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How Do You Fillet A Sheepshead?

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Are sheepshead good eating? The short answer is that the sheepshead taste is actually sweet and delicious with a slight shellfish flavor. The varied diet for this fish makes it not just delicious but also very nutritious The somewhat flaky and tender flesh is often considered to have a flavor that faintly resembles shellfish when … Read more

Can A Fire Eel Hurt You?

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Q: Are Fire eels dangerous? A: Mastacembelus erythrotaenia is not dangerous However, these fish do have sharp dorsal spines, and they secrete a toxic slime, which can be harmful. For that reason, you should avoid handling your eel if at all possible. How big does a fire eel get? Often the anal, pectoral, and dorsal … Read more