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re-ordered to convention. In article , misterP wrote: "Derek.Moody" wrote in message ... As far as eating coarse fish goes - about the only one's I'd bother with now are gudgeon. Why Gudgeon??? Flavour and texture. When you buy 'goujons' of plaice or sole they're an attempt to recreate true gudgeon with easier to get sea fish. Cheerio, -- |
In article , Alec Powell
wrote: to be very popular years ago. Now sadly even the gudgeon is becoming scarce in some rivers. I've noticed them come and go - they seem to be very dependant on the nature of the bottom. There's a stretch near here where dredging more or less got rid of them and now after some more bottom work, they are becoming common again. All the while another stretch of the same river has had plenty. Cheerio, -- |
Well thanks for all you comments. Very interesting.
I'm off fishing tomorrow morning. The drains near Ramsey, so hopefully a few pike, roach, bream will be the catch of the day. And you never know, maybe even a Gudgen! Enjoy your fishing. Russ Derek.Moody wrote: In article , Alec Powell wrote: to be very popular years ago. Now sadly even the gudgeon is becoming scarce in some rivers. I've noticed them come and go - they seem to be very dependant on the nature of the bottom. There's a stretch near here where dredging more or less got rid of them and now after some more bottom work, they are becoming common again. All the while another stretch of the same river has had plenty. Cheerio, -- |
On Sat, 24 Sep 2005, Russ, gave forth these words of wisdom:
I'm off fishing tomorrow morning. The drains near Ramsey, so hopefully a few pike Good luck Russ, and if you manage a 3-4 lb. jack then take it home. Poach it in plain water with a few herbs added to give it a bit of a flavour and serve it with a Hollandaise sauce. Lovely! Very underestimated fish is the pike as far as eating is concerned, (although some Irish and Polish think more highly of them than salmon :-) Good luck and tight lines! Alec -- Alec Powell Watlington Oxon. UK |
In article , Alec Powell
wrote: On Sat, 24 Sep 2005, Russ, gave forth these words of wisdom: I'm off fishing tomorrow morning. The drains near Ramsey, so hopefully a few pike Good luck Russ, and if you manage a 3-4 lb. jack then take it home. Poach it in plain water with a few herbs added to give it a bit of a flavour and serve it with a Hollandaise sauce. Lovely! Very underestimated fish is the pike as far as eating is concerned, (although some Irish and Polish think more highly of them than salmon :-) Imo that's a bit small - still rather soft fleshed and not a lot of flavour. Roughly 7lb is about right. The problem with pike (and most other coarse fish) is that they pick up taint from their food - so unless you can get one that you know has been eating clean-gravel feeders it's often disappointing. Middle sized trout stream pike are often OK. (And the best size to take to control the population.) There are a few waters around here where they allow coarse fishing during the game closed seasons on condition that all pike are killed. If you actually do kill the big ones you get hundreds of jacks. Cheerio, -- |
After gutting always leave overnight in salt water this removes that muddy
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I have beenfishing in the Middle East, Asia and Africa where we used to catch fish to take home and eat!! It is the pleasure of catching the fish plus the pleasure of then cooking and eating them fresh. Much better than the frozen stuff you buy from a fishmonger!! Of course small fish or fish that I do not intend to cook and eat must be released as quickly and as gently as possible.
The culture in the UK seems completely contrary to my perspective and understanding of fishing as I have known it in my 65 years of life, and the whole objective is lost to me!! I may be wrong. However, before I venture out and get myself a rod license and get myself "kitted out" I would like to be sure that, in the process of pursuing one of my hobbies, I break no laws and step on nobody's toes. In this very interesting thread I have noticed that nobdy seems to know for sure what is and what is not legal!! I was hoping to be able to go out fishing and bring home a few fish for domestic private consumption!! This could be bream, bass, trout, pike, or eel. I do not like carp as they are too bony!! Any information and/or guidance in this matter to my email: would be greatly appreciated. Quote:
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There is no law against eating coarse fish. What you need is for the owner of fishing, which is unlikely to be forthcoming with coarse fisheries management agreement. Of a game to take rough fish fishery manager's attitude may be completely different.
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