Clean and Pan Fry Whole Bluegill (Like the good ol' days!)

Here is the right way to clean and pan fry whole bluegill! We lost Steve Hall in Dec 2018. He produced over 300 great recipes on this channel. Miss Sheila and Jennifer are keeping the channel going and carrying on his legacy.
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HOW TO CLEAN AND PAN FRY WHOLE BLUEGILL:
Scale them... chop their heads off... put them in fish batter...
cook in 360 degree oil... Enjoy!
Cleaning and cooking whole Bluegill brings back memories of early days of fishing! Give this a try! They taste great!
#bluegill #cleancookbluegill #thebestwaytocookbluegill #cookfish #cookingwithshogunred
#fishing #friedbluegill #bluegill

[@jakemitchell1671]

I'm not exaggerating or being dramatic when I say that Bluegill cooked whole just might be the most magnificent OVERLOOKED delicacies of all foods. Of course it's not overlooked by folks like Steve and so many people I know. In fact I was shocked to find out when I got older that the whole world didn't know about this incredible fish. I love many types of fish - freshwater, saltwater - but bluegill caught from good water, properly prepared and cooked is as good as anything I've ever eaten. Thank you Steve for reminding us!!!

[@whocarescameraj1809]

yeah i didnt know you ate blue gill till tonight.. im just getting back into fishing from a kiddo days.. This guy reminds me alot of my mom, and the joy she gets from her own good cookin.

[@imaredneque]

My wife would fight ya over a bluegill sandwich!!

[@bryantc1701]

Wat bout crappie??

[@rodneygipson8087]

I definitely eat bluegill always have. Rip to this guy wish I could.have met him

[@randellbarcus5966]

blue gills were my grandma's favorite fish to fry up with taters and onions and I enjoyed catching them as much as I did eating them

[@dorkygirl567]

This is most wholesome man I have ever watched on youtube. Enjoy those "little crispies" up there in heaven man

[@bamafan62]

has he passed?

[@Pewtooyou]

@@bamafan62 Yup!

[@kevinwalter2674]

@@bamafan62 He died December 2018.

[@kevinwright5106]

How old was he?

[@noahthegreat5390]

God bless brother

[@robertstafford5200]

I remember my dad and I would catch a string of crappie take them home and we would clean them out in the back yard. Brought them in the house and my mother would show me how to cook them We would all sit around the dinner table eating fish and my dad would tell his fish stories. Good days!!

[@joshhigdon4951]

Nothing better! Memories are made over a plate of hot fried fish

[@joshuastafford6098]

Sounds entertaining fosho

[@mrbbLFK]

@@Notoriousnipple WOW.. I'm pretty sure that I'm glad I don't understand what you're talking about. But then, maybe I do want to know..

[@charlessmith5870]

Same here man!

[@jason1217346]

that will be the story my kids share one day. as a father, they are great times.

[@superdhc]

I'm at the 12 minute mark and decided to check the comments....My first time watching him...and I was immediately impressed with Steve...I'm saddened to hear of his passing....this video and his personality are rare and timeless....RIP...and Thank You....Tight Lines

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Thanks for a kind comment!🙂

[@connordover2215]

You could tell how wholesome this guy was talking about his childhood he was a good man thanks for the recipe Steve !

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Thanks for watching

[@drjaywhitlock]

RIP!! You just brought back so many memories of my childhood and fishing with my grandpa, dad and brother and cleaning pounds and pounds of crappie and bluegill. And watching my grandma fry them for us while at Lake Greenwood. Actually brought a tear to my eye missing my grandpa and grandma. Maybe you are up there fishing with them! I hope so!

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

That's awesome

[@big1sswsm905]

Awww. I know the feeling 🙏🏽💙

[@arthav6165]

Same! Reminds me when my dad used to take me fishing in upstate NY. I’ve eaten at $$$$ restaurants and I’ll tell you, that fried bluegill is still some of the best fish that I have ever eaten.

[@Darius1236]

I have similar memories with my grandparents

[@johnc6228]

I can imagine spending a day on a boat with Steve talking and laughing listening to his stories. Oh yeah, we'd be fishing too.

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

He would have loved that also! Thanks for watching!

