Is sculpin a spicy fish?

[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.

[Lets_Fish]

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]

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]

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

[wiredantz]

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]

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]

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.

[swank]

Yea must of been something going on with the frying pan lol. Sculpin is my favorite fish to eat, delicious. I always fillet mine though, but doubt the skin would add any spice lol.

[tagyak]

maybe the pan was not washed thoroughly??? some habenero peppers left behind???

[jorluivil]

He might have cooked it in one of those super jumbo mega Costco size Tapatio bottles.

[mtnbykr2]

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]

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]

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]

LOL. Matt

[rooster707]

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]

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?

[wiredantz]

Originally Posted by jorluivil

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?

My kayak alone weighs like 65 pounds then i have the poles the seat the paddle the milkcrate with gaff and hand pump with batteries. So i assume with all my stuff it weighs 80 pounds. ( i had already taken out the bait tank)

It is always much heavier when we go out to fish and come back.

Thanks Rob for the help.

[mtnbykr2]

Originally Posted by wiredantz

My kayak alone weighs like 65 pounds then i have the poles the seat the paddle the milkcrate with gaff and hand pump with batteries. So i assume with all my stuff it weighs 80 pounds. ( i had already taken out the bait tank)

It is always much heavier when we go out to fish and come back.

Thanks Rob for the help.

whaaaa...we went fishing and had a great time...I think we all should take a minute and give thanks for the fact that we all are fortunate enough...to even go..."no better time than on the water" with friends, ok,
off the soap box now, thank you for listening...

[Hunter (The 80's Man)]

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]

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...