Do fish bite when wind blows?

Wind from the west, fish bite the best. The winds from the south blows the bait in their mouth. The wind from the north does not go forth. ... The current often goes with the wind and fish usually like to swim against the current because it's easier for them to maneuver.

FAQ

• Do we eat octopus or squid?

  Vulgaris, the common octopus, are down about sixty per cent from their record high in the mid nineteen-seventies. But octopus, squid, and cuttlefish remain a delicacy of modern cuisine—think grilled-octopus salads and squid-ink pastas.

• Can fish oil lose weight?

  The omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil have various potential health benefits, one of which is aiding weight loss. More importantly, fish oil omega-3s may help you lose inches and shed body fat. However, studies have found these effects appear to be modest, and they may not apply to everyone.

• Where do fish go when a cold front comes in?

  Fish will often position themselves in or adjacent to structured areas once a cold front has passed. Key locations are brush piles, rocks and logs, as well as deep docks or bridge pilings. Pitch downsized baits around this cover, working slowly and methodically.

• Can cooked shrimp be dehydrated?

  Shrimp takes a longer time to rehydrate than most food, so let it presoak for a little while longer before cooking. Slice cooked shrimp into penny-sized pieces (about 4–5 for medium-sized shrimp). Spread evenly onto trays and dry at 145°F for about 6 hours.

• How do you reduce the bitterness of mustard in fish curry?

  Marinade the fish with Tumeric and Salt for 1/2 hour. Burn Mustard Oil and fry the fish until golden brown on slow fire then remove. Add the blended paste to the burnt oil. Add Ginger, Garlic, Tumeric, Chilli powder and Salt.

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• What is the lifespan of a mirror carp?

  Life Span: Between 9 – 45+ years. The species is the same as Common carp, but the scale patterns are completely different.

• What does the 7 fishes stand for?

  The Feast of the Seven Fishes is part of the Italian-American Christmas Eve celebration, although it is not called that in Italy and is not a "feast" in the sense of "holiday," but rather a grand meal. ... This celebration commemorates the wait, the Vigilia di Natale, for the midnight birth of the baby Jesus.

• Can I use Zatarain's instead of Old Bay?

  Most of my family comes from Louisiana or other southern states and we all enjoy gulf coast seafood, especially shrimp, crab and crawfish. We all prefer Zatarain's boil over home mixes or Old Bay. It is spicy and infuses a lovely flavor in foods.

• How long do frozen prawns take to cook?

  Bring the water to a boil, and pour in the prawns. This should be enough water for about 1 pound (0.45 kg) of prawns. Once the water comes back to a boil, turn the heat down and cook the prawns for 3-6 minutes, until they turn pink and opaque. The prawns will float to the top when they're done.

• Can betta fish have snails in their tank?

  Snails. Snails are great little guys to put in with bettas. The fish probably won't even realise they're there. Make sure they aren't too little or the betta may attempt to eat them.

• What fish can live with tiger barbs?

  Provided there is considerable space, one of the best tankmates for the tiger barb is the clown loach; it will even school with the tiger barbs and act as they do. Alternatively, pair the tiger barb with fast-moving tankmates such as danios, platys, loaches, or catfish.

• How long can you freeze meat and fish for?

  You can freeze meat for a long time and it will still be safe to eat, but the quality will deteriorate so it's best to eat it within 3 to 6 months.

• How many tilapia can I put in a 250 gallon tank?

  Please fill me in. If you raise them to one lb and butcher them at that size, you can have 25 tilapia at the recommended 1 lb per 10 gallons for beginners. An air pump and several stones would be necessary within the tank. I would say 2-4 large airstones in the tank.

• How long can marinated salmon stay in the fridge?

  You can keep your marinated fish in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours, but remember that you shouldn't marinate your fish that long, especially if it is a small piece and a marinade with tons of salt and acid.

• Is a flamboyant cuttlefish poisonous?

  The flamboyant cuttlefish is one of three known venomous cephalopod species and the is the only known venomous cuttlefish species.

• Can I saute pre cooked frozen shrimp?

  Try steaming or briefly sauté precooked shrimp in a little oil with some garlic and lemon zest instead. DO add at the last minute: It's fine — and will yield the best, least rubbery results — if you add thawed precooked prawns at the end of cooking.

• Why is pink salmon cheaper?

  Pink salmon is inexpensive; red salmon costs more. ... When red and pink salmon are pulled fresh from the sea their flesh is, in fact, distinctly red or pink. The cooking process of canning reduces coloration in both. Red salmon gets its enhanced color from eating krill, a type of small shrimp.

• What diseases do dead fish carry?

  These include Mycobacterium, Erysipelothrix, Campylobacter, Aeromonas, Vibrio, Edwardsiella, Escherichia, Salmonella, Klebsiella and Streptococcus iniae.

• Do crayfish crawl out of tanks?

  But if they can't climb out of the water easily, they will effectively drown. Crayfish do not need to be kept a true aquarium, although this provides the best viewing of these creatures. ... Crayfish are capable of climbing air hoses or anything else that extends high enough for them to reach the top.

• Can you Marinate shrimp for 24 hours?

  I recommend marinating your shrimp for at least one hour, or up to 8 hours. ... If you're working with a different marinade that does contain citrus juice, you'll want to marinate your shrimp for no more than 2 hours, as the acid in the juice can actually cook the shrimp.

• Do fish ever drown?

  Most fish breathe when water moves across their gills. But if the gills are damaged or water cannot move across them, the fish can suffocate. They don't technically drown, because they don't inhale the water, but they do die from a lack of oxygen. Fishing equipment, such as some types of hooks, can damage the gills.

• How powerful is a pistol shrimp?

  The snap of one recently-discovered species of pistol shrimp called Synalpheus pinkfloydi (named after something else that is also loud and very cool: Pink Floyd) can reach 210 decibels. ... Its powerful claw can deter predators or other competitors looking to take over the shrimp's burrow.

• What size rod is best for jig fishing?

  Hackney suggests a minimum of 7 feet but says 7-4 and 7-6 rods are best. The longer rod picks up line quicker and helps you power fish away from cover. For casting jigs into deeper water, he likes a 7-6 with a lighter tip. Again, the longer rod improves hook sets on fish farther away and in deeper water.

• Can you eat Australian salmon raw?

  It was the perfect curry fish, he said, and with the right handling could even be served as sashimi. Australian Salmon have a pinky-brown coloured flesh when raw, which turns pale – almost white – when cooked.

• Which fish should not be eaten?

  Atlantic and Pacific Bluefin, Albacore, Yellowfin…they are all to be avoided. Canned tuna is one of the most consumed fish in the U.S., and that's depleting the fisheries. (Here are four canned fishes you should avoid at all costs.)

• What if a clam does not open?

  It's alive. Or if an oyster, clam or mussel doesn't open when it's cooked, sometimes it's dead — killed in the cooking process — but the muscle is just so joined to the shell that it's not letting go.” ... Croxton says a raw oyster should be meaty and plump. “If it's all shriveled up and dry, then you shouldn't eat it.