TILAPIA vs. TOADFISH- Which would you eat first?

[HI'nStyle]

I grew up in Hawaii where the tilapia was considered a trash fish only good for crab bait. I remember going to Lake Wilson in Wahiawa and seeing thousands of tilapia below the sewer treatment discharge. They were so thick and so bunched together that you could just about walk across them. Now I hear the fishing guides use the baby tilapia for Peacock Bass bait. It's amazing what kind of polluted water the tilapia can thrive in. These fish are so hardy that I have actually seen them in saltwater. I think they got used to brackish water, then made the transition. They were brought in to Hawaii from Africa to control the weeds and grass that grew in the lakes and reservoirs. Now, they have invaded just about every fresh water body of water including streams and rivers. I guess I grew up with a bad stigma associated with tilapia. And that is why I just say "no" to tilapia.

[Stripersniper]

does anybody see these anymore , as a kid in indian river, you couldn't put a hook in the water without catching one of these. Now they are non existent.

As a kid I remember having watching them "blow up" softball size. Then it's like they vanished. Now I have caught a fair share of them this year in the bay. my kids love to watch them expand.

[anthony]

does anybody see these anymore , as a kid in indian river, you couldn't put a hook in the water without catching one of these. Now they are non existent.

You're right...just don't see many blowtoads anymore but they sure are good eating....."chicken of the sea."

[HOLWACHAGOT]

As a kid I remember having watching them "blow up" softball size. Then it's like they vanished. Now I have caught a fair share of them this year in the bay. my kids love to watch them expand.

To clarify, I am speaking of Oyester Toads, not blowtoads(puffer fish). And your are right. Very few puffer fish around anymore.

[DOGKILLR]

To clarify, I am speaking of Oyester Toads, not blowtoads(puffer fish). And your are right. Very few puffer fish around anymore

I'm glad you clarified, I've always enjoyed eating blow toads.

[SARGENT OF ARMS]

where i work they raise talapia in tanks . then they float basil on top . they sell the basil & the fish .

[budwiller]

Talking about an eye opening thread. I have eaten Tilapia several times and I must say no more. Never even heard of any of this. uggh.