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Originally Posted by scott free
Yep, always get rid of the dark meat.
Another old trick my stepdad always used to help get the muddy flavor out of wild caught cats, is to take them home alive to a big cooler, tub or whatever you got & keep them in fresh tapwater for 3-4 days, adding in some fresh water every day, before eating.
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Try letting the fillets marinate in light saltwater in the fridge for twenty four hours or so. It helps a lot. Not sure my wife would be down for a tub of catfish on the deck, but I'm sure the raccoons would love it!