Do carp like sweet stuff?

Hardly a secret, but actually it's often forgotten about as being a bait to catch big carp with, sweetcorn can often be lost amongst the vast number of boilies, particles and pellets that are produced, but its extremely sweet smell and taste, and of course its highly visual yellow colouring means it is an irresistible ...

FAQ

• Are Crystal Red Shrimp sensitive?

  Crystal Red Shrimp need very specific water parameters and extremely clean water. These shrimp prefer soft, acidic water conditions. ... Especially at higher grades, these shrimp are extremely sensitive and should be treated with careful attention.

• How long does salt cured fish last?

  Fish: Lightly cured fish can last up to two weeks in the fridge and several months in the freezer. More heavily cured fish, like salt cod, can last in the fridge almost indefinitely.

• Can you fish with crayfish in Ontario?

  It is illegal to bring any crayfish, salamanders, live fish or leeches into Ontario for use as bait. It is also illegal to release any live bait or dump the contents of a bait bucket, including the water, into any waters or within 30 metres of any waters, including depositing bait bucket contents on ice.

• Do you squeeze lemon on fish before or after cooking?

  Soaking in lemon will cook the fish by curing it. If you then apply heat you will have acidic rubbery fish. Look up ceviche. Always add lemon immediately after cooking and before consuming.

• Is pollock fish a bottom feeder?

  Is Pollock fish a bottom feeder? A bottom feeder is an aquatic animal that feeds on or near the bottom of a body of water. Examples of bottom feeding fish species groups are flatfish (halibut, flounder, plaice, sole), eels, cod, haddock, bass, grouper, carp, bream (snapper) and some species of catfish and shark.

• Does ALDI have wild caught shrimp?

  Frozen Wild Caught Argentine Red Shrimp - Fremont Fish Market | ALDI US. Frozen Wild Caught Argentine Red Shrimp - Fremont Fish Market.

• Do catfish bite when the river is muddy?

  Catfish, trout and bass will bite even when the water looks milky. The key is knowing how to approach all species. We'll poll the experts of the West to help you become more successful in fishing muddy water. Mud isn't necessarily a bad thing.

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• Can fish survive in a pond without being fed?

  The answer remains NO, they can live but won't live up to their full potential without proper feeding.

• Why does fish taste bad?

  When fish have naturally high levels of the amino acid histidine, bacteria turn that amino acid into histamine when it's not properly stored. This is a tricky illness to avoid – contaminated fish may taste peppery, sharp, metallic or bitter, but it may also look and taste completely normal.

• Do you eat dried shrimp with the shell?

  The shells are not worrisome at all, and the shrimp taste a bit like shrimpy, smoky potato chips. Any shrimp you can find will work, but most dried shrimp traditions use small shrimp: Since you use them shell and all, it's a great use for the little ones.

• How hard is it to open an oyster?

  Oysters can be intimidating to open. They have a very hard shell, no easy point of entry, and stories of people getting hurt. ... The main part of the oyster is in the lower shell and we call the top shell the “lid”. Lids are usually bare of any edible part of oyster meat or have just a little.

• How do you keep prawns straight when frying?

  Make a couple of slits underside. Hold the shrimp with both hands and bend it backward (belly-up) to make it straight. Straighten the shrimp as much as possible in order to get the desired shape.

• How do you rig a live fishing line?

  To rig, tie a snap to the end of the main line and attach a Lindy No-Snagg Sinker. Next tie a length of fluorocarbon leader and wire-guard bait hook 6 to 10 inches above the sinker. Tip with a shiner or other live bait, and you're now able to work deep structure without snagging.

• Which is better canned tuna in water or oil?

  Tuna packed in water is what most people expect from canned tuna. Without any additional fats or ingredients, a can contains more protein and fewer calories than oil-packed tuna. ... The dry quality of the fish makes water-packed a great option for richer recipes — including pan-fried tuna cakes or a tuna salad.

• What's a female fish called?

  What is a female fish called? A female fish does not have a specific name, male and female fish are both just called fish. However, around 500 species of fish are able to change their gender during their later life after birth. A species of fish that can change its gender is called a hermaphrodite.

• Where can I cast dry flies?

  That backwards drift will often be one, two or more feet. If you cast into the rise your fly will land a couple feet behind the feeding trout. Cast your fly at least 3 feet above the rise to be sure you fly is upstream in the holding location of the fish.

• What is Bunker fish bait?

  Bunker is one of the best baits to use when fishing for striped bass. ... A fishfinder rig is a the most popular choice for fishing with bunker chunks. Hook them as shown in the photographs below. Bunker chunks exude an oily scent, especially when they are fresh. The scent attracts the stripers.

• How deep are Manila clams?

  4" deep Since their siphons are short, they live fairly high in the intertidal zone burying only up to 4" deep into the mud or gravel. Being so close to the surface allows easy access to food in the water, but also makes them easy targets for hand picking and raking.

• Can diabetic eat dry fish?

  Fish is a good food for people with diabetes. Protein provides some of our energy needs and omega 3 may help our heart health. Low levels of vitamin D are common in people with diabetes, so including fish in the diet is a good way to add to your dietary vitamin D intake.

• What is the best time to fish from shore?

  Best time to shore fish Dawn and dusk are usually pretty good all round times, with dawn being the better of the two (I can hear your groans from here at the thought of you getting up before dawn hehehe). For daytime fishing a rising tide and high tide are usually the best times for most fish.

• Do oysters open when cooked?

  Note that most cooked oysters will open their shells only a bit. It will be easy to lift off the top shell but they don't actively open up the way cooked mussels and clams do.

• What do scampi eat?

  Did you know your seaside scampi was actually a kind of lobster? Traditionally so - although the scampi that is often eaten with chips can be anything from prawns to fish.

• Should I remove dead ghost shrimp?

  They are feeding on its shell to ingest its rich mineral makeup. When you see this happening it is okay to let the shrimp feed, however leaving the dead shrimp in your tank for very long can lead to an ammonia spike. ... Also, if it died, the fish might have eaten it as well.