How big is a 20lb carp?

Normally a 20lb carp will have the 30+ in length and 20in girth I believe. My big one had a girth of (and I forget exactly now) 28in and length of 35 so it was very large. Usually bigger carp have a large girth.

FAQ

• Are frozen clams OK to eat?

  Clams are still alive when you freeze them and when thawed come back to life. That is how they live under water in the winter. They will be as good frozen as if you bought them from the seafood store. You can tell, once thawed, if they bounce back like a freshly shucked clam.

• Do scallops taste fishy?

  Scallops have a unique, mild taste that easily absorbs flavors. When properly cooked they have a buttery, delicate, slightly sweet flavor. ... They are not overly “fishy tasting” but do have a briny, saltwater “essence.” Scallops have a flavor similar to lobster and crab with a firmer texture.

• Does searing tuna kill bacteria?

  So long as the tuna is fresh, or was frozen shortly after catch (it shouldn't smell "fishy" at all if you put your nose right up to it) and you sear the surface to kill surface bacteria, it's very very safe to cook rare/raw in the middle. Yes.

• How do you cook frozen little neck clams?

  Steam the clams or use in soups, sauces or pasta Add the clams, reduce the burner to a medium setting, and cook clams for 5 to 7 minutes. Use tongs to remove the clams from the stock pot, and discard all clams that are not open.

• What happens if you cook shrimp too long?

  Overcooked shrimp is chewy or rubbery; if you undercook them, you run the risk of slimy shrimp which, in some situations, can be dangerous. But shrimp cooks very quickly, so there's a fine line between poorly cooked and properly cooked and we're here to make sure you don't cross that line.

• Is King Fish fishy tasting?

  Just as a hunter bleeds out a deer to keep it from tasting “gamey”, it is the blood in the meat of the fish that makes it taste “fishy.” Some fish are bloodier and/or oilier than others. Kingfish is a good example of a fish that has a reputation for being poor food quality, but in actuality can be quite delicious!

• Is catfish from China Safe to Eat?

  States Ban Catfish Imports From China Over Tests Catfish imports from China are causing economic and health concerns in the South. Tests on some frozen catfish fillets from China have found two antibiotics banned by the Food and Drug Administration.

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• Are oysters supposed to be creamy?

  Eating a spawning oyster won't make you sick, but it's not a pleasant experience, either. When fertile, their texture is soft and creamy, and not in a good way like cheese or ice cream. Afterward, they're thin and flabby, lacking in meaty substance.

• Is high tide the best time to surf fish?

  Arrive at low tide to scope out the beach and look for exposed structure so you can fish it later when it's submerged. The best time to go surf fishing is (from) two hours before a high tide until an hour after high tide.

• Is it good to eat pink salmon?

  While they're relatively small size makes them less popular with sport anglers than other salmon species, pink salmon are excellent fish to catch. ... Pink salmon are also very good to eat when caught in the ocean, or just returning to spawn. Their pale flesh has a mild taste and excellent texture.

• What to do once you've caught a fish?

  After the Catch Wipe the fish surface clean with cloth or paper towels, keep the fish moist, but not wet, by wrapping it in clear plastic wrap, put the fish in a sealable storage bag, and place it on ice or snow. If making fillets, rinse the fish in cold, clean water to remove blood, bacteria, and digestive enzymes.

• Does lemon make shrimp tough?

  Does lemon juice make shrimp tough? Marinating shrimp in anything too acidic for more than a few minutes, or cooking it with too much acid, like lemon juice, can totally ruin the texture of shrimp and make it unpalatably mushy.

• How do fish suddenly appear in ponds?

  A pond that forms near other ponds may receive new fish from passing birds of prey dropping their catch. Similarly, fish roe that remains damp enough during a trip between ponds may wash off of the fur and feet of local animals as they move from pond to pond.

• What shrimp can I breed with cherry shrimp?

  Shrimps of the same genus and species are likely to hybridize, but not all shrimps of the same genus will breed. For example, Red Cherry Shrimp (RCS) Neocaridina heteropoda var. Red and Crystal Red Shrimp (CRS) Caridina cf. cantonensis will not interbreed because they belong to a different genus.

• Do crayfish bite humans?

  Bite. The bite of a crayfish is not very painful, although you will feel a little sting. However, if it is a particularly large crayfish, the bite may sting a bit more. There is a particular method to pick them up by grabbing their body in the midsection so that they can neither bite nor escape.

• How do I know if my fish are getting enough food?

  Fish will eat as much as they need, so dispense the food in a few servings. When they start spitting out the food, they've eaten enough. If there is food remaining in the tank and floating to the bottom, you're giving your fish too much feed.

• Why is snagging salmon illegal?

  People get frustrated because they can see the fish but they aren't jumping around, so they resort to the illegal practices, said Gunderson. Snagging violates the rules and ethics of sportsmanship by taking away the element of enticing fish to take the bait. The practice is also extremely harmful to fish.

• What is the color code for salmon pink?

  The color salmon pink with hexadecimal color code #ff91a4 is a light shade of pink-red. In the RGB color model #ff91a4 is comprised of 100% red, 56.86% green and 64.31% blue.

• Can you smoke freezer burned salmon?

  Re: Smoking freezer burned salmon It won't kill you eat freezer burnt anything. Mold on cheese, mold on bread. No one has died from either. You can smoke the cheese with cold smoke.

• What tide is best for mackerel fishing?

  High tide The best time of day to catch mackerel is at dawn or dusk and at high tide. But you can catch them all day.

• How long do I soak dried shrimp?

  Rinse the dried shrimp in water to remove any impurities, and drain. Place in a bowl and cover with twice the amount of water. Soak for 30-60 minutes.

• Do you need float for carp fishing?

  Carp floats: surface controllers Surface controller floats are a must-have item for targeting carp of all sizes that are slurping food items off the surface, especially beyond the range of freelined casts. In-line versions cast like a missile, sit low in the water and are tricky for cagey surface slurpers to clock.