[@enduringpatriot]

Great video! Bluegill fishing is my favorite kind of fishing! Here's a short story for you on how my Mom turned me on to Bluegill/Bream fishing: When I was 8 years old, my Mom introduced me to fishing. We went to the little farm pond along the road. We dug up some worms from under a big tree near the pond, and Mom cut down a couple of cane poles. She showed me how to attach the line and roll it around the cane pole; how to put an old cork on the line use as a float, pinch a little BB sized sinker to the line, and tie on a little hook (the hook, line, and sinker were all bought at the local hardware store as this was before the days of the "big box stores"). Then she showed me how to attach the worm onto the hook, and how to softly and smoothly swing the line out to the water, so as not to scare the fish. Later, being the farm girl that she was, she showed me how to clean the bluegill. That day, she introduced me to a past time that I still enjoy today at the age of 72. She gave me a lifetime of precious memories like that!

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Thanks for sharing! Food and Fishing can really bring back sweet memories ! 🥰❤️

[@mikefrank4880]

To whoever is maintaining and answering the comments you have my condolences. I’ve only been a sub for six or eight months and have really enjoyed his enthusiasm and his love for sharing. It was absolutely wonderful to see his excitement for fried bluegill (one of my favorites). Thank you

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Thanks for being a subscriber!!!

[@nathancarlson7804]

He passed away?! That stinks. I just discovered this... awesome.

[@joshhigdon4951]

I had no idea!

[@Austin66411]

Nathan Carlson Yes he passed away Dec 2018. Very sad.

[@thedoobiesistersandsackbla3342]

@@joshhigdon4951 me either............well that sucks...........................very likeable gent.

[@driver2909]

Same here, RIP Red

[@electrickflame353]

Me Too!

[@BradM766]

I just discovered this video and channel tonight after a bluegill fishing trip with my young sons. I’m sorry to learn at the same time he has passed away, his demeanor and explanations kept me reeled in to watching. My condolences to his family, friends, and long time fans I surely looked forward to learning more from him. 🎣

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Fishing makes great memories! Thanks so much for watching!🙂👍

[@charlesroberts3910]

Put wire brush in your cordless drill and scale them

[@blastingsound]

My great uncle had one last fish fry one day i randomly decided to stop by for a visit... you made it exactly like he did. Little did i know that was the last time i would get to spend time with'em. Truly is heaven. God Bless.

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

That is awesome!

[@adefanegan7332]

As relatively new fishers this the one video my daughter and I learned how to clean, cook, and eat bluegills. Just love his whole demeanor, passion and side convos. Thank you for this awesome gem. “This, my friends, is pure heaven!” RIP my man.

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

That is awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@uzername1nvalid]

I'm happy the comments opened up for us to send our gratitude to Steve and company. Love all of the videos, especially having grown up in small town Iowa. A lot of his stories are so relatable to me and hits straight to the bone. Thank you Steve and everyone who worked to make this channel happen. The world's a bit dimmer without you.

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Your so welcome! You can click on shotgunred1000 and watch alot of video's of Steve out fishing! etc...

[@MIKESWILDWORLD]

Just read where Steve has passed. So sorry. Would have loved to had known him. Love , Mike B.

[@propabilityfpv303]

Noooo 😢

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

shotgunred.com you can also go to shotgunred1000

[@emilinebelle7811]

No. That can’t be right. Damn. I got to his channel to late. 💔

[@theavrgjoe8656]

How did he pass?

[@SnailHatan]

@@theavrgjoe8656 Heart attack.

[@joejones8009]

Bluegill taste so damn good! Best fried fish samiches!!! Tartar sauce, lettuce, tomato, grilled bread. Salt, pepper.. money!!!

[@juangutierrrez161]

Sounds delicious

[@cattycorner8]

Joe Jones What do you do with the bones??

[@snowblind9065]

try em in a fish taco...

[@bradleyrussell1973]

Leave the salad off. Lol

[@yeehaw9916]

First video I ever saw and I already love this guy. So sorry that he passed. God bless his soul. He seems like such a vibrant, kind, and warm person. A great cook too.

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Welcome aboard! He was a kind man that loved to cook!

[@johnpaparella7345]

First time I watched this channel, love this channel!, then I read the comments and find out he is deceased. Damn. RIP good sir.

