how about a Oklahoma,AR,MO,KS,TX,+IA GTG thread?

[Only the Tony]

Baby nope rope along the bank but I didn't get a picture of the river otters that were out.

 

[JimBear]

Did you eliminate the vile beast ???


I saw an otter in the neighbors pond today.

 

[Only the Tony]

Did you eliminate the vile beast ???


I saw an otter in the neighbors pond today.

No, as long as they aren't doing any damage there is no reason to kill them. It is actually against the law to kill a snake in Missouri and most other states per the wildlife codes. Nephew is a biology major and works for the conservation department. He spent several years catching and doing work with them in college.

 

[Workshop]

Morning everybody.

 

[WKEND LUMBERJAK]

Did you eliminate the vile beast ???


I saw an otter in the neighbors pond today.

Otter or Muskrat?

 

[nbbt]

Good morning folks. It's looking to be a day to spend with roofs overhead. 43f to 44f and moistures.
Well it is time for April showers . . .

 

[plcnut]

Good Sunday morning!
We spent the last two Saturdays cutting firewood at our neighbors. We have almost finished getting it all hauled home. It has been a real blessing getting good wood that is close to home.
Yesterday evening we fished in our pond for a couple hours. It is a real hoot watching the little ones reel in the bluegill! I actually pulled in a nice size largemouth bass between baiting hooks for the little ones. I would guess around a 3 pounder.
Today after church we are going to my brother's house to celebrate my mons birthday. It will be good to spend time with our family.
God bless, and keep your eyes on the sky. Jesus is coming back soon!

 

[Hedgerow]

Good Sunday morning!
We spent the last two Saturdays cutting firewood at our neighbors. We have almost finished getting it all hauled home. It has been a real blessing getting good wood that is close to home.
Yesterday evening we fished in our pond for a couple hours. It is a real hoot watching the little ones reel in the bluegill! I actually pulled in a nice size largemouth bass between baiting hooks for the little ones. I would guess around a 3 pounder.
Today after church we are going to my brother's house to celebrate my mons birthday. It will be good to spend time with our family.
God bless, and keep your eyes on the sky. Jesus is coming back soon!

Tell your mother “Mathew says happy birthday”..

 

[JimBear]

Otter or Muskrat?

At first I thought it was a muskrat but after seeing it a couple more times, its an otter.

There are several of them around here, most people shoot them or trap because of the damage to fish populations.
The neighbors pond is around 8-10 acres, I highly doubt he knows they are in there & I am not telling him.

I am looking forward to watching them

 

[cobey]

I cut some stuff up yesterday

 

[Only the Tony]

@Sawdust Man Derek, when you are filleting most perch/bass/walleye type fish in the area you can remove the bones that attach to the ribs quite easily. Just use your fingers to feel for where they begin and end and cut accordingly. Then you have a boneless fillet you can cook. Just dipped in cornmeal and fried with some homemade hot rolls today.

 

[Sawdust Man]

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@Sawdust Man Derek, when you are filleting most perch/bass/walleye type fish in the area you can remove the bones that attach to the ribs quite easily. Just use your fingers to feel for where they begin and end and cut accordingly. Then you have a boneless fillet you can cook. Just dipped in cornmeal and fried with some homemade hot rolls today.

Yours looks much better than ours did,
I guess we need to practice more....lol
Sam and my daughter processed these fish and it was their first time cutting up fish, so not too terrible considering.
I'll pass on the info to the kids, hopefully it'll help them next time.

 

[Hedgerow]

Beef short ribs..

Fatty goodness..

 

[Hedgerow]

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@Sawdust Man Derek, when you are filleting most perch/bass/walleye type fish in the area you can remove the bones that attach to the ribs quite easily. Just use your fingers to feel for where they begin and end and cut accordingly. Then you have a boneless fillet you can cook. Just dipped in cornmeal and fried with some homemade hot rolls today.

Couple questions...

A. Oil temp?

B. Batter procedure?

C. Any pre-batter work up before final coat?

 

[Hedgerow]

Moved some 2”x6 and 8” out of the drying shed for a new steer feed lot..

Bastards ain’t fitting their heads through those boards.

 

[JimBear]

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Moved some 2”x6 and 8” out of the drying shed for a new steer feed lot..

Bastards ain’t fitting their heads through those boards.

Looks good.

I doubt those will be stretching

 

[Hedgerow]

Had to make room for that walnut log..

Made the whole thing into 5/4” boards.
8”, 10”, 12”, and 14” material.

 

[Hedgerow]

Looks good.

I doubt those will be stretching

Think 1500 lb fat asses pushing each other around into the edges..

They should just bounce off..

 

[Sawdust Man]

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Had to make room for that walnut log..

Made the whole thing into 5/4” boards.
8”, 10”, 12”, and 14” material.

Nice looking lumber there.

 

[Only the Tony]

Yours looks much better than ours did,
I guess we need to practice more....lol
Sam and my daughter processed these fish and it was their first time cutting up fish, so not too terrible considering.
I'll pass on the info to the kids, hopefully it'll help them next time.

Lots of practice. Next time we get a chance to do this again I will clean a couple and show you how we have always done it. A sharp, thin, flexible knife makes a big difference. After a few thousand it will get easier.

Couple questions...

A. Oil temp?

B. Batter procedure?

C. Any pre-batter work up before final coat?

Temp is 350 to 360, put some cornmeal in a gallon bag and shake it, couldn't really call it a batter. Sometimes the simple things are best, you get more of the mild taste of the crappie this way. I just rinse it off some and let most of the water drain off, take it right from the bag after shaking the excess cornmeal off and straight into the fryer. Spoonbill we will use a tempura batter for with a few extras like onion powder and the like for some flavor.