Bass Opener

Bass opener today.

The really great thing about largemouth bass ( after the plan, the strategy, the ambush, the strike, the fight, the landing) is that in Mn most of these bass are coming out of clean ( not muddy) lakes and they taste accordingly.

The flavor is redolent of a mild white mushroom, with a depth and richness that is more than walleye. Walleye, of course, gets all the hype, and yes they are excellent. Bass has more of an ocean fish flavor ( think mahi), and it can stand up to a much greater variety of preparations. Nor does it have the tendency towards fishyness that walleye does.

I will make some recommendations later for preparation later because right now I am going fishing. Will I climb the ladder on bass like the other day? I doubt it - that is rare - but I do look forward to truly fresh fish.