Why do fish bite in the morning?

Early mornings tend to provide the best still water action and being able to witness the shadow of a fish break through a mirror like surface reflecting a rising sun is simply priceless. Bring your camera! Ask most anglers why they get outside and most will mention the word “freedom”.

FAQ

• Can fresh oysters be frozen?

  Oysters may be frozen, but once thawed, the texture of the meat, becomes softer and the oysters are generally not suitable for raw consumption. Frozen oysters, however, are quite acceptable when they are cooked. ... Oysters should always be thawed in the refrigerator and at least 24 hours should be allowed for thawing.

• How do you get rid of fried fish smell?

  Frying can cause a massive odor problem, but other techniques, like cooking fish in foil or paper, can put a lid on the problem before it starts. Cleaning experts recommend neutralizing the odor before cooking by soaking fish in milk or a solution of lemon and water.

• Can you catch prawns on a full moon?

  The full moon means too much light and the prawns are usually buried in the sand to avoid predators. In most estuaries, rivers and lakes such as Durras, which is currently open to the ocean, prawning is best done on the outgoing tide. ... So long as the tide is going out. Getting the timing right!

• Is it safe to eat raw cuttlefish?

  Can you eat cuttlefish raw? ... It is usually cut for use in nigiri type sushi but it can also be eaten as sashimi. While it is best to eat it as sushi (nigiri way), there are other ways that the Japanese consume cuttlefish such as having it grilled, raw (sashimi), sautéed, or simmered with vinegar.

• What is the difference between Nova and Scottish smoked salmon?

  Scottish salmon is a great middle ground; “it has a lovely smoke to it, but since it's a fat salmon, it retains a lot of moisture and silkiness,” says Niki. Western Nova, which is made with wild king salmon, is leaner and more muscular, with a tighter texture and more assertive flavor than the other styles.

• Can dogs die from eating raw fish?

  If untreated, death usually occurs within fourteen days of eating the infected fish. Ninety percent of dogs showing symptoms die if they are not treated. Thankfully, salmon poisoning is treatable if it's caught in time. A key to its diagnosis is telling your veterinarian that your dog ate raw fish.

• Can you cook fish on a stick?

  Run one stick through each fish's mouth and through the body cavity all the way to the tail-end of the fish. Prepare a hot fire. Prop the stick up so that fish is next to the fire. Cook 10 to 13 minutes.

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• Will catfish keep a pond clean?

  We get asked this question quite frequently… The one-word answer to that question is “No”. Contrary to popular opinion, catfish don't eat muck and vegetation from the bottom of the pond. Catfish are predators that prey on a wide variety of aquatic animals, but they do not eat pond muck.

• Can I leave my fish for 3 days?

  A healthy, grown-up aquarium fish can go from 3 days to 1 whole week, without eating any food. Some fish species can even live for more than 2 weeks without eating. ... When fish are first born they need to eat a few times per day.

• Will vinegar kill fish?

  Always remove your fish when using vinegar to clean your tank. Vinegar changes the pH of the water, causing change that can stress your fish, interfere with their body's protective slime layer, or even kill them, according to Aquariawise.

• How long can you leave trout in a brine?

  I normally keep the fish in the brine for 24 hours. Once I left a mix of lake trout and salmon in a brine for 48 hours and it was way too salty!

• Are frozen clams safe to eat?

  Frozen clams certainly would be killed, and so wouldn't open upon steaming. The thing about never refreeze is almost certainly a palatability issue, not a safety issue, as long as they stay in the safe zone (under 40 degrees F) and are not unfrozen for very long--but clams are highly perishable.

• How do you kill bacteria in raw fish?

  Marinating raw fish in citrus juice or vinegar, as in ceviche, does not kill all the bacteria and parasites. "Lime juice only makes them angry. That's why they thrash around," says Pong, who advises people to visually examine any raw seafood for worms before they eat it. Some raw seafood is safer than others.

• Is boiled water safe for fish?

  Boiling water may not remove chloramine, but it will concentrate any non volatile minerals. Maybe some in high concentrations are not good for aquariums. An easier and more reliable approach to preparing aquarium water is warm or cool it to the appropriate temperature, then add a good tap water conditioner.

• Can you use frozen tuna steaks for sushi?

  You definitely can have frozen fish for sushi. Some people even recommend freezing the fish before making it into sushi. ... Raw fish for sushi must be fresh or frozen when it was still very fresh, and actually it should be straight forward said, that it is ok for sushi use.

• Can you fish dry flies on a lake?

  When you fish dry flies on a lake or pond, the water will be as flat as any you encounter on a stream, so your requirements begin just about where the moving water requirements end. Trout in rich lakes and ponds grow portly and strong.

• How many kg is a small prawn?

  Grades

  Size	Grade/lb	Expect to receive**
  Large	U10	10 or fewer prawns per pound or <22 prawns per kilogram
  Medium-Large	10/15	10 to 15 prawns per pound or 23 to 33 prawns per kilogram
  Medium	16/20	16 to 20 prawns per pound or 34 to 44 prawns per kilogram
  Small	21/30	21 to 30 prawns per pound or 45 to 55 prawns per kilogram

• How long does it take fish to recover from ammonia poisoning?

  Signs of effective treatment can usually be seen in three to five days. However, treatment should be continued until the fish is eating normally, at which time it can then be returned to the main tank.

• Can you release pet fish into the wild?

  There are many good reasons to not release aquarium fishes and plants into the wild. If they survive, and reproduce, they are difficult, if not impossible to control or eradicate. They can cause changes in the native aquatic environment by competing with native species. They can introduce exotic parasites and diseases.

• Can I force thaw frozen shrimp?

  Tl;dr: If you are cooking it immediately after thawing (and not refrigerating again), force thawing is fine. If you are storing it between thawing and cooking, only thaw it in the fridge.

• Are there mutated fish in Chernobyl?

  Yes, there are giant catfish in Chernobyl's cooling pond – but they're not radiation mutants. When a new video of catfish patrolling the cooling pond of the Chernobyl power plant surfaced online earlier this month, it didn't take long for the usual cries of "monster fish!" to follow.

• What can I catch using squid?

  They are a major food source for open-water predators like sharks, mackerel, kingfish, little tunny and blackfin tuna. They're also a favorite of many reef species, especially snapper and red grouper. For grouper fishing, I like to cut a squid wing into longer strips.

• Is it OK to freeze tuna?

  Freeze up to three months. Thaw frozen tuna slowly in the refrigerator. If it is in a sealed zip-top bag, it can be thawed more quickly by placing the sealed package in a sink or pot of cold water. ... Leftover cooked tuna is excellent as a salad topper.

• Which fish is better wild or farm-raised?

  Fish in the wild eat a natural diet and tend to be slightly lower in saturated fat than farm-raised varieties. Farmed fish can be slightly higher in omega-3 fatty acids, presumably due to the farms' fortified feed. Contaminants: Some studies have shown how farm-raised varieties can be higher in contaminants.

• Do fish lay eggs from their mouth?

  The female lays the eggs, after which the male fertilizes them. The male fish keeps the eggs inside its mouth until they hatch.

• Does the color of salmon matter?

  Most look for color. Since the fish is known for its distinctive pink hue (a hue often referred to as “salmon”), darker salmon sells better. But for farm-raised salmon, which makes up 70 percent of the market, color has nothing to do with quality. Farm-raised salmon is naturally gray; the pink color is added.

• What do tilapia eat in ponds?

  Tilapia will eat many of the common types of filamentous algae, blue green algae, rooted plants and even twigs and other organic debris. They are very efficient consumers. When stocked at the appropriate rates into your pond, the Tilapia can be very effective at dramatically reducing seasonal plant material.