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Do you clean fish while they are alive?

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Anglers often keep fish alive while fishing for as long as possible to avoid the task of keeping dead fish cold on ice. Once fish are dead, it's best to clean them within two hours and eat them within 24 hours.

FAQ

  • Do you remove skin from fish?

    Although the skin is safe to eat on most types of fish, some people don't like the taste of it. Fortunately, it is easy to remove with a thin, sharp knife. You can take the skin off of a fillet by cutting underneath the meat. For whole fish, remove the head and fins first so you are left with a nice piece of meat.

  • How long does a silver carp live?

    20 years Silver carp feed on both phytoplankton and zooplankton (Radke and Kahl 2002). In their native range, silver carp reach maturity at between 4 and 8 years old but are noted in North America to mature as early as just 2 years old. They can live to 20 years. Spawning occurs at temperatures greater than 18oC.

  • Do fish see bait at night?

    The majority of fish can see lures at night, but their vision is limited. So fish depends on their other senses, which are slightly heightened, when vision is limited, to detect food or predators. As long as your fishing where the fish are, they will find your lures, even at night.

  • What is pollock in Korean?

    Throughout history, pollock has been the most commonly enjoyed fish for Koreans. ... The freshly-caught pollock is called “saeng-tae;” frozen pollack, “dong-tae.

  • What is the most toxic thing in your house?

    The 6 Most Toxic Household Chemicals

    • Antifreeze.
    • Bleach.
    • Drain Cleaners.
    • Carpet or Upholstery Cleaners.
    • Ammonia.
    • Air fresheners.
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  • What is the smallest fish hook?

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  • Can you fish with chicken liver in the ocean?

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  • What makes shrimp unclean?

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  • What heat do you cook fish on?

    1. Bake

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    Break the flesh of each fillet into 2 or 3 large pieces then place on a square of foil. Brush with a little oil then wrap them up in a loose parcel and bake for 15 minutes until warmed through. The fish should be warm rather than hot.

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  • What's the best rig for saltwater fishing?

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  • Are crayfish aggressive?

    Crayfish usually respond to conspecifics in an aggressive manner. When two crayfish are placed together in one tank, they typically face each other, approach and fight until a dominance hierarchy is established (Bovbjerg, 1953; Bruski and Dunham, 1987; Huber et al., 1997; Tierney et al., 2000).

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