I'm glad you're interested in fishing because I'm also a fishing enthusiast. Today I would like to share with you some knowledge and insights about fishing, and I hope you can benefit from it.
You may have heard that some fish are very "dirty", and in order to survive, they will eat some rotten food or live in some dirty waters. You may find these fish disgusting, not worth fishing, and not worth eating. But in fact, these fish are not as bad as you think, they have their own survival wisdom and charm, and their meat is also very delicious, which is a delicacy for anglers.
Today I am going to introduce you to the 4 "dirtiest" fish, which are Egyptian pond fish, catfish, yellow bone fish and soft-shelled turtle. I will tell you about their characteristics, habits, fishing methods and practices, so that you have a comprehensive understanding of them, maybe you will change your opinion of them and even fall in love with them.
First, let's take a look at the Egyptian pond fish, which is a very strong fish that can survive anywhere there is water, whether it's a clear lake or a stinking gutter. Its body has a thick layer of mucus that protects it from bacteria and parasites. It has a large mouth that allows it to swallow prey larger than it, it is not a picky eater and eats everything, including carrion, fish and shrimp, birds, frogs, and more. Its meat is very tender and has a very fresh taste, which is suitable for various methods such as steaming, pan-frying, and stewing. Its fish scales can also be used as medicine, which has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying. The fishing method is very simple, as long as you use some meat or offal as bait, you can easily catch it. Its size is very large, it can reach dozens of pounds, and catching it will give you a great sense of accomplishment.
Next, let's take a look at the catfish, which is a very active fish that loves to swim around in the water in search of food. Its body has a layer of black scales that allow it to be invisible in the water and avoid detection by predators. Its mouth has a row of sharp teeth that can bite anything, and it is not a picky eater, eating everything, including carrion, fish and shrimp, frogs, birds, insects, and more. Its meat is very fresh and has a unique aroma, which is suitable for steaming, stewing and other methods. Its fish bones can also be used to make soups, which have the effect of calcium supplementation. It is also very easy to fish, as long as you use some meat or offal as bait, you can easily catch it. It is very small, usually only a few taels, but it has a lot of strength, and it will be fun to catch it.
Next, let's take a look at the yellow bone fish, which is a very gluttonous fish, it is always looking for food in the water, whether it is fresh or rotten, it will not let go. Its body has a layer of yellow scales that allow it to sparkle in the water and attract the attention of its prey. Its mouth is small, but it can open wide and swallow prey larger than it in one bite, and it is not a picky eater, it eats everything, including small fish and shrimp, insects, earthworms, shrimp, and so on. Its meat is very sweet and has a delicate fragrance, which is suitable for steaming, boiling soups, etc. Its fish bones can also be used to make soups, which have the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying. Its fishing method is also very simple, as long as you use some small fish, shrimp or earthworms as bait, you can easily catch it. It is very small, usually only a few taels, but it eats very fiercely, and catching it will make you feel very satisfied.
Finally, let's take a look at the soft-shelled turtle, which is not actually a fish, but an amphibian reptile, but its name has the word "fish", so let's look at it as a fish. It is a very intelligent animal that can move freely in the water and on land, and its body has a hard carapace that protects it from harm. Its mouth has a pair of sharp beaks that can bite anything, and it is not a picky eater, eating everything, including meat, offal, fish and shrimp, frogs, birds, insects, and more. Its meat is very tender and has a delicious juice, which is suitable for soup, steaming, stir-frying, etc. Its carapace can also be used as medicine and has the effect of replenishing blood. It is also very easy to fish, as long as you use some meat or offal as bait, you can easily catch it. Its size is very large, it can reach dozens of catties, and catching it will make you very face-saving.
These are the 4 "dirtiest" fish that I want to introduce to you, although they look dirty, they are all very tasty fish, and they are the favorite of anglers. If you want to catch them, you need to have good resources, that is, you need to find waters with these fish, and then go to them with the right bait, and you will have a big catch. Of course, you also need to have some fishing skills and experience, which you can improve by fishing more, learning more, and communicating more. I hope you enjoy fishing and eating fish, because fishing is a very interesting activity, it allows you to relax and enjoy the beauty of nature, but also to exercise your patience and skill, and more importantly, it allows you to taste the deliciousness of the fish you have caught, which is a satisfaction that cannot be expressed in words.