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best way to kill a fish?
So it's been a while since I've actually (intentionally) killed a fish that I caught - is whacking it on the back of the head still the preferred method or is there some newer thoughts on this? What gets the job done quickest and easiest?
Thanks,
Charlie
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Dear Charlie,
I rarely keep fish and when I do I am fishing from my boat.
If I catch a fish I want to keep I just toss it in the cooler with the beer and ice.
Makes the beer a little slimy but does wonders for preserving the flavor of the fish.
If you are keeping trout I think the best thing to do is to put them live into a damp creel. The worse thing to do in my opinion with trout or any fish is to stick them on a stringer and drag them around for hours.
That has nothing to do with feelings I have for fish, I just think it's a lousy way to preserve your catch.
Regards,
Tim Murphy
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Dave, RW here
Old age is the quickest? Could you please rephrase that. lol
RW
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"We fish for pleasure; I for mine, you for yours." -James Leisenring on fishing the wet fly-
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sorry, rw--i meant the best way to kill a fish...
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stick of dynamite... unless you want to eat it, then stick with the ice.
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I fillet mine while they are still alive. The blade kills them.
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I would say a priest or similar club would be the best way, but putting them on ice right after that is important because you don't want it to go to waste. Cleaning them right away is a good idea, at least removing the gills, for the best taste.
Tim, I'll bet that does wonders for the taste of the beer too!
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Joe
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Hey Folks,
Cut the gills. They will quickly bleed
out and the flesh will be mild. Put them
on ice until you can finish cleaning them.
Warm regards, Jim
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Jim Hatch-
Finally----someone got it right (correct); cut the artery to the gills and hold the fish by the tail until the blood is pumped out......smaller fish (say 8-14"), RIP the gills from the fish and discard them while you hold the dinner/breakfast entre' by the tail-may take 45-90 seconds*. Put it on ice if your're not ready to cook. You can evicerate the catch any time within 1-2 hours and beat the enzyme action in the gut.
Think "Kosher" in this matter and your dining upon fishes will greatly improve.
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*This if for waters NOT shared with sharks or 'gators.........use plan "B" in either circumstance.
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Just another "Happy Hooker".
[This message has been edited by gordo7 (edited 14 June 2005).]