mud cat. yellow belly. bull head

[slimmer]

[crazy] mud cats,yellow belly,bullhead. what ever you want to call them they are in deer creek. fishing today and pulled the ugly thing out. did not know they were in deer creek. do not know how to post picture but i have them as proof.
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[Flyfishinglover]

Those mud kitties and white bass were illegally planted 2-3 years ago. Caught a good amount of them 2 years ago. Remember white bass and mud kitties are catch and kill on the spot!!!
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[slimmer]

[mad] to ugly to put back. killed it forsure
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[Flyfishinglover]

Toss it in the air and kick really hard. Really fun game especially with carps [laugh].
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[cuthroat_guy]

Those are the best eating fish around, you should gut em skin em and cook em up next time, throw a little coot in with it as well, and wa-laa a feast for a king
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[TroutBumDave]

At first I was like, "Whoa, are you kidding me?", but then I saw you added Coot and thought, "Oh, this guy gets it." Throw in some Shoveler and you're set.

Delicious.
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[Flyfishinglover]

Tried them before and they don't taste good. Not even in fish tacos. I should buy a golf club and go mudder golfing on the ice [laugh].
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[FishMcFisherson]

Why would someone illegally transplant mudders? I've never even heard of someone targeting them on purpose. I hate them so much!
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[Fin-S-Fish]

I don't think that's a good idea LMAO! That could reeeeeallllly hurt if your foot hits one of the pectoral or dorsal spines. I'm certain there's venom in the spines. I had one spine just barely nip and barely even broke the skin and the pain was excruciating. Later the venom moved up the finger and my knuckle had intermittent pain for 3 months!
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[Flyfishinglover]

I got thick steel toe snow boots so I'm sure I'd be ok if I do it lol. Kicked a 15" carp like it was nothing in those boots [laugh] except watching a carp spiral too it's death.
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[AverysAdventure]

You guys are all crazy down there. Yellow and Browns are some of the best fish to eat. Pain in the butt to skin but worth the effort. If your not into the skinning thing just smoke them up skin on. Now through April or May is the only time to appreciate the rascals though.
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[brookieguy1]

[quote TroutBumDave]At first I was like, "Whoa, are you kidding me?", but then I saw you added Coot and thought, "Oh, this guy gets it." Throw in some Shoveler and you're set.

Delicious.[/quote] Don't forget the 'possum!
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[slimmer]

[crazy] thanks for your help on posting pictures. here i go be easy on me its my first time. picture of the ugly kittie caught at dc[inline photo(1).JPG]
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[riverdog]

Possum! You're high class. I'm lucky just have a bit of squirrel to add into a stew like that.
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[CoyoteSpinner]

They are actually counted as game fish. If there's a catch/kill regulation on a certain water-body, that's fine. But elsewhere - as much satisfaction as can been gained from a big boot - it's not legal elsewhere.

I have seen Asian Anglers fill buckets and wire baskets with the beasts. There is a 30-fish limit (think that's the current number). Many folks think ANY catfish tastes like crap. Secrets in the sauce - so they say.

During our island adventure we threw one on the fire - whole, and the meat was really flaky, tender, and mild flavored. They're a lot more work than a Channel cat, but it ain't all bad.

Ah hey folks - what's wrong with a little squirrel stew? Ever seen Swamp Hunters, and the pair of brothers? They'll eat anything! (hey let's get Mikey!)

[Fin_Addict]

My gramma used to cook them headed and skinned dipped in flour and fried in a pan. I'd eat bullhead any day of the week. Guess it's not the gourmet crappie or perch but still tasty and punting them with a steel toed boot is ignorant. Very tasty if cooked right
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[Fishrmn]

[quote CoyoteSpinner]There is a 30-fish limit (think that's the current number).[/quote]

Not.

From the 2014 guidebook:

Bullhead 24

If you're gonna quote the regs, don't guess. Look it up.




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[Duckbutter]

I think VERY FEW fisherman will ever keep more than five at once. If anybody keeps a full 24, THANK YOU! (You are insane, but thank you).

In full disclosure, there are some really decent mudcats in Powell, big enough to warrant the effort, and they actually taste alright down there. I let one go that would have been pushing the state record, but that was before I had any respect for the buggers.

I still don't have a lot of respect, just a little bit. Hate the little, pesky 7 inchers.
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[RockyRaab]

According to "McClains Standard Fishing Encyclopedia" of the three subspecies of bullheads (black, brown, yellow) we probably have the black variety in Utah. The black is the most carnivorous of the three, and is "excellent table fare."

It is almost certainly best from cooler Spring waters, but if kept under proper conditions, should be as good as any other freshwater catfish. (Which I consider excellent, btw.)
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[Fin_Addict]

I can tell you they are just as good as any other catfish, if prepared right. Preparation is key with any fish. Bleed immediately and put on ice. I will take any bullheads anyone doesn't want to keep! Very good table fare.
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