) to make it lite and fluffy. Haven't tried that trick yet. Tom |
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Hook 'Em
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| 28 Jan 2009 09:29 PM |
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Man, I'm gettin hungry now. My favorite way to eat walleye is the shore lunch too. Right there on the beach with a cold one. Guess I'll have to wait till June for that tho. |
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pillman
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| 29 Jan 2009 08:50 PM |
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they were serving a shore lunch of walleye at the ultimate fishing show in detroit last month. it was 8 bucks. didn't try it, though, probly missed out on a good one. volunteering at the club fish fry tomorrow.
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walleyeguy77
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| 30 Jan 2009 12:14 AM |
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Good man pillman, i hope all is fine with you and yours, |
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