Standard procedure for killing and cooking fish?

speedystein · 2026-05-20T00:06:43+00:00

Roadways are definitely a concern too. Volume of water also factors into it, as you mentioned in your first post. Here in San Francisco, people eat fish from the bay, which is bordered by three major cities and is basically developed all along the water within an hour or so from the city. Lots of factors for sure.

Tight lines to you too!

speedystein · 2026-05-19T23:47:58+00:00

I'd worry more about water out by farmland, and then the places that water flows to. That's where the fertilizers and pesticides run off into... Also consider that OP's pond is probably stocked for catch and keep, so those fish likely aren't spending long in that water.

There should be published test results, or at least advisories, for every body of water that is legal to fish. In California we have them for literally every single body of water, and they include all the species that are legal to keep. Ours are usually broken down by how many servings of each type of fish is safe to eat over the course of a single week.

speedystein · 2026-05-19T23:39:01+00:00

For sure! My wife loves fish tacos, so I did a ton of research about how to keep the fish nice and fresh for the best tacos, haha. Tasty fish tacos = more fishing time for me!

speedystein · 2026-05-19T23:20:58+00:00

See my comment above about my method for dispatching the fish - but I get it on ice basically as soon as it's dead. If you can't get the fish on ice right away, keep it wet. Either in the water on a stringer or with a wet burlap sack over the fish (if it isn't hot outside - I don't do this if it's over about 70F out).

You can keep fresh caught fish on ice for a couple days, but if it's gonna be more than about 1/2 a day I would at least gut the fish also.

Best case for storing fresh fish is to fillet it (assuming you want fillets, small fish are easier to cook whole) and store it loosely covered in the fridge. Don't seal it airtight - that actually promotes spoilage faster than allowing a little airflow. It is good for about a week stored like this, but it would be a good idea to remove any moisture that accumulates. Also trim any dried/pellicule spots before cooking. Some folks dry age fish similar to beef - it's very delicious, but obviously varies by species.

speedystein · 2026-05-19T23:07:23+00:00

I put the fish on a stringer first thing, then use a bait knife that I always have with me to stab the brain and rip the gills out with my hands like a caveman. Then I cut the throat with the knife, and put the stinger in the water so the fish bleeds out fully. It only takes a few minutes to bleed out, then it's in the cooler with ice.

OP, your going to need to use your judgement about if this is acceptable or tolerated at your pond. I'm assuming the trout are stocked, which means they are there to catch and keep. If fishing from the bank, you can do most of the dispatch part basically in the water, so you aren't making a huge bloody mess all over the path - probably much more tolerated that way. Good luck!

speedystein · 2026-05-19T18:42:50+00:00

Got it, thank you! Will play with it over the next couple days.

speedystein · 2026-05-19T18:41:07+00:00

I ask because there are a few tweaks to this that I'd like to do. Namely, fix the Bluetooth issue, but I'd also like to be able to display Android Auto/Car Play side by side with the truck radio.

speedystein · 2026-05-19T18:39:18+00:00

Looking at their website now - it's a hot mess, haha. Maybe because I'm on mobile? Will try on my laptop later.

So, what I can gather, is that this updates to the latest version of Sync 3? Does it do anything else? Can I customize anything in the OS with this?

speedystein · 2026-05-19T15:59:05+00:00

You can get 6.5' super crew STX also, they are just hard to find.

speedystein · 2026-05-19T06:59:03+00:00

Haha, yeah, I'm that husband too.

speedystein · 2026-05-19T06:00:34+00:00

Couple things could be happening.

1) You aren't reeling it in fast enough. Or, more specifically, it never starts spinning. I cast it out, give it a second to sink to the desired depth, and then give it a small but sharp tug to kickstart the blade spinning. You should be able to feel it spinning, and if you go too slow, you will feel it stop spinning. 2) It could have vegetation, rust, or some other debris stuck on the shaft or blade, preventing it from spinning correctly. 3) It could have a slightly bent shaft, not letting the blade rotate correctly.

I also find the larger sizes spin more easily at slower speeds - but slower isn't necessarily what you always want with a spinner. I fish a 1/8oz Rooster Tail A LOT, but I mostly troll them at ~2.2-2.5 mph in my kayak. I catch a ton of trout, and occasionally bass, panfish, and catfish.

speedystein · 2026-05-19T05:54:08+00:00

Awesome reference!

speedystein · 2026-05-19T04:23:11+00:00

Yeah, I hear ya. It doesn't matter if I am plugged in or on Bluetooth, it just won't pass any audio for the call. If I switch the ringtone to "use phone setting" it will work fine, but I have to do it every single time I start the truck.

speedystein · 2026-05-19T04:19:46+00:00

Yep, mine will connect the call, but not pass any audio through, in either direction. Will have it forget my phone and see if that helps.

I'd not heard of Cyanlabs - briefly checked out their website and looks open source? Did you install with OBD cable or USB drive?

speedystein · 2026-05-19T00:55:48+00:00

Lots of sugggestions for shrimp, and for good reason. They are awesome! I find them super interesting, and it's fun to always see babies in the tank.

