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Old 08-08-2010, 10:24   #1
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Talking Neuse River Catfish

With the Saltwater sitting about an hour drive away, I figured I'd wet a hook at the Neuse River around Goldsboro and try for some bruiser cats. We set up right before dark and shortly there after the rains begain, but the bites also started. It rained till we finally left about 11PM, an I mean rained. I bet they got close to 2 inches in that area...it was waterfalling all around us.

Had several big hits and lot a couple other big fish. This is the 2 we finally landed and brought to the cleaning table for some much wanted "catfish nuggets."

The biggest one was 36 inches long and 20 inches diameter. So depending on the fish weight calculator will determine the answer you get. It will be from 16-25 pounds. My batteries are dead in my scales so can't use it.


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Old 08-08-2010, 13:56   #2
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Dayum! Very nice!
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Old 08-08-2010, 14:03   #3
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They look great,makes me hungry for those "nuggets" you'll be preparing.........

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Old 08-08-2010, 18:44   #4
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You'll have to let us know the recipe and how they tasted. I've usually been dissappointed with the flavor and texture of the larger catfish. Nuggets made with a light but spicy breading were the best solution we could come up with; however, I haven't messed with them for years.
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Old 08-08-2010, 19:02   #5
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nuggets

I take and cut my fillets up into sizes about the size of 2 fingers. They cook quickly that way and have a nice crust all around.

I like to take and put em in a bowl and shake and mix a cup or so of Texas Pete in them and let it sit in the fridge for about 30-60 minutes. Then take and shake em in a bag with House Autry Fish Seasoning and then into the frying pan. Usually I'll take some course yellow corn meal and put some into the House Autry..it gives it a nice crackly crunch.

That gives you a kinda hot/spicy/crunchy mix.

I've eaten blue cats up to 30 pounds or so with no problems. Occasionally I put em in fish stews and they work great in them also.

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Old 08-08-2010, 20:40   #6
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Nice catch.

Just curious as to what some of the favorite types of bait are back there.

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