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

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

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!!!

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

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

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!

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!!

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

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. 🎣

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

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

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.

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

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!

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.

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.

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!

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

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. 🙏😇😇

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.

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.