Should you fish for spawning bass?

We would all like to definitively settle the debate around fishing for spawning bass, particularly those on beds. Anglers want a clear-cut, “Yes, it's okay to fish for them” or a definitive, “No, it's not good practice to target them.” But as with so many worthy topics, it's not that simple—morally or biologically.

FAQ

• How does smoking preserve salmon?

  Smoking is used to preserve salmon against microorganism spoilage. During the process of smoking salmon the fish is cured and partially dehydrated, which impedes the activity of bacteria.

• Why are some trout pink and some white?

  Some trout farms use an artificial pigmentation in their food (astaxanthin) that causes the meat to turn pink in the trout farm. This way when they are put in the lakes or rivers they have that pink color already.

• What fish has the least bones?

  Fish without bones, or without small bones are sturgeon, some cod and salmon. They can be river, lake, passageway or sea fish.

• Why is some tuna packed in oil?

  In my experience, tuna in olive oil tastes way better than tuna in water. The texture of the fish remains more firm when preserved in oil. The reason why tuna in water still exists is because it's perceived healthier than oil (but a good olive oil is actually healthy) and also because it's cheaper.

• What fish is yellow fish?

  The yellow tang (Zebrasoma flavescens) is a saltwater fish species of the family Acanthuridae. It is one of the most popular marine aquarium fish. It is bright yellow in color, and it lives in reefs....

  Yellow tang
  Class:	Actinopterygii
  Order:	Acanthuriformes
  Family:	Acanthuridae
  Genus:	Zebrasoma

• Does pike eat rotten fish?

  Pike are predators, but they are also opportunists, eating dead fish whenever they find them. Even if that dead fish is from the sea and a species the Pike has never seen, they will still try to eat it. For the angler this opportunistic attitude, means we have plenty of dead baits to choose form.

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• Can you make fish stock out of fish sauce?

  To replace fish stock in a recipe, combine one teaspoon of fish sauce with a cup of water or vegetable stock.

• What is the brown stuff in oyster?

  This is a result of the food the oyster eats, there is nothing wrong with the product. Oysters feed on micro algae and the colour of that algae can show in the oyster. Algae food species are generally green, brown, or golden brown. There are many other colours but these are the primary ones.

• Is it safe to eat cold smoked trout?

  Cold Smoked fish is a raw fish product. It is considered fine to eat cold smoked salmon, but other fish are considered rather iffy and are intended to be cooked. The process starts by scaling and cleaning the fish. The gills are pulled but the head and tail are most often left on.

• Does fish fat make you fat?

  Remember, fatty fish is still fatty. While the omega-3 fatty acids have lots of benefits, they're also high in calories. You'll gain weight if you overeat these fish. Most Americans, however, don't even eat the recommended 8 ounces a week.

• What do grass carp eat besides grass?

  Grass carp generally only consume submerged vegetation that has soft/tender, non-fibrous stems and leaves. Some common plants they will readily consume are hydrilla, elodea, bladderwort, coontail, najas, milfoil, potomegton spp. (pondweeds), chara, and nitella.

• What do dead fish give off?

  Like any other living being, the fish, when it dies, would decompose. This decomposition would cause it to give off toxic chemicals like Cadaverine and Putrescene. All these toxic substances will pollute the water and it will start becoming unhabitable for the other fish.

• Is frozen breaded fish good for you?

  Freezing is a natural preservation process which does not require the use of additional preservatives. Vitamins and minerals are 'locked in' through freezing, while fats, proteins and carbohydrates are unaffected. Therefore, frozen fish is a real alternative to fresh fish, that's just as good nutritionally.

• Why is salmon from Chile bad?

  Large-scale salmon farms in the United States, Canada, Scotland, Norway and Chile have attracted hideous marine insects called sea lice that attach themselves to the fish, causing skin lesions and secondary infections, killing the host or rendering meat inedible. ... Farmed salmon, because it eats those pellets, is grey.

• 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.

• Does cuttlefish taste like squid?

  “Fresh, raw cuttlefish has a texture and taste superior to squid,” Susman continues. With a light eggwhite and green-melon aroma, a texture that's tender, and a flavour that boasts mild milky notes and a fresh cream finish, they are stunning raw, but can hold their own in a deep-fried salt-and-pepper play, too.

• Can you eat tuna after 5 days?

  Once opened and if properly refrigerated, canned tuna will last 3 to 5 days in the fridge. Once you open the canned tuna, transfer it to an airtight container.

• How good is pink salmon for you?

  The pink colour of salmon comes from its rich levels of a protective antioxidant called astaxanthin. This compound has been linked to lowering the risk of heart disease by improving cholesterol and working in combination with the omega-3 fatty acids to protect the brain and nervous system.

• Does catfish taste real fishy?

  Wild catfish is often muddy tasting if it lives in a muddy environment. Catfish caught in rivers and ponds will often have a musty, muddy, fishy taste in the middle with a sweeter flavor towards the ends.

• Is it okay to marinate salmon overnight?

  How long can you marinate salmon in the refrigerator? If your salmon marinade is acid based, try not to marinate it longer than thirty minutes. ... If you marinate salmon in an acid based marinade for longer than 24 hours, it will begin to break done the fish and make it mushy.

• How long can you keep Spanish mackerel in the fridge?

  After mackerel is purchased, it may be refrigerated for 1 to 2 days - the "sell-by" date on the package may expire during that storage period, but the mackerel will remain safe to use after the sell by date if it has been properly stored.

• What temp do king mackerel like?

  Deep or shallow, they'll seek out 68- to 73-degree temperatures where they are comfortable. Watch the water temperature charts, and fish by them. Find the right temperature and an abundance of baitfish, and putting out a spread of baits will tell you quickly if there are king mackerel around.