The ladies began with spincast rods and reels. |
Fish were there for the catching. |
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Spinning rods and reels were available for those that wanted them. |
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Instructor Doug Darr demonstrates filleting. |
The fillets were checked for small bones. |
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An electric fillet knife separates the fillet from the skin and scales. |
An electric fillet knife works well.
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Participants have the opportunity to try filleting. |
The skin is separated from the meat. |
An electric knife makes it go more quickly. |
One way to fillet is to cut through the skin near the dorsal fins. |
Anglers learn from each other.
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This participant fillets a black crappie. |
What a great job filleting a crappie! |
A third participant also filleted a crappie. |
Jerry Moss skins a catfish. |
Great job! |
Jerry Moss works on a catfish. |
Participants spent some time fishing. |
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This participant did a great job filleting her first bass. |
Backyard Bass make good casting targets.
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The fillet knife is worked around the bones to separate out the meat and to keep the knife sharp.
Cuts must be made to separate the meat from the ribs.
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Practice casting can be fun. |
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Worms seemed to work the best to catch bluegill.
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Channel catfish can be caught in March. |
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Doug Darr explains how the bobber works to detect a bite.
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Thanks for the great fun fishing!
Mr. Doug Darr
Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division
Let's Go Fishing!
Where?
How?
Take someone fishing with you
and make a friend for life.
Anglers may purchase a lifetime fishing or hunting license. Receive a discount if purchased by age 11.
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