What is the best line weight for crappie fishing?

As for your fishing line weight, 4 lbs to 12 lbs is sufficient. Four pounds to 6 pounds is the most used by anglers. But this depends on the season, area, rod, and reel. Monofilament, Fluorocarbon, Braided, and Uni-Filament are the main types of fishing line that can be used when you are fishing for crappie.

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• Does trout have a fishy smell?

  Rainbow trout often have a very mild taste. ... If there is a fishy taste or odor, it's likely the fish has gone off. Rainbow trout are similar to salmon in appearance and flavor. The fish are very similar and could even be caught in the same waters.

• Is white vinegar good on fish?

  Distilled white vinegar (Recommended:Lucy's Family Owned Natural Distilled White Vinegar) is excellent for removing hard water stains especially on aquarium glass or acrylic surfaces. A mild solution of vinegar can also be used to clean fish tank decorations, rocks, plants or used in filters to lower aquarium water ph.

• How long can you keep live crawfish in the freezer?

  By storing them in a vacuum-sealed bag, the crustaceans will have an extra 4 to 5 months in the freezer. As for live crawfish, they too can be frozen. However, their shelf life in the freezer is very short. The crawfish will last for about 14 days.

• What is the biggest fish in the world that is not a shark?

  The first non-shark on the World Atlas's list of the largest fish living today is a species of ray called Manta birostris, known less Latin-ly as the giant ocean manta ray. The giant manta ray can extend 23 feet and weigh three tons. The Florida Museum mentions that in a few cases their wingspan approached 30 feet.

• What is the largest crawfish ever caught?

  The biggest red swamp crawfish that I ever caught was about 5 ½ inches long. There's a crawfish found in Australia, the Tasmanian crawfish, and it looks like a lobster. That thing can get up to 11 pounds. It's the biggest freshwater invertebrate in the world and it's a crawfish.

• Is it safe to sleep with a mouse in the house?

  Because rats/mice carry various bacteria and diseases (e.g. hantavirus, leptospirosis, and salmonella) it is unsafe (long-term) to sleep in the same house or room in which they are present. Call an exterminator, and pick up traps from your local hardware store.

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• Is cuttlefish high in cholesterol?

  Dietary cholesterol is present in crustaceans (prawns, crabs and lobsters), as well as in squid, octopus and cuttlefish. But despite containing some cholesterol, they contain very little fat and for most people they do not cause a rise in the level of cholesterol in the blood.

• Is steelhead trout a good source of Omega-3?

  And according to the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch, steelhead trout is one of the healthier types of seafood, with plenty of lean protein and omega-3 fatty acids.

• Should you Coat fish in flour?

  Coating fish with flour before cooking enhances its naturally delicate texture by creating a crispy golden-brown outer crust while retaining its inner flakiness. Used most often when pan-frying, the flour coating adds flavor and helps to seal in juices.

• What is fish spawn called?

  When fish grow internal egg masses in their ovaries, it's called roe. Roe from marine animals such as shrimp, crabs, and sea urchins are seen as a delicacy and are usually eaten raw or just barely cooked.

• Are sardines and herring related?

  The Mail sardine is a member of the Atlantic herring family. Caught and enjoyed by Atlantic coast) Indians long before the first settlers arrived, these tasty little fish are still being caught the same coves and inlets used by the Indians of long ago.

• What is the healthiest seafood?

  6 of the Healthiest Fish to Eat

  1. Albacore Tuna (troll- or pole-caught, from the US or British Columbia) ...
  2. Salmon (wild-caught, Alaska) ...
  3. Oysters (farmed) ...
  4. Sardines, Pacific (wild-caught) ...
  5. Rainbow Trout (farmed) ...
  6. Freshwater Coho Salmon (farmed in tank systems, from the US)

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• Do salmon eggs need to be refrigerated?

  You are wasting your time if you did not properly store the eggs prior to the curing process. You should cure the salmon or trout eggs within 24 hours of catching the fish. The eggs are like poultry eggs or meat you buy at a store will go bad if not kept cool and refrigerated.

• How do Cory catfish eggs get fertilized?

  How fertilization actually occurs is still open to some discussion. Most ichthyologists believe that the sperm exits the female's gills, and is shunted to a unique cup that she forms with her pelvic fins. Upon obtaining the sperm, the female lays 1-5 eggs into this cup.

• What Colour will the gills of a fish be if it's spoil free?

  What Colour will the gills of a fish be if it's spoil free? As the fish loses freshness, the eyes become cloudy, pink, and sunken. The gills should be bright red or pink.

• What is the difference between a shrimp and a prawn?

  The main anatomical difference between prawns and shrimp is their body form. ... Prawns have three pairs of claw-like legs, while shrimp have only one pair. Prawns also have longer legs than shrimp. Another main difference between prawns and shrimp is the way they reproduce.

• How long do you boil 16 20 shrimp?

  Time Needed to Boil Shrimp

  Size	Boiling Time Fresh	Boiling Time Frozen
  Medium Shrimp (41-50 count/lb)	1 Minute	1 1/2 Minutes
  Large Shrimp (31-35 count/lb)	2 Minutes	3 Minutes
  Jumbo Shrimp (21-25 count/lb)	3 Minutes	4 Minutes
  Extra Jumbo Shrimp (16-20 count/lb)	4 Minutes	5 Minutes

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• Does fish sauce go bad if not refrigerated?

  Shelf life: 2 to 3 years Fish sauce already has a long production and fermentation time, and it will sit just fine unrefrigerated. It may continue to ferment a bit and change slightly in flavor, but it is still safe to eat.

• How long should you wait before putting fish in a new pond?

  72 hours You should wait at least 72 hours before putting fish in your new pond. Even if only the water is new. This way the water temperature and chemistry can level out. Drastic changes in either can have a serious impact on the health of your fish.

• Why does catfish taste bad?

  Off-Flavor tastes in catfish are derived from certain types of algae and bacteria that occur in nutrient rich, densely stocked catfish production ponds. The flavors are varied, but are often described as musty, muddy, woody, sewage, rotten or diesel tasting.

• Does fish oil help clear skin?

  Taking Omega 3 for your skin can benefit acne in three ways. First it can regulate hormones such as testosterone that trigger the overproduction of sebum. Secondly, its essential fatty acid EPA is converted in the body to powerful anti-inflammatory and antibacterial substances, soothing the inflammatory response.

• Do freshwater shrimp play dead?

  A shrimp that plays dead would be quickly eaten in the wild. When molting, they can be stuck on their sides for hours to over a day, it would seem from previous threads on this site. Touching them with a net won't help - they seem stuck and can't move much during this part of the molting process.