BEST FRESHWATER FISH TO EAT? (Crappie vs Walleye Catch & Cook)

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In todays video I am going fishing on a new lake and end up catching both walleye and crappie as well as many other species. Crappie and walleye are so good to eat that I am doing a catch and cook with them at the same time from the same water.
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Justin Rackley, known as Lakeforkguy in the fishing world, creates fishing and outdoor videos on youtube and other social platforms. LFG provides fishing tips and techniques for mostly largemouth bass fisheries but also travels to other freshwater and saltwater fishing spots to explore new fish species and fishing techniques to help you catch more fish. Lakeforkguy likes to hang out on any fishing vessel or go bank fishing with his other KZbin Fishing friends and vlog with his Wife Stephanie AKA Ocean Spoon Girl and french bulldog Winston.
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[@russdennis7026]

I agree! Justin, Rob and Flair.

[@ItsLoganJay]

He just seems like a normal, and like able guy.

[@jeremyn277]

Russ Dennis flair has kinda went downhill in my opinion

[@RKHarm24]

My Grandparents had a cabin on Douglas Lake in East Tenn. When I visited them GF and I always fished. The first Sauger he ever caught, he lipped it, only to learn it was a toothy critter and without respect the Sauger bit down on my GF's thumb quickly bringing blood. It still tasted great as fillets fried. Back in the 60's we ate Bass, Large and Smallmouth, Crappie, Sauger and a few Walleye. Sand Bass were introduced later and in the 70's we fished the Sandies. The Arthritis in my GF's wrist slowed down his casting, using Shakespeare fiberglass rods and spincast reels. Those limber fiberglass rods would fling a lipless bait or a Torpedo/Skipjack type topwater plug. My GF is who taught me to fish, where and how. Later years when he couldn't cast, we trolled and talked about anything and everything. Life's Lessons as he was a 15 year sober alcoholic, Cold Turkey.

[@mitchellguthrie1156]

Longer episodes are awesome. It's like watching my favorite TV show but with golden crispies.

[@macjig5148]

You are one of the few KZbinrs out there who can put out a 30 minute video and make it interesting throughout. Your productions are professional, the camera work exceptional and you make it feel like we are in the boat with you. Plus the MTB ad ... well, at first I thought ... oh please just get through this. But the ad was as entertaining as the video itself. I actually enjoyed watching it. Nice. Very nice.

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[@keetonadams3797]

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[@ChefAndy972]

What lake was this?

[@mikegray-ehnert3238]

First time I ever went Walleye fishing a friend took me out in the Lake Winnebago system in WI. We caught 7 species of fish that day including a 30" northern and a 17" walleye. Great day of fishing!

[@larrychandler3298]

Best add I have ever seen for MTB

[@aquariumaddict]

He and OSG used to do really funny skits from time to time. They did a Christmas one that was hilarious. They should do them more often.

[@BucksSuperStereoWorld]

When he smelled the box I almost died laughing...

[@jam1324]

They need to start writting LFG bigger cheques

[@rubenbaraja9248]

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[@walleyeguy2443]

yes, the walleye take it. not surprised. Up here in the Dakotas walleye is king and abundant. Can't be beat. Thanks for the video!

[@gonzalez198123]

As far as I remember from the good old days, 30mins is a full episode. Keep’em coming LFG. Enjoying every second of your shows.

[@kowalski1316]

If you got walleye in that lake the spring time is a great time to go out and catch them that’s the time that they run shallow and spawn. In lake erie they are in about 10-18 foot of water and I will troll at 1.5-2 mph with a stick bait that dives at around 8-10 feet and I’ll let my line out about 60-80 feet behind the boat or I will find a spot that is good like above humps or big rocks and try to anchor the trolling motor in that spot and throw lipless crank baits around and that is what gets them for me. But when they start to spawn they are nocturnal so your gonna have to go out at about 10-11 at night to start or whatever time it starts to get dark.

[@Bowdoggg]

I love to watch longer clips of LFG and LFG and OSG together, it gives more of a well rounded story

[@jadontullis8802]

Come to White river lake or lake Meredith for more walleyes. Near Lubbock and Amarillo both have big walleyes!

