This is how I treat channel cats. I like them about 20". Bleed immediately and put on ice. After filleting separate into 2 loins, top and bottom. Remove about an 1/8 " from the skin side of the loins removing all or most of the brown, zebra striped flesh. On the top of the fillet remove the...
I've only been out twice for crappie. A week ago I fished hard for 9. Yesterday we stopped at 34 and left them biting. I expect pretty good fishing late summer and fall. I haven't fished for cats yet but it's always good once the water warms.