06-18-2025, 02:11 PM
If you clean wipers and remove the fat (red meat) with a simple slice of a fillet knife, most people could not tell whether they were eating walleye or wiper. I tried this out and cut chunks of meat so I couldn't see the shape of the fillet, then my wife cooked both identically and gave both to me without me knowing which fish chunks were from wiper or walleye. I literally could not tell a difference. Anyway, when you add fish to your "death-wells" on the boat, bleed them out immediately, keep them cold, and then fillet them properly to remove any fat (which contributes to a "fishy" flavor) and then eat-up! By the way, your recipe sounds great, but I prefer grilled fish or pan-fried (not deep-fried) fish with minimal breading.