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

:(

[@lisabrents223]

Same. :-(

[@benputnam6954]

This reminds me of the time my papa taught me how to clean fish. Spent all morning fishing and then half the afternoon cleaning 20 something fish for granny to fry up. 🤤 I'd do anything to live that day again. 🙏😇😇

[@kflo01]

Sir, you brought me back to my childhood growing up. I remember catching 10 to 20 bluegills then bringing them home to clean. LOL scales popping everywhere! I did learn something new with the scoring. Never knew that I'll try it next time I clean some fish. I sometimes use a knife but my main go-to for scaling fish is a fork. Also one other tip. If you don't want the scales popping all over the place. Scale the fish while they are underwater. All the scales will stay in the pot then you can just pour it out without having to sweep up scales from all over. I cleaned fish in front of wife for the first time ever (she was grossed out) I told her this is how I grew up. Thanks for the tips and bringing me back down memory lane.

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Steve passed away Dec 29th 2018. He loved making this video. When he started scaling those fish you can imagine the look on my face!!

[@kflo01]

@@CookingwithShotgunRed Im sorry to hear that. He seemed like a nice gentleman and a hell of a cook!

[@jimwilleford6140]

kflo01 The scoring wasn’t new for me also. I see the benefit.

[@jamesstaton9013]

I have never filleted a fish. I don't want to miss anything. Scale um gut um and fry um.

[@davidb8397]

I'm the same way. Too much waste with filleting

[@jerryparisi2885]

Only, Deep Sea Red Rock Cod. And Others.

[@rickw6521]

I believe the flavor comes from the bones.

[@ogoriginalgrandma760]

I just started fil letting them. I’m 36. Been scaling since I was 10. Seems to taste better when filleted to me. Not as fishy tasting.

[@markmeyer6800]

You’re absolutely right James never understood why people fillet? To each their own I guess.

[@jimcallahan9346]

This video brought back memories of a fishing trip in So Cal when we kids and we fried close to 100 crappies with tails and fins on. I never knew saw anyone else do that until this video. Thanks for sharing this Dan.

[@AliBaba-hn8tv]

This is the best fried fish recipe, I enjoyed it so much. RIP! Steve, I always loved to listen to your soothing voice. Thank you.

[@Camboge]

My son caught 5 little fish this morning from our backyard pond and we cleaned them this way and had them for supper. They were really good. Thanks for the tutorial, I always filleted the fish I caught but I like them this way better.

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

That is awesome!

[@jamesrobert7155]

Me and my my grandpa used to go fishing and he'd always cook them up for us, he lived through the great depression and there would be nothing left but bones, after we ate, like a cartoon!

[@MSotelo503]

Crazy, we all watching fishing and hunting channel during times like these.

[@tettywast4565]

Lol.. my uncle was the same way when eating chicken the bone would look like it was polished

[@kablanco4376]

Lol that’s too funny

[@bumblur]

I was just showing this video to my wife who usually ends up processing the bluegill haul. Excellent tips. Missing you Steve, RIP buddy. Take care Sheila. Thanks for allowing comments.

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Thanks 👍

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Your welcome! :)

[@brianfeeney9493]

Thank You for sharing the love and Your Expertise !!!! All these years I had NO Clue !!! Thank You and Merry Christmas ✨🙏🏻💫

[@CMBalkoth]

This is the video I always come back to. This was the first video I found on this channel and I was immediately hooked. I found this video a few months after Steve passed and used this method and recipe the first time I cooked Bluegill. It’s absolutely fool proof and absolutely perfect. Just recently tried the gumbo recipe with the oil-less roux, and it was perfect as well. Thank you so much for keeping the channel going!

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@willardjacobson8241]

This guy has it going on ...love watching him cook . thanks dude !!!! gills are one of my fav fish

[@manzample949]

Just started fishing again after 27 years. Been catching bluegill like crazy. I’ve never eaten any fish that I’ve caught. Now I can’t wait. Great video.

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Thanks for watching!

[@terrygarvin1980]

I learned so much about cooking and enjoying Life,my favorite thing about you tube is Shotgun Red !!!! The ultimate outdoor guide! Thank You Sheila for keeping the memories coming!!!!

