Cooking Fish

Here is an article from Frshwater Fishing Blog. I hope you enjoy it.


How To Cook Your Freshwater Fish

So you’ve caught your favorite freshwater fish – congratulations! How are you going to cook it? Well …
If you’d like some tips on how to make your fish taste as good as it can, I think you’ll like today’s guest post by Benjamin Castillo!
10 Cooking Tips for Freshwater Catches
According to the American Heart Association, two servings of fish per week provide omega-3 fatty acids, which can prevent plaque buildup and may help reduce triglyceride levels in the blood. While this comes as good news to seafood lovers, many others are apprehensive about adding fish to their diet, simply because they don’t know how to prepare it in such a way so it will taste good. However, this can be remedied without having to take classes at one of the many cooking schools found online. Read on to discover some tips that will help you get the most flavor out of your freshwater fish.
1.) Make sure the fish you’re using is fresh. Fresh fish should not smell fishy, and should have a moist, shiny appearance with rosy pink gills.
2.) Be careful not to use too much water when cleaning your fish, as this tends to firm the meat.
3.) Consider the type of fish you are preparing. The color of the meat, its flavor and its texture all play a role in determining the best cooking method. Fish with lighter meat, such as catfish, should be broiled or poached, while darker, firmer meats, like that found on trout, can benefit from the enhanced smokiness of the grill.
4.) Know when to say “when” during the cooking process. Fish is done when it is white in color and is flaky. If you overcook your fish, you will end up with a tough and flavorless piece of meat.
5.) If you are considering frying your fish, stick with a dryer fish, like trout, rather than one that contains a lot of oil, such as salmon. Fish with a lot of oil will stay too moist for any breading to properly adhere and crisp, resulting in a soggy mess.
6.) Deep frying is a popular method for cooking catfish. However be sure that whatever oil you decide to use will not smoke or burn at or below 375 degrees, as this temperature is required to properly deep fry your fish.
7.) When grilling meatier fish, consider using indirect heat. This will slow down the cooking process, allowing the center of the fish to cook without burning the outer skin.
8.) A common mistake that people make when cooking fish is turning it too many times. If the fish is less than a half-inch thick, no turning is required.
9.) Cooking fish in the microwave can be problematic, due to the inability to constantly view the fish. A good rule of thumb is to cook fish for about eight to ten minutes per inch of thickness.
10.) One of the best parts about cooking fish is that any leftovers can be frozen. Leaner fish can last up to six months, while fattier fish only last about three months. Regardless, leftover fish should be thrown away when the meat becomes mushy.
Clearly freshwater fish are an excellent addition to any diet. However, cooking a delicious meal using these fish doesn’t have to be a mysterious process. With a little research and practice, anyone can create a delicious, nutritious meal for their friends and family!
Thank you Benjamin!

Too Far

Another day where the deer were too far away for a shot. The deer came out at the same location they have two different times this year so we are thinking about moving locations. The only problem is that we do not have a stand at that location and it is too late in the year to cause such a disturbance. We are probably going to find a spot to hunt off the ground where we have been seeing the deer next time. Of course we know the deer will probably come out right under our stand but that is why they call it hunting.

Declining Chances

The hunting season is winding down and we have yet to bag a deer. We started the year looking for the elusive buck, but as the year goes on, the freezer is getting empty and we are ready to settle for a doe. We have had some bad weather and scheduling issues that have caused us to hunt less this year.

My son is very patient and thankfully enjoys spending time in the woods even if we come up a little short, but we are both ready for some venison. The weather once again is not in our favor, but sometimes luck is just as good as planning and prepartation. We are hoping to get lucky as we hunt tomorrow in very familiar places. Whether we get a deer or not, we are looking forward to the trip. The only down side of the trip is getting up at 4:00.

Missed One? Must Be The Scope

If you have missed a trophy lately, it could be buck fever, wind, branches, or your scope could be a little off center. Here is an article about getting that scope back in place so the next trophy goes in the truck. Click here for the article.

Bream Fishing Article

Here is a great article about pan fishing. Click here for the article.

Hunting With Friends

Every year around Christmas, a friend of mine invites my son and I on a hunting trip at their camp. Last year both boys got a deer and it was a fruitful trip in every way. This year we didn't get a deer, but had just as much fun hanging out and catching up on old times. Both boys have fun playing outside with their new "toys" and playing video games in the camper.

Hunting is a small part of what we do at the camp. We always get in some quality hours in the stand, but more importantly we share memories that will last long after the last bit of deer meat is gone from the freezer. The great thing about hunting and fishing is all the adventures that take place while hunting. You never know what is going to happen and if the current trip is fairly uneventful, there is always time to reminisce about past adventures.

Meaning of Christmas

This is an article unrelated to the outdoors I usually write about. This is a statement of my beliefs about this most wonderful time of the year.

Christmas is special time of the year filled with countless traditions and legends. The true meaning of Christmas is found in a stable in the town of Bethlehem. The birth in Bethlehem set in motion a Holy plan by a Holy God planned before the foundation of the world. God in his infinite wisdom decided to join us in the flesh to be the perfect sacrifice for the sin of mankind.

This birth of Jesus Christ is a key element in the redemption of sinful man because God was incarnated into a sinful world. The birth was supernatural because he was born to a virgin thus escaping the sin nature cast upon mankind in the Garden of Eden by the sin of Adam. In spite of his fleshly body, Jesus Christ was truly God and was with God as part of the Holy Trinity before time began.

The story of Christmas does not end with His birth, quite the contrary it was just the beginning of a wonderful journey leading to the redemption of man. It can not be overstated that without this miraculous virgin birth, the remainder of God’s Holy plan would not have been possible. Not only was Christ born without sin, he lived a totally sinless, Holy, perfect life thus enabling him to be the perfect lamb for the remission of sin.

The crucifixion of Christ was the second major step in the journey to redemption. The precious, Holy blood of the perfect sacrifice had to be shed in order to continue God’s plan. Jesus laid down his life for our sins and although man physically nailed him to the cross, Jesus willingly allowed this to happen in order to perfectly fulfill the plans of God the Father.

The saga did not end with the crucifixion because if not for the third part of God’s plan man’s redemption would have not been complete. Jesus Christ miraculously rose from the dead, and in doing so miraculously proved that he was alive. The fact of his resurrection separates him from any prophet that existed before or after him. The birth, death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus allowed mankind to be saved from the depravity of sin once and for all. Nothing else needed to be done other than accepting this wonderful gift showered upon us straight from the Holy throne of God.

Although the birth of Jesus in a humble stable many years ago was just one part of the plan it was certainly an integral part of the plan. His birth totally divides time and sets into motion the most wonderful news in the history of mankind. No wonder the host of heaven proclaimed this good news in such wonderful splendor. As a result of this perfect display of humility, and love man could be reconciled with a Holy God.

Merry Christmas!