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Rodney

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Eating pikeminnows
« on: April 05, 2022, 12:18:51 PM »
After thinking about this for several years, I finally went ahead and made a video about it. Episode goes live at 7pm tonight.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnvClIOCT2U

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Re: Eating pikeminnows
« Reply #1 on: April 05, 2022, 01:20:17 PM »
I've eaten them ... quite bland, imo.  Guess it's going to depend on how you cook 'em Rod  ;)
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Re: Eating pikeminnows
« Reply #2 on: April 05, 2022, 01:24:28 PM »
Well, in the video Nick Basok ate some... ;)
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Re: Eating pikeminnows
« Reply #3 on: April 05, 2022, 02:15:46 PM »
I tried them along with Nick, I was hesitant at first but after one taste they were delicious. I’ll be using the recipe in the future.
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Re: Eating pikeminnows
« Reply #4 on: April 05, 2022, 02:17:59 PM »
I have been told by many Chinese that pikeminnow tasted way better than salmon
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Re: Eating pikeminnows
« Reply #5 on: April 05, 2022, 02:29:31 PM »
Quote from: fisherforever on April 05, 2022, 02:15:46 PM
I tried them along with Nick, I was hesitant at first but after one taste they were delicious. I’ll be using the recipe in the future.
Well, that's good enough for me, lol!  and happy retirement Gord!
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Re: Eating pikeminnows
« Reply #6 on: April 05, 2022, 02:41:20 PM »
Thanks Dave. ;D
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Re: Eating pikeminnows
« Reply #7 on: April 05, 2022, 03:38:39 PM »
Never met you, Gord, but I second the "Happy Retirement" wishes!  :)   
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Re: Eating pikeminnows
« Reply #8 on: April 05, 2022, 06:41:44 PM »
Video starting in 20. :)
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Re: Eating pikeminnows
« Reply #9 on: April 05, 2022, 07:42:33 PM »
Gotta say I was sceptical before watching. Now seeing Nick enjoy the pike minnow fish balls. Your a good cook bro!
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Re: Eating pikeminnows
« Reply #10 on: April 05, 2022, 07:57:56 PM »
Quote from: Dave on April 05, 2022, 01:20:17 PM
I've eaten them ... quite bland, imo.  Guess it's going to depend on how you cook 'em Rod  ;)

I tried a pikeminnow maybe 5-8years ago and found it like you say. Honestly not terrible at all, but I think it's the type of fish that needs proper seasoning. It doesnt really stand up well enough on it's own.
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Re: Eating pikeminnows
« Reply #11 on: April 05, 2022, 07:59:54 PM »
Now that we've determined even Chilliwack locals like them, maybe there'll be a pikeminnow balls stand popping up beside Kev's at On the Way...?
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Re: Eating pikeminnows
« Reply #12 on: April 05, 2022, 08:06:34 PM »
Your expression after inadvertently adding sugar is priceless ;D
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Re: Eating pikeminnows
« Reply #13 on: April 05, 2022, 08:15:32 PM »
Coming from a European family coarse fish like pikeminnow is what my parents ate as kids. They are used to eating fish with bones just like they are from other cultures like in Asia. The fish are not bad at all. Though the picking bones apart can be annoying for most Canadians who are used to eating fillets with no bones in them or fish and chips. One Macedonian guy I fish with loves fishing for and eating coarse fish in the Fraser more than any other ones. People who demonize Pikeminnow are extremely narrow-minded. In my opinion definitely not "real anglers". True angler loves and respects all fish
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Re: Eating pikeminnows
« Reply #14 on: April 05, 2022, 09:08:47 PM »
Next up a Bass catch and cook! Bass imo are delicious. Had them when I was out working in Ontario.
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