Catch's skimmer

Twice a year, the Red Stick Fly Fishers hold a marsh outing they refer to as "Catch-and-Eat", one in the Spring and one in the Fall.  Attendees fish Friday and Saturday. Everyone is asked to contribute a small portion of their catch (redfish, speckled trout, etc.) to a Saturday night fish fry.  In addition to fresh fish, we enjoy fresh shrimp, fried okra, fried eggplant, french fries and onion rings. Check your cholestoral before you make this trip!

We usually have 3 cooks serving 20+ folks.  Getting food cooked both quick and properly done isn't too big a challenge when you have a 14-quart black iron pot.  But getting the food out of the pot can be.  For that reason, a good skimmer is important.  Several folks have seen mine and inquired about my pro-quality skimmer.

Here's a link to the Eastman Outdoors webpage that has specs:
http://www.eastmanoutdoors.com/stainless-steel-skimmer

I received it for Christmas last year, and no kidding, it's probably the best present I've had in several years!

Last Saturday, we had a small army of relatives that gathered at my in-laws house for a seafood feast.  The combination of this skimmer, along with my black iron pot and propane burner, and I was able to fry enough fish, shrimp and crawfish for everyone in less than an hour!

The Eastman Skimmer used to be sold at Bass Pro. But apparently they've gone to a cheaper model (but not cheaper in price).  However, Gander Mountain carries it now. Makes an excellent Christmas gift.