Ingredients:
900g fish filets (catfish)
1 medium onion sliced,
3-4 stalks green onion chopped
1 jalapeno chopped (chili pepper)
4 small tomatoes blended coarsely or diced
1 heaping teaspoons fresh grated ginger
garlic powder to taste
Thyme (1 tsp if dried, 1 sprig if fresh)
salt pepper to taste
maggi cube
red pepper to taste
1 tablespoon browning sauce,
1 tablespoon soy sauce
juice 1/2 lemon or 2 limes
flour to thicken
2 1/2 cup water
oil to coat pan
1 heaping tablespoon butter
Directions:
In large non-stick pan heat oil, season fish with favorite Cajun spices , or just salt and pepper if desired. Fry fish in oil until cooked through and slightly golden. Drain fish on paper towels, set aside.
In large pot Fry sliced onions, tomatoes, jalapeno, ginger, garlic powder, and thyme, in about half of oil from fish until water begins to evaporate from tomatoes and onions are soft. Add water, browning sauce, soy sauce, maggi cube, lemon juice, red pepper, butter, and flour paste to thicken. Bring to boil. Adjust seasoning to taste at this point. Add ketchup if too bitter, water if too salty, salt or another maggi cube if too bland. Add green onion. Lower heat, cut fish to about size of your palm if not a bit larger, add to stew. Simmer about 15-20 minutes on low. Serve over white rice with fried plantains on side.
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Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Good fishing tips
Fishing can be an incredibly relaxing way to just let loose and forget about the outside world. If you are looking to get away for awhile here are a few fishing tips that will help you out along the way!
The first tip you should consider when going fishing is the time of the year and the location. This can make a big difference when it comes to fishing. If you are looking to go ice fishing, then you need to choose the right location and the right time of year. If you want to fish for a certain type of fish, then you need to look into when that type of fish actually flourishes and where you can find them. Knowing this simple amount of information can help you in catching the most amount of fish that you want.
Choosing the right rod that you are going to fish with is going to make all the difference. Sometimes it is not all about spending the most amount of money on the best type of rod, and if you are just starting out on your fishing journey, then you want to buy fishing gear that is not that high in price. This way if you find that fishing is not the sport that you want to get into, then you will not feel so bad about the money that you spent. Keep in mind that there are different types of line and lures that you will use in order to catch a certain type of fish, so finding the right gear is going to be essential in catching the right fish.
When you catch a fish you need to know how to handle it in a certain way. You need to know how to take the hook out of the its mouth, and you need to know how to store it. If you are simply looking to just catch and release the fish, then taking the hook out of the mouth is going to effect whether or not the fish actually lives or dies, so just make sure you know how to handle it.
If you are looking to fish for just an hour or two to escape from the stress of family or work, then you are going to need a way to get rid of the fish smell on your hands. Use a hand cleaner that has an acid base such as orange or lemon, this is going to help to get your hands clean and smelling fresh.
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The first tip you should consider when going fishing is the time of the year and the location. This can make a big difference when it comes to fishing. If you are looking to go ice fishing, then you need to choose the right location and the right time of year. If you want to fish for a certain type of fish, then you need to look into when that type of fish actually flourishes and where you can find them. Knowing this simple amount of information can help you in catching the most amount of fish that you want.
Choosing the right rod that you are going to fish with is going to make all the difference. Sometimes it is not all about spending the most amount of money on the best type of rod, and if you are just starting out on your fishing journey, then you want to buy fishing gear that is not that high in price. This way if you find that fishing is not the sport that you want to get into, then you will not feel so bad about the money that you spent. Keep in mind that there are different types of line and lures that you will use in order to catch a certain type of fish, so finding the right gear is going to be essential in catching the right fish.
When you catch a fish you need to know how to handle it in a certain way. You need to know how to take the hook out of the its mouth, and you need to know how to store it. If you are simply looking to just catch and release the fish, then taking the hook out of the mouth is going to effect whether or not the fish actually lives or dies, so just make sure you know how to handle it.
If you are looking to fish for just an hour or two to escape from the stress of family or work, then you are going to need a way to get rid of the fish smell on your hands. Use a hand cleaner that has an acid base such as orange or lemon, this is going to help to get your hands clean and smelling fresh.
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Tuesday, March 24, 2009
How to Bone a Fish
You can debone fish both before and after cooking. The bones separate quite easily after cooking, but it's often more pleasant to eat fish when the bones are removed beforehand.
