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Old 05-04-2013, 11:46 PM   #1
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Save the Talapia part II; crawling in the murk for crabs cab and caviar

My sister in law told me she had fed my 3 nieces "frozen talapia from Costco" after a dive where I passed on some game looking for something better and then struck out. It doesnt take hearing that twice for me to convert the comment into a killing and feeding spree. Unlike some expert novices on the forums, I dont think sharing my catch is unethical. I think if we can save just one tilapia we should...

Over the past 3 weeks I've had some ok dives and some in some really crappy conditions, I've still managed to bring in some prime chow; the species list being: Sheepshead crab, kelp crab, crabs with caviar, octopus, 3 species of perch, halibut, panda shark (what I call a leopard shark when talking to kids who's parents have a heal the ocean bumper sticker) 2 species of rock fish, calico, giant kelp fish, and opihi. I dont know why there isnt an opal eye on the list...

I've been macking down, and tonight had 3 crab cocktails with caviar and horseradish cocktail sauce for dinner. The cab is probably going into the smoker tomorrow.

There is a lot out there to eat that isnt conventional game fish, and still is really good chow

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Old 05-04-2013, 11:51 PM   #2
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Re: Save the Talapia part II; crawling in the murk for crabs cab and caviar

The crab row is beautiful. If I had the patience to dick around with those things I would take them. I know some spots where they are everywhere.
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Old 05-04-2013, 11:57 PM   #3
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Re: Save the Talapia part II; crawling in the murk for crabs cab and caviar

Fabulous. You find some fat kelp crab. I have never tried any Caviar, but you make me want to try
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Old 05-05-2013, 01:29 AM   #4
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Re: Save the Talapia part II; crawling in the murk for crabs cab and caviar

No kidding man, great haul! Those really are some fat kelp crabs, seems like I always see the small ones...I'll have to look up your post about prepping the crab caviar and go get me some...I tried some Turban snail a while back and they were pretty good!
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Old 05-05-2013, 03:58 AM   #5
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Re: Save the Talapia part II; crawling in the murk for crabs cab and caviar

Wow, that looks so good. My only question is do you cook opihi or eat the raw, if you do cook them how. I've tried a few raw and there not for, me but maybe if I cook them it might taste better.
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Old 05-05-2013, 08:04 AM   #6
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My sister in law told me she had fed my 3 nieces "frozen talapia from Costco" after a dive where I passed on some game looking for something better and then struck out. It doesnt take hearing that twice for me to convert the comment into a killing and feeding spree.
Jeremy
Ha ha! I love it! I did the same thing when I heard that awful nonsense from my Mom. I told her I don't want to see costco fish in her house, and she happily obliges as long as I keep a fresh stream of ocean yummies in her fridge.

Thanks for sharing and great write up, Jeremy!

BTW how did you prepare the shark?

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