what should I do after catching salmon?

fishindude · 08-14-2005, 08:31 PM

What is the proper way to care for salmon after it is caught to insure the best quality. Need advise. I see most fish have had some prep done while still out on the water. Thanks for any advise.

Jettin' Fool · 08-14-2005, 08:37 PM

Bleed them out and keep on ice.

Jfool

wannacatchem · 08-14-2005, 08:47 PM

then drink a beer....and put a lure back in the water. Unless the boat has limited......

Gus Orviston · 08-14-2005, 08:53 PM

then post full details and location with pics on ifish.

gus

Cliff · 08-14-2005, 08:55 PM

the steps above pretty much describe it all! lol
(cut under the gill plate to bleed em)

rob allen · 08-14-2005, 09:02 PM

Before you do anything.. mark it on your punchcard!! then bleed it and put it on ice... I see way too many people not punching their fish..

08-14-2005, 09:34 PM

1. Land the fish as fast as you can
2. Bonk the fish
3. Bled fish head down in bucket of water
4. Gut and gill fish making sure all of the kidney is removed
5. Fill body cavity with ice and put into cooler surrounded with ice

Never punch a fish, this causes bruising and loss of quality.

Chinookjinxd · 08-14-2005, 09:39 PM

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1. Land the fish as fast as you can
2. Bonk the fish
3. Bled fish head down in bucket of water
4. Gut and gill fish making sure all of the kidney is removed
5. Fill body cavity with ice and put into cooler surrounded with ice

Never punch a fish, this causes bruising and loss of quality.

1. Land the fish as fast as you can
2. See if its a native
3. If fin is missing bonk the fish
4. Bled fish head down in bucket of water
5. Gut and gill fish making sure all of the kidney is removed
6. Fill body cavity with ice and put into cooler surrounded with ice

Just a suggestion though

08-14-2005, 09:44 PM

Actually your #2 should be #1, if you are fishing where harvesting wild fish is not allowed.

Yes, check to see if it has too many fins, if it does release it quickly and gently without taking it out of the water.

Nightfisher · 08-15-2005, 07:02 AM

Scribble on punch card, do the I got one dance, start licking your chops.

eyeFISH · 08-15-2005, 07:12 AM

Then bring it to my place for the post-mortem surgery. :grin: :grin:

Jennie@ifish · 08-15-2005, 07:14 AM

Giggle hysterically!

Then tell all the men in the boat that you have to be female to catch fish.

Jen

The Stallion · 08-15-2005, 12:00 PM

If not catching switch to Jennies shade of lipstick!

Leader shy · 08-15-2005, 12:38 PM

Flame=heat=eat= :smile:

Silver Hilton · 08-15-2005, 04:26 PM

I haven't seen anyone mention my favorite:

7) call friend, magnify size of fish by random factor between 1.5 and 4 and gloat until he hangs up.

8) wonder why I have so few friends anymore...

larryb · 08-15-2005, 05:12 PM

or do like some people tie a rope thur the gills and drag it around all day in the sun that way it is half cooked then throw it in the back of your truck to dry out on the way home don't forget to stop and have a couple brews to give it time to finish cooking

bankhog · 08-15-2005, 10:02 PM

All of you crack me up!

Seriously though, bleeding and removing gills and kidney followed by packing in ice (shaved or slush if possible) with some salt is what is done comercially. Do not cut off the head and tail if possible water will make the meat lose color and flavor if it comes in dirrect contact. The belly cavity is different because it has a natural protective coating.

crawdad · 08-15-2005, 11:13 PM

If its under 35 pounds kiss it on the mouth, release it and wait for a real fish to bite.

Smj · 08-16-2005, 05:57 AM

If your fishing up river on the Columbia a ways first check to make sure it's NOT a TULE chinook. Ya' know... get all excited, get 'er in the bag, beat it in the head, high fives all around, put it in the box.....A while later your beauty seems to be darker than when you netted it, and the extra strong smell, DOH!

Been there, done that!

Smj

fishindude · 08-16-2005, 06:44 AM

Thanks for the advise and the comedy. You are cracking me up.

I will start bleeding them out and removing guts. I like the idea of packing body with ice. I still don't know how you expect me to get and 40 pound upriver bright head first in a bucket???

:smile:
would tip over for sure. Thanks again. :smile:

08-16-2005, 07:00 AM

On larger fish just cut the gills and forget about the bucket. The important thing is to get the blood, gills, guts and kidney out and then get the fish chilled ASAP.

Rimshot · 08-16-2005, 08:12 AM

And chuck the guts in the river!?! OOOooo but that's illegal!

STRUTTIN-1 · 08-16-2005, 09:06 AM

I

think everyone has covered thi topic

fishinpox · 08-16-2005, 12:36 PM

bonk it, bleed it, check for fin....oops that's not right

timinthegorge · 08-16-2005, 01:59 PM

I can't believe you folks! Nobody mentioned to get a picture, so we can share your joy, and then grumble because we didn't catch it.....

Jennie@ifish · 08-16-2005, 02:13 PM

Yes, and be prepared for a flame fest on ifish of what you didn't do right. :smile:

Tee hee... I'm feeling naughty today. I better stop.

(Reply regrets already)

Jen

Fishin Magician · 08-16-2005, 05:55 PM

What about the Glory photo shoot.......

Man I'm Bored..

Silver Hilton · 08-16-2005, 06:13 PM

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bonk it, bleed it, check for fin....oops that's not right

I know someone who did that once...