What’s the best weather for fly fishing?

Look for water temperature from 42 – 55 degrees. Small lakes tend to get too warm in the high summer and the trout become uncooperative. Ideal weather: a mild overcast day, with a light breeze. Flies: nymphs and dry flies to imitate species of insects likely to be encountered.

FAQ

• Can a fish recover from swim bladder disease?

  Depending on the cause, swim bladder disorders may be temporary or permanent. If your fish has a permanent swim bladder disorder, they can still live a full and happy life with some lifestyle modifications.

• Why is saltfish salty?

  Much of the production of saltfish moved north concentrating in the Canadian Maritimes. Fish is salted in order to preserve it for future consumption. The objective is to rapidly remove moisture while allowing the salt to uniformly penetrate the flesh of the fish. This process occurs through osmosis.

• Why is my raw shrimp orange?

  The vein that looks orange in a shrimp is not actually a vein. It is in fact the digestive tract of the shrimp that contains digested or undigested food that a shrimp has consumed. The first thing to know is that it is totally safe. You can eat a shrimp that is not de-veined but cooked properly.

• Can you get poisoning from tuna?

  Bigeye tuna, marlin, and king mackerel also contain high levels of mercury. It's also possible to develop mercury poisoning from eating too much seafood. In small amounts, the following types of fish are okay to eat once or twice per week: albacore tuna.

• Why have all my shrimp died?

  Too much water changing in your tank at a time may lead to the death of the shrimps. You can read more about “How to Do and How Often to Do Water Change in Shrimp Aquarium” right here. Tip: it is advisable not to change too much of the water at a time. Consistency and stability should be your priority.

• How much salmon roe should I eat?

  Doctors recommend that pregnant women consume eight to 12 ounces per week from a variety of seafood types to reap the most benefit. Some studies have shown that the regular consumption of roe or other seafood rich in omega-3 can help moderately reduce inflammation.

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• What is IQ of fish?

  Fish intelligence is "...the resultant of the process of acquiring, storing in memory, retrieving, combining, comparing, and using in new contexts information and conceptual skills" as it applies to fish.

• Are sprats fattening for dogs?

  Dried sprats have a relatively high fat content, so if you have a dog which is overweight or has a condition which is worsened by fat, such as pancreatitis or inflammatory bowel disease, you might want to consider a different treat or avoiding dried sprats.

• Will ghost shrimp kill other fish?

  Ghost shrimps can attack other species but they never kill them. Attacking is very natural but happens rarely. Ghost shrimps are very peaceful species and they like to be alone.

• How much is Bluefin tuna steak per pound?

  Locally, fresh, top quality bluefin can cost anywhere from $20 to $40 per pound at fine fish markets. The same quality cuts will cost about $200 apound in Japan. And if you want the fatty sashimi top-quality otoro from the tuna's belly, you could be talking $150a pound.

• Is Whiting fish wild or farm raised?

  Silver hake (whiting caught in the Atlantic) is wild-caught from Maine to South Carolina, according to the NOAA. Silver hake, like the pacific whiting, can be eaten either raw or cooked and is white or off-white in color.

• Can I feed my dog whole raw mackerel?

  No preparation is required when feeding raw mackerel to your dog. Dogs teeth are capable of chomping through the fish bones, fins and skin, including the scales for an added crunch! However with bigger fish such as Mackerel Bass, Bream & Herrings you may feel more comfortable removing the bones yourself.

• Which canned fish has the most omega-3?

  “You can't go wrong with sardines,” says Zumpano. “They're a wonderful source of omega-3 fatty acids, they're caught in the wild and they're cheap.” Sardines provide 2 grams of heart-healthy omega-3s per 3 ounce serving, which is one of the highest levels of omega-3 and the lowest levels of mercury of any fish.

• What do you feed pet shrimp?