Step1
Place the cleaned and dressed fish on cutting surface.
Step2
Hold the fish by the head (if the head is still attached; it doesn't need to be) and slice into the fish behind the gill until you feel the knife touch backbone.
Step3
Turn the knife so it's flat against the backbone, touching the ribs. The edge should face the tail.
Step4
Cut along the backbone through the fish from head to tail, under the fillet.
Step5
Turn fish over and repeat. At this point two sets of bones will remain in the fillet.
Step6
Cut away the rib cage bones, which will be visible, by sliding the edge of the knife between the rib bones and the meat of the fillet.
Step7
Pull out the smaller set of bones, called pin bones, that run through the center of the fillet.
Step8
Use your finger to feel for the pin bone tips sticking out of the fillet. Use tweezers or needle-nose pliers to grab the tips and pull them out.
# The sharper the knife, the better. Fish flesh is usually very delicate, especially trout and smaller fish, and requires a very sharp knife to cut cleanly. Serrated knives and electric knives are not recommended. They will make a mess.
# Fish should be cleaned and dressed before deboning, that is, they should be gutted and rinsed in clean water. (See the related eHows for instructions.)
# Flat fish, such as halibut, sole and flounder, have the same sets of bones, but they're aligned differently. You can fillet them and leave the bones behind completely. Fillet flatfish by making a cut down the backbone (feel for it with your fingers first). On either side of the backbone, cut down until you feel the ribs, then slice under the fillet along the ribs until you reach the edge of the fish and the fillets are removed in two pieces per side.
# Since you'll be using a very sharp knife, be careful.
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Step1
Place the cleaned and dressed fish on cutting surface.
Step2
Hold the fish by the head (if the head is still attached; it doesn't need to be) and slice into the fish behind the gill until you feel the knife touch backbone.
Step3
Turn the knife so it's flat against the backbone, touching the ribs. The edge should face the tail.
Step4
Cut along the backbone through the fish from head to tail, under the fillet.
Step5
Turn fish over and repeat. At this point two sets of bones will remain in the fillet.
Step6
Cut away the rib cage bones, which will be visible, by sliding the edge of the knife between the rib bones and the meat of the fillet.
Step7
Pull out the smaller set of bones, called pin bones, that run through the center of the fillet.
Step8
Use your finger to feel for the pin bone tips sticking out of the fillet. Use tweezers or needle-nose pliers to grab the tips and pull them out.
# The sharper the knife, the better. Fish flesh is usually very delicate, especially trout and smaller fish, and requires a very sharp knife to cut cleanly. Serrated knives and electric knives are not recommended. They will make a mess.
# Fish should be cleaned and dressed before deboning, that is, they should be gutted and rinsed in clean water. (See the related eHows for instructions.)
# Flat fish, such as halibut, sole and flounder, have the same sets of bones, but they're aligned differently. You can fillet them and leave the bones behind completely. Fillet flatfish by making a cut down the backbone (feel for it with your fingers first). On either side of the backbone, cut down until you feel the ribs, then slice under the fillet along the ribs until you reach the edge of the fish and the fillets are removed in two pieces per side.
# Since you'll be using a very sharp knife, be careful.
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Friday, March 20, 2009
Cajun Kitchen Seafood Gumbo
1 pound mixture of lump crab, crawfish tail
and black tiger shrimp
1/2 bunch celery, chopped
4 large onions, chopped
2 large bell peppers, chopped
2 cups flour
1 cup oil
2 1/2 large cans chicken broth
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
Pinch of thyme
1 cup bourbon
Heat all ingredients except seafood meat and chicken broth in large pan over low heat, creating a dark brown roux. Pour in broth and bring to a boil, stirring well so mixture doesn't stick to pan. Add seafood, return to boil. Lower heat, cover, and simmer until seafood is tender.
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and black tiger shrimp
1/2 bunch celery, chopped
4 large onions, chopped
2 large bell peppers, chopped
2 cups flour
1 cup oil
2 1/2 large cans chicken broth
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
Pinch of thyme
1 cup bourbon
Heat all ingredients except seafood meat and chicken broth in large pan over low heat, creating a dark brown roux. Pour in broth and bring to a boil, stirring well so mixture doesn't stick to pan. Add seafood, return to boil. Lower heat, cover, and simmer until seafood is tender.
