Do you need special line for saltwater fishing?

Monofilament, or mono, is not only the best saltwater fishing line for most applications, it's also the most popular. ... Monofilament line is also more abrasion-resistant than braided line, has greater width-to-pound test and stretches more than saltwater braided line.

FAQ

• How do I know if my fish roe is good?

  Top-quality processed roe must be absolutely fresh, and the individual eggs unbroken. When bitten, they must burst easily and feel soft, not at all rubbery or hard. The roe must have a pleasant, not fishy, taste and scent, and there should not be extra liquid visible among the eggs.

• How much water can a oyster filter?

  50 gallons An adult oyster can filter as much as 50 gallons of water a day.

• Why is my salmon raw in the middle?

  If the meat is beginning to flake, but still has a little translucency in the middle, it is done. It should not however, look raw. There is more fat in the belly of the salmon (the thinner part of the fillet) and that is why it is still moist when the thicker part is done.

• What is the best wild salmon to buy?

  King salmon King (Chinook) There's a reason this species is at the top of the list and earned itself the royal moniker: King salmon is considered by many to be the best salmon money can buy. It's rich, high in fat, and big.

• How do I start a small oyster farm?

  The most reliable way to start is to buy some oyster seed from a reputable hatchery and then set them on ground up shells in mesh bags in an upwelling tank and leaving it for 48 hours to give the larvae time to attach.

• What temperature is medium-rare for tuna?

  140-145 degrees is USDA recommended, but for tuna and swordfish, if you're looking to eat them medium-rare, which is usually the chef-recommended style, then you want an internal temperature of around 125 degrees.

• Why are raw prawns GREY?

  However, no matter what you call them, one fact remains: they only go pink when boiled. The raw prawn contains a complex mixture of pigments, including carotenoids. These give the flesh its natural "blueish", translucent appearance.

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• How many grass carps are needed for a 1/2 acre pond?

  About 10 grass carp per acre is a good starting stock level. Once stocked in a pond they are not easy to get out. Grass carp are very effective at controlling weeds, but the results may take a little time to become apparent, but fear not these fish do their jobs eating up to 3X their own body weight daily!

• Should you Soak fish in water before cooking?

  Brining the fish for 4 to 6 hours in the refrigerator will leave it delicately seasoned all the way through without changing its texture. The fish also will be very tender and juicy when it's done, even if you've overcooked it slightly.

• Why no meat during Lent but fish is OK?

  It simply meant abstaining from eating the flesh of warm-blooded animals—since the thinking goes, Jesus was a warm-blooded animal. Fish, though, which are cold blooded were considered okay to eat on fasting days. Hence, Fish on Fridays and “Fish Friday” (among many other religious holidays) was born.

• Is it humane to boil crawfish alive?

  Lobsters and other shellfish have harmful bacteria naturally present in their flesh. Once the lobster is dead, these bacteria can rapidly multiply and release toxins that may not be destroyed by cooking. You therefore minimise the chance of food poisoning by cooking the lobster alive.

• How do you store canned fish after opening?

  Canned Tuna or Salmon Will stay fresh after opening for 1 to 2 days in the refrigerator. Transfer opened canned fish to a sealed glass container or plastic bag.

• Can you keep a fish alive in a bucket?

  Here's a few tips about transporting live fish to keep in mind: Fish must be killed or released before leaving: Using your boat's live well, a bucket, cooler or other container to store live fish while on the water, is fine and legal. ... If you plan to take fish home, you must kill them first.

• Can raw chicken kill a dog?

  A. Chicken bones can and do kill dogs. All bones, whether raw or cooked, can potentially fracture teeth and block or tear the throat, stomach and intestines. Raw bones have additional risks that concern both veterinarians and public-health officials: foodborne pathogens such as salmonella.

• How long does a mandarin fish live?

  Consequently, the average life expectancy of the mandarin dragonet declines from 10-15 years in the wild to 2-4 years in captivity.

• Does ocean trout have mercury?

  The chief scientist at the NSW Food Authority, Lisa Szabo, said yesterday that fish high in mercury included flake, swordfish, catfish, marlin, broadbill and orange roughy. Those low in mercury included bream, rainbow trout, ocean trout, flathead, kingfish, whiting, tuna and salmon.

• Is it OK to heat up canned tuna?

  You might be wondering if canned tuna is safe to heat up before consuming due to the scary can that surrounds the meat. However, there is nothing to worry about here. You can safely heat up canned tuna as well as other canned fish, such as cod, mackerel, and swordfish.

• Can you eat cold cooked fish?

  1 Answer. Yes, it's fine to refrigerate cooked fish. Many types of fish are excellent (better, even) served cold -- shrimp and salmon are good examples. If you can eat it cold, it's hard to see how reheating would pose any additional risk.

• How do you start a fish tank over?

  In the beginning, only add a couple of small hardy fish. Wait until both the ammonia and nitrite levels have risen and then fallen to zero before adding more fish. It usually take about 3-6 weeks for a new aquarium to go through the initial Nitrogen cycle, so fish should be added only a few per week during this time.

• Do drum fish have worms?

  Spaghetti worms are common parasites of saltwater fish in the drum family, which include speckled and white trout, black drum, redfish, and croakers. While they look alike to most fishermen, several different worms use these fish as hosts. ... Worms found in black drum are most often Pseudogrillotia pIeistacantha.

• What are the 7 fishes for Christmas Eve dinner?

  Typical feast The meal's components may include some combination of anchovies, whiting, lobster, sardines, baccalà (dried salt cod), smelts, eels, squid, octopus, shrimp, mussels and clams.

• Do blobfish bite you?

  Blobfish don't bite, they have no teeth and very few humans will ever come into contact with them.

• Do fish live in streams?

  Fishes live in virtually all aquatic habitats. Different species of fish are adapted for different habitats: rocky shores, coral reefs, kelp forests, rivers and streams, lakes and ponds, under sea ice, the deep sea, and other environments of fresh, salt, and brackish water.

• How long is it safe to keep thawed shrimp in the refrigerator?

  1 to 2 days How Long Can You Keep Defrosted Shrimp? Once your shrimp has been defrosted, you can keep it in the refrigerator for a further 1 to 2 days before it will start to go off. You shouldn't keep it for any longer than this in case it goes bad.

• Which is bigger male or female tilapia?

  The males grow larger than the females and are therefore preferred for fish farming.