Is sculpin a spicy fish? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

wiredantz · 05-01-2011, 08:27 PM

I caught one today and fryed it after cutting the fins off, and man my fish was spicy. I hope i don't die tonight.

Lets_Fish · 05-01-2011, 08:44 PM

Did you add peppers or something? Sculpin is one of the most succulent fish to eat. Just watch out for the dorsal spines as they carry the venom (See Here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sculpin)

Billy V · 05-01-2011, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by wiredantz

I caught one today and fryed it after cutting the fins off, and man my fish was spicy. I hope i don't die tonight.

Its not supposed to be spicy at all..... Maybe you cooked a little of the poison mucus. You better double check your WILL.

Spicy In equals Spicy Out.

The poison is painful, and causes swelling, and redness of the affected area.

Put the TP in the freezer now !

bubblehide · 05-01-2011, 09:17 PM

I think I'd give a call to the poison control center, and follow any advice they give.

wiredantz · 05-01-2011, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by bubblehide

I think I'd give a call to the poison control center, and follow any advice they give.

My wife said she added black pepper to the skin, but even for black pepper that was still spicy. I feel fine, i kind of feel like i ate habenero pepper.

Well, ill work on my will just in case.

All you have to do is trim all the fins right.

jorluivil · 05-01-2011, 09:39 PM

I told you to give it to me but nooooooooo.
I've caught dozens and dozens of Sculpin over the years, never cooked it with the skin on, always filleted it. I'm thinking that the skin along with the pepper may be the reason it tasted the way it did. Totally sucks that you didn't enjoy it because that was a nice sized fish.

wiredantz · 05-01-2011, 10:05 PM

LOL, I didn't know you were suppose to skin the fish!!!. that makes sense.

Hey that fish was good, i enjoyed even with the extra flavor. Well maybe it was a little bit too spicy lol.

Hunter (The 80's Man) · 05-03-2011, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by wiredantz

My wife said she added black pepper to the skin, but even for black pepper that was still spicy.

Soooo... did your wife eat any of the fish, or just smile at you adoringly as YOU at it??? Have you noticed anything else peculiar around the house lately??? Does your lemon-lime gatorade taste like antifreeze? Maybe a tinge of Drain-o in your glass of milk?

wiredantz · 05-03-2011, 09:37 PM

lol... hmmm you know my wife just made me raise the amount of money she gets if i die on my life insurance. I will take note...

mtnbykr2 · 05-02-2011, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by wiredantz

I caught one today and fryed it after cutting the fins off, and man my fish was spicy. I hope i don't die tonight.

this is exactly why I love reading your posts, always entertaining, congrats on the spicy sculpin...
sounds like the south was about like the north, lots of rock fishies, one legal ling and an up close personal day with the whales, oh yeah, and a yard sale on the landing, what a mess...b

StinkyMatt · 05-02-2011, 03:43 PM

Frank,

I did some research for you. You may have a serious medical emergency on your hands.

According to the SouthwestEast Journal of Fishing Medicine :

"Eating small spiny fish captured while not having a clue about what one is doing may lead to a condition called Spicyditis. Some symptoms may include reduced sensation in the groin area, poor fashion taste and difficulty kayaking in a straight line."

Frank, I have seen you paddle, and seen that silly hat....you are two out of three! The last symptom, please do not share on this site!

Get your butt into an ER!

mtnbykr2 · 05-02-2011, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by StinkyMatt

Frank,

I did some research for you. You may have a serious medical emergency on your hands.

According to the SouthwestEast Journal of Fishing Medicine :

"Eating small spiny fish captured while not having a clue about what one is doing may lead to a condition called Spicyditis. Some symptoms may include reduced sensation in the groin area, poor fashion taste and difficulty kayaking in a straight line."

Frank, I have seen you paddle, and seen that silly hat....you are two out of three! The last symptom, please do not share on this site!

Get your butt into an ER!

roflmao

wiredantz · 05-02-2011, 05:18 PM

LOL. Matt

rooster707 · 05-02-2011, 09:22 PM

I was unfortunate enough several years ago to get stung TWICE in the same hand, the pain was VERY bad and even though i didnt get any sleep that night i was fine in the morning. Best of luck....

jorluivil · 05-02-2011, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by wiredantz

LOL. Matt

I wish I had a picture of Franks kayak when him and Rob lifted it to carry it up the stairs, never knew a yak could bow/bend that much

. Frank, how much much are you carrying?

Just when I thought it couldn't get any more interesting Matt asked me to help him lift his yak up and over the stairs, guess who gets the heavy side? Matt, next time please drain the bait tank first.....my right arm would really appreciate it. And how the heck do you get water in a bait tank that doesn't work?

Lets_Fish · 05-08-2011, 05:35 PM

Even though it's for Lionfish, this is how to clean sculpin. Check out the article from BD forums: http://www.bdoutdoors.com/article/ti...ning-lionfish/

05-01-2011, 08:27 PM	#1
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	Is sculpin a spicy fish? I caught one today and fryed it after cutting the fins off, and man my fish was spicy. I hope i don't die tonight.

05-01-2011, 09:39 PM	#6
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	I told you to give it to me but nooooooooo. I've caught dozens and dozens of Sculpin over the years, never cooked it with the skin on, always filleted it. I'm thinking that the skin along with the pepper may be the reason it tasted the way it did. Totally sucks that you didn't enjoy it because that was a nice sized fish. __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

05-02-2011, 03:43 PM	#11
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	Frank you have an EMERGENCY Frank, I did some research for you. You may have a serious medical emergency on your hands. According to the SouthwestEast Journal of Fishing Medicine : "Eating small spiny fish captured while not having a clue about what one is doing may lead to a condition called Spicyditis. Some symptoms may include reduced sensation in the groin area, poor fashion taste and difficulty kayaking in a straight line." Frank, I have seen you paddle, and seen that silly hat....you are two out of three! The last symptom, please do not share on this site! Get your butt into an ER!

05-02-2011, 09:22 PM	#14
rooster707 Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ramona Posts: 67	Just chance it... I was unfortunate enough several years ago to get stung TWICE in the same hand, the pain was VERY bad and even though i didnt get any sleep that night i was fine in the morning. Best of luck....

05-08-2011, 05:35 PM	#16
Lets_Fish Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wildomar, CA. Posts: 294	Even though it's for Lionfish... Even though it's for Lionfish, this is how to clean sculpin. Check out the article from BD forums: http://www.bdoutdoors.com/article/ti...ning-lionfish/

05-01-2011, 08:44 PM	#2
Lets_Fish Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wildomar, CA. Posts: 294	Did you add peppers or something? Sculpin is one of the most succulent fish to eat. Just watch out for the dorsal spines as they carry the venom (See Here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sculpin)

05-01-2011, 09:17 PM	#4
bubblehide Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 552	I think I'd give a call to the poison control center, and follow any advice they give.

05-01-2011, 10:05 PM	#7
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	LOL, I didn't know you were suppose to skin the fish!!!. that makes sense. Hey that fish was good, i enjoyed even with the extra flavor. Well maybe it was a little bit too spicy lol.

05-03-2011, 09:37 PM	#9
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	lol... hmmm you know my wife just made me raise the amount of money she gets if i die on my life insurance. I will take note...

05-02-2011, 05:18 PM	#13
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	LOL. Matt