In a deep skillet, heat 1 in. oil to 375°. Fry fillets, a few at a time, for 2-3 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Drain on paper towels.

“If you’re looking to catch a flathead catfish, the first thing you’re going to want is live bait such as bluegills, creek chubs, fallfish and sucker fish. They will also eat fresh-cut bait.

The Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma taught FOX23 a southern fried catfish recipe. 1. Soak the Fish (Optional but Recommended): Place catfish fillets in buttermilk for at least 15–30 minutes (up to a few ...

Attach deep-fry thermometer to the side of a 10” cast-iron skillet or other large heavy skillet. Add vegetable oil to come a little less than halfway up side of skillet. Heat oil over medium ...

He prefers a cast-iron Dutch oven for deep frying instead of an aluminum or steel pot that lots of cooks use. ... blue and flathead catfish are most active in water that's 75 to 80 degrees.

In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat 2-3 in. oil; fry fish over medium-high for 3-4 minutes on each side or until it flakes easily with a fork. For the hushpuppies, in a large bowl, combine ...

Grilling fish took more steps than deep frying, as Dunlap showed. ... Channel, blue and flathead catfish are most active in water that's 75 to 80 degrees.