TODAYS WHITEFISH GRAND SLAM! (Pic's)

[APJ]

Went out to track down some whitefish today with Whitefishlover and boy oh boy did we get into some nice whitefish and a couple of togue. It was steady action most of the day jigging most of the fish and getting 2 whitefish on my Jawjacker!  Ended the day with 8 whitefish each and 1 togue each.  We always have a little contest each trip and today was a tie on both species of fish..   Here are the pics..  Only kept 6 whitefish rest was realesed.

[Shrinkage]

Yum. Nice whites

[Anomaly]

Wicked Good!

I’m looking forward to coming up next year!

Nice looking togue too!

[Slammin_Brookies!!]

Killah Day!!!

[Ohiocatfish]

Wow whitefish!!

[whitefishlover]

Wicked Good!

I’m looking forward to coming up next year!

Nice looking togue too!

We thought of you lots today Joe    The fishing gods paid us back for that miserable day in January.  That togue was fun on my 36" HT Ultra light with a 5mm Fiskas    Next year Joe.

[Conley1993]

Way to go! That's awesome.

[Anomaly]

We thought of you lots today Joe    The fishing gods paid us back for that miserable day in January.  That togue was fun on my 36" HT Ultra light with a 5mm Fiskas    Next year Joe.

I’ll think of you lots today, Eric; every time I drive hoe in the sand and rock and twist it popping the clams out

That is a wicked nice togue! That rod musta been bent over haahd!

You’re kind of a shack kitty on the ice aren’t ya? 

[fishingsurveyor]

Clammy I am sorry but I am laughing my azz off. I know your jonesing for that first whitefish like a freshman boy being asked to the senior prom.

[Eaglecrg]

Those whitefish are perfect bait for big lakers, if they are legal.  Big lakers feed heavily on them and they are not too big.

[moosehunter]

nice whites, the best eatin fresh water fish. that spot looks familiar.

[jacksmelt71]

nice mess of whites guys. go easy on them tho. ones that size are 15yrs. old.

[Jim_C.]

Another very impressive outing.  Those whitefish must be a ball!  Interesting colors on that one togue.

[whitefishlover]

I’ll think of you lots today, Eric; every time I drive hoe in the sand and rock and twist it popping the clams out

That is a wicked nice togue! That rod musta been bent over haahd!

You’re kind of a shack kitty on the ice aren’t ya? 

Hahaha........Yes, I am known to be around the shack most times.  Yesterday, I actually spent the afternoon outside    Next week they are saying 60, so I might sneak outside for a bit  

[kevinmaine3]

Clammy I am sorry but I am laughing my azz off. I know your jonesing for that first whitefish like a freshman boy being asked to the senior prom.

lol...
nice fish guys..!!  I like to barracade myself in the shack aswell.. it's warm in there.

[cap]

Wow...I've never caught a whitefish...Do you guys smoke them?

[Anomaly]

Clammy I am sorry but I am laughing my azz off. I know your jonesing for that first whitefish like a freshman boy being asked to the senior prom.

I caught ONE last year.    Just wanna get good at it. Gonna have to pic days with the barometer, moon, tarot and crystal ball; the listen to the guys that know the bite is on! 

[Sawyerjosh]

Awesome fish!  I have yet to catch one.  I'll have to make a trip up to visit next year!!

[xphelanx]

Wow...I've never caught a whitefish...Do you guys smoke them?

I think they're a little too moist to keep lit.

[whitefishlover]

Wow...I've never caught a whitefish...Do you guys smoke them?

I personally have never smoked them.  I like them in panko fried in a light oil.  I am going to blackened these and try that, I am guessing it will be very good.  One thing with whitefish, you have to eat them fresh.  They are not very good after they are frozen in my opinion.  A good video here on preparation.......

[Anomaly]

Wow...I've never caught a whitefish...Do you guys smoke them?

I think they're a little too moist to keep lit.

Smoked whitefish are extremely excellent. I worked at an upscale fish market when I first had it. Almost had to keep it under lock and key.

Here’s a couple recipes and a how too. (I like it right off the fish, maybe with some crackers and made into a dip too! )

http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=219106.0 (ice shanty guys talking bout smoking whitefish)



http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/pasta-with-smoked-whitefish-tomatoes-and-garlic-5468

http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/smoked-whitefish-chowder

http://www.acmesmokedfish.com/recipe/smoked-whitefish-cakes

Description
Smoked flaky smoked whitefish mixed with fresh ground pepper and sharp cheddar.

Ingredients
3⁄4 pounds smoked whitefish (filleted)
7 ounces whitefish salad
1⁄4 cup
yellow onion (grated)
3 ounces
extra sharp cheddar cheese (coarsely grated)
1 teaspoon
lemon zest (grated )
1 tablespoon
lemon juice
2 1⁄4 cups
panko bread crumbs (divided )
1 pinch
freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
2 tablespoons
canola oil (for frying )
Instructions
First de-bone and fillet the whitefish, then chop it into relatively small pieces. In a large bowl, combine the whitefish, whitefish salad, onion, cheese, lemon zest and juice and 1/4 cup Panko bread crumbs. Season to taste with pepper and mix well. Sprinkle remaining Panko on a plate, divide the whitefish mixture into four and shape into cakes, coating them lightly with the Panko. (If making ahead, put on a plate, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until needed.) To cook, heat the oil in a large heavy-bottomed sauté pan over medium heat. Add the fish cakes and fry for 5-6 minutes. Turn and cook the other side for about 4-5 minutes. Allow cakes to rest 5 minutes before serving.

OK, I found a lot of stuff... 

 

[pegasus]

How do you like that JawJacker? I bought one this year and built one for $4.00.

[Anomaly]

How do you like that JawJacker? I bought one this year and built one for $4.00.

I’ve got a couple rod holders that clip on the edge of a bucket or basket. I’m thinking I might put something like a down rigger release on my pack basket for a deadstick jaw jacker set up.

[Eaglecrg]

nice mess of whites guys. go easy on them tho. ones that size are 15yrs. old.

Those whitefish are that old?  I didn't realize they were such a slow growing fish.

[APJ]

I personally have never smoked them.  I like them in panko fried in a light oil.  I am going to blackened these and try that, I am guessing it will be very good.  One thing with whitefish, you have to eat them fresh.  They are not very good after they are frozen in my opinion.  A good video here on preparation.......

Broiled mine last night with lemon juice and panko on top.  Oh that was good!

[APJ]

How do you like that JawJacker? I bought one this year and built one for $4.00.

I really like the jawjacker Its fun to see spring up and has a high hook up rate on whitefish. Works great on pickerel too.

[chum bucket]

awesome whitefish sure wish we had more waters around here with those in them. Heard they are real yummy!

[Anomaly]

Works great on pickerel too.

Good to know! 

[jacksmelt71]

Those whitefish are that old?  I didn't realize they were such a slow growing fish.

thats why they have disappeared from most of their habitat. they get fished out before they get a chance to grow and reproduce.  out of a doz. lakes i fished as a kid that had them only 1 still has them and they're rare. they tried stocking them to bring them back but it was unsuccessful. they are a very delicate fish that is susceptible to pollution and warm waters.  they die if caught trolling in the summer because they can't take  bieng hauled threw the warm upper layers. I'm surprised the state doesn't protect them more than they do.

[woodchip]

The whitefish have disappeared because of the PH has dropped in all watersheds  affected by acid fall out and additional Phosphors running into the watershed from additional wood cutting and dead trees dying from acid rain fall out. Its results are now being felt in the ocean .Smelts and small bait fish dying off.