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Title: Juuuussst Legal, but good enough
Post by: h20hunter on May 26, 2015, 07:03:38 AM: Finally got the brother in law his first legal ling. We have been catching a ton of big rockfish, all released of course. However, the legal lings have evaded us. Not this one. It was just barely legal but a perfect little eater. We fried up a bit with a thin batter and panko and it was great. I love the blue ones...makes for some funky colored filets.
Title: Re: Juuuussst Legal, but good enough
Post by: MLBowhunting on May 26, 2015, 07:31:26 AM: Yeah nice work. Bet it was delicious. :tup:
Title: Re: Juuuussst Legal, but good enough
Post by: Skillet on May 26, 2015, 07:33:44 AM: Ling cod - the other blue meat!

nom nom nom
Title: Re: Juuuussst Legal, but good enough
Post by: C-Money on May 26, 2015, 07:37:57 AM: :drool: Nice!! Glad you guys got one!
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Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on May 26, 2015, 07:39:13 AM: Nice! :tup:
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Post by: rackattack on May 26, 2015, 07:42:13 AM: He looks happy.......... :chuckle:
Title: Re: Juuuussst Legal, but good enough
Post by: h20hunter on May 26, 2015, 07:43:05 AM: He should be! Yeah, he was, just not a smile for the camera kinda guy!
Title: Re: Juuuussst Legal, but good enough
Post by: CP on May 26, 2015, 07:45:56 AM: Looks tasty! :EAT: Best eating fish in the local waters IMO.
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Post by: RadSav on May 26, 2015, 07:46:01 AM: I like cooking those green ones with just a little bit of mint. Really messes with peoples head!
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Post by: L-ofalab on May 26, 2015, 08:12:06 AM: Quote from: rackattack on May 26, 2015, 07:42:13 AM
He looks happy.......... :chuckle:

He looks like he is holding up something bad like a dead skunk!
Tell him to smile next time. The cooked fish looks yummy, I'll have to try that dipping in bread crumbs after dipping in batter.
Title: Re: Juuuussst Legal, but good enough
Post by: trophyhunt on May 26, 2015, 08:20:57 AM: Quote from: CP on May 26, 2015, 07:45:56 AM
Looks tasty! :EAT: Best eating fish in the local waters IMO.
:yeah:, yum!
Title: Re: Juuuussst Legal, but good enough
Post by: h20hunter on May 26, 2015, 08:26:47 AM: The panko gives a nice crunch. I like beer batter but it can be a little messy. Thinning it just a touch and then using the panko gives a lighter crunch to it. Also, I think it makes the fry process a little less messy.
Title: Re: Juuuussst Legal, but good enough
Post by: Woodchuck on May 26, 2015, 08:36:02 AM: Don't you owe me fish and chips? :chuckle: You coasties have all the good fishing. :tup:
Title: Re: Juuuussst Legal, but good enough
Post by: h20hunter on May 26, 2015, 08:41:34 AM: Quote from: Woodchuck on May 26, 2015, 08:36:02 AM
Don't you owe me fish and chips? :chuckle: You coasties have all the good fishing. :tup:

It is nice being close to Everett. I can be on the water pretty darn quick. Now...we don't have all the good fishing....you got walleye and some nice cats in your back yard!
Title: Re: Juuuussst Legal, but good enough
Post by: Woodchuck on May 26, 2015, 08:51:26 AM: Oh yes. Your thread was just too peaceful so I wanted to stir some coastie/dryside drama in there is all. :chuckle:
Nice lookin meal. :tup:
Title: Re: Juuuussst Legal, but good enough
Post by: h20hunter on May 26, 2015, 08:56:53 AM: You Mods...... :dunno:

:chuckle:
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Post by: cohoho on May 26, 2015, 05:28:08 PM: Yum, Yum!
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Post by: lokidog on May 26, 2015, 11:20:10 PM: Nice! I think I posted a panko oven fried recipe that is also fabulous.

I caught a 23" 8 pound copper RF and a 2" 4 pound quillback on Saturday, there are some big ones out there. Got a 28 1/2" ling yesterday.
Title: Re: Juuuussst Legal, but good enough
Post by: RadSav on May 26, 2015, 11:59:46 PM: Quote from: lokidog on May 26, 2015, 11:20:10 PM
I caught a 2" 4 pound quillback on Saturday

Wow! That is one dense fish :o :chuckle: :chuckle:
Title: Re: Juuuussst Legal, but good enough
Post by: Gobble Doc on May 27, 2015, 07:00:06 AM: Nice! I have been wanting to get out for ling. Glad to see success.
Title: Re: Juuuussst Legal, but good enough
Post by: lokidog on May 27, 2015, 07:17:24 AM: Quote from: RadSav on May 26, 2015, 11:59:46 PM
Quote from: lokidog on May 26, 2015, 11:20:10 PM
I caught a 2" 4 pound quillback on Saturday

Wow! That is one dense fish :o :chuckle: :chuckle:

D'oh! Haven't you heard of the Japanese Plutonium problem out here? 20"....
Title: Re: Juuuussst Legal, but good enough
Post by: RadSav on May 27, 2015, 07:21:37 AM: Ahhh, a Fukushima quillback. That makes sense. Thems is good eatin'! :chuckle: