Large flathead catfish.... Are they good to eat?

[jrfan]

Just wondering if they are any good to eat? 30-40 lb range.

[Grizz83]

Yes

[Lungbustr]

Most definitely, better than blue cats.

[T-Wall88]

Yes. Especially the belly meat!

[txnduckhntr]

head and cheek meat is awesome

[louieagarcia]

Fry'm up!

[Texasm1976]

They are no good to eat. You should give them all to me

[buckmastertexas]

Make sure to remove the fat from around the fins! good eatin.

[Swooshski]

From a conservation standpoint, I'd turn them loose and eat some other species of catfish instead. Yes, they are good to eat but their numbers are in decline from what I understand. Also, they are considered a sport fish, like bass & crappie.

[Montec man]

Don't forget the meat right behind the eyes and the belly meat. Best parts of the fish.

[CountryLegend]

Yep

[SaltwaterSlick]

See post #22 of this thread for a How To on cleaning big flatheads...

http://discussions.texasbowhunter.com/forums/showthread.php?t=462527

[N.DaWoods]

uhh uhh yeah! delicious.

[TheBeaster]

See post #22 of this thread for a How To on cleaning big flatheads...

http://discussions.texasbowhunter.co...d.php?t=462527

I've cleaned quite a few of these myself and agree with the cleaning method. One thing different we do is after cleaning, we keep them on ice for a couple of days before cutting them up. The fat seems to turn a little darker color making it easier to see and trim off.

[SaltwaterSlick]

I've cleaned quite a few of these myself and agree with the cleaning method. One thing different we do is after cleaning, we keep them on ice for a couple of days before cutting them up. The fat seems to turn a little darker color making it easier to see and trim off.

Yep, we did that too. Makes the belly especially easy to get good and clean.