[@bellegreycats490]

I absolutely LOVE THIS GUY. Been and remains a huge influence on me. Best meals were inspired by this Man. Thank you so much for helping me a better cook. 💗

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Great to hear! Hope you order our new cookbook that is out now! Alot of cool pictures and recipes in it.

[@dawnehrenstrasser5423]

Thank you Sheila for letting him do this indoors! Excellent tutorial!

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

You are so welcome Dawn!

[@tettywast4565]

The best fish I've ever had in my life was in Indiana we caught about 90 bluegill and my uncle fried them up and battered them I'm telling you I've never had anything like it again in my life

[@jonmcclane7433]

Tetty Wast native Hoosier, here

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Food memories are some of the greatest!

[@JLB-1978]

Hoosier here, born and raised. Pan fishing here is as great as it’s ever been. Lots of fond memories. God bless.

[@wdspoppy7744]

I grew up Crappie & Bluegill fishing with my Dad. Learned to scale and filet by 8. We would catch 50 to 60 fish right after the ice was off Lake Frerman. Mom, my Aunt & gramma would fry the up, no bones and we had a feast. My Dad never wasted any meat. We got all of it off the backbone with skin on, no scales. Hmmmmm good.

[@kevinshipman7668]

Frog legs

[@Pwrcritter]

Pure heaven! RIP my friend..

[@patrickburton1401]

This was really helpful. wasn’t really expecting to stick around for the whole video but this guy seems like the best type of person to cook with.

[@fishtuationaqua]

It reminds me when I was a kid to clean and cook the fish the way you did it. Great taste! Great video!

[@skivvy9yo]

I'm an old school scaler from way back, even walleye, love the flavor the skin adds. Still have my dad's 2 piece fish scaler from the 50s and 60s, one grips the tail end while the other piece has alligator teeth and takes the scales right off. Never heard of using a spoon or a knife to scale. Since then I only use my Bear Paw electric scaler.

[@gman3483]

You brought back memories of when I was a little boy! Thank you!!

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

You’re welcome! Love great memories! ❤️

[@leonascherer1617]

You are fantastic! Thank you so much for showing me how to prep, cook and eat blue gill.

[@saddambello7352]

“Who ate my tails?” haha. This man is so inspiring. Rest In Peace.

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Thank you!

[@Creationadmiration]

This man is a legend and has changed the way i feed my family brim, aanndd i take them crispies before my son or wife do 😂😂😂

[@jackmack276]

I love this guy, we miss you buddy. Glad these videos are still up. This is one of my favorites and it inspired me to try the whole fried gills myself. They were fantastic. ❤❤

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Glad to hear it!

[@DaZ70]

Dude your literally the best cook ever

[@DcaCo123]

I miss you so much, I know you're in a much better place. God Blessed me when I found your channel. Greetings from North Michigan USA.

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

You can also click on shotgunred1000 and see videos of Steve in everyday life like in his garden or out fishing etc... shotgunred.com

[@andydundas2443]

Great video on what to do once you catch'em. Truly enjoyed watching.

[@davisloueddiedavis]

I certainly enjoy watching and listening to you explaining the best way to clean, cook, and eat the fish. Your sincerity makes it delectable. 😀

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Thanks so much! Steve passed away Dec 2018

[@davisloueddiedavis]

@@CookingwithShotgunRed I am so very sorry to learn that Steve has left us. I got to find out about him too late but he will continue to live on thru the internet. God Bless him and may he rest in peace.🌹😢

[@johnmalerba804]

All this man cared about was making people happy. This recipe was spot on.

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Glad you enjoyed it John! :)

[@dennybro1]

Thanks Steve. Will miss you .You're quite a guy. This is the way may Dad did it. I remember the crunchy tail.

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Great memories!

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

You can go to shotgunred1000 and see Steve out fishing! Also the website is shotgunred.com

[@dennybro1]

just watched Steve and Sheila fishing the Crappies. I did get to know Steve when he was playing with Southbound 76. Do you remember the Clark boys -Dave and Lenny?