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Monday, March 16, 2009
How can I sneak up on fish?
Some freshwater fish are wary and easily spooked, quick to stop biting or head into less accessible deep water. Especially in smaller ponds, lakes and rivers, fish are well aware of the sounds in their underwater world and are startled by intruding ones, like paddles splashing in the water or gas-powered outboard motors . Quiet, clean electric trolling motors help anglers move undetected throughout your favorite fishing spots. Smooth steady paddling is the key to not disturbing fish in a kayak.
Electric trolling motors are made for every-sized boat, provide hours of quiet propulsion at a time, and are available at prices starting as low as $99. They come with batteries that are quickly, easily and inexpensively recharged through any electric outlet.
A kayak is generally a silent watercraft, and good paddling technique makes your kayak nearly undetectable as it slides across the water's surface. You want to avoid moving directly above fish, where your shadow might spook them, but your kayak can get you close enough to cast into productive water.
Trolling motors and kayaks enable anglers to sneak into bays, stump beds, cattails and other shallow water hotspots.
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Electric trolling motors are made for every-sized boat, provide hours of quiet propulsion at a time, and are available at prices starting as low as $99. They come with batteries that are quickly, easily and inexpensively recharged through any electric outlet.
A kayak is generally a silent watercraft, and good paddling technique makes your kayak nearly undetectable as it slides across the water's surface. You want to avoid moving directly above fish, where your shadow might spook them, but your kayak can get you close enough to cast into productive water.
Trolling motors and kayaks enable anglers to sneak into bays, stump beds, cattails and other shallow water hotspots.
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Tuesday, March 10, 2009
BASS FISHING FUNDAMENTALS
Many anglers believe that a bass cannot read differences in air pressure.
According to many studies, if a bass is holding in three-feet of water, a difference in water pressure caused by a difference in air pressure would be so low that neither man nor fish could detect it.
But, If that bass changes depth by three inches, the change in water pressure would be far greater than any change caused by a change in air pressure. And a bass changes depths by more than three-inches several times an hour, while it takes eight or more hours for the change in air pressure that is equal to a three-inch change in water depth.
There is an alternate theory. Moist air is lighter (weighs less) than dry air; and warm air is lighter than cold air. Therefore, warm moist air causes low air pressure readings, not the other way around.
Conversely: dry, colder air causes increases in air pressure, not the other way around.
When the atmosphere changes from sunny to cloudy,the air pressure drops and the fish react to the change in cloud cover,not to the change in air pressure. Similarly,a cold front is a mass of cold, dry air that pushes away any warmer, moister air in front of it. When a cold front approaches we see cloudy, rainy weather,which causes a drop in air pressure. Then,immediately behind the front there is cooler,clear,dry air. These conditions cause a rise in air pressure.
Differentials in air pressure behind the front cause a strong northerly wind.The bass react to changes in cloud cover and changes in wind, not to changes in air pressure.
When a cold front passes through, it has a major effect on bass fishing. Whether it is cause or effect, the bass seem to get lockjaw after a cold front passes through.
Bass instinctively hold close to cover when the sun is shining, and they scatter as the sky clouds over. When the sun is shining expect the bite to come when the lure is close to cover. On cloudy days the bite can occur anywhere. On sunny days constantly toss the lures at cover. On cloudy days fan cast large areas. On sunny days toss crankbaits or spinner baits at cover, but if this does not work, toss jigs-and-pigs or soft plastic at the cover.
On cloudy days work large areas rapidly with crankbaits or spinner baits, and sometimes throw soft plastic at cover.
With either sun or clouds, try throwing a lizard on a Carolina rig, but work the rig more rapidly on cloudy days than on sunny days.
And last but not least.....
ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT FEATURES
IS TO REMEMBER THAT FISH DO NOT HAVE HANDS So
IF YOU FEEL A BITE.....SET THE HOOK !!!!!
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According to many studies, if a bass is holding in three-feet of water, a difference in water pressure caused by a difference in air pressure would be so low that neither man nor fish could detect it.
But, If that bass changes depth by three inches, the change in water pressure would be far greater than any change caused by a change in air pressure. And a bass changes depths by more than three-inches several times an hour, while it takes eight or more hours for the change in air pressure that is equal to a three-inch change in water depth.
There is an alternate theory. Moist air is lighter (weighs less) than dry air; and warm air is lighter than cold air. Therefore, warm moist air causes low air pressure readings, not the other way around.
