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Re: Freezing Crappie [Re: smove] #11387305 02/02/16 10:58 PM
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I vacuum seal mine. It does not get any better. PLus when you are ready to cook them it takes 5 minutes or less to thaw. I remove the ribs and everything. Her is what mine looks like when I am done.


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Re: Freezing Crappie [Re: shut-up-and-fish] #11387447 02/03/16 12:12 AM
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This +1....was told this by a guide,13 years ago.Still use it today.
Originally Posted By: shut-up-and-fish

Water and freeze. Never had fish go bad. I use table salt (not much) in my water. Helps keep the meat firm when thawing.

Re: Freezing Crappie [Re: Slewfoot] #11387581 02/03/16 01:08 AM
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Originally Posted By: Slewfoot
Frozen in water. Have enough fish fries they never last longer than a year or two. But that said I'm prolly getting low or low for me as tough as Palestine has been this winter. That's usually been my winter time freezer. They never go bad or get freezer burnt if you leave em in the lake till its time to cook em!! food


You might have to go hunting for some other white meat!

Re: Freezing Crappie [Re: smove] #11387683 02/03/16 01:39 AM
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Vacuum seal them


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Re: Freezing Crappie [Re: Sirjet] #11387831 02/03/16 02:32 AM
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Really like the vacuum seal recommendation! I may start sealing my catches.

Until then, the way we've always froze our fish is after filleting and trimming rib cage, unroll enough Saran Wrap to place 10 fillets separated by 3/4 - 1 inch. Then cover those fillets with another layer of Saran Wrap. Now, roll the fillets together like you would roll up a sleeping bag. Then wrap the package in aluminum foil. I usually take a permanent marker and write on the foil the type of fish and month/year they were caught. Packaging fillets this way, you can unroll and cook just what you want.



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Re: Freezing Crappie [Re: smove] #11395119 02/05/16 11:00 PM
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I have been freezing fish for years with just water and a little salt in a bag with no air in the bag. If you have a vacuum sealer that's even better.

Re: Freezing Crappie [Re: smove] #11396172 02/06/16 03:01 PM
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Water in bag and fish freeze your good fish



Re: Freezing Crappie [Re: smove] #11396327 02/06/16 04:54 PM
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Vacuum seal them, just like the pix that Sirjet posted above. You can open the bag, break off as many pieces as needed and reseal whatever is not needed.
You can freeze them flat and have more room in the freezer. They also keep in great condition for a long time.

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