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This past weekend we went out fishing and we caught more then we could keep. If you have never had striper to eat you don't know what your missing. We went out two days and caught our limit both days of Va Beach coast. When the fish were not biting the whales were putting on a show but I never could get any pics of them. Its not me in the pic so I marked through their face.

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Looks awesome, FD. I didn't know we had fish that big in VA. I've always wanted to do deep sea fishing in the OBX when I go down, but never have.

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Niiiiice. Tasty deep-fried, tartar sauced and on a crunchy roll.

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We have some pretty big fish in our area. Sharks, stripers (those in the pic are nice size but they get bigger), red and black drum (the blacks can get over 90 pounds), and many other fish. They are catching 300 pound blue fin tuna within a mile of the beach but its rare they run in this close to shore.

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[quote=TheMalcolmConnection;874698]Niiiiice. Tasty deep-fried, tartar sauced and on a crunchy roll.[/quote]

Tonight I'm baking some tonight with sliced up tomatoes, onions, old bay, lemon and a slice of bacon on each side. Bake them for a few minutes then add some white wine and let it cook down. They do make good fish san.

Daseal, my offer is open to anyone here that wants to go to let me know and now is a great time to fish. I enjoy putting people on the fish as much as I do catching them myself.

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This guy got a pic of one of the whales jumping. Pretty cool to see this just 50 yards away. He has one bad ass camera and takes some really nice pics while he is fishing. If you know the area thats the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel in the back ground.

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Nothing better than fresh rockfish. I go out with a buddy of mine every spring when the trophy fish are running. He usually has about 20 lines in at once run on out riggers, its such a blast. The way I prepare mine is with a sprinkle of salt and pepper a hint of fresh lemon juice and a pile of crab meat on top, wrap it in foil toss it on medium heat on the grill and 15 minutes later your good to go.

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Is there anything better than fish tacos? I just had some for dinner tonight.

Nice haul FD.

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[quote=firstdown;874703]Tonight I'm baking some tonight with sliced up tomatoes, onions, old bay, lemon and a slice of bacon on each side. Bake them for a few minutes then add some white wine and let it cook down. They do make good fish san.

Daseal, my offer is open to anyone here that wants to go to let me know and now is a great time to fish. I enjoy putting people on the fish as much as I do catching them myself.[/quote]

Faaaaaantastic.

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[quote=Mattyk;874730]Is there anything better than fish tacos? I just had some for dinner tonight.

Nice haul FD.[/quote]

Totally agree. You saw my scallop tacos last night. Cash money homey.

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[quote=Mattyk;874730]Is there anything better than fish tacos? I just had some for dinner tonight.

Nice haul FD.[/quote]

I'll have to say after my dinner tonight fiish tacos are a strong second. How do you cook and make yours?

I use tuna and blacken it with House Bayou Blackening Spice. We just use the mild Salsa from Harris Teeters, cheese, and my wife makes up some sour cream stuff. We also use shreaded cabbage which gives them a nice
crunch.

This is the blackening spice we use its the best I have found which I think you can also get at Harris Teeters.

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[quote=firstdown;874740]I'll have to say after my dinner tonight fiish tacos are a strong second. How do you cook and make yours?

I use tuna and blacken it with House Bayou Blackening Spice. We just use the mild Salsa from Harris Teeters, cheese, and my wife makes up some sour cream stuff. We also use shreaded cabbage which gives them a nice
crunch.

This is the blackening spice we use its the best I have found which I think you can also get at Harris Teeters.

[IMG]http://www.ashmanco.com/images/thumbnails/House-Bayou.jpg[/IMG][/quote]

A little blackening seasoning is the way to go. I chopped up a gorgeous orange bell pepper last night with my scallop tacos- gave it some great crunch. I'm also a fan of fresh avocado/guacamole on my tacos, and cilantro and lime are also a must. Some fresh pico de gallo never hurts either.

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Never had scallop tacos. If like blackening spice find that bayou blend I posted.

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[quote=firstdown;874740]I'll have to say after my dinner tonight fiish tacos are a strong second. How do you cook and make yours?

I use tuna and blacken it with House Bayou Blackening Spice. We just use the mild Salsa from Harris Teeters, cheese, and my wife makes up some sour cream stuff. We also use shreaded cabbage which gives them a nice
crunch.

This is the blackening spice we use its the best I have found which I think you can also get at Harris Teeters.

[IMG]http://www.ashmanco.com/images/thumbnails/House-Bayou.jpg[/IMG][/quote]

I cheat and get them out. A local spot we go to has them for a special once a week on Tuesday nights. Haven't tried making them at home.

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[quote=GMScud;874741]A little blackening seasoning is the way to go. I chopped up a gorgeous orange bell pepper last night with my scallop tacos- gave it some great crunch. I'm also a fan of fresh avocado/guacamole on my tacos, and cilantro and lime are also a must. Some fresh pico de gallo never hurts either.[/quote]

Saw your pic on FB, they definitely looked tasty

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grew up on the gulf coast, blackened fish is the way to go

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Love all sorts of fish and fish tacos.. everything from with baked with citrus salsas, blackened, fried fish... whatever

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For what it's worth. I was asking some of the guys behind the seafood counter at Wegmans for some advice. They told me to pick up some searing flour ([url=http://www.wegmans.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10052&catalogId=10002&productId=359393]Wegmans Flour, Pan Searing | Wegmans[/url]) and give that a try. I really suggest it, especially Wegmans brand if you have one nearby. It creates an awesome golden brown crust that is light and flaky. Did Scallops and asparagus with it, both were awesome.

