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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: dogfish2 on February 27, 2005, 10:39:47 AM

Title: bassa
Post by: dogfish2 on February 27, 2005, 10:39:47 AM

some friends were talking about bassa fish being on the market and what it tasted like. what kind of fish is bassa? thanks

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Post by: Athezone on February 27, 2005, 11:03:14 AM

Short for bandsaw and is salted bass ;D.

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Post by: Fish Assassin on February 27, 2005, 11:11:03 AM

It's white fleshed and can be found in the frozen fish department at Super Store.

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Post by: Steelhead King on February 27, 2005, 11:21:37 AM

tasted really close to sole but a touch firmer....  Its great for pan fry with lemon pepper or poach in a cream sauce.

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Post by: Sam Salmon on February 27, 2005, 01:40:03 PM

It's Farmed Catfish-sometimes from Vietnam sometimes from the southern USA.

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Post by: Gooey on February 27, 2005, 06:15:39 PM

My fish is from singapore where bassa is quite popular.  I have only ever had it as skinned fillets, I would be surprised if it turned out to be a catfish. 

All I can tell you is that is is a tasty fish with frim white flesh, we actually have som in the meet keeper right now!

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Post by: Gooey on March 01, 2005, 07:04:52 AM

I had some basa last night, and the guy saying they were cat fish got me thinking...here's a pic any how:

http://www.bowpanseafoods.com.au/photos/fish/basa_hypopthalmus.jpg

They are kinda catfish looking, its no wonder they sell them skinned and filleted.  Largest source now iis indeed aqua culture.

I enjoyed my meal al the same, tasty little fish!