Yeah did Ritz a lot years ago, did cheese nips, instant potatoes, Andy's cajun, 4C's, Progresso, half corn meal half flour,did the beer batters..All good,I eat a lot of crappie,to me there to mild,I always add spices to homemade breading , cayenne,black pepper,garlic powder,old bay, chili powder, or pre made fish spices,lemon pepper, cajun the list goes on. Try adding a little Srarcha hot sauce to your egg wash, bam !