Anyone ever actually eat the bait? - Page 3 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

PescadorPete · 10-12-2011, 06:24 PM

lterrero · 10-12-2011, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by j mo

Funny you should post about this. I just got a cook book by Ferran Adrià. The world's greatest chef & the man behind El Bulli in Spain.

Two recipes stuck out: Mackerel Stew and Sesame Sardines. If the worlds greatest chef is down w bait fish I guess I should give it a try. Though Mackeral stew sounds about as good as horsemeat tacos.

Ill let you know what I think.

Amigo Josh! I like deep fry Anchovy ( Camiguana ) and cold beer, very common in bars in South America.

j mo · 10-13-2011, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by lterrero

Amigo Josh! I like deep fry Anchovy ( Camiguana ) and cold beer, very common in bars in South America.

“¡Che! ¿Qué pasó ?

jimbo · 10-13-2011, 07:14 AM

Thanks for recipes. Good to learn them n hear people enjoying them. I tried straight PAC Mac raw one time. I was cutting for bait, I was hungry n it looked good. Was not too much a fan but maybe I should try again w a recipe.

More reasons to eat these fish...
High concentrations of efa's n lower concentations of mercury - healthy.
Shorter life cycles than large fish so much more sustainable for harvest (Hubbs won't need to start a hatchery).

Keep in mind that bft used to be considered bycatch -now most xpnsiv fish in world. I agree it has a lot to do w what we're taught is delicious, how fish is cared for (I love pix of people filleting fish on hot concrete in mid afternoon!) n how it's prepared. Those pix of Spanish macs look pretty appetizing.

lterrero · 10-13-2011, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by j mo

“¡Che! ¿Qué pasó ?

Hey j mo! che is from Argentina, in Venezuela we say pana; and once again thanks for the

pics, next is going to be my 60 lbs YT

j mo · 10-13-2011, 09:09 AM

Lo, Siento Leo!

Lets do it, as YT im certain taste better than bait fish.....

lterrero · 10-13-2011, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by j mo

Lo, Siento Leo!

Lets do it, as YT im certain taste better than bait fish.....

hahaha, more meat less bones?

FamousJay · 10-13-2011, 11:29 AM

I have had several types of "bait fish" over the years.

I take them and simply gut them, dip them in soy sauce, and them toss them into the smoker.

My better half is filipino and we eat just about anything as far as seafood goes, so we have no shame in dining on what some may refer to as "bait"

Some of the best fish I have ever had has been "bait" from the smoker!!

flying bait · 10-23-2011, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by pchen911

The tongue is excellent when eaten raw. Had them in Japan.

I'm all for trying different kind of food. Even had fried cricket once. Let's just say it tasted better than they look. But, raw horse tongue?!?! I guess that's the closest thing to french kissing a horse?

William Novotny · 10-23-2011, 02:10 PM

Obviously sardines are commonly smoked and canned in oil or tommato sauce and I eat them with crackers all the time and anchovie is great on pizza. Not for everyone but I like it. The bones on the small "bait fish" are so brittle when cooked the just crumble

pchen911 · 10-23-2011, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by flying bait

I'm all for trying different kind of food. Even had fried cricket once. Let's just say it tasted better than they look. But, raw horse tongue?!?! I guess that's the closest thing to french kissing a horse?

Pretty damn close!

But tongue is actually one of the best parts on bodies of some animals. Pork tongue, cow, horse... All good. Great balance of fat and muscles.

ChefT · 10-23-2011, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by pchen911

Pretty damn close!

But tongue is actually one of the best parts on bodies of some animals. Pork tongue, cow, horse... All good. Great balance of fat and muscles.

Corned Beef tongue ......ummmmmm

FamousJay · 10-23-2011, 10:16 PM

Various tasty macks from my smoker.....

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10-12-2011, 06:24 PM	#41
PescadorPete Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Leucadia, CA Posts: 261	Lunch in Spain with an ice cold glass of Albarino

10-13-2011, 07:14 AM	#44
jimbo Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: san diego Posts: 97	Cool post Thanks for recipes. Good to learn them n hear people enjoying them. I tried straight PAC Mac raw one time. I was cutting for bait, I was hungry n it looked good. Was not too much a fan but maybe I should try again w a recipe. More reasons to eat these fish... High concentrations of efa's n lower concentations of mercury - healthy. Shorter life cycles than large fish so much more sustainable for harvest (Hubbs won't need to start a hatchery). Keep in mind that bft used to be considered bycatch -now most xpnsiv fish in world. I agree it has a lot to do w what we're taught is delicious, how fish is cared for (I love pix of people filleting fish on hot concrete in mid afternoon!) n how it's prepared. Those pix of Spanish macs look pretty appetizing. __________________ that's why they call it fishing

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FamousJay Junior Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Laguna Grande Posts: 18	I have had several types of "bait fish" over the years. I take them and simply gut them, dip them in soy sauce, and them toss them into the smoker. My better half is filipino and we eat just about anything as far as seafood goes, so we have no shame in dining on what some may refer to as "bait" Some of the best fish I have ever had has been "bait" from the smoker!! Last edited by FamousJay; 10-13-2011 at 11:29 AM. Reason: sp

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William Novotny The carpetbagger Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: tha newps Posts: 1,474	Obviously sardines are commonly smoked and canned in oil or tommato sauce and I eat them with crackers all the time and anchovie is great on pizza. Not for everyone but I like it. The bones on the small "bait fish" are so brittle when cooked the just crumble __________________ "The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope." http://www.badinfluencetattoo.com/gallery.php?artist=21

10-13-2011, 09:09 AM	#46
j mo Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Encinitas Posts: 600	Lo, Siento Leo! Lets do it, as YT im certain taste better than bait fish.....

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FamousJay Junior Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Laguna Grande Posts: 18	Various tasty macks from my smoker..... Uploaded with ImageShack.us