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How To Keep Fish Fresh

In the field, icing fish is the best way to keep them fresh once they've been killed and gutted or filleted.

How To Keep Fish Fresh

All freshwater fish have delicate flesh that begins to deteriorate before the fish dies, if it's roughly handled or excessively stressed. Keeping fish lively as long as possible in a good livewell or in a keep sack before cleaning them is one step to fine-tasting fish. Stringers stress fish more than other methods, unless the water's cold. When the water's warm, it's usually best to dispatch fish immediately and surround them with ice.

After death, fish flesh deteriorates quickly if the fish isn't handled correctly. Once they die, gut them immediately when possible to do so. Don't let sour, bacteria-filled stomach and intestinal juices touch the flesh for long....

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