Likes Likes:  18
Thanks Thanks:  0
HaHa HaHa:  0
Results 1 to 10 of 10

Thread: Freezing Fish

  1. 03-26-2016, 09:48 AM #1
    sorrydog's Avatar
    sorrydog
    sorrydog is offline Crappie Wall Hanger II
    Join Date
    Mar 2008
    Location
    Tifton, GA
    Posts
    583
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default Freezing Fish


    Came-up with this little idea to freeze fish. The problem always is when U lay the bags in the freeze, you always have one or two that will stickup out of the water and get freezer burnt. So, used little bungee cords and hung them on the ranks. I think I might be able to get a patent on this idea!


    Name: 20160326_100754.jpg Views: 1068 Size: 22.2 KB
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 03-26-2016, 10:03 AM #2
    Dutch's Avatar
    Dutch
    Dutch is offline Crappie.com 1K Star General
    Join Date
    Feb 2005
    Location
    Bonaire, Ga.
    Posts
    1,949
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    My method...
    I use quart ziploc bags...place however many fillets in it for a meal(for us its 10) fill it about 3/4 with water, partly seal and place under running water...squeeze air out slowly, once done lay flat on cookie sheet and freeze.

    Stackable in the freezer, and no air pockets.
    For the Everlasting Glory of the Infantry.
    Likes Shug87, badbull, Specklocker, love2fish, quick LIKED above post
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. 03-26-2016, 10:09 AM #3
    2@low8's Avatar
    2@low8
    2@low8 is offline Crappie Wall Hanger II * Crappie.com Supporter
    Join Date
    Apr 2005
    Location
    Fort Valley/Peach County, GA
    Posts
    673
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    What Dutch said.

    My mother taught me to "burp " water/air out bags when sealing them.
    Likes Dutch, badbull, quick LIKED above post
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 03-26-2016, 11:15 AM #4
    Danbo's Avatar
    Danbo
    Danbo is offline Crappie.com 2K Star General
    Join Date
    Oct 2004
    Location
    Kite, Georgia
    Posts
    2,070
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    We use vacuum bags for fish we want to keep for over a month. The trick is use a paper towel inside the bag to keep the moisture out of your vacuum machine. It will keep fish fresh for a long time.
    Likes Dutch, quick LIKED above post
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. 03-26-2016, 01:03 PM #5
    Dutch's Avatar
    Dutch
    Dutch is offline Crappie.com 1K Star General
    Join Date
    Feb 2005
    Location
    Bonaire, Ga.
    Posts
    1,949
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Danbo View Post
    We use vacuum bags for fish we want to keep for over a month. The trick is use a paper towel inside the bag to keep the moisture out of your vacuum machine. It will keep fish fresh for a long time.
    ^^^Another good method.

    Only thing I do different is I layer my fillets on wax paper' place on a baking sheet, freeze overnight and then vacuum seal.
    For the Everlasting Glory of the Infantry.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  6. 03-26-2016, 01:40 PM #6
    Fatman's Avatar
    Fatman
    Fatman is offline Crappie.com Legend
    Join Date
    Apr 2008
    Location
    Northfield VT
    Posts
    12,350
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Yep - vacuum pack for me too. Till I started using one I did the water freeze method in old cardboard milk cartons.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  7. 03-27-2016, 06:51 PM #7
    gabowman
    gabowman is offline Super Moderator * Crappie.com Supporter
    Join Date
    Dec 2005
    Location
    Elberton, Georgia
    Posts
    39,231
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Vacuum seal. They taste fresh-caught WAY longer than freezing in water. JMO...
    Health nuts are going to feel stupid someday, lying in hospitals dying of nothing.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  8. 03-27-2016, 08:09 PM #8
    badbull
    badbull is offline Trophy King
    Join Date
    Mar 2010
    Location
    ga
    Posts
    283
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    A vacuum sealer is the way to go!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  9. 03-28-2016, 10:04 AM #9
    Danbo's Avatar
    Danbo
    Danbo is offline Crappie.com 2K Star General
    Join Date
    Oct 2004
    Location
    Kite, Georgia
    Posts
    2,070
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    There is one out there now that actually traps the water. I still use the paper towel. I like dutch's idea and will try if soon.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  10. 03-28-2016, 10:29 AM #10
    love2fish's Avatar
    love2fish
    love2fish is offline Crappie Wall Hanger II
    Join Date
    Oct 2005
    Location
    Peoria Arizona
    Posts
    556
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Dutch View Post
    My method...
    I use quart ziploc bags...place however many fillets in it for a meal(for us its 10) fill it about 3/4 with water, partly seal and place under running water...squeeze air out slowly, once done lay flat on cookie sheet and freeze.

    Stackable in the freezer, and no air pockets.
    I do the same. No freezer burns.
    Likes sorrydog LIKED above post
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Tags for this Thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules

BACK TO TOP