
Catch and cook a fish
π Repeatableπ€ All ages
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Experience the complete cycle from water to plate by catching your own dinner and preparing it fresh. Whether fly fishing for trout in mountain streams or surf fishing for snapper, there's nothing quite like eating fish you caught yourself. Learn proper filleting techniques and simple cooking methods that highlight the fresh flavors.
Difficulty
35/100Medium
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Cost
$20 β $100
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Time
half-day
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People
1β6
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Setting
outdoor
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Season
any
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Equipment
fishing rod, tackle, cooking equipment
People who tried this
βIn a flash, my six-weight was bent over under the strain of a feisty rainbow. With limited gear, notably the absence of a net, wrestling a fish onto a float tube can be a bit tricky. Thankfully, the rainbow was cooperative and after a quick rap on the head with my Leatherman, I cut the gills to bleed him out. [...] To prepare the fish, I filleted and portioned out the trout into about three chunks per fillet. In a hot pan, I seared the trout skin side down, flipping once the skin had crisped up. These small trout take a surprisingly short amount of time to cook; once theyβre opaque, theyβre done.β
βAfter a long hike in the beating sun, thereβs nothing quite like paddling around in a float tube with sore knees submerged in the icy waters. Despite being a scorching hot day, the lake water was not something youβd dive into without immediately hyperventilating, so I was thankful Iβd hiked up a pair of packable waders. Armed with polarized sunglasses, I surveyed the water for any fish sign, be it a rising fish, insect life or spots that looked particularly fishy. For a good hour I fought the wind, paddling around the lake dragging a leech pattern trying to get an idea of what the score was, but to no avail.β
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