On a third of an acre in a village, living alongside his wife and trusty hound, Tim works towards living life within nature instead of at odds with it. Chickens, gardening, mushrooms and much more occupies Tim's mind as new projects appear and old projects complete. Tim is currently working towards renovating his 1850's home while turning lawn into edible space.
I have not tried, but I'm musing here so take it with a grain of salt.
I wonder if greek yogurt or sour cream would be a close substitute? It may require some 'dressing up' with spices and accoutrements but I could see those working.
One of my favorite panfish of all time has to be Yellow Perch (Perca flavescens)
Yellow Perch Diagram
Yellow Perch are delicious. Firm and flakey, the flesh is not fishy at all. It is a mild fish with an almost sweet taste. I've heard people compare perch to tilapia but I take that as an insult . I have fond memories of pan fried battered perch at my grandparent's house growing up. Perch takes marinades/spices really well so its an excellent canvas for trying out different tastes.
Yellow Perch are observed to have a schooling habit. They will travel in groups of 50+. Yellow Perch are not a fast swimmer so the schooling habit provides protection from predators.
Target hook size: #4-#6
Target jig size: 1/16 oz.,1/32 oz. and 1/64 oz.
Common Bait: Nightcrawlers, mealworms, crickets, waxworms
Potential Fishing Zones: Areas with hard cover or vegetation in moderately deep waters. Perch can be found in areas of sand/gravel substate.
If you have seen a few previous posts of mine, you know that I am starting to learn how to fish as a hobby. This information will come from a USA-centric point of view but I hope it may have value for others.
A part of this hobby is learning not only the techniques and tricks but learn about the fish themselves. A common term that I have been hearing is that of "pan fish". Join me in learning more!
Examples of Panfish
The term Panfish is used to describe an edible freshwater fish that does not outgrow the size of a cooking pan. Some common species that are considered panfish include bluegill, sunfish, perch, bullhead and crappie.
Panfish are recommended to be fished with ultralight/light fishing gear up to 6-8lb line. Panfish are great beginner friendly fish to target as a variety of lures/hooks can be utilized to catch them. Panfish are generally readily available in numerous different locations. Panfish are considered a safe fish to consume due to their lower position on the food chain.
Target hook size: 4,6,8,10
Target jig size: 1/16 oz.,1/32 oz. and 1/64 oz.
Common Bait: Nightcrawlers, corn, bread, mealworms, crickets, waxworms
Potential Fishing Zones: Areas with cover (docks/vegetation), Shallow waters
I've been eyeing a Shimano Sahara 2500 for a first time reel.
There are so many different types of reels on the market, as well as reel makers, that I'm a little overwhelmed looking at them. I'm sure with time that it will be easier to understand what I am looking at.
There is an economic/political theory known as "The Tragedy of the Commons". The idea is that individuals, working in their own self interest, will overexploit a finite shared resource to the detriment of all.
I think that folks imaging a situation where they have to survive aren't considering the pressures that others will put on surrounding resources. I believe hunting may be of some value, but I wouldn't want to put all of my eggs in one basket.
When I was a younger man, I learned to fish with family using a SpinCast reel. I didn't really know what I was doing except throwing the hook into the water and hoping.
Now that I am trying to actually LEARN how to fish, I've obtained a spinner reel to try my hand at fishing the freshwater bodies around my area. I'm exclusively freshwater fishing with a plan on focusing on panfish to start.
I'm just getting into fishing for the first time and am learning from scratch. I figure that while I learn, I should reach out and see what other folks do!
I'm just getting into fishing for the first time and am learning from scratch. I figure that while I learn, I should reach out and see what other folks do!
. I have fond memories of pan fried battered perch at my grandparent's house growing up. Perch takes marinades/spices really well so its an excellent canvas for trying out different tastes.