[@LakeForkGuy]

I forgot about trout, but for me, there's nothing better and golden crispies. Plus, no bones

[@duck2927]

LakeForkGuy what lake was you on in oklahona

[@FortuitousAdventures]

Rackley, if you're gonna come to Oklahoma and fish, you should get ahold of us Oklahoma Fishin Freaks. We will show ya around... also, I have some cool pictures from that Tower. 😉

[@alexschaefer5182]

Where is OSG when you need the TRUE opinion on which is better fish?!

[@M0dders]

Hey man, can we get a shout on that batter? :)

[@jackharvin4586]

Lake Meredith...used to be the Walleye capital of Texas....it's restocked and they are biting...give it a few years and they'll be pulling in 12 pounders again..

[@eddawg79]

LFG: Walleye and crappie are the top two tasting fish. Yellow perch: Am I a joke to you?

[@360fishingadventures8]

Bluegill: Am I a joke to you?

[@evananderson4519]

Trout: Am I a joke to you?

[@noaheoutdoors]

Northern pike: Am I a joke to you?

[@360fishingadventures8]

Salmon: Am I a joke to you?

[@evananderson4519]

Striped bass: Am I a joke to you?

[@SwordChux]

My top 5 freshwater fish list: 1. Walleye 2. Yellow Perch 3. Blue Gill 4. Crappie 5. White Bass I've heard largemouth are up there with blue gill, but I always toss em back.

[@jamescurtis1226]

That was thee best Promo ad ever done by a channel ever!!! LFG should be given an award for that one!!

[@LakeForkGuy]

I feel rewarded by this comment, thank you Sir

[@jamescurtis1226]

@@LakeForkGuy I am half way through the video and you have caught 6 different species of fish using above promo ad lures...You have DOUBLED the value of the Promo ad!!! Incrediburgable!! Keep doing exactly as you are doing Sir

[@warriorxfishing7592]

I'm frying up walleye tomorrow night for my family. It'll be their first time trying it. Great video with perfect timing.

[@SkroomJuice]

30 minute episodes are perfect dude! You’re one of my most common channels to throw up while doing homework (or cleaning fish😉) and the longer episodes not only give us more content to watch but a better idea of you as a person as there’s more time for you to fill in the episode, generally with your own knowledge or opinion on the matter

[@johnboy3992]

Caught me some walleye eaters today in NoDak. I used all purpose flour that was salted and peppered and also had paprika in it. Then put lemon juice on it while it was frying in butter. Twas a great mid afternoon snack.

[@rhino5419]

Best MTB ad i have ever seen. Not to mention a great vid as always.

[@rowdybroomstick1216]

When I was in the business a normal fishing or hunting show was about 15-17 minutes of actual show and the rest was advertisements on a 30 min show. So any long form stuff that hits the 25-35 is the equivalent to a hour long hunting or fishing show really. Which is alot of hard work, but definitely appreciated.

[@David_Quinn1995]

best ad on youtube, when you jumped off the stairs all I felt was pain in my knees. also, have that small crankbait you got a few packages ago and man do fish wolf it down.

[@WyattEllis]

great walleye fishing in tn

[@ArmsFamilyHomestead]

Awesome. Fishing just about 30 miles from my house today!

[@LakeForkGuy]

Don’t worry left plenty for y’all!

[@ArmsFamilyHomestead]

LakeForkGuy perfect! Lol

[@ryandrake190]

We catch a lot of our walleye in South Dakota dragging bottom bouncers with slow death hooks with gulp on lindy rigs. It keeps the bait in the strike zone and has enough motion to trigger walleye. If you go back and try targeting walleye I would love to see how this method would fair

[@k9karma]

Love them both but would pick a Yellow Perch as the top contender. “Lake Erie Gold”.

[@justinstaton8992]

Exactly nothing like some perch and some bisquik batter fried up can't wait to get on the ice

[@michaelwright8460]

Perch is by far the best tasting but it takes a lot of em lol

[@groverbundy899]

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[@andyfernandez9695]

I agree i have only tried blugill salmon and perch but i think perch is the best, all the time

[@mrgood1cor13]

Yes, more!. Love these vids! You on the lake, figuring out the bite, all of your funny LFG-ism's, showing the struggles we all find ourselves in on the lake sometimes. Let it roll and take us with you. Keep 'em coming!

[@bubbacade6787]

I like the longer videos because I watch them on my tv. I just enjoy the content you put out, and your family.

