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Can you fish with dead shrimp?

Asked: Paul Sam, Last Updated:

Dead shrimp can be highly effective for catching inshore fish. The most important thing is that they shrimp are fresh. After that, it's as simple as ripping off the head and rigging it just like you would an artificial shrimp on a jig head. Then wait for a tight line!

FAQ

  • Is fishing good after heavy rain?

    Following rain events, fish often display more docile behavior and feeding activity slows way down. Fishing can still be productive after rain and a storm-system but you will need to slow your approach way down. Fish will be less committing to striking food so good lure selection will be more important.

  • Is perch better than catfish?

    Like the catfish, perch have a remarkable commercial value. They are tasty when cooked and can be sold in the market for reasonable prices. The catfish, however, has a higher commercial value because of its size and the high demand for catfish in the market.

  • How do I pan fry fish without it falling apart?

    A coating of bread crumbs, cornmeal or flour helps to keep the fish intact during pan-frying or broiling. Simply dredge fish fillets or steaks in flour or cornmeal and fry them in a pan with at least 2 tablespoons of oil. To bread fish, dip the pieces first in flour, then in a bowl with 1 or 2 slightly beaten eggs.

  • How do you thaw frozen cooked shrimp overnight?

    Let it thaw overnight in the fridge, or for faster thawing, take the shrimp out of its package, put it in a bowl of cold water, and let a trickle of cold water run into the bowl while excess water goes down the drain. The shrimp should be ready to cook in about 15 minutes.

  • What's the best cheese for fishing?

    Whether it's stilton, parmesan or classic cheddar, cheese paste is a great way to get more attraction from what is likely to be high-quality fish. The best types of cheese to use for your paste are crumbly ones such as Stilton and Danish Blue as these can be kneaded into paste form and then moulded around the hook.

  • How do you eat canned tuna?

    35 Yummy Nutritionist-Approved Ways to Eat Canned Tuna

    1. Swap tuna into your favorite salmon or crab cake recipe.
    2. Mix tuna into vegetable- or potato-based soup or into stew instead of chicken. ...
    3. If you're sticking with a simple salad on the run, swap mayo for Greek yogurt, and mix in some Dijon mustard.

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  • How do you open a clam that won't open?

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  • Where are steelhead trout farmed?

    Most steelhead on the market are farm-raised in Chile and Canada. In the wild, steelhead are found in the U.S. along the entire Pacific Coast.

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    Shrimp – A perfect substitute for crawfish is shrimp. It is still equally delicious and has a similar taste and texture. Lobster – Even though It has its own distinct flavor I say this is a good substitute for crawfish but mind you, they're more expensive than our mudbugs!

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