Reply With QuoteI have to say, that's a first for me hearing of eating Ladyfish...Tips/ tricks on preparing and cooking??? I'm always looking to expand my tastes..
Those trout sure do make me want to take a salt trip
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Goosebumps in Florida are
typically associated with our seasonal temp drop but are the harbinger of Stellar fish activity in both the fresh & saltwater venues. Yesterday's SW trip was only fractionally seasoned by that, but moreover flavored by the intel gathered just 2 days prior plus tide/weather forecast/low boat #s. My 3rd cast "Bonfire kindling" was assigned to a feisty, well-shouldered 18" Snook that was released. Awaiting just 7 casts later was big trout of the day that measured a freckle under 20"=GB's on the rise! At this point, I realized that a decision was needed as to what level I was to "set the bar". Feeling the pump of the early results and knowing FL's 5 fish/15" I decided to reach for the stars @18" minimum=NICE trout folks. My mindset(5 yr. old's 2nd visit to the candy store) was positively massaged throughout my non-stop, artificial-only casting workout. Many rewards were gained although nice fish were being sent home because of a disappointing eye disease = too close to tail!!
Added a new-to-me bullet to my ammo box named Dedly Dudley Mauler shrimp
WARNING: Do not lay it down in kitchen, you will bacon-wrap & skewer for sure. Trout/ladyfish HATED being fooled by this time after time=Nice bait for sure. Lost a few monsters before visual yesterday, but that's quite OK- I had my 5 that met my standard plus fun to catch/eat Ladyfish(aka babycakes)
Also, put to rest the Millenium seat strap PITA =Gave an elderly neighbor 3 trout which after giving him some babycakes to sample last week, prompted "any ladyfish"? Gladly gave him/wife 3 to enjoy. No reds caught yesterday to elevate the "fever" I obviously had
'til we meet again-
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Nice catch ! looks like you had a very good day.
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Great pics and story as usual! I too would like to hear how you prepare the ladyfish. I've heard of spooning out the meat and making something similar to crab cakes with them...is that what you're doing with the "babycakes?"
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#1 is proper bone-free cleaning! Easy, non-professional filet job leaving scales/skin intact. Then with large soup spoon scrape from tail to gill, progress to skeleton scrape. Roll the soft, bone-free meat in bowl. Using a crabcake type recipe with veggie/spices that you like make up your "babycakes". I also use(not really needed), broiled trout(or other white fish, including crappie) to gently fold into LF to imitate lump crab meat. Don't forget the Old Bay and you'll be the envy of your guests. hint- Don't tell them your LF news...until there all GONE!Originally Posted by Orion_70
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Thanks Jim, WAY BETTER than very good!
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Yes that's right, actually found out via YT about 6 weeks ago....waiting to try method on Florida's seldom caught chain pickerel that has a zillion bones also very nice, mild meat. Tartar sauce or your favorite dipping sauce is the icing on your babycake!
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Well done once again. Thanks for sharing.
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