We found this recipe on Imperfectfoods.com and must say it's one of the best fish dinner presentations I've eaten! It works great with either salmon or California Delta striped bass. I'm sure it's good with other fish too!
This healthy recipe comes together in under 20 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights. Almonds and salmon are filled with healthy fats and protein, and with its crunchy coating, this quick-cooking dish works well for gluten-free diets.
Serve with a simple salad or as part of a grain bowl.
½ cup almonds
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
2 tsp lemon zest
1 lb. salmon filets (or striped bass filets)
½ tsp kosher salt
½ tsp ground pepper
1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
Preheat oven to 350°. Place almonds on a rimmed baking sheet. Toast until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Let cool. Place almonds in the body of a food processor and chop until almost ground, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
Place almonds in a small bowl. Add cheese, parsley and lemon zest. Mix to combine.
Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Increase oven to 400°.
Place salmon filets on prepared baking sheet. Pat dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Spread mustard over the top of filets. Pat with almond mixture until coated.
Bake salmon until just cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes.
You’ll likely have extra almond mix—save and sprinkle it over salads, pureed soups, or avocado toast!
Recipe & Photo by Maren Ellingboe
Once you have a good indication that a fish has taken your bait or lure you need to “set the hook”. This is intended to securely plant the hook into the fish’s mouth or lip to minimize the chance of losing the fish as you reel it in. Setting the hook is a skill that can be learned quickly but may take time to master. There are different techniques that can be used depending on the fish species you’re pursuing, bait presentation, environmental conditions, rigging and timing.
Generally, if standing make sure you have a stable and balanced stance, wait for that indication you have a committed fish at your hook (you’ll usually feel the weight of the fish and/or see your rod tip yank downward) and then set the hook by simply snapping the rod over your shoulder or off to the side. Keep your elbows tight against your side to provide added power and leverage as needed.
South-mouthed fish or those with light biting habits (trout, crappie, bait fish) will only tolerate more subtle hooks sets or you’ll rip the hook out of their lips. A more aggressive hard hookset is required with fish with tougher mouths and lips.
In the CA Suisun delta we’ll tend to crank the reel a few quick turns when we see the rod bend down when bait fishing for catfish, striped bass or sturgeon to help set the hook. That technique tends to work well with circle hooks. Black bass requires a more immediate and aggressive hookset using artificial lures.
When trolling for striped bass (up to 5mph) a secure hookset tends to happen when the fish strikes the lure, so additional hookset efforts normally aren’t necessary.
Once the hook is set, keep the line tight and your rod up around 45 degrees from the water level, adjust your drag and enjoy the moment(s).
Fish on!
]]>You find at the end of your line a missing hook and a curly tag end...the signs of a failed knot.
Tying the right knots (and good knots) is undoubtedly the most important step to ensuring you'll get fish in the boat. Take time to learn the proper knots to use for the type of fishing you're doing. Some knots work better than others depending on the size and type of line you're using (i.e. monofilament vs braid) and the purpose of the knot (i.e. attaching a hook, connecting 2 lines, or tackle).
I found a great website that provides animated instructions on how to tie various popular knots used for fishing and other uses at home, work and play:
https://www.animatedknots.com/fishing-knots
Spend some time checking out the knots and compare to the ones you may be using and/or may already be familiar with. If you've been loosing fish to sloppy knot tying failures then it's time to take some Knot-Tying 101.
For the CA Suisun delta striper bass and sturgeon fishing I tend to favor the palomar, surgeon's and uni-knots depending on whether I'm fishing with bait or lures. I usually snell my hooks when bait fishing.
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Improperly disposed line can be hazardous to marine life, birds, swimmers, pets, and even boat propellers. Even at landfills the fishing line can remain harmful to wildlife. It's best to recycle used fishing line whenever possible.
Local tackle shops may offer recycling. In addition, you'll likely find waterfront recycling bins at launch ramps, piers and public fishing spots. Monofilament and fluorocarbon can be recycled to make other plastic products like toys, tackle boxes, fishing line spools. Berkley Pure Fishing Company in Iowa recycles fishing line. Braided line or line that contains wire is not recycled.
Can't find a recycling bin for your used fishing line and don't have a large enough shipment to send to Iowa? Then ALWAYS cut your line into small pieces (less than 6 inches) and place in a trash bag/container or covered trash bin. I usually take my used line, loosely loop the whole amount around my hand and then use my knife, snips or scissors to cut up the looped line into the small pieces. I then place in a garbage bag I carry on the boat. Once I return to the launch ramp I place the cut-up pieces of line into a public fishing line recycle tube/container at the dock.
Do your part to protect the environment. Every little effort by every angler DOES MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
Fish on!
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Fly Line Selection
Basic Stratergy
Fly Line Tapers
Leaders
Basic Leader Construction
Main Region : Columbia River, Washington south to Los Angles, California ( Delta Prime ), Maine to Florida.
Fishing Habitat : Tidal rivers ( tolerant of changes in salinity ), in the surf against the shore, in rip tides, on flats, grubbing for sand eels, around structure. Known for feeding in rough and moving water. Cooler waters drive fish deeper or further south.
Major Food : Fishes, Crustaceans: Worms, Mud-suckers etc.
Major Seasons : In southern waters, fresh and brackish water year round, In northern waters mid April - November. In gulf June to January.
Fly Fishing
Live & Cut Bait