I have a few friends that tried fish when I made it with that stuff. They all have their own bottle at home now.

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[quote=Daseal;874799]For what it's worth. I was asking some of the guys behind the seafood counter at Wegmans for some advice. They told me to pick up some searing flour ([URL="http://www.wegmans.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10052&catalogId=10002&productId=359393"]Wegmans Flour, Pan Searing*| Wegmans[/URL]) and give that a try. I really suggest it, especially Wegmans brand if you have one nearby. It creates an awesome golden brown crust that is light and flaky. Did Scallops and asparagus with it, both were awesome.

I have a few friends that tried fish when I made it with that stuff. They all have their own bottle at home now.[/quote]


That is good stuff, do a egg wash first then dip it in the Wegmans stuff, comes out great.

I usually fry tilipia in it.

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Nice catch FD. You said you went off coast...when do strippers that size come into the bay? Also what whales were you seeing off coast?

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[quote=GMScud;874741]A little blackening seasoning is the way to go. I chopped up a gorgeous orange bell pepper last night with my scallop tacos- gave it some great crunch. I'm also a fan of fresh avocado/guacamole on my tacos, and cilantro and lime are also a must. Some fresh pico de gallo never hurts either.[/quote]When I make them I usually use tilapia with Old Bay and lime juice, then add that to cilantro-lime white rice with guacamole and pico de gallo. I might have to start adding bell peppers or romaine lettuce to give them a little crunch but they're pretty damn good either way if I do say so myself.

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[quote=Chico23231;874804]Nice catch FD. You said you went off coast...when do strippers that size come into the bay? Also what whales were you seeing off coast?[/quote]

The large striper start to move in/out in late November or early December as the water temps start to drop into the 50's. They are probably still in the bay but the bay season is over (regulations). You then have to fish in the ocean but you cannot fish over three miles out because its then federal waters and fishing for them in federal waters has been illegal for as long as I can remember. As for the whales I have no clue what kind of whales we have seen but I did post a pic of one a guy caught jumping out of the water which I posted on the first page.

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[quote=ArtMonkDrillz;874809]When I make them I usually use tilapia with Old Bay and lime juice, then add that to cilantro-lime white rice with guacamole and pico de gallo. I might have to start adding bell peppers or romaine lettuce to give them a little crunch but they're pretty damn good either way if I do say so myself.[/quote]

Try using shreaded cabbage instead of lettuce. Im not a cabbage person but for fish tacos its great. You can buy it in the bag but I perfer to get a head and shread it myself.

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[quote=firstdown;874844]Try using shreaded cabbage instead of lettuce. Im not a cabbage person but for fish tacos its great. You can buy it in the bag but I perfer to get a head and shread it myself.[/quote]


I love fish tacos but if you ever have one in San Diego at a road side stand you will never want one other then there.

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All this talk about fish tacos has me wanting some. I'm going to try using the striper and blackening it to see how that works.

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[quote=Mattyk;874730]Is there anything better than fish tacos? I just had some for dinner tonight.

Nice haul FD.[/quote]

No there isn't. Fish Tacos are seriously the best food invented.

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[quote=firstdown;874843]The large striper start to move in/out in late November or early December as the water temps start to drop into the 50's. They are probably still in the bay but the bay season is over (regulations). You then have to fish in the ocean but you cannot fish over three miles out because its then federal waters and fishing for them in federal waters has been illegal for as long as I can remember. As for the whales I have no clue what kind of whales we have seen but I did post a pic of one a guy caught jumping out of the water which I posted on the first page.[/quote]

oh shit i missed the pick. looks like a humpback, thats effing rad, didnt know they showed up round there.

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[quote=Chico23231;874900]oh shit i missed the pick. looks like a humpback, thats effing rad, didnt know they showed up round there.[/quote]

I have seen them before but not like this year and the Blue Fin Tuna running close to shore is something that only happens every so many years. I think both are comming in to feed on the large schools of menhaden. The menhaden are so thick we will be in 60' of water and my depth finder will read 20' because its hitting the large schools of fish. We also get seals in the area but I have only seen them a few times.Your more then welcome to come down and go out.

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[quote=Chico23231;874900]oh shit i missed the pick. looks like a humpback, thats effing rad, didnt know they showed up round there.[/quote]BBQ'd humpback whale ribs are da bomb!!!

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[quote=ArtMonkDrillz;874933]BBQ'd humpback whale ribs are da bomb!!![/quote]

Maybe in Japan

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[quote=ArtMonkDrillz;874933]BBQ'd humpback whale ribs are da bomb!!![/quote]

A little too gamey for me. I prefer narwhal.

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You guys are crazy. Baby seals are where it's at.

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Free range baby seal or cultivated?

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Veal Seal...mmmmmm......

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Bottlenose Dolphin stew. The bee's knees.

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There are two things that smell like fish.
And one of them is fish.

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Sounds like someone's wife has a problem.

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[quote=Mattyk;875155]Sounds like someone's wife has a problem.[/quote]
LOL!

I agree only fish smells like fish in my household.

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I'll have to say I enjoy catching fish and eating fish but that fish smell has to go at the end of the day. All my clothes go straight into the washing machine and I hit the shower after a day of fishing. If it smeels like fish it better be fish or its getting tossed out.

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[quote=ArtMonkDrillz;874809]When I make them I usually use tilapia with Old Bay and lime juice, then add that to cilantro-lime white rice with guacamole and pico de gallo. I might have to start adding bell peppers or romaine lettuce to give them a little crunch but they're pretty damn good either way if I do say so myself.[/quote]

Romaine wont give much crunch.. make a slaw or just pickle some cabbage