Share 'Seasoning the oil prior to the big fish fry...'

Do any of you bluegill eatin' aficionado's season your oil before you fry?....I do!...it makes a big difference. I normally work in a 10" cast iron dutch oven when frying, and typically cook in a 2 inch oil depth. Set on high...When oil reaches 220 deg, I add 3 strips of bacon...remove when done. Then add one medium-large onion cut in 1/4" rings to oil....cook until caramelized and remove. Turn h…