Conversely: dry, colder air causes increases in air pressure, not the other way around.
When the atmosphere changes from sunny to cloudy,the air pressure drops and the fish react to the change in cloud cover,not to the change in air pressure. Similarly,a cold front is a mass of cold, dry air that pushes away any warmer, moister air in front of it. When a cold front approaches we see cloudy, rainy weather,which causes a drop in air pressure. Then,immediately behind the front there is cooler,clear,dry air. These conditions cause a rise in air pressure.
Differentials in air pressure behind the front cause a strong northerly wind.The bass react to changes in cloud cover and changes in wind, not to changes in air pressure.
When a cold front passes through, it has a major effect on bass fishing. Whether it is cause or effect, the bass seem to get lockjaw after a cold front passes through.
Bass instinctively hold close to cover when the sun is shining, and they scatter as the sky clouds over. When the sun is shining expect the bite to come when the lure is close to cover. On cloudy days the bite can occur anywhere. On sunny days constantly toss the lures at cover. On cloudy days fan cast large areas. On sunny days toss crankbaits or spinner baits at cover, but if this does not work, toss jigs-and-pigs or soft plastic at the cover.
On cloudy days work large areas rapidly with crankbaits or spinner baits, and sometimes throw soft plastic at cover.
With either sun or clouds, try throwing a lizard on a Carolina rig, but work the rig more rapidly on cloudy days than on sunny days.
And last but not least.....
ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT FEATURES
IS TO REMEMBER THAT FISH DO NOT HAVE HANDS So
IF YOU FEEL A BITE.....SET THE HOOK !!!!!
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Friday, March 6, 2009
Water Temperature
Water temperature has an important influence upon the activities of all fish. Fish are cold-blooded and their bodies are always the temperature of the surrounding water. During the winter, colder water slows down their metabolism. At this time, they need about a fourth as much food as they consume in the summer.
Most fish don't spawn unless the water temperature is within rather narrow limits. The surface water temperature gauge built into many of our sonar units helps identify the desired surface water spawning temperatures for various species. For example, trout can't survive in streams that get too warm. Bass and other fish eventually die out when stocked in lakes that remain too cold during the summer. While some fish have a wider temperature tolerance than others, each has a certain range within which it tries to stay. Schooling fish suspended over deep water lie at the level that provides this temperature. We assume they are the most comfortable here.
Lowrance liquid crystal graph marking a thermocline on Skiatook Lake near Tulsa, in Oklahoma, between 40 and 50 feet of water. Notice how the thermocline stays consistent across the body of water regardless of bottom contour.
The temperature in a lake is seldom the same from the surface to the bottom. Usually there is a warm layer of water and a cooler layer. Where these layers meet is called a thermocline. The depth and thickness of the thermocline can vary with the season or time of day. In deep lakes there may be two or more thermoclines. This is important because many species of game fish like to suspend in, just above, or just below the thermocline. Many times bait fish will be above the thermocline while larger game fish will suspend in or just below it. Fortunately, this difference in temperatures can be seen on the sonar screen. The greater the temperature differential, the denser the thermocline shows on the screen.
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Most fish don't spawn unless the water temperature is within rather narrow limits. The surface water temperature gauge built into many of our sonar units helps identify the desired surface water spawning temperatures for various species. For example, trout can't survive in streams that get too warm. Bass and other fish eventually die out when stocked in lakes that remain too cold during the summer. While some fish have a wider temperature tolerance than others, each has a certain range within which it tries to stay. Schooling fish suspended over deep water lie at the level that provides this temperature. We assume they are the most comfortable here.
Lowrance liquid crystal graph marking a thermocline on Skiatook Lake near Tulsa, in Oklahoma, between 40 and 50 feet of water. Notice how the thermocline stays consistent across the body of water regardless of bottom contour.
The temperature in a lake is seldom the same from the surface to the bottom. Usually there is a warm layer of water and a cooler layer. Where these layers meet is called a thermocline. The depth and thickness of the thermocline can vary with the season or time of day. In deep lakes there may be two or more thermoclines. This is important because many species of game fish like to suspend in, just above, or just below the thermocline. Many times bait fish will be above the thermocline while larger game fish will suspend in or just below it. Fortunately, this difference in temperatures can be seen on the sonar screen. The greater the temperature differential, the denser the thermocline shows on the screen.
