Charles Messina Poet Rhyme

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I've done a lot of fresh water fishing in my life, and I've caught many a catfish. Usually the ones that I catch are called Bull-Head Catfish. They only get to be about 12"-18" and I usually only keep the big ones. Channel catfish are the ones that are sold in the supermarkets were I'm from. A tasty treat every once in a while, and even more fun to catch!

Catfish

Catfish are very funny looking  
They have two whiskers, don't ask me how 
Their tails are short and have no hair 
And they never say meow
 
Their diet consist of many things 
Worms, fish, and some day old chicken liver 
A taste for spiders and also "Spam"
If you slice them up a sliver
 
In my life I've caught a few 
Hundred's up to date 
But only one, had I let go 
The rest were on my plate
 
I've cooked them up so many ways 
I'll mention just a few 
Cajun, blackened, deep fried in oil 
But I like them most in stew 

So if you catch one fishing 
Or if you see them in the store 
Bring them home and cook them up, enjoy!
You'll be going back for more 

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Sponsored by Catie Lindsey 
5/10/18

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Lindsay Laurie July 23, 2018 at 9:56 PM G'day Charlie … illegal to be in possession of our native catfish here. Fairly rare. Saw a TV program on catfish in the amazon river. My golly; they are monsters - thank you Charlie - Lindsay Charles Messina July 23, 2018 at 10:42 PM G'day Lindsay... Wow, I did not know that. They get to be enormous. I've seen TV programs as well and they can grow up to 6 foot in length. I loved watching Steve Irwin, it's a shame what happened to him...he was awesome. Good to hear from you, mate! - Charlie

Caren Krutsinger May 11, 2018 at 2:43 PM I am starving for a nice, tasty, well-peppered Catfish and I mean now, Catie. Thanks for making me hungry!

Harry Horsman May 11, 2018 at 6:30 AM love this charles, the story and how it flows so well. Charles Messina May 11, 2018 at 12:05 PM Thanks Harry, I really do appreciate your visit...Have a nice weekend my friend!

Carole Duet May 10, 2018 at 5:05 PM Oh you made me want some. Catfish and Flounder are my two favorites but Speckled Trout are good too. I like blackened fish the best but you can't beat a nice platter of fried catfish. A delicious poem about a delicious fish. Later...gone fishing now. :D