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I've noticed that the fishermen don't take the carp, my question is why?
I mean I do understand that carp from some places can smell really bad but I'm talking about carp that doesn't smell or anything - for example, I took a couple of cards from Standley lake, fried 'em - tasted really good.
Back home (Uzbekistan) carp is probably the most common fish, so I don't have any problems eating it...
So why carp is not good? Is it because of too much bones? Bad juju? Is it considered something nasty in general?
I think if them as the prairie dogs of the pond. Not gonna eat em unless im starving. that said I don't really catch any because i dont try to but enjoy bowfishing them
I think if them as the prairie dogs of the pond.
Well, that explains why people were starring at me when they saw me taking those carps home... Lol!
You are what you eat. They're bottom feeders. They pretty much eat crap off the bottom of the water.
Yeah, it was explained to me that no one really likes the taste and people basically only like catching them for the fight that they put up.
TriggerHappy
05-20-2012, 01:08
There are much better "eating" fishes out there.
You are what you eat. They're bottom feeders. They pretty much eat crap off the bottom of the water.
So are catfish, lobster/crab, and probably a handful of other aquatics we eat.....just sayin. Most carp that I see are usually in the upper water column.
There is a place in Omaha, NE that I hear makes killer carp foods, that's their foundation.
So are catfish, lobster/crab, and probably a handful of other aquatics we eat.....just sayin. Most carp that I see are usually in the upper water column.
There is a place in Omaha, NE that I hear makes killer carp foods, that's their foundation.
Thank you! Now I don't feel like I was eating shit or something...
So are catfish, lobster/crab, and probably a handful of other aquatics we eat.....just sayin. Most carp that I see are usually in the upper water column.
There is a place in Omaha, NE that I hear makes killer carp foods, that's their foundation.
I tried carp onece. They just don't taste good. Cherry creek and washington park has quite a few.
I tried carp onece. They just don't taste good. Cherry creek and washington park has quite a few.
The ones from cherry creek smell nasty...
The ones from cherry creek smell nasty...
LOL. I was still new to fish/fishing and was at cherry creek. some man kept catching them but didn't take them. I decided take home 2 from him. bad idea!
LOL. I was still new to fish/fishing and was at cherry creek. some man kept catching them but didn't take them. I decided take home 2 from him. bad idea!
You guys are much braver than I am, I haven't tried one....but I will if I'm ever in Omaha at this place.
http://www.roadfood.com/Restaurant/Reviews/3484/joe-tess-place
lpgasman
05-20-2012, 08:12
The ones from cherry creek smell nasty...
I wonder if she has anything to do with that?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIMy_aeMWeI&feature=youtube_gdata_player
I've noticed that the fishermen don't take the carp, my question is why?
I mean I do understand that carp from some places can smell really bad but I'm talking about carp that doesn't smell or anything - for example, I took a couple of cards from Standley lake, fried 'em - tasted really good.
Back home (Uzbekistan) carp is probably the most common fish, so I don't have any problems eating it...
So why carp is not good? Is it because of too much bones? Bad juju? Is it considered something nasty in general?
Fish preference is entirely regional. When I was on a fishing trip in Seychelles, the first fish to sell at market were trevally (jacks) and barracuda. The fish that took ALL DAY to sell were yellowfin tuna and mahi. In Florida, nobody eats cuda or jacks but they love their mahi and YFT.
In the Caribbean, king mackerel is really good as they feed on sprat and are a very mild tasting fish. Move up to the mid-Atlantic states and the king mac's eat menhaden and aren't fit for cat food.
The Japanese pay big money for bluefin tuna. A typical North Carolina resident won't touch the stuff but will happily sell them to the Japanese at many thousands of dollars each.
If you like carp, have at it!
I grew up in rural southeast Iowa and my grandfather used to catch carp, filet them out, fry them up and eat them. As a child I always looked at them like many people here do...stinky, boney fish. I agree there are a lot better tasting fish out there to eat but that being said, I have eaten fried carp and it tasted great. I guess it's all a matter of where you get them. My grandfather told me there is a "mud strip" in the middle of the meat you have to cut out before you cook them. I'm not sure what that is but if I ever have to filet out a carp, I will remember that and hope it works.
They do put up one heck of a fight though. Although it's kind of a let down when you bring it out of the water and realize what you got. :-)
Maybe the "mud strip" is like the crap cord in shrimp?
