Pond Boss Forums FISH & FISHING Show off your catch Channel Cat flesh differences - reason?

IMO your dark meat probably came from a relatively old mature male. I have seen this many times. I only harvest male CC that are 3 pounds or less for table fare. I do not know this for a fact, but I have always thought the same principle applies as many other animals. Ever try to eat the meat from a mature boar hog? Tough, bad smelling and worse tasting!