Barbel Competition
Don't forget this date - it's Saturday and Sunday 29th and 30th June 2002.

Claw Dam weekend
Feel like a drive out of town . Midland and Manicaland are having a challenge at Claw Dam during the weekend of the 21 - 23 July 2002. I am sure all angler's will be welcomed.
Phone Danie Swart and give them a challenge in their own waters (Danie's number 053-3717)

Obituary
Our thought go to Alan Holt on the loss of his mother last Thursday.

KITFT 2002
At the recently held congress a member of the KITFT committee announce that the dates are now 9th,10th and 11th October. The cost is going to be in the region of $ 12 000,00 per team .
Everyone has been asking were the KITFT 2001 video is, well Rod Bennett announced at congress that it will be available within 14 days, that is from last Sunday 9/6/02, you should be able to get a copy by the 23/6/02.
Phone NAUZ 775444.

Know how to Fillet fish - the attachment has all the details :- (Sorry attachment not available through the website fue to site space restrictions)

For some nice Catfish recipes :-

CAJUN CATFISH
Yield: 4 servings
4 ea Catfish fillets (4 oz. each)
1 oz Wheat flakes cereal
1 T Paprika
1/4 t Salt
1/4 t Onion powder
1/4 t Garlic powder
1/2 t Cayenne pepper
1/2 t Black pepper
1/2 t White pepper
1/2 t Thyme
1 T Oil

Wash the fish fillets and pat dry. In a bowl mix the ground wheat flakes and all the seasonings. Pour the dry mixture onto a piece of foil or wax paper, and dip the fillets into the seasoning, coating both sides. In a heavy cast iron fry pan heat the oil. Fry the fillets for 2 minutes on each side. Lay the fillets on a plate lined with a paper towel, cover with another paper towel, and pat to remove excess oil.

DIXIELAND CATFISH
6 skinned, pan-dressed catfish
1/2 cup French dressing
12 thin lemon
slices Paprika
Brush fish inside and out with dressing. Cut 6 lemon slices in half. Place 2 halves in each body cavity. Place fish in a
well greased baking dish. Place a lemon slice on each fish. Brush top of fish with remaining dressing. Sprinkle with
paprika. Bake at 350 deg. for 30 to 35 minutes.

POTATO CHIP CATFISH (by Virgil, Anglers on Line)
This has more to do with dressing than cooking.
Starting with a filet from a good size cat (5-6lb). Trim all fat from belly side and back. Trim out the dark strip from the side. Now by cuting crosswise (not lengthwise) cut the filet into 1/4inch strips. What you should have is a bunch of pieces about 1" X 4" X 1/4" thick. By having the fish cut up so thin it fries up quick and crisp.

Breading:
1 cup cornmeal
1 tbs lemon pepper
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Shake filet pieces in breading and deep fry in hot grease until golden brown.
I have fed this to many people that don't like catfish. Haven't failed to get a convert yet. They always say "Hey this doesn't taste like catfish."

Cheers for now and tight lines
Jenny