Is fly fishing better than regular fishing?

If you are looking to catch fish for dinner, and you're near a lake, a spin rod is probably you best choice. However, if you're looking for an experience with nature up on a stream or river in the mountains, then fly fishing, though more difficult to learn, is likely the best choice.

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• Can too many plants kill fish?

  While the plants are a necessary and beneficial component of a natural ecosystem, too many can cause issues for pond owners – aesthetically, recreationally and biologically. Extremely hot temperatures, high plant loads and overcast skies for extended periods can cause a fish kill by depleting all the oxygen in a pond.

• How do you fish with a strong current?

  How To Catch Fish In Heavy Current

  1. Use heavier lures or weights to get your bait or lure down to the bottom.
  2. Use pyramid sinkers if using live bait (egg sinkers roll and move too fast along the bottom)
  3. Cast farther up current so that your bait or lure has enough time to get to the bottom.

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• How do you cook frozen whole clams?

  To cook frozen clams, thaw the clams in the refrigerator, scrub the shells and wash the clam meat under cool water. Steam or use the clams in recipes such as chowders, soups and pasta. Remove frozen clams from the freezer 24 hours before cooking, and let them thaw in the refrigerator.

• Can tuna cause birth defects?

  Canned tuna and most other fish and seafood contain some amount of toxic mercury that has worked its way through the food chain because of industrial pollution. In adequate doses the metal can damage the developing nervous system in fetuses and children.

• Why do we have to cook the fish in brine prior to smoking?

  Most food poisoning bacteria can and will grow under the conditions normally found in the preparation and storage of smoked fish. ... You must salt or brine fish long enough to ensure adequate salt is present in the finished product (greater than 31⁄2% water phase salt; see “31⁄2% WPS” on page 4).

• Are Assassin snails shrimp safe?

  It is a very rare case. They cannot prey on anything that swims faster than they move. So shrimp, who are healthy, are in no danger from assassin snails.

• Is there a size limit on tilapia in Florida?

  Sporting Quality. Not normally known for their angling quality. The exception being some urban anglers catch these in ponds using small pieces of hot dogs, bread balls, dog food, or live worms; no bag or size limits. They are rarely caught on artificial lures.

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• 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.

• Can I put raw prawns on a pizza?

  Toss prawns in 1 tablespoon olive oil. Arrange prawns on pizza base. Sprinkle with onion and cheese and cook for 8-10 minutes until base is crisp and cheese is bubbling. Top with rocket, then sprinkle with chilli, if using.

• How do you know if clams die?

  Clams and mussels shells should be slightly open, and should shut quickly when you tap on them. If they're closed, don't shut, or float in water, they're dead.

• Does dried fish need to be refrigerated?

  There are semi-dried and salted fish that come refrigerated, so that the texture is revived by soaking in less time. you should continue to refrigerate these. The longest I have had some dried cod is four years in my refrigerator.

• What does it mean when a salmon turns red?

  Salmon flesh is red due to their diet. ... The carotenoid pigments in their flesh are transferred to the skin and eggs. By the time they spawn, their flesh is truly white because of all the carotenoids have been moved out of the flesh. The red skin makes them more visible and may signal their readiness to spawn.

• Is it true that tilapia is bad for you?

  Tilapia is a source of protein and is relatively low in fat. Eating fish is generally a more healthful way to consume protein than fried, processed, or red meat. ... Tilapia contains the essential fatty acids omega-3 and omega-6. Omega-3 fatty acids contribute to heart health, vision, and joint strength.

• Is it hard to breed catfish?

  Corydoras Catfish are relatively easy to breed. Lowering water temperature does the trick! Water chemistry: Corydoras catfish are very tolerant of water conditions and temperature. A PH of 6.6 -7.0 is fine.

• Do fish bite in 80 degree weather?

  Once water temperatures get into the upper 80s, fishing gets downright tough and bass and other gamefish start getting heat stressed.

• Where does the best wild shrimp come from?

  The best choices are wild-caught MSC-certified pink shrimp from Oregon or their larger sisters, spot prawns, also from the Pacific Northwest or British Columbia, which are caught by traps. Avoid: imported shrimp.

• Why are chum salmon called dog salmon?

  The species is called “dog salmon” because of the marked canines that male fish develop during the spawn, not, as some claim, because the fish are so tasteless that they are fed to dogs. In Russia, the species is “Keta salmon,” from the Evenki language of eastern Siberia.

• Can Coke Dissolve fish bone?

  3. DRINK LEMON WATER OR COKE. The acid in these drinks can help to dissolve very fine bones.

• Are clams dead when they open?

  Unless they have been shucked and frozen, clams should be alive when you buy and cook them. If the shell is tightly closed, it is still alive. If the shell is slightly open, it should close promptly when tapped. If the shell is open and does not close when tapped, throw it out.

• How long does it take for prawns to go off?

  The fresher they are the better. Both cooked and raw prawns can be kept in your refrigerator for up to 3 days. If you don't think they will be eaten in that time, opt for the freezer. If they are kept at a temperature below -18c, prawns can last between 6-8 months.

• Is king mackerel healthy to eat?

  Generally, mackerel are an especially good source of omega-3s and most can be part of a healthy diet. But king mackerel -- especially ones caught in the Pacific Ocean -- are high in mercury. Doctors say young children and women who are pregnant or nursing should avoid them completely.

• What gear ratio is best for frog fishing?

  I really favor the 6:1 gear ratio reels for frog fishing. It has the perfect combination of speed to work the lure properly, and wrenching power to hoist big bass through heavy cover. In most bottom bouncing lure presentations like Texas rig fishing I use the 7:1 gear ratio reels.

• How do you use liquid crawfish boil?

  Use it for boiling seafood, or adding to a pot of boiling potatoes or corn for a kick. This concentrated liquid boil will deliver zesty flavor to seafood or your favorite potatoes or veggies for a boost of bold flavor.

• Can humans get diseases from fish?

  Like all animals, fish may carry germs that make people sick. These germs can also contaminate the water in which fish live. Although fish and aquarium water can spread germs to people, illness due to keeping fish is rare.

• Can you eat fish from the River Thames?

  He said: "I have caught and eaten trout in the Thames and it was delicious. In theory, if a fish is capable of living in the water, it can't be bad to eat. You can only take two fish home a day. ... There is still concern, however, over the amount of sewage that gets into the Thames.

• Do conger eels taste good?

  Yup, yes to eating conger for me. part of the white fish family, par boiled and take the meat off the bones and make into fish cakes, bland like cod, so add all your own favourite seasonings etc, one bonus, the bigger the eel, the more fish cakes.