nice pics wally ;D ;D.
i read with interest your comment about the laker having bright red meat, compared to the one out of Pickerel being yellow??
i've never fished Pickerel.
however any laker i've caught in the Q, had bright red meat, almost sweet tasting, similar to a Brookie??
i wonder if diet/water conditions accounts for this??
the Q lakers were somewhat "fatty" but that makes them perfect for grilling as they don't dry-out easily.