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  1. 03-03-2008, 08:26 PM #1
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    Does anybody ever wait until the next day to clean there crappie? I usually do not do this, but when we go to weiss, thay have somebody that will clean your fish for you. Now I like doing it, but fishing for 10 hours a day for 4-5 days straight, the last thing I feel like doing is cleaning fish before I shower, eat, and climb my tired but in bed. We always put them on ice in a five gallon buckets, they clean them the next day and put in freezer. Do you think this is bad (for eating) or no problem. Always wondered, but just didn't ask.
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  2. 03-03-2008, 08:29 PM #2
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    I've seen many replys on here saying they have left their fish on ice for as long as 3-4 days "making sure the water stays off ,leave drain plug open on cooler".......but I usally dont keep fish.When i do its only a few that I will fill like cleaning myself that day.

    So to answer your ? I dont think 1 night on ice in a bucket would hurt.I would just drill a few drain holes.....my expercience with fish that site in cold water not ice gets musheeee.
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    I've done the same thing never had a problem they actualy are a lot less of a mess when you clean them.Be carefull not to cut through the tail before you flip them, it is easy to do.
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    Keeping the water off is the key, over night won't matter either way
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    I Have Done It That Way For Years Never Had A Problem. I Wouldnt Worry About It As Long As You Keep Them Iced.
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    I hardly ever clean them the same day. I prefer cleaning them after they have been on ice for a day. To me it is much easier. I don't use an electric knife either so I would not know if it easier if you use an electric knife after they have been on ice, but to me it is easier with a regular fillet knife after being on ice.
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    Water temps in the 40s, mine are still alive when I get home, still flippin when one sides missin. Nice to know I can keep em overnight. Thanks everyone.
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    I never wait either. Clean them all alive when I get home.
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    I've done it like that, and found that they are actually a little easier to clean the next day due to them being a little firmer. They eat just as well too!!:D
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    Quote Originally Posted by FishingDog View Post
    I've done it like that, and found that they are actually a little easier to clean the next day due to them being a little firmer. They eat just as well too!!:D
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