Dog Posted 16 April, 2010 Share Posted 16 April, 2010 I couldn't believe my eyes, although it's nice to see they are catering for the Polish. Whatever next, roast Swan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junction 9 Posted 16 April, 2010 Share Posted 16 April, 2010 Anyone else not get this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractor_Saint Posted 16 April, 2010 Share Posted 16 April, 2010 Anyone else not get this? +1 - even looked up 'Mirror Carp' on the web in case it gave a clue - still none the wiser and not sure what it's got to do with Polish people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_saints Posted 16 April, 2010 Share Posted 16 April, 2010 You could atleast post a picture so we know what you're on about. I can't see anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog Posted 16 April, 2010 Author Share Posted 16 April, 2010 Anyone else not get this? It's not a joke! +1 - even looked up 'Mirror Carp' on the web in case it gave a clue - still none the wiser and not sure what it's got to do with Polish people. OK, have you ever seen Mirror carp for sale to eat in a supermarket? The Polish are well known to poach carp all over the country to eat. I just though it was amazing to see it on sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_saints Posted 16 April, 2010 Share Posted 16 April, 2010 This thread is carp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pancake Posted 16 April, 2010 Share Posted 16 April, 2010 Seen Mirror Carp for sale in both Tesco and Sainsbury over the years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgiesaint Posted 16 April, 2010 Share Posted 16 April, 2010 Be interesting to know where they got them from - as Carp should be a catch & release species in this country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint in Paradise Posted 16 April, 2010 Share Posted 16 April, 2010 Be interesting to know where they got them from - as Carp should be a catch & release species in this country. Poland ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilsburydoughboy Posted 16 April, 2010 Share Posted 16 April, 2010 Eating carp has been practiced in England since the monks would farm them for food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crab Lungs Posted 16 April, 2010 Share Posted 16 April, 2010 This picture is probably getting off a number of Skate fans viewing this board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dark Sotonic Mills Posted 16 April, 2010 Share Posted 16 April, 2010 It's a common food in most of Eastern Europe; usually spelled c r a p. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractor_Saint Posted 16 April, 2010 Share Posted 16 April, 2010 Had a very nice whole sea bass last night looking out across Langstone Harbour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robsk II Posted 16 April, 2010 Share Posted 16 April, 2010 Bass is lovely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Warrior Posted 16 April, 2010 Share Posted 16 April, 2010 I had to reflect for a minute or two re the mirror carp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz Posted 16 April, 2010 Share Posted 16 April, 2010 This thread lacks a massive photograph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog Posted 16 April, 2010 Author Share Posted 16 April, 2010 I'm sorry for the size of the photograph, it's how my camera does it, and I had to be quick as taking pictures of wet fish could be considered a fetish which I didn't want to be part of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperMikey Posted 16 April, 2010 Share Posted 16 April, 2010 Those tuna steaks look nice, did you get one of those? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpbury Posted 16 April, 2010 Share Posted 16 April, 2010 Does carp taste worse than goldfish or mackerel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swannymere Posted 16 April, 2010 Share Posted