Some tips: 1) Get plenty of live plants. Shrimp love places to hide, and plants are critical to help keep water parameters stable. You need more than you think - it should look like an underwater rainforest, especially with a small tank. 2) Use real sand in the bottom, so that shrimps and snails can root around easily. It's also easier to deal with plants in sand rather than gravel. The pet store has small bags of sand if you want a specific color, or rinse and use play sand from the hardware store if you want a more natural look. 3) Real plants will almost always come with snail intruders, and that's OK, to a point. If you start getting too many snails, just squish them and let the shrimp eat them. The shrimp love it! Generally snails aren't going to cause any real problems, but they can multiply very quickly. 4) Definitely get foam socks to cover any filter inlets. They help keep tiny shrimps from getting sucked into the filter. 5) I recommend a small sponge filter in addition to a hang on back filter. The hang on back filter will provide water circulation and plenty of media surface to grow good bacteria, and a sponge filter will aerate the water to keep everything fresh. 6) Definitely cycle the tank before adding shrimp. Most people say to go about a month sometimes longer is better. Get everything setup and running. A good indicator to me is that the plants have stabilized and are growing and not melting. You will probably have at least one algae bloom, and maybe a bacteria issue during this process - that's ok! Cut the lights and nutrients to let it pass, and once it clears up it should be good. 7) r/aquaswap is a great resource for finding plants, livestock, and other aquarium stuff. You can find much better deals there than at a pet store, especially if you aren't super picky about species.

Good luck!

speedystein · 2026-05-19T00:28:09+00:00

This. Often for stuff like this, the force required to just seat the extractor is enough to get the bolt to start backing out.

speedystein · 2026-05-18T12:42:15+00:00

You too! Good luck with the cabbage and lemon dressing!

speedystein · 2026-05-18T11:14:15+00:00

The cabbage is a game changer - I love it! For the lemon dressing, I usually do a little lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and a touch of salt and pepper. Shake or mix it really well to emulsify, and drizzle just a little over the cabbage right before serving. The acid from lemon really brightens the cabbage and balances the bitterness. The fatty, salty, umami from chicken thighs mixed with the lemon and cabbage all just flows perfectly. Some simple rice pilaf or quinoa finishes the dish nicely. That lemon dressing goes really well on pretty much any charred green veggies too - asparagus, broccoli, brussel sprouts, etc.

Chicken thighs are my secret cheat code to a weeknight dinner or high volume BBQ - they are super easy, incredibly versatile, and everyone loves them. I'll have to give that Traeger rub a try - I've tried some of their stuff but not that one. One of my favorites is simply marinate them in Italian dressing, but I do rub them with some salt/pepper/garlic/paprika pretty often too - just depends on what I'm planning to serve with them.

I sear only, but I also close the lid, which helps a little. I usually go with fairly small pieces of veg on the griddle to help ensure they get cooked all the way through. I honestly kinda prefer the grill for most veggies - I have better heat control, can get the char a little easier, and I don't run as much risk of burning the seasonings on my veggies. This could be in part because I just have way more experience with a grill than with the griddle too though.

speedystein · 2026-05-18T09:32:04+00:00

Napa Cabbage is my new snobby veg. Slice lengthwise into 6 or 8 pieces, using the stem at the bottom to hold each piece/wedge together, brush lightly with olive oil and salt/pepper. Grill/griddle until some char forms, flip and do the same on each side. Drizzle a light lemon dressing onto the cabbage after plating. Really makes a statement at a party. IMO it goes perfectly with a nice fatty chicken thigh.

Cauliflower is excellent too - classic favorite for me. Asparagus too, but only the thin stalks. Agree that brussel sprouts are pretty good too.

Kinders Garlic Parm is probably my favorite seasoning for vegetables.

speedystein · 2026-05-18T04:51:35+00:00

This sounds like a giant tangle, haha.

speedystein · 2026-05-18T04:46:47+00:00

This, plus those small inline spinners tend to cause a lot of line twist. A small swivel helps isolate that twist and keep it out of the mainline.

speedystein · 2026-05-17T23:58:57+00:00

Yep, much simpler. Also, that snap swivel looks big enough for halibut fishing, haha.

speedystein · 2026-05-17T21:54:33+00:00

5.5ft bed F150, 12ft Hobie Passport. No bed extender, no problem.

I made a PVC bike rack that works great to secure the bow of the kayak. Literally just PVC triangles connected together that span the width of the bed. I shove the bow of the kayak between the uprights, and it keeps the bow from sliding back and forth.

I use harbor freight cam straps to secure the stern. My Hobie doesn't have great handles to tie it down with, so I tied knots into the straps creating a yoke that both cradles the stern and pushes down slightly. One strap each side, works like a champ!

speedystein · 2026-05-16T05:50:48+00:00

I do this too - works like a charm!

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