[@dalehammond1704]

He was the greatest at this! I miss his shows. I'm 74 and I didn't start filleting bluegills until a few years back when my wife said she preferred them that way. And I found out she was right, they are better tasting filleted. Bluegills just have a stronger taste when fried with the bones and skin. Filleted skinless, rolled in pancake flour (salt and pepper) and pan fried they're amazing. Almost as good as filleted yellow perch.

[@crystalglass7106]

Tried many of his recipes. I really like this one. It really makes catching them so much more fun

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Glad you like them!

[@mikeyz8775]

You make it look so easy. I cought 4 yesterday. Gutted scales on. Cooked on open fire while out fishing. Skin with scales peals away. The first time i got my son to eat fish. My super dad moment.

[@K3Flyguy]

Taught my two boys nearly exactly the same way! Gramps taught me, his Dad taught him! My dad was not around much. But boys and me can eat us a seriously big mess of gills! We make em all the ways you did, then always critique how the fish tastes. Fillets are just eat as fast as you can. The whole bone in scaled, scored and breaded takes a bit more time but you are rewarded by the taste! We do use peanut oil but it's all good! Crappie, Catfish, Northern Pike, Blue Gill, small Drum, are what we eat! All Bass go back. Thanks for a blast from the past!!!! Crappie are #1, everything else is tied for #2.....

[@colbyavis3912]

Why on earth do all bass go back? They're delicious.

[@K3Flyguy]

@@colbyavis3912 in Illinois they are considered a sport fish, yes they do eat well, but catch and release Bass keeps plenty of em for us to catch forever.

[@markblix6880]

@@colbyavis3912 Because they are sporty when they get big. I wish I could get one over 18inches. Eat bluegills and crappies.

[@Hoaxer51]

As far as throwing the bass back in, I really like small mouth bass and keep those but large mouth bass have a soft texture to them that I don’t care for so back they go. I prefer a firm white meat when it comes to fish and the smallies have that covered and they are a hard fighting fish, so fun to catch! Take your kids or grandkids out and show them how to do it, It’s so much fun!

[@karlchristofferson3588]

Youre very passionate about your cooking. Good job!

[@davidbrattain1446]

We have old friends from Vietnam who own a restaurant in Atlanta. All of their fish are selected live from the tank and cooked whole. The absolute best fish.

[@nealniemiec]

Thank you sir - well put together (RIP) and great recipe ... it is “old school” and more people should try it.

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Thank you kindly

[@nahfammmm354]

This is how we did fish in our household growing up. My friends thought it was weird but I loved it. I'm from Ontario Canada but my dad is Originally from Mississippi so we ate a lot of good southern style food and loved it.

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

I love to read family memories! :)

[@trigger357]

Great Channel! Very Nostalgic. Brings me back to my child hood. Thanks!

[@oswaldmensin5283]

Thank you for your instruction friend. Rest in Peace. Love the fish. Was never a fisherman, was inspired seeing this and became one. YUM!

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

You’re welcome! 👍😊

[@d.r.shreve6289]

THANK YOU for talking about PEANUT OIL! I love the flavor of peanut oil, but my son is allergic. Sometimes we forget to ask when its really out of the ordinary like fish fry or waffles. Then it's a fight for life in the emergency room. The extra flavor is not worth the death of a loved one. Sorry to hear he passed.

[@lukeblankenship8424]

When I saw you bring in the tall glass of milk, I was like, “Okay now I know this guy knows what he’s doing”

[@hendrickparks7326]

white people.. milk and fish?

[@shakira1784]

Humm... am not white and love milk with my fish!

[@leonarddickerson583]

Thanks for the tips and comparison of different methods.

[@appreciatethegameherrador1784]

I love it, so original. Keep up the great show!

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Thank you! Will do!

[@caseygray6028]

This brings back so many memories of me and Grandpa cleaning and cooking our catch. Crappie was the best!

[@jimwilleford6140]

Casey Gray I’d hold you to that if you ever had a blue gill. Though I loved both.

[@connordover2215]

O yeah for sure me and my granpa go every year and we catch hundreds each time we go!!

[@chriskennedy3754]

I really enjoyed watching this. Reminded me what it was like as a kid with my Grandaddy. Getting up at 6am and Bass fishing till about 10 am, then move to bream fishing for about 6 hours before going back to Bass fishing in the evenings. The next day he would wake my cousin and I up with a couple of spoons to help him scale and fillet (we hated that part) lol. Much simpler times. I really miss it, and it's nice to read the similar stories you all have posted.

