Eelpout...I hear they are the best.

You're always welcome in my big shack Glenn.

I prefer Hush Puppies.

whats a "fried thingy'??? OK I WOULD PREFER THE EEELPOUT STAY AWAY AND GO GET EYES AND perch. could throw in a pike if needed.

 FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO NEED TO KNOW:

 hush puppy recipe  
Ingredients:
vegetable oil for deep-frying
2 cups self-rising cornmeal mix
3 tablespoons self-rising flour
2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion
1 cup milk
1 egg, beaten
Preparation:
In a deep fryer or heavy, deep skillet, heat 2 to 3 inches of oil over medium heat to 375°. In a mixing bowl, combine cornmeal mix, flour, and onion. Add milk and egg; mix well. Let stand for 5 minutes. Drop batter by tablespoons into hot oil. Fry until golden brown, turning several times. Drain on paper towels. Makes about 15 hush puppies.

(That's the fried thingy....)   

or if ya live in north dakota i guess!!!!!!!!

Ya better check your maps again Gary.....it runs east to west from McGregor to Saint Cloud and the west to east until it runs into the Saint Croix by Hastings.....geez did we have fun with that when I was in the Navy...had another guy from Audobon and we used to say "anybody south of the Mississippi was a Southerner."