Will a fishmonger or bait shop clean a fish you caught for a fee?
I love fishing, especially saltwater surfcasting, but up until now it's been mostly "catch and release" - this summer I would like to try fresh-caught striped bass or bluefish. I am terrible at cleaning and gutting fish, and I would prefer not to hack my catch into inedibility. Do independent fishmongers clean and fillet fish brought in by customers for a fee? How about bait shops?
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It depends upon where you plan to fish. Communities that have a big fishing tradition will certainly have people that will do that. The bait shops near the fishing spot will know who to ask.
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Do fishmongers descale fish?
If the scales are still attached, I ask the fishmonger to remove them. Descaling a fish in a tiny kitchen is a form of decorating that I don't want to do. Thankfully, fishmongers are happy to do it!What can a fishmonger do?
A fishmonger (historically fishwife for female practitioners) is someone who sells raw fish and seafood. Fishmongers can be wholesalers or retailers and are trained at selecting and purchasing, handling, gutting, boning, filleting, displaying, merchandising and selling their product.What to do once you caught a fish?
Place the fish on ice immediately after capture. This will naturally anaesthetise the fish. It will also improve the eating quality of the meat and reduce spoilage. Spike the fish by inserting a knife or spike in the centre of the fish's head, immediately behind the eyes.How do you ask fishmonger?
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When I was a fishmonger we would clean and cut for a small fee per pound. If you were a regular and had manners, we'd do it free. Try to avoid the Friday and Saturday rush, if it's a busy shop.
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