SideShow Bob
05-20-2012, 11:42
This might help y'all understand. http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=remove%20carp%20mud%20vein&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CGoQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgermanfood.about.com%2Fod%2Ffishr ecipes%2Fss%2Fcarpsbs_6.htm&ei=fyy5T46KI5SQ8wTxhMnRCg&usg=AFQjCNHgK6558_8PG0Yfouzsdnj7f6OXpg
theGinsue
05-20-2012, 11:51
I think that is exactly what the "mud strip" is - a poop channel.
During the summers @ my grandparents plaCE In MO, my grandfather would always go to this fish farm and purchase a few Buffalo Carp. He'd bring 'em home, clean em, and fry 'em up for us to eat. The taste wasn't bad, but my goodness, the bones were enough to make you cry. It was at that point I said I'd never eat another carp again in my life (unless I'm starving to death).
For me, it is definitely the bones that keep me away from the carp, but to be honest, I'm not much of a freshwater fish eater. I can do trout and salmon all day long, I can eat catfish depending on where it's caught (usually the lakes in KY as the fish don't taste muddy), and a little pike. Beyond that, you can keep the damned fish. Bass, crappy, bluegill, etc. - just not interested. But, I do luvs me sum saltwater fishes!!!
Ginsue, you ever ate Walleye? It is the best fresh water fish you could eat.
theGinsue
05-20-2012, 11:59
No, haven't had walleye yet.
Some day I'll have to fish the waters of the Northern states to try to catch some. I've heard it's good, but so far I have no personal experience.
There is Walleye in Colorado and Wyoming. Glendoe Reservoir in WY is famous for it.
Here are just a few in Colorado that are good Walleye fishing: Adobe Creek Reservoir, Bonny Reservoir, Carter Lake, Horsetooth Lake, Lathrop State Park and Standley Lake
El Duche
05-20-2012, 12:06
Walleye is the best damn freshwater fish out there. A walleye burger is awesome, I just started drooling a bit thinking about one. A good carp recipe is to put it on an old wood cedar shingle and let it sit in the hot sun all day and then throw the carp out and eat the shingle.
I think that is exactly what the "mud strip" is - a poop channel.
During the summers @ my grandparents plaCE In MO, my grandfather would always go to this fish farm and purchase a few Buffalo Carp. He'd bring 'em home, clean em, and fry 'em up for us to eat. The taste wasn't bad, but my goodness, the bones were enough to make you cry. It was at that point I said I'd never eat another carp again in my life (unless I'm starving to death).
For me, it is definitely the bones that keep me away from the carp, but to be honest, I'm not much of a freshwater fish eater. I can do trout and salmon all day long, I can eat catfish depending on where it's caught (usually the lakes in KY as the fish don't taste muddy), and a little pike. Beyond that, you can keep the damned fish. Bass, crappy, bluegill, etc. - just not interested. But, I do luvs me sum saltwater fishes!!!
I used to be this way up till about a week ago. Just got back from a good fishing trip at Lake Powell. We kept a bunch of crappie, small mouth, walleye, and largemouth. Never cared for bass and hadn't tried walleye.
We fried some in beer batter, grilled some on a griddle with lemon, salt and pepper, and grilled some rolled in crumbs. It was all delicious. Cleanest tasting fish I ever ate. Headed to another fish fry in a few minutes as a matter of fact.
My grandfather told me there is a "mud strip" in the middle of the meat you have to cut out before you cook them.
A bloodline, every fish that swims has one.
Here's a pic of a short mornings worth.
http://castboolits.gunloads.com/imagehosting/106684fb93c716a08e.jpg
here's A Pic Of A Short Mornings Worth.
http://castboolits.gunloads.com/imagehosting/106684fb93c716a08e.jpg
Awesome!!
Carp can be very good eating. I have had it in Germany. I have eaten at Joe Tess's in Omaha and they pressure fry the fish to soften the many bones.
The Asian Carp in the upper Midwest is being caught, canned and sold.
The Carp from Pueblo is as good as any in Europe. Its just more work to prepare then Walleye, Bass or the Trout.
They can be caught trolling crankbaits while your looking for other fish. So there not all feeding on the bottom.
If you have a European friend, ask them for some cooking ideas or donate the fish.
Carp makes a good fish cake. Skin it, rake the meat off the bones and grind it.
