Should you fish with the current or against the current?

Fish upstream Because the current is what brings food to all fish species in a river system, they always hold with their noses facing up current. ... If you're fishing against the current, your bait will just whizz by the fishes head from behind, which will result in far fewer strikes.

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• Is croaker good to eat?

  It is considered a very good eating fish. ... They are a moderately priced fish, sometimes as low as 2011 US $1.99/pound, This fish is probably more widely marketed on the East and Gulf Coasts, and are probably just called "Croaker".

• Which fish is high in iodine?

  Fish (such as cod and tuna), seaweed, shrimp, and other seafood, which are generally rich in iodine. Dairy products (such as milk, yogurt, and cheese), which are major sources of iodine in American diets. Iodized salt, which is readily available in the United States and many other countries*

• What is the rarest color of koi fish?

  Ki Utsuri, by far the rarest type of Utsuri, combine patterns of yellow over a lacquerish black body.

• What is the strongest fishing knot?

  Palomar knot The Palomar knot is a simple, but very strong and effective, knot. It is recommended for use with braided lines, and is so simple that with a little practice it can be tied in the dark. It is regarded as one of the strongest and most reliable fishing knots.

• What is the black stuff inside a clam?

  It is the plankton (and other microscopic creatures) eaten by the muscle that are still in its digestive tract when caught and cooked – ie. the undigested remnants the mussel did not have time to digest.

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• Can you cook fish over an open fire?

  Cooking Your Fish Over Coals Poke a skewer through the fish lengthwise, and place it directly on top of the hot coals left in the fire pit. Turn them often to ensure that both sides cook evenly. With this method, it won't be more than a few minutes before your fish is flaky and ready to enjoy.

• Should I wash dried fish?

  Fish is smoked till it dries, during the smoking process, the fish oils are released which stay on the fish skin, this attracts dust and sand. Sometimes bugs go into the flesh. To wash dry fish properly before consumption is very necessary.

• What happens when two different color shrimp breed?

  Shrimp genetics are not fully understood in the western side of the world anyway. But different colored neos will produce mixed offspring and sometimes revert to wild type. Eventually if they kept breeding, I think you'd see a lot of wild colors.

• What is the best rig for pike fishing?

  Running ledger rig The most commonly used bait fishing rig for pike is, without a doubt, the running ledger rig. This bait fishing rig is designed to fish a bait on the bottom of a lake or loch bed. The rig itself compromises of a run ring, buffer bead, quick-change link, a lead and a wire trace.

• How do you calculate FCR in shrimp farming?

  In the context of aquaculture, the F.C.R. is calculated as follows: F.C.R. = Feed given / Animal weight gain. In other words, the F.C.R. is the mathematical relationship between the input of the feed that has been fed and the weight gain of a population.

• Does smoked mackerel taste good?

  With the right cooking and flavour pairings, smoked mackerel fillet is a real treat. Mackerel carries a stronger taste than some other fish which is why it is particularly tasty when balanced with clean, soft flavours such as beetroot or cucumber.

• Is it healthy to eat frozen salmon?

  Just like fresh salmon, frozen salmon is good for you and offers an array of health benefits. When it comes to frozen vs. fresh salmon, frozen salmon fillets have the same nutrient profiles as their fresh counterparts.

• Can shrimp live after being frozen?

  Properly stored, it will maintain best quality for about 3 to 6 months, but will remain safe beyond that time. The freezer time shown is for best quality only - shrimp that has been kept constantly frozen at 0°F will keep safe indefinitely.

• Do oysters die when you shuck them?

  So, severing the their abductor muscle is almost like severing your spine. Yikes. Most restaurants in the US keep their oysters alive — on ice — up until this shucking process, which afterwards, either leaves the oyster dead, or immobile.

• Why lobster is red?

  Lobsters and crabs have a pigment called astaxanthin in their shells, which has the ability to absorb blue light, making the shell appear red under certain conditions. ... Same goes for usually boring grey shrimp, which also have a pink pigment in their meat and shells that is released by heat.

• Do fish bite when they are spawning?

  Do spawning fish bite? No, but fortunately for us those fish that are right in the middle of the spawning ritual won't be in that phase for long. And, not all fish of a particular species spawn at the same time, so there are always plenty of opportunities for pre-and post spawn fish.

• How do you know if your pet fish is pregnant?

  When pregnant, there is a slight discoloration that slowly darkens as the guppy progresses through pregnancy. The patch first has a yellowish tinge, then brown and become deep orange as the pregnancy develops. This patch is where the fertilized eggs are stored and grow.

• Will Crystal shrimp breed?

  Crystal shrimp can crossbreed with other Caridina shrimp so it is highly advised that you do not keep them with most types of Caridina in the same tank.

• Is strong smelling fish bad?

  All fish—raw or cooked—smells like fish. However, refrigerated fish that has started to go bad will have an increasingly fishy smell. ... As fish continues to spoil, its pungent fish smell will grow stronger and stronger. It's best to discard fish as soon as it starts to smell “off.”

• What is a beautiful fish?

  1. Mandarinfish. These spectacular looking fish are the most beautiful in the ocean. It is native to the Pacific Ocean and lives in sheltered lagoons and inshore reefs.

• What's the point of a bobber on fishing?

  Bobbers can suspend bait off the bottom which is great for targeting suspended fish, keeping your bait out of dangerous debris that results in lost gear, and also in plain sight well off the bottom muck. Bobbers can aid in distance casting and also as a reference point for where your bait actually is in the water.

• Can a crawfish turn into a lobster?

  In other words, crawfish are way closer to clawed American lobster than they are to clawless California or Caribbean spiny lobster! Perhaps Mr. Zabar has a background in marine biology, because it is actually more correct to call crawfish “lobsters” than it is to call all those tropical non-clawed lobsters “lobsters.”

• How long do salmon flies live?

  The life cycle of stoneflies is the simplest of all aquatic insects consisting of the egg, nymph, and adult. Salmonfly nymphs live for 3 to 4 years, depending upon water temperature.

• Is great value shrimp wild caught?

  Grown by nature and full of flavor, these Wild Gulf Shrimp are caught in the Gulf of Mexico off the coasts of southern US states. They are prized for their superior taste and texture and have pre-split shells allowing you to easily peel before and after cooking.