[@mikebruehl7341]

Saugeye I think LFG... My home lake here in OK is full of them... However, if you are at Lake Murray where it looks maybe you are walleye are there for sure!

[@chrisfromontariocanada7978]

Love the long format, and I fish walleye regularly in Ontario. I'd love to see more videos of you targeting them

[@MARCUSCERFF]

I'm in Ontario as well. I'm in Niagara Falls area. In May my father leads a fishing trip with ten of us that go about 6 hours up north to Forbes Holiday Resort in Whitefish Falls. I caught a 9.1 lb walleye last year.. I won the trophy for the second year in a row. I'm hoping for a trifecta lol. What part of Ontario are you from?

[@chrisfromontariocanada7978]

I’m in Hamilton now, but fish from here to quinte, up simcoe and further north. Can’t wait for hardwater season!

[@cherbert359]

I'll be in yaws neck of woods next month i will be on Rice lake

[@cherbert359]

@@chrisfromontariocanada7978 I my dads family is from the US side of Niagara

[@janedmonds5085]

Hey, blue gill comes before crappie every time. I do agree about the walleye. They are the very best fresh water fish

[@rynop8864]

"I almost had a ten pounder jeez"

[@CharlesCHubbard]

hilarious

[@360fishingadventures8]

Alex Peric be like.

[@IlliniDog01]

Don't forget to remove the lateral line bones from the walleye. The zipper method works great.

[@TheSylvrdragn]

Best MTB ad ever. Love the channel.

[@ghostwriter8631]

Wiper hybrid bass is the best fish imo .very nice texture and flavor

[@markgolden1418]

Perfect sized eating walleye too. Man I cant wait to hit up the river in may for both species but in Ontario!!

[@nathanduzan5374]

We have walleye at White River Lake just South of Crosbyton, TX.

[@bassnbucks3238]

Yessir man crappie and walleye are the duo I just caught my personal best bass using the new googan squad lures and got it all on video!

[@natedawg8327]

Hey bass and bucks i love your channel i watch all the time

[@bassnbucks3238]

Nate HECK YAH BRO!! Thanks you!!

[@wayneheath8759]

That plug for mtb was the best ever. Lol I usually don't care for the longer vids. But with yours I enjoy it no matter the length. You keep it entertaining thru out. And with your eye for camera angles I never even know it's a long vid. Just sit back and enjoy.

[@danielschull5736]

I enjoy the longer episodes, I'm surprised you got walleyes down there, they're good eating.

[@TheRealKSE3]

I like the longer videos. But you and the rest of the googans should go walleye targeting and see how many you're able dangle in then do a cook off.

[@fullyhooked1]

Love these longer “episodes”!

[@stephenyoumans7756]

If you’re looking for great walleye and saugeye come over to SW Oklahoma! Tom Steed Reservoir is always a great producing lake for the ones with the teeth!

You become a lethal weapon when you get a spoon 🥄 in your hand. 😂😂😂

[@evanlong6051]

Walleye go all the way down into Arkansas, I know for sure. Not sure if it still is, but Arkansas produced a world record walleye. And quite a few world record trout

[@biddy7937]

Love them both but perch has a slight lead for me

[@garygasser6760]

I use to live in Wis. and now I live in Ks. and the Walleye is the king for taste hands down.

[@caseywebb5178]

Dude, you crack me up. Enjoyed your commercial

[@beargonefishing1145]

I like the creative ad! I have enjoyed the longer episodes as it's like watching outdoor TV. Keep them up. I also enjoy your hunting/ fishing/ camping backcountry series. Keep those coming as well.

[@why1362]

Last time I was here this early peric didn’t have a stach

[@kyleousley6624]

There’s walleye in southern New Mexico in the rio brother! Lots of them below elephant bute. Don’t mean to make anyone mad by letting the secret out!

[@koleobrien7875]

I love the longer videos, I always watch them while rigging up or organizing tackle

[@MtnWBassin]

Same ! Or eating food or driving to the lake

[@tonydavis2937]

MtnW Bassin if your driving and watching videos you shouldn’t be driving, there’s enough idiots on the road as it is

[@MtnWBassin]

@@tonydavis2937 not watching it obviously Just listening to it . Calm yourself

[@urbanothepopeofdeath]

a Canadian fishing trip (hawk lake lodge) gave me my first taste of a Walleye "shore lunch". Can't imagine any fish tasting better!

