Perch Porn

[happyheber]

This was in the boat guys. It's just a heads up to what is going to happen ice fishing.
Ok so today I picked the worst day on the whoe calendar to see if the perch would still bite. This is what happened. I dont think you can pick a bad day at rockport. I think everyday can be productive. So this was the first point we pulled up on. I took a picture of the 13 feet cloud of Perch. We anchored out on the spot lock. Then commenced to pound the perch. Remember they have to be 101/2 inches to go into my livewell or bucket. Most productive was an unpainted led head jig. With a glow body gazilla. Man I'll be Sad when I run out of my maniac stash. I wish some body would buy them molds and get rich. Go get em boys. They are there for the taking. HH

[meandcuznalfy]

Dam, looks like I may need to get over there this winter, lots of good reports coming from there.

[happyheber]

You will have to let me know when you are heade this way. Would be happy to drown a worm with ya. HH

[HardH20Fishin]

Thanks for the posts HH. Definitely looks like Rockport is going to be a good ice destination this year.

[filetandrelease]

 Nice catch

[rdhammah]

Nice batch of perch!
What's that jig look like?

[Raquettedacker]

Nice bucket full..👍👍

[happyheber]

Nice batch of perch!
What's that jig look like?

[meandcuznalfy]

You will have to let me know when you are heade this way. Would be happy to drown a worm with ya. HH

Hell yeah, I was over last year for the big derby, I really liked that area, would love to fish it again.

[HardH20Fishin]

If anyone finds left over inventory of the Maniac plastics out there, be sure to snatch them up. Was lucky to do a fairly healthy stock up 2 seasons ago right before they closed shop, but dreading the day when I run through what I have. Prospector has been playing with pouring his own this past year and a couple are very similar to the Maniac patterns, but sure would like to get my hands on more. The Gizzy-Bugs (like the one HH shows in this thread) and the Cutter Bugs are my go-to favorites.

[meandcuznalfy]

If anyone finds left over inventory of the Maniac plastics out there, be sure to snatch them up. Was lucky to do a fairly healthy stock up 2 seasons ago right before they closed shop, but dreading the day when I run through what I have. Prospector has been playing with pouring his own this past year and a couple are very similar to the Maniac patterns, but sure would like to get my hands on more. The Gizzy-Bugs (like the one HH shows in this thread) and the Cutter Bugs are my go-to favorites.

What's the cutter bug look like, and length, believe I have found something close to the gizzy bug I could make.

[HardH20Fishin]

What's the cutter bug look like, and length, believe I have found something close to the gizzy bug I could make.

They are a grub -style with at paddle like tail, but the tail can be split...about 1.5" long (they also made them in 2 other larger sizes)
The big cutthroat I caught up at Henry's Lake in my avatar picture here was caught on an orange cutter bug like shown below.

[happyheber]

Thought you guys woulkd enjoy my killer recipe. Remember them Perch are there for everybody to enjoy. HH

Panko Perch

6 cups Panko
2 tsp season salt
2 tsp garlic salt
2 tsp onion salt
1 tsp pepper

(The above salts are best if they are real salt brand)
This will cook about 3 pounds of filets.
Mix this together in a gallon zip lock bag

Egg Mix
2 eggs
2 tsp Jalapeno tabasco sauce
mix well in a boiwl

Flour in a bowl

We cook these fillets over medium heat in a shallow frying pan in virgin coconut oil.
We dip a wet perch fillet in flour then in egg mix then in panko mix.
Then cook till golden brown on both sides.

[happyheber]

You better believe I got a stash of them. It's all I've been fishing for 15 years. Year round. . Yes I'm thinking about giving some away if I can find a few more to cook for me at the perch palooza. Cause you know there value "NOT FOR SALE". HH

[fishonone]

Looks good

[happyheber]

Looks good

you comeing to cook ?

[fishonone]

You bet 

[SLAYERFISH]

Nice Perch!