re: (Pics)Holy crap ill never fry catfish without hotsauce again GAMECHANGER····

Use canola. Heat to 350-360...fry at 350. Season corn meal to taste with salt, black and a little red pepper. Use a seasoning blend if you wish. Soak the fish in a few cups of buttermilk instead of mustard. You'll get a better crust. I cut fillets into 3 lengthwise strips. Score the sides of whole fish every inch and a half.

Drain the buttermilk, coat the fish several strips at a time, and add to the oil 1 or2 pieces at a time. Do not crowd the pot. Fry until golden and floating...when a piece floats, it's done. Drain on a wire rack. Don't stray from the foregoing.