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Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Fish Grotto Avocado Shrimp and Crab Salad
2 California avocados, large, peeled and diced
(Note: Reserve 4 slices for garnish.)
1 cup celery, chopped
8 ounces creamy French dressing
8 ounces tartar sauce with pickles
8 ounces shrimp meat
8 ounces crab meat
Plate Garnish
4 red leaf lettuce leaves, large
8 cherry tomatoes
4 sprigs parsley
Paprika
Gently mix all ingredients. Divide evenly into four mounds. Form each mound into oval avocado shape, and place on lettuce leaf-lined plate. Top each mound with one of the reserved avocado slices. Sprinkle on paprika for color. Garnish side of mound with two cherry tomatoes and parsley sprig.
Serve with warm Italian bread.
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(Note: Reserve 4 slices for garnish.)
1 cup celery, chopped
8 ounces creamy French dressing
8 ounces tartar sauce with pickles
8 ounces shrimp meat
8 ounces crab meat
Plate Garnish
4 red leaf lettuce leaves, large
8 cherry tomatoes
4 sprigs parsley
Paprika
Gently mix all ingredients. Divide evenly into four mounds. Form each mound into oval avocado shape, and place on lettuce leaf-lined plate. Top each mound with one of the reserved avocado slices. Sprinkle on paprika for color. Garnish side of mound with two cherry tomatoes and parsley sprig.
Serve with warm Italian bread.
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Monday, March 2, 2009
Water and Bottom Conditions
The type of water you're using the sonar in affects its operation to a large degree. Sound waves travel easily in a clear freshwater environment, such as most inland lakes.
In salt water however, sound is absorbed and reflected by suspended material in the water. Higher frequencies are most susceptible to this scattering of sound waves and can't penetrate salt water nearly as well as lower frequencies. Part of the problem with salt water is that it's a very dynamic environment - the oceans of the world. Wind and currents constantly mix the water. Wave action creates and mixes air bubbles into the water near the surface, which scatters the sonar signal. Micro-organisms, such as algae and plankton, scatter and absorb the sonar signal. Minerals and salts suspended in the water do the same thing. Fresh water also has wind, currents and micro-organisms living in it that affect the sonar's signal - but not as severely as salt water.
Mud, sand and vegetation on the bottom absorb and scatter the sonar signal, reducing the strength of the return echo. Rock, shale, coral and other hard objects reflect the sonar signal easily. You can see the difference on your sonar's screen. A soft bottom, such as mud, shows as a thin line across the screen. A hard bottom, such as rock, shows as a wide line on the sonar's screen.
Soft Bottom | Hard Bottom
You can compare sonar to using a flashlight in a dark room. Moving the light around the room, it's easily reflected from white walls and bright, hard objects. Moving the light onto a darkly carpeted floor returns less light because the dark color of the carpet absorbs the light, and the rough texture scatters it, returning less light to your eyes. Adding smoke to the room (children, don't try this at home!), you'll see even less. The smoke is equivalent to salt water's effect on the sonar signal.
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In salt water however, sound is absorbed and reflected by suspended material in the water. Higher frequencies are most susceptible to this scattering of sound waves and can't penetrate salt water nearly as well as lower frequencies. Part of the problem with salt water is that it's a very dynamic environment - the oceans of the world. Wind and currents constantly mix the water. Wave action creates and mixes air bubbles into the water near the surface, which scatters the sonar signal. Micro-organisms, such as algae and plankton, scatter and absorb the sonar signal. Minerals and salts suspended in the water do the same thing. Fresh water also has wind, currents and micro-organisms living in it that affect the sonar's signal - but not as severely as salt water.
Mud, sand and vegetation on the bottom absorb and scatter the sonar signal, reducing the strength of the return echo. Rock, shale, coral and other hard objects reflect the sonar signal easily. You can see the difference on your sonar's screen. A soft bottom, such as mud, shows as a thin line across the screen. A hard bottom, such as rock, shows as a wide line on the sonar's screen.
Soft Bottom | Hard Bottom
You can compare sonar to using a flashlight in a dark room. Moving the light around the room, it's easily reflected from white walls and bright, hard objects. Moving the light onto a darkly carpeted floor returns less light because the dark color of the carpet absorbs the light, and the rough texture scatters it, returning less light to your eyes. Adding smoke to the room (children, don't try this at home!), you'll see even less. The smoke is equivalent to salt water's effect on the sonar signal.
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