I cook mine for dog food.
nisils14
05-20-2012, 23:39
The carp around here tastes really gritty IMO. I haven't had it anywhere else but I would imagine it could possibly be different. Some people like catfish as well. I can't stand those things. *shivers*
BPTactical
05-21-2012, 07:07
Recipe for Carp:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Filet Carp, paying attention to mud channel. Take an oak plank, 8" wide and as long as the Carp filet and coat liberally with brown sugar, ginger and butter. Place filet on prepared plank and cover with more brown sugar, ginger and butter.
Wrap assembly in foil.
Place in preheated oven and bake for 1.5 hours.
Remove foil and Carp from plank and set aside to cool.
Cube plank and serve with garnishment.
Feed Carp to dog.
TriggerHappy
05-21-2012, 13:53
I would trade halibut for walleye.
Great-Kazoo
05-21-2012, 15:20
The carp around here tastes really gritty IMO. I haven't had it anywhere else but I would imagine it could possibly be different. Some people like catfish as well. I can't stand those things. *shivers*
This is because you and everyone else prepares it wrong.
Catch carp, place in bucket with fresh water, change water 1-2x before gutting & cutting. Place in fridge if not using after rinsing. Either way prior to cooking say 30min before. place carp in pan/plate etc cover with milk. 30 min later drain milk, squeeze out all moisture then place on paper towels. Prep and cook as you desire.
I met some locals down the southern part of OK who were insane catfish folk. The dad converted his barn in to a cleaning pond for then. He ran fresh water through 2 filtered "ponds" 24 hrs before cutting & gutting. You'd be hard pressed to know they were cats after that.
Catfish soaked in some franks red hot deep fried and GTG.
SA Friday
05-21-2012, 17:22
This is Colorado. There's fly fishing for trout, then there's everything else.
This is Colorado. There's fly fishing for trout, then there's everything else.
True, but Colorado has some of the best smallmouth fishing on the planet.
Here's a pic of a short mornings worth.
http://castboolits.gunloads.com/imagehosting/106684fb93c716a08e.jpg
Awesome catch, where did you guys go?
Lake Powell is probably the best fishing this side of the Mississippi, you probably catch something 8-9 times out of 10 there. Hat tricks all day long.....
Striper boils are insane, they fight like mad dogs and taste great too....no limit either!
There is Walleye in Colorado and Wyoming. Glendoe Reservoir in WY is famous for it.
Here are just a few in Colorado that are good Walleye fishing: Adobe Creek Reservoir, Bonny Reservoir, Carter Lake, Horsetooth Lake, Lathrop State Park and Standley Lake
Went to Pueblo yesterday, caught around 50 Walleye, but only able to keep 2, they have to be 18" or bigger to bag. We had so many in the 17.5 to 17 7/8 that we released hard letting those ones go.
Also caught 2 Spots, 1 Wiper, and 1 Crappie.....
Went to Pueblo yesterday, caught around 50 Walleye, but only able to keep 2, they have to be 18" or bigger to bag. We had so many in the 17.5 to 17 7/8 that we released hard letting those ones go.
Also caught 2 Spots, 1 Wiper, and 1 Crappie.....
50??!! Wow! I'm sure it was a really fun day!
Man, I must be doing something wrong. I am so happy to catch one damn fish of any species much less 50. I never had a problem bagging out on fish in western CO, but ever since I joined the military I have been skunked. I got out in 2009 and I bet that I have caught 10 fish total. I have been out 7 times this year since April and I have 1 rainbow to show for it. What are you guys using for Walleye? Also fried catfish is awesome if done right.
Man, I must be doing something wrong. I am so happy to catch one damn fish of any species much less 50.
No crap right?
Awesome catch, where did you guys go?
Lake Powell is probably the best fishing this side of the Mississippi, you probably catch something 8-9 times out of 10 there. Hat tricks all day long.....
Striper boils are insane, they fight like mad dogs and taste great too....no limit either!
We camped at Hite. Fished White Canyon and Trachyte. Was in Farley for a couple hours. We had 3 guys in the boat for a day and a half. Just 2 of us for the rest of the trip. Bag limits have been lifted on the walleye as well. Limit for smallmouth is 20. Crappie is 10 and largemouth 5. We brought a limit home for all 3 guys on crappie and smallmouth. I think we caught about 20 to 25 walleye. Didn't keep a good count on them since there isn't a limit.
wow and I was happy to catch a couple rainbows and a carp yesterday at Jackson.
Was going to antero tomorrow...but things came up so probably wednesday now.
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