  Dwarf freshwater shrimp can be fed Aqueon Tropical Flakes, Spirulina Flakes, Algae Rounds, Shrimp Pellets, Bottom Feeder Tablets, Tropical Color Flakes and Tropical Granules. For best results, rotate their diet daily and feed only what they can consume in 2 to 3 minutes, once or twice a day.

• What fish is Yakka?

  Yakka (Yellowtail) Where do I catch them? Yakkas are great little live bait fish. You will find them around standing structures – like wharves.

• How many cans of tuna a week is healthy?

  However, other sources say that you would need to eat at least three cans of tuna a day for 6 months to risk mercury toxicity. The United States Food and Drug Administration recommends keeping the consumption of albacore (white) tuna to under 4 ounces per week and skipjack (light) tuna to under 12 ounces per week.

• Will catfish bite on anchovies?

  Anchovies are a very good channel catfish bait and decent bait for small blue catfish and flatheads. That said, catfish prefer eating living or freshly dead food they naturally consume everyday. Depending on the body of water, the preferred food could be clams, shad, shiners, carp, or bluegill.

• Why are tiger nuts bad for carp?

  Also, please be aware that if they are used to excess, tiger nuts can be dangerous to carp. ... This creates a sticky jell-like substance that many anglers think carp cannot resist.

• Do fish poop out of their mouths?

  You may be wondering how fish poop and pee, when there is no visible anus or opening apart from their mouth. ... How do Fish poop and pee? Fish pee and poo through their gills and skin. Some also pee and poop through a small opening known as a pore, located at the body's rear end.

• How long does food poisoning from clams last?

  Symptoms appear within 2 hours of shellfish consumption and include chills, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain and usually resolve within 3 days.

• Can you fry ready to eat salmon?

  Smoked salmon is technically already "cooked." ... Pan frying smoked salmon is an excellent way to heat it and bring out its natural salty sweetness without changing its melt-in-your-mouth softness.

• What do walleye pollock eat?

  Nearly all of the food energy that travels up the food web from plankton to predators gets there via pollock: pollock eat plankton and small fish; predatory fish, seabirds, and marine mammals eat pollock.

• Do you fish up or downstream for trout?

  When fishing for trout, is it better to fish upstream or downstream? It is better to fish upstream. Fishing upstream allows you to use the current to your advantage, to remain less detectable to fish, and it's simply safer than fishing downstream. That said, there are times when fishing downstream also makes sense.

• How long does it take for prawns to go off?

  The fresher they are the better. Both cooked and raw prawns can be kept in your refrigerator for up to 3 days. If you don't think they will be eaten in that time, opt for the freezer. If they are kept at a temperature below -18c, prawns can last between 6-8 months.

• What is the English name for croaker fish?

  It is commonly found in sounds and estuaries from Massachusetts to the Gulf of Mexico....

  Atlantic croaker
  Species:	M. undulatus
  Binomial name
  Micropogonias undulatus (Linnaeus, 1766)

• Is medium rare salmon a thing?

  Translucent and deep orange or red, it has the soft, fleshy texture of good sashimi. At 110 to 125°F your salmon is medium rare. ... At 140°F and above, your salmon has reached its limit.

• What is the best bait for beach fishing?

  Cut bait is effective for all saltwater fishing, whether you are offshore, on shore, or surf fishing. Eels, ballyhoo, and pilchards are commonly used to catch saltwater game fish. Anglers often choose this bait, since fish are naturally drawn to the movement and scent of their prey.

• Why do carp make bubbles?

  Pike, eels, bream, tench and carp all produce bubbles. I've seen pike strike for fish, as the tail flicks, it can disturb the silt causing bubbles and silt to rise. As they sink down to rest and digest on the silt it can cause a patch of bubbles.

• What's the black stuff in prawns?

  The 'vein' is the black line that runs down the back of a shelled prawn. This black line is, in fact, the intestinal tract of the prawn. It isn't harmful but the prawn will be more pleasant to eat if removed.