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

That is awesome! Great memories!

[@shurrodcd22]

I've watched this video a few times and sent it out to friends and family because he show so many ways to do things and just a great video from a guy i wish I could have had a beer with

[@RealFazeCarpet]

I think you’re the guy. A few years ago my grandpa showed me this video on his laptop and I think some of your others because he owned a pond in his property that we’d go fishing in and it had bluegills. We watched this and then cut and prepared bluegills then cooked it. One of my favorite memories. He unfortunately passed only at 55 in 2021. I just wanted to say watching this and some other videos of yours with him were my favorite memories, and cooking the fish. I always wanted to catch and come bluegills again with him. Now I have to do it myself and am watching this. Thank you.

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Great memories! So glad Steve/ Shotgun Red has been a part of it.

[@radonprocr5759]

If you scale'em in a big bowl and hold'em under the water or in a bucket....no mess. Try it out. Super easy just dump out the water out when you're done and you're all good.

[@jaydubya7012]

Sounds like a great idea, I have been cleaning fish since I was about 7-8, scales everywhere. Thanks for the tip, can't wait to try.

[@rickw6521]

I have been doing that for years lol. Works Great!!!!

[@jason1217346]

great tip, thanks

[@stevenbaxter8452]

That’s genius! Thank you!

[@DatKat]

Great tip....also use a Fork instead of a spoon. Much Better

[@304deerslayer]

Love video remember watching my grandpa cook brim this way all the time he loved eating them whole like that.

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Great memories!

[@TheWildmanSociety]

Loved this video. Very clear video and audio. Excellent work!!!!!!!!

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Glad you liked it!

[@Deadflush]

Thanks for sharing your memories w/ us

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Thanks for watching! We appreciate it! 👍🥰

[@BarryAdams777]

I L❤️VE this video!!! I’ve come back to this so many times in the past two years!! THANK YOU, Steve!!!!

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

You are so welcome!

[@gregbrandenburg3031]

Awesome video. Reminds me of my younger days when my dad and popa would take me and my brother fishing. We would have about 50 bluegills on our stringer and then do just what you did. Scale them, and cut the heads off and fry them whole, in Crisco. My popa would actually chew the little bones! I have one tip, we would scale them underwater in a bucket, to prevent those scales from flying all over the place. My popa would say the tip of the tails tasted like potato chips!

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Great memories! Thanks for sharing!

[@krdpoutdoors]

i freaking love this comment.

[@garylam6233]

Rip Red you were my go to guy for great tips and how too get it done . Miss you , You were great

[@BlackKoiRecords]

Still come back and watch him and Sheila! Great watch and a lot of knowledge through experience from this channel!!!

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Awesome, thank you!🙂👍

[@wilharrison8883]

Cracked me up with the brother thing, I was one year younger and Mikee got all the crunchies...

[@MIKESWILDWORLD]

Excellent video. That’s how we did growing up. Had no idea it was right. Scoring the fish is new to me. Loved it!! Thanks. Mike B. MWW

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@tredavid]

Hey my man, this is wonderful. Thank you so much you've made me a fan and subscriber for life.

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Yay thanks glad your here!!!😃 Steve passed away Dec 2018.

[@thibod07]

Just awesome! I never ate a bluegills before! I will try it next summer! Thanks! You prepare your bluegills the same way I prepare my yellow perche.

[@1607rosie]

I remember my dad had old school pop bottle caps screwed to a piece of wood handle that worked great. My memories of the fish camp down on the wapsi were one of the best memories of my past. I've scaled a ton of crappie and blue gill.

[@elizabethbargman209]

MIKE BUSCH omoo

[@vinniefusco7809]

The wapsi river? My parents had a camp there near McCausland .

[@bisleyblackhawk1288]

Growing up we always used a regular table fork to scale...sometimes if you were not poor you would use one of those fancy galvanized scaling tools 😉...I’ve still got my Rapala fillet knife I got as a BD gift in the 1960s (leather sheath sill looks good thank you Sno Seal) 🤗

[@mtmarcy4495]

This brought back great memories of my dad, as this is how he used to do it. Really enjoy your channel. Rest in peace my brother.

