What size hooks for salmon flies?

Consider the Size of the Fish For small stream trout, smaller fly fishing hook sizes like a 6 or 10 may be sufficient. For medium-sized species such as salmon or redfish, you might use a size 4, 2 or 1/0. For larger species, you might try a 2/0 to 4/0.

FAQ

• Are shrimp good in a pond?

  People believe that freshwater shrimps are good indicators of whether a pond is polluted or not. Actually this isn't true: they are quite tolerant of all sorts of pollutants, so they can live in good ponds and bad. Good quality ponds will often have shrimps, especially if the pond has been around for a while.

• How do I know when my fish tank is cycled?

  Once your nitrite levels have reached a certain point a bacteria called Nitrobacter will develop. They'll convert the nitrites into nitrates. When the levels of nitrite and ammonia reach 0ppm (parts per million), your tank has been cycled.

• Is it better to fish in deep or shallow water?

  Well, most of the time, anyway, a location provides better fishing because deeper water is nearby. ... Even when bass are extremely shallow, they'll normally select areas close to deeper water. And there doesn't have to be a major difference in depth either.

• Why are open clams bad?

  The bacteria they ingest are often harmless to the shellfish but can be dangerous to people who eat the infected seafood. … Do not cook or eat shellfish that have died during storage. Gaping shells indicate that the shellfish are dead and not edible. Dead shellfish spoil rapidly and develop off-flavor and off-odors.

• Can I eat slimy mackerel?

  If using fillets of mackerel, rig them as you would most strip baits, but be sure to half-hitch your trace around the fillet's tail. SLIMIES are the same mackerel that comes in tins, but unlike the tinned stuff, fresh slimy caught and handled well, then iced, is a real pleasure to eat afterwards.

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• How quickly do shrimp reproduce?

  About 3-5 months It takes the shrimp about 3-5 months to begin breeding, with the female most susceptible to the male's advances just after molting. She then hides and releases pheromones into the water that call males to her.

• What kind of dessert goes with fried fish?

  For stronger fish filets such as cod, salmon and tuna, lemon desserts such as sorbet, key lime pie and lemon meringue pie compliment the fish flavors while cleansing the pallet.

• Can you dry out salmon?

  I much prefer it to mild white-fleshed fish such as cod or halibut. In my opinion, the only secret to perfectly baked salmon is to avoid drying it out! This fish is so wonderfully flavorful. As long as you don't overcook it, you'll emerge from the kitchen with a delectable, tender fish that everyone is going to love.

• What is the best time of year to catch croaker?

  Best Times To Catch Croakers In the Gulf, you can catch them from spring through fall, until they migrate offshore when the water gets too cold. Further north, you'll find them summer through fall. They are schooling fish. So, when you locate them you can sometimes catch a lot of them.

• What is the most beautiful koi fish?

  Koromo or Goromo is one of the most stunning types of koi fish. It is a hybrid of a Kohaku and an Asagi ki fish. It has the characteristic colors of a Kohaku (white and red) and the characteristic net pattern of the Asagi koi fish.

• How long does popcorn shrimp cook for?

  Bake uncovered 14 to 16 minutes* until coating is golden brown and crunchy. Turn shrimp over after 8 minutes of cooking.

• Are devil rays fish?

  The giant devil ray (Mobula mobular) is a large marine vertebrate and can reach up to 5.2 m in disc width (DW), although specimens of about 3 m DW are most common. This large epipelagic batoid fish inhabits the entire Mediterranean Sea and possibly the adjacent Atlantic waters.

• How long is trout good in freezer?

  About 9 months TROUT — PURCHASED COMMERCIALLY FROZEN, RAW Properly stored, frozen trout will maintain best quality for about 9 months in the freezer, although it will usually remain safe to eat after that.

• Do Fly Fishing Lines spoil?

  Unless you're guiding or on the water 200+ days a year you typically will not want to replace your fly line every season. Proper cleaning can ensure you get several more years out of it and will save a lot of money in the long run.

• What is a fancy tiger shrimp?

  Description: They created by mixing tigers and pure red line together until the breeder gets their desired pattern and color. Their offsprings have slightly different fancy pattern which makes this shrimp so unique. Red Fancy Tigers are the results of breeding Pure Red Line and Tigers together.

• Is tilapia a good fish to eat?

  People can eat lean fish at least twice a week as part of a healthful diet. Tilapia is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids and protein, both of which are important for good health.

• How long does it take for dogs to recover from salmon poisoning?

  Most dogs respond well to antibiotics, showing improvement in their clinical signs within one to three days. Antibiotics are continued for one to two weeks, to ensure elimination of the infection.

• Can you eat steamed clams the next day?

  Steamed clams are most enjoyable and delicious when you eat them immediately after steaming. If you have leftover steamed clams; however, do not let them go to waste. With careful reheating in the microwave, you can take the chill off leftover clams and enjoy them a second time. Leave the shells on the clams to reheat.

• How long boil frozen crawfish?

  Most frozen crawfish meat requires only 2 minutes of cooking time....To cook your frozen crawfish:

  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil.
  2. Add your favorite crawfish seasonings to the water.
  3. Add your frozen crawfish and cook as directed on the package.

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• Does King Fish taste fishy?

  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!