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 How long do Crappie Keep in Freezer?
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11/26/05 03:54 PM
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JP
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Just trying to get peoples opinions here.
I have seen 3 months from 8-12 Months posted on the internet. I figure Crappie are leaner so should keep longer then say oily fish like salmon.. What is the maximum length of time before they start spoiling?
I keep mine frozen solid in freezer bags with no air..
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Re: How long do Crappie Keep in Freezer?
#392488
11/26/05 04:40 PM
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Texas Sidewinder
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I freeze mine in water and plenty of it. Not sure how long they will stay in the freezer though. I would say on the safe side, to keep it at 6 months or so. Best thing to do is keep the grease hot, and you don't have to worry about them going bad.
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Re: How long do Crappie Keep in Freezer?
#392489
11/26/05 05:09 PM
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redfin
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Vacuum packed they should stay for about a year. I date my packages so I know for sure...
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 Re: How long do Crappie Keep in Freezer?
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11/26/05 05:28 PM
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Jim C.
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Shouldn't filets be fine if there is no air on them? I fill the freezer bag with water and push all the air out. I have not had a problem yet(knock on wood/head).
Jim C.
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Re: How long do Crappie Keep in Freezer?
#392491
11/26/05 05:54 PM
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SHAD CHASER
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use both vacuum and submerged in water, fillets and whole and hadn't had any problems or change in taste @ 6 months
FISH ON!
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Re: How long do Crappie Keep in Freezer?
#392492
11/26/05 06:39 PM
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chickenman
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keep'em in water for no more than a year. Water works!!!!
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Re: How long do Crappie Keep in Freezer?
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11/26/05 10:10 PM
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Ranger R
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Re: How long do Crappie Keep in Freezer?
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11/26/05 10:23 PM
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Jim C.
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Jim C.
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Re: How long do Crappie Keep in Freezer?
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11/27/05 06:37 AM
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1redtex
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fillets in ziplock freezer bag fill with water all way to top push air out and close.no problem or taste change up to 12-13 months for me.
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Re: How long do Crappie Keep in Freezer?
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11/27/05 11:55 AM
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TexasJohn
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I think anyone who is an outdoorsman (hunting, fishing) would be crazy not to have a Food Saver vaccum sealer. I have had mine for several years and it keeps all your game fresh for a couple of years. Takes up less room in the freezer than freezing filets in water.
Well worth the investment.
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Re: How long do Crappie Keep in Freezer?
#392497
11/27/05 09:51 PM
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lcbl75771
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I second the food saver. 
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 Re: How long do Crappie Keep in Freezer?
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11/27/05 10:04 PM
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JP
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I take a consensus of at least 8 months seeing that I froze them in ziplock bags full of water- no air.. I did not freeze them first- then put them in bags filled with water then refreeze like the article said to-- Sounds like a way to do it from now on..
Thanks for the input as I am sure this helped all who have been wondering about how long to keep the "Bags of Gold" I have been wanting a food saver for awhile but just never got around to getting one..
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Re: How long do Crappie Keep in Freezer?
#392499
11/27/05 10:11 PM
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I'm not sure because they are normally eaten within a week or so... 
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Re: How long do Crappie Keep in Freezer?
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11/27/05 10:49 PM
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ksutton
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I put mine in plastic containers (not bags) and fill it with water. Even at that I never keep fish for over 6 months. There is usually no reason to even consider it.
Kevin
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 Re: How long do Crappie Keep in Freezer?
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11/28/05 07:13 AM
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The Crappie Guy
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I use a vacuum sealer. They keep for months. Still taste fresh caught.
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