eating catfish

That size would be a great size to eat.

what are some ways i could clean them? fillet it or skin or something?

http://www.fishingbuddy.com/wanted_recipes_for_catfish lots of info here

thanks for the info that link helped I'll have to try them soaked in MTN dew that sounds kinda good

I fillet directly over the rib cage and back to the tail, pull the skin off and you have a nice bonelss fillet...ready for blackened catfish sandwich. 

doublebarrelsaloon Said:
http://www.fishingbuddy.com/wanted_recipes_for_catfish lots of info here

I've tried some of those recipies and they're very not bad.....  Thanks again guys.

I usually just fillet from the ribs back, there isnt much meat on the ribs and they are a pain, if you go just behind them back to the tail youll get some nice chunks of meat.

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While cleaning your fish, have a large bowl of MILD saltwater at the ready.  Soak your fillets/chunks in the bowl for a couple hours/whatever in the 'fridge. Drain, cover in Mt. Dew and marinate for a good while.  I do the saltwater overnight then the MD soak until time to fry.  I guess Sprite would work too.

Batter and deep fry for maximum heart health.  I like this for all fish.  Lot's of oil on the surface when you drain. 

When I am catfishing and keeping my limit. I like to get them in an ice cooler as soon as possible. I just filet them like a walleye. Can fry the fillets or cut the fillets into chunks. It's all good. I don't usually keep bigger fish. There is a nerve or vein down the middle of the fillet. I always trim that out. Makes the fillets slimy when frying and eating not so good. ENJOY