[@lifehappens6447]

Walleye are native here in the midwest. They some good eatin.

[@gavinsmith6861]

Bro I love the longer videos I just put on one episode of yours after work and by the time it’s done I’m decompressed and feeling great!

[@spectrum1com]

10:31 OK...am I the only one who did this face when I heard this😱😱🤔🤔🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🥴🥴😂

[@isaactyson4618]

Thanks for the video! In my opinion; 1) Walleye 2) Bluegills 3) Yellow Perch 4) Smallmouth Bass 5) Crappie 6) Northern Pike 7) Largemouth Bass 8) Channel Catfish. (not counting Trout and Salmon). I was about to go crazy if you said Crappie over Walleye! LOL

[@SlickChuck777]

Isaac Tyson you are eating the wrong crappie, blue gill and small mouth over crappie ? You are insane

[@RoamingThePNW]

Stockton Lake in Missouri is an unreal Walleye lake, highly recommend.

[@edbrunner9108]

I live in Winnipeg and catch a lot of walleye. I agree best tasting fresh water fish!

[@dakotawilliams914]

Love the longer videos the content in general is amazing keep it up.. We need a lunker's an LFG crappie cook off wife's as judge lmao

[@warchant59]

Walleye is the best. You can prepare it with skin on in a skillet and the crispy skin is amaze.

[@kastearns1874]

That’s lake Murray in southern Oklahoma it’s absolutely beautiful

[@josetellez1803]

Thank you! I have been looking for this for a while!

[@kastearns1874]

Jose Tellez you’re welcome

[@kastearns1874]

Jose Tellez the closest town is Ardmore Oklahoma

[@jackharvin4586]

I grew up and still live within 15 miles of what used to be the Walleye capitol of Texas...Lake Meredith...just outside of Fritch Texas...The lake has gone through some rough times for sure...got down to like 27 feet but it is on the rebound...I was there the night the State record was caught...somewhere north of 12 pounds...I helped net him...like 36+ inches long....I loved those days and nights on lake Meredith....worked at the Marina every summer while I was in high school and my parents had a 45 foot house boat so I lived out there in the summer.....great memories...

[@danielmyers1903]

Yellow perch, then walleye, crappie. 72 years of experience eating fish.

[@MaryBrownForFreedom]

Northern pike then your list! We used to filet perch then fry up for fish sandwiches at lunch! Crispy little fillets, some tartar sauce, squishy white bread... lakeside eating at its best!

[@bigblackchungus336]

@@MaryBrownForFreedom how would you cook Northern pike

[@frankcrosby6222]

@@bigblackchungus336 look up the five-way filet-cut of pike out of really cold water. I still doubt it better than walleye, perch and crappie in that order *;)

[@travisbraman4597]

Here in Northern Michigan id have to say Walleye is number one and Perch is a close second. Crappie is really good as well though.

[@TheTexan99]

We need more catfish catch & cooks

[@natedawg8327]

I agree

[@dradhdtulsa]

Walleye and saugeye are stocked in multiple Okie lakes and they are the tastiest!

[@gavinjoers8598]

wisconsin people laughed at quik trip

[@caseyreed7204]

Like the longer format! Amazing content brother! And Walleye #1 Crappie #2 for me.

[@texling93]

I seen where sauger's have spots on dorsal fin

[@BearLovesAll]

On their tails, walleye have a white spot at the bottom corner and Saugers either don't have it or if they get a little bigger, a long white strip at the bottom of the tail fin

[@tjsherwin4562]

Hit up Wisconsin for the best walleye fish fry or shore lunch you can get south of Canada. Spent many a time in Sioux Lookout, Canada with some great catch and shore lunch.

[@adamc7798]

As a “northerner” one of the easiest ways to depict a Walleye from sauger is the “white tip” on the tail. Walleyes have white tips, Saugers don’t 👍🏻

[@alanovcina9551]

Adam C Saugeye have white tip too

[@livinginthesip8511]

Doesn't matter how long the videos are, keep them coming. Only a couple of channels I don't look to see how long the videos are and you are definitely one of them

[@pureblood3127]

Only walleye have the white on the bottom of the tail just like that walleye you caught .

[@hornsuptv]

Walleye all day over any fish that I have eaten. Very good video bro... Enjoyed the longer style and informative touch!

