Catfish

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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 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 Catfish- Contest Sponsored by Catie Lindsey 5/10/18

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Lindsay Laurie

Date: 7/23/2018 9:56:00 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
Date: 7/23/2018 10:42:00 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

Sandra L. Weiss

Date: 5/12/2018 1:37:00 PM

A feel good read, wanted to get to the next line to what came next. A flash back to memories of fishing for these funny looking ones in WV. And of course frying them up, they are so good! Now I wish I had one to fry up. Thanks, Charlie

Charles Messina
Date: 5/13/2018 5:00:00 PM

Thanks for reading and your kind words, have a wonderful Mothers Day, Sandra!

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 5/11/2018 2:43:00 PM

I am starving for a nice, tasty, well-peppered Catfish and I mean now, Catie. Thanks for making me hungry!

Harry Horsman

Date: 5/11/2018 6:30:00 AM

love this charles, the story and how it flows so well.

Charles Messina
Date: 5/11/2018 12:05:00 PM

Thanks Harry, I really do appreciate your visit...Have a nice weekend my friend!

Carole Duet

Date: 5/10/2018 5:05:00 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