Up and out to Pequest hatchery this morning
Oct 14, 2021 08:55:17 #
kandydisbar
Loc: West Orange, NJ
Spiritof27 wrote:
I've been fishing for trout in California for the past 45 years, so if you need some pointers, feel free to ask. Keep in mind that I haven't caught one since December two years ago, so what the hell do I know? Be careful Kandy, it's addictive. You've been warned.
I was surprised at how small and thin the hook was. They also removed the barb. Was really hard to get that squiggly worm on the hook 3 times!! I lost 3 hits but got 2 good ones. They gutted them there and I washed them good, pat dried with paper towel and wrapped tight in plastic wrap. Was so tired when I got home I couldn't get into cooking. Tonight Hutch coming over [he's back to work now]. Can't decide to just grill the whole batch one @14in the other @20 or freeze one. Read they come out mushy if you freeze them. Or I could pan fry smaller and smoke the bigger but only have a 22in Weber charcoal grill. Maybe put little sticks on one side to make smoke? No experience here with that. Asking you guys!!!
Oct 14, 2021 10:22:08 #
kandydisbar wrote:
I was surprised at how small and thin the hook was... (show quote)
Small heat source to one side and put a few soaked chips on top to make maintain the level of smoke you want.
Oct 14, 2021 19:33:31 #
Grizzly 17
Loc: South central Pa
kandydisbar wrote:
I was surprised at how small and thin the hook was... (show quote)
Kandy I've heard if you put them in a container of water n then freeze them they will be ok. I've never tried it 👍
Oct 15, 2021 10:21:33 #
kandydisbar
Loc: West Orange, NJ
Flytier wrote:
Small heat source to one side and put a few soaked chips on top to make maintain the level of smoke you want.
Tried that in my 22in weber. the soaked sticks put out the coals. It actually worked hottest when I left the lid off. Cut the big one in half, Took out the big spine , oil oil, s&p, lemon slices and fresh herbs, closed them and grilled along with a zucchini squash and a bottle of JOSH sauvignon blanc. Froze what we didn't eat.
Still have the 14in in fridge wrapped tight in plastic wrap. Have to go out of town tomorrow for brother Bill's birthday in Ct. in nursing home and need to decide how best to keep it.
Oct 15, 2021 10:22:37 #
kandydisbar
Loc: West Orange, NJ
Grizzly 17 wrote:
Kandy I've heard if you put them in a container of water n then freeze them they will be ok. I've never tried it 👍
freezer is already quite full so no room to do that. I'll look into it further. Remember someone on the forum here saying that. Thanks.
Oct 15, 2021 12:46:33 #
Grizzly 17
Loc: South central Pa
kandydisbar wrote:
freezer is already quite full so no room to do that. I'll look into it further. Remember someone on the forum here saying that. Thanks.
You're welcome Kandy. Have a safe trip ☺️☺️
Oct 15, 2021 14:03:41 #
kandydisbar
Loc: West Orange, NJ
just saw how to remove air from a freezer bag by dipping it in semi=hot water which dispels the air. Just bought freezer bags and going to try it.
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