[@DWSOutdoors]

Its always going to be WALLEYE!

[@andyfernandez9695]

Is walleye good i have neber tried it

[@zackstephens6594]

Walleye are also my favorite fish followed by yellow perch then Crappie. The fish I eat the most is catfish because they are so easy to catch. You should also try those drum you caught. They are really good as well.

[@asymptoticsingularity9281]

Goggle eye and Bluegill are my favorite

[@zooungafisherman7568]

Walleye are so tasty! Wish the ponds I hit had them. Try baking them in BBQ sauce! The lower and slower the better.

[@donnypatoine4475]

Nobody: LFG: SaUgEyE 😂

[@reesegottberg7608]

i like the longer episodes. Thanks for the comparison. now i have to get some walleye.

[@poopbutthole7116]

10:02 picking a wedgie.

[@Spennydoesart]

Poop Butthole hahahahah

[@edwinwx260]

The name works

[@5.7hemi79]

What are you 5 years old? 😂😂

[@ryancrownover1578]

My three favorite freshwater fish for walleye bluegill and crappie my favorites walleye bluegills definitely my second favorite

[@kaganharrison1156]

He’s like a 6 year old on Christmas

[@Jake-xy9lt]

Love the longer videos, it gives some depth to them and they don't feel rushed. When I plow through 10-15 short videos it makes me feel like my ADD is in hyperdrive. On that note, thank you for not doing an obnoxious amount of cut scenes. I'd LOVE for you to do a catch and cook on a paddlefish....if you dare.

[@mujari]

24 minutes "cheeks are tasty" - LFG 2019

[@dangerousdylan6262]

We all know he's in the booty eating gang

[@dalesmith336]

Those cheeks are good!

[@jackoff8919]

My top 3 are bluegill, walleye, and northern

[@jeffreyrose46]

Longer is much better as long as you include the Catch and Cook. Walleye is the best fresh water fish....PERIOD!!!!!

[@kingofaces4384]

There are actually a few lakes in Texas that have walleye in them. They could be some kind of hybrid i dont really know but they call em walleye and youre aloud to keep 5 of em.

[@GoodOlBoy1976]

Are you at Lake Texoma? If you was Willis Oklahoma is right on that lake. I thought it would be cool because of Willis in your head. Also has their been any updates on him yet.

[@TheZmt325]

That was the best mystery tackle box ad I've ever seen. Hell, that's the best influencers produced ad I've ever seen..

[@brettlewis6080]

Tons of walleye at Mille Lacs lake in Minnesota. We'd always just go out to the middle of the lake, drop anchor, let a live worm drop all the way down to the bottom, reel up 5ft, and wait. We'd always come back with our limits in a very short amount of time. Super tasty fish!

[@southerncastin2552]

Lakeforkguy I didn’t know you were in Oklahoma you should come to lake Ponca they got a lot of walleye

[@thereelgraham5610]

Come home from work to relax about 30 mins turned on LFG your video did the trick. Love the longer videos keep them coming!

[@MARCUSCERFF]

You have no idea how much you make me laugh. I just had back surgery 2 days ago and it hurts like heck to laugh but I couldn't hold it on when you said that fish gave it the old "nick knack paddywack" I bout lost it. This video was your best yet brother. PLEASE do more like this. Catch, clean, and cooks from LFG? Why yes please good sir! Bless you and the family, Marcus Cerff

[@wnrailway]

Either form is good. Long or short. Really enjoy your enthusiasm for fishing, the outdoors, and life in general.

[@crosscountryoutdoors2472]

The absolute best commercial I’ve ever seen! Your sponsors owe you big time!

[@stebbb4068]

walleye have a white spot at the end of the tail and saugeye dont. that's how you know which one you got. we Have those everywhere around here in northern canada

[@brucemichelsen5830]

Personally I love the longer form videos. Something to relax to at night, probably fall asleep after one or two videos. They go in depth a bit more which is appreciated. I’d like to see more 20+ minute videos but I can imagine they’re harder to create. Thanks for everything LFG keep them coming

[@Jonathan8Owens]

Yes, I love the longer videos. Its awesome. Just like you said I love sitting back and just chill for a bit and watch a long video.

[@rexplucinak1344]

Come to Minnesota and come catch a bunch of walleyes!!