How to catch, clean and cook Mackerel and Herring - Delicious and simple - The Fish Locker
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Date: 2022-05-03
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Robbie
2 things I have to mention one is that I've not never heard anyone say handling mackerel then releasing them is sending to their deaths, I've caught many and scene many caught and released and they're always fine if they weren't then I'd think you would see them struggling on the surface at some point.
Secondly the dispatch method you use is similar to mine I do the scure with a knife straight into the brain and the reason I started doing this with table fish is because I'd seen alot of people whacking fish on the head and throw em in a bucket and every minute of two they'll start thrashing around cuz they're not properly dispatched, I'd prefer the fish I'm going to eat to not suffer so definitely agree the scure method if quick and definitely does the job properly. Anyway dude love the show I know I often comment a couple of times on one video but it's cuz I see things and have to pause n comment otherwise I'll forget what I was gonna say lol. Top video as always -
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2 things I have to mention one is that I've not never heard anyone say handling mackerel then releasing them is sending to their deaths, I've caught many and scene many caught and released and they're always fine if they weren't then I'd think you would see them struggling on the surface at some point.
Secondly the dispatch method you use is similar to mine I do the scure with a knife straight into the brain and the reason I started doing this with table fish is because I'd seen alot of people whacking fish on the head and throw em in a bucket and every minute of two they'll start thrashing around cuz they're not properly dispatched, I'd prefer the fish I'm going to eat to not suffer so definitely agree the scure method if quick and definitely does the job properly. Anyway dude love the show I know I often comment a couple of times on one video but it's cuz I see things and have to pause n comment otherwise I'll forget what I was gonna say lol. Top video as always -
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Sion
You can use ready brekky too. Butter fly is easy All you do is cut along the belly of the fish with scissors, snipping off the head, fins and, if you need to, the tail, then place it flesh side down on a flat surface. Now, using a rolling pin, give the fish a few sharp taps to flatten it out. Next press very firmly with your thumbs or the handle of a wooden spoon all along the backbone of the fish, to loosen it. Now turn the fish skin side down and, using a sharp knife and starting at the head end, gently ease the backbone away: as it comes away, almost all the little bones will come away with it. Any that don't can be removed afterwards, and tweezers are helpful here then just trim the belly. Use same technique with sardines
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You can use ready brekky too. Butter fly is easy All you do is cut along the belly of the fish with scissors, snipping off the head, fins and, if you need to, the tail, then place it flesh side down on a flat surface. Now, using a rolling pin, give the fish a few sharp taps to flatten it out. Next press very firmly with your thumbs or the handle of a wooden spoon all along the backbone of the fish, to loosen it. Now turn the fish skin side down and, using a sharp knife and starting at the head end, gently ease the backbone away: as it comes away, almost all the little bones will come away with it. Any that don't can be removed afterwards, and tweezers are helpful here then just trim the belly. Use same technique with sardines
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L. R. S
Thats was really good. I love how much you both enjoyed the food and the fact you caught it your selves makes it so much better. You was saying in the video back in the day Jim would have this with just plane bred. my farther in-law was exactly the same in fact he still has plane pilchard sandwiches for lunch - I was also thinking about a video you and Jim coud do go out and catch what ever fish you can get ya hands on and get a couple bottles of wine in and see what goes best. Now that sounds like fun -- all the best to you and the family mate tight lines! ---
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Thats was really good. I love how much you both enjoyed the food and the fact you caught it your selves makes it so much better. You was saying in the video back in the day Jim would have this with just plane bred. my farther in-law was exactly the same in fact he still has plane pilchard sandwiches for lunch - I was also thinking about a video you and Jim coud do go out and catch what ever fish you can get ya hands on and get a couple bottles of wine in and see what goes best. Now that sounds like fun -- all the best to you and the family mate tight lines! ---
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Viscus
I am in California and these videos have totally got me possessed! I must head to the northern California coast and start mucking about. I love shellfish of all kinds and Fish Locker Dude explains what you're looking at and looking for. The idea of bringing a small camping stove, digging up some amazing seafood, and feasting is so very cool. KInd of like gold prospecting. Excellent videos!
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I am in California and these videos have totally got me possessed! I must head to the northern California coast and start mucking about. I love shellfish of all kinds and Fish Locker Dude explains what you're looking at and looking for. The idea of bringing a small camping stove, digging up some amazing seafood, and feasting is so very cool. KInd of like gold prospecting. Excellent videos!
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CrimeVid
I don-t bleed fish, or wash in fresh water(l know you didn-t) because I like the taste of edible fish. But like you I believe in eating mackerel as soon as possible, on the boat if you can. I would love to be good enough to fillet a herring, but shop bought ones are too soft for me to do it and I-ve never caught one. Gooseberries go with mackeral.
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I don-t bleed fish, or wash in fresh water(l know you didn-t) because I like the taste of edible fish. But like you I believe in eating mackerel as soon as possible, on the boat if you can. I would love to be good enough to fillet a herring, but shop bought ones are too soft for me to do it and I-ve never caught one. Gooseberries go with mackeral.
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Alan
I took your advice and looked up Ikejime, and living in the midlands I was interested to hear about how the fish keeps better. Whilst it look's graphic, its better than leaving it in a bucket like most do. Do you use this method for dispatching? If so where did you get the kit from? Keep up the great videos.
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I took your advice and looked up Ikejime, and living in the midlands I was interested to hear about how the fish keeps better. Whilst it look's graphic, its better than leaving it in a bucket like most do. Do you use this method for dispatching? If so where did you get the kit from? Keep up the great videos.
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Maurizio
That is a really great video, loved both the fishing and the cooking, you-re a lucky guy John having a father-in-law like that, looks like you have a great friendship. The food looks fantastic, mackerel is my favourite eating fish, and Jim cooked them beautifully!
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That is a really great video, loved both the fishing and the cooking, you-re a lucky guy John having a father-in-law like that, looks like you have a great friendship. The food looks fantastic, mackerel is my favourite eating fish, and Jim cooked them beautifully!
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John
Hi John, what a delightful video. Jim certainly knows how to make delicious food and all from natures larder. Lets see more of your catch and cook videos with Jim.
Just brilliant mate.
Continued good health to you and all your family.
John-East Kilbride.
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Hi John, what a delightful video. Jim certainly knows how to make delicious food and all from natures larder. Lets see more of your catch and cook videos with Jim.
Just brilliant mate.
Continued good health to you and all your family.
John-East Kilbride.
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Mike
After watching this video I-m so inspired to do exactly the same. The trouble is that it-s a bit early for Isle of Wight mackerel. Definitely putting this in my favourites list for later this summer. Your mate must have asbestos fingers -
Great video.
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After watching this video I-m so inspired to do exactly the same. The trouble is that it-s a bit early for Isle of Wight mackerel. Definitely putting this in my favourites list for later this summer. Your mate must have asbestos fingers -
Great video.
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Andrew
Hi John as much as I love your videos and wait each week patiently, and I know the reasons you stopped, but I loved the crab pot videos, will you be giving this a go again in the future, - keep em coming the fish locker crew -
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Hi John as much as I love your videos and wait each week patiently, and I know the reasons you stopped, but I loved the crab pot videos, will you be giving this a go again in the future, - keep em coming the fish locker crew -
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