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Fishing and food can bring alot of memories flooding back from our parents!

[@angelwithbrokenwings2456]

We love these blue hill! Didn’t know what fillet knives were! None better! Great to see you do this!!

[@rubensalazar9619]

Love the Lodge iron skillet. Bet it was fun reeling those in. Thanks for the tips. I've cooked them all three ways. I wanted to add that I have seen a guy using a pressure washer to take the scales off. Lightly nailed at the tail to a flat board to keep still. Take care of yourself!

[@scottmckenzie4635]

I grew up in Michigan, I live on Padre Island now, I sure miss them bluegills

[@philpascarelli7783]

Scott McKenzie I’m in traverse city just caught about 9 this morning!

[@davidnappyhoose204]

I'm in Michigan and though I hate to fish, I love to eat 'em. My dad and brothers give me some of their catch and we have a lot of good ones around here. Bluegills (my personal favorite), perch, bass, walleye, crappie...um um! Michigan is a great state for fishing (and eating!)

[@karolisgrigas1328]

Thank you for great enthusiasm and bringing childhood memories back

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Your welcome!

[@nyzairtemple8322]

Awww man.... RIP.... My condolences just now found this channel thought it was Awsome.... And then to find that he passed.... Man great channel love his spirit and energy.... Thanks RIP.....

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Thank you and also for watching! When he passed away he had made 307 recipes for this channel!

[@ronday4210]

Heavenly was an understatement-that was a clinic on how to make a person salivate. Thanks for the pointers

[@davidnewbury2918]

You ain't kidding! I was JUST coming down here to leave a comment about salivating on my phone, ha ha. Thank goodness (or Samsung) that phones are water/slobber resistant these days, huh!

[@ChrisTopher-zo1vg]

Holy cow those looks so delicious. I love bluegill, grew up eating it. Your the only guy that can make bluegill look so delicious on a video that it's worth killing for!! 😍

[@rodgereskridge237]

I love this he's really a special person

[@MelissaLong1979]

My entire mouth just filled with saliva! I’ve already ate and now I’m hungry after watching that. That would be such a time saver to do that process. I’d love to try this!

[@hmanbeing8233]

Now were talking! Bluegill heaven here I come.. the scaling instructions are perfect! I have been bass fishing since opening day and the blues are the next prey on my list now! This channel is a true gift for the outdoorsman who wants to take his skill to the next level! Cast iron! It is the best way of cooking everything that isn't grilled over some good briskets! I can't say THANK YOU enough!

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Steve loved cast iron cooking!

[@rennygilliland2237]

Thank you! I thought I knew the best way. Well now I do. Thanks again.

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

You are welcome!

[@mr.somewhere2678]

Thanks for everything, a true salt of the earth. RIP buddy.

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Your welcome!

[@MNNICEGaming]

thanks shealia for letting him scale them indoors absolute saint

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

It didn't take long to figure out that was a WRONG thing to go along with!! :)

[@kerchner2009]

Gotta love how he kept saying “now, this is heaven.” Rest easy man! Hope the bluegill tails are just as good up there 🪽.

[@zachcockrill6754]

Great Video! Same way my grandfather made them for me when I was a kid

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Very cool!

[@bullmoose6739]

My father always told me about scaling bluegill. This is the first time I saw how it's done. I've only had bass, perch, and walleye so far. Looks good.

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Thanks for watching!

[@nibster]

Just started cooking more , this channel is my favorite didn't know he passed away, rest in peace man thank you for the videos.

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Welcome!!! Glad to know we are your favorite! When Steve passed away he had made 307 video's. It has over 400 now! shotgunred.com

[@nibster]

@@CookingwithShotgunRed trust me, Im watching all I can , thank you for keeping the channel going!

[@shawnjwoloschuk287]

God bless you Steve Hall 🙏. Great down home recipes, loved every one I tried. I love the skin on also !!!

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Thanks for watching!

[@BlackKnight-ll8qh]

Steve your voice reminds me of Chris Farley. Love it! Can wait to take the kids blue gill fishing like when I was a boy and try out your recipes!

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Have fun!