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Why is smoked salmon so expensive?

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Smoked salmon is so expensive because the fish loses weight Salmon prices vary widely depending on quality and availability. As of June 2019, salmon was available from $8 to $12 per pound for Atlantic (farmed) salmon (depending on the season and location), and $11 to $20 for wild-caught varieties.

FAQ

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    Grass carp were introduced to the U.S. in the early 1960s to control weed growth in waterways. Like other Asian carp, some escaped into the Mississippi River and have migrated northward toward the Great Lakes.

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    Catching mackerel for bait is often done from boats, but for those who don't have access to a boat, the next best option is a pier. ... If you're fishing from a pier, breakwater, bridge or jetty, you've got a solid vantage point from up there and depending on the area, a lot of open water to scour.

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    Alder is the traditional wood used in the Pacific Northwest for smoking salmon, and I generally use hickory, but apple, oak, maple, and pecan are other good options. Mesquite burns too hot and fast for this low smoking.

  • Is catfish toxic?

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