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Yes, with 435 guest checking out this site, alot are very interested in what goes on here. True, some may be spamers; but I bet alot are registered members seeing what's up without logging in. I know being a member for for 16 years here had taught me one thing; some posters come and go, some post occasionally, and some are dedicated die hards. Which are you?

This is dbHunterNY... long standing past member of the HuntingNY Forum. If you're receiving this transmission, be advised that many were lost from the fall out but know you are not alone. There's more of us out there. Don't lose hope.

True That. If it’s not broke it dont need fixin. Some of the fall plots are started. 21 cameras out and watching the bean fields in the evening. Try to get all the stand work done during the winter but definitely have a couple spots that need attention down on the bottom of Letchworth but won’t venture down there till it cools off some. Little bit of work involved in those ventures.

Largemouth bass are my favorite, but it is imperative that they be handled correctly. If the fillets are still twitching when removed, they taste great. That means keeping them alive and cool, with plenty of oxygen. Those who say they taste bad most often have no clue how to properly care for the meat. If allowed to die naturally on a stringer or in a cooler, they take on a rotten, strong fishy flavor. If you keep them alive and in top condition, knock them unconscious, and remove the meat before they know what hit them, they taste great. If you dry the fillets with paper towels and then vacuum seal, they taste great after up to a year in the freezer. Also, bass have too much oil in them for frying, but that is the least healthy way to cook fish and fish oil is very good for you. Bass have just the right amount of oil in them, to stay moist during the healthier cooking processes, like grilling, broiling, or baking. My favorite way to eat their fillets is dipped in flour, then egg, then panko crumbs. Then sear quickly in a frying pan with hot virgin olive oil, remove quickly, then bake in oven at 400 F for 20 or so minutes. Tastes better than any beer battered fried fish and way better for you. Smallmouth bass are almost as good to eat that way, but a little harder to fillet. They do fight more than twice as hard, for pound though, making them hands-down my favorite fish.

just a little over a year ago. wolc123 was a huge wealth of information here. His posts were uplifting and one could tell he liked sharing his knowledge with others He is sadly missed in this community. R.I.P. wolc123.