A commenter left this yesterday on my Beer Battered Catfish post.
That sounds good but I can never get it as crunchy without burning it. Does anyone have any tips?
Some basic tips to follow: 
Best to buy
Look for catfish that has a fresh river water smell and clear eyes, clean gills, and moist, shiny, tightly adhering scales.
Store it safely
Remove [...]

Long post on frying.  This will be especially helpful to the newbie cooks;) 
SELECTING THE RIGHT FRYING OIL
Once you’ve decided to deep-fry, you’ll need to purchase frying oil. However, before doing so, determine whether or not you plan on re-using the oil. If you decide to re-use your oil, you’ll want to make your purchase with [...]