When I would go for bass and blues on the east coast, some of the guys would bleed the live fish out on the deck. I guess the idea was to get the blood out of the flesh. I thought it was a good idea so I did it too. I can't say I tasted a difference but maybe there was. Have you heard of this? For shark, they would swing em on the deck like they were cleaning a floor mat.
I have never had ice aside from maybe 5 or 6 big ice packs for the trip home. As long as it isn't too hot, a burlap bag with some water spray keeps things pretty cool. In Alaska, you could probably dip-net some glacier for the cooler.
I don’t normally grab glacial ice for the cooler because it’s out of the way. I bring 2 coolers, one wheeled cooler with ice for the fish and one sports cooler with ice water.
I know that most fish buyers in Wa. State pay more for bled fish. The appearance of the fillets is better and unbled fish spoil more quickly. I can't say about the taste. I bleed then ice my fish immediately also!
Heading back to Valdez after work tomorrow, silvers are still running and I have want some more salmon.
Looks like everyone is having a great time and having good luck fishing. I sure am thinking about having fish now.
Definitely getting some payback for owning the boat. Nice. The kids will never forget these outings. Need a first mate eh?
Wonderful fish and family there there Rope! The youngest always seems to have a grin on. Must be a good-natured little fellow. With the rockfish you caught, you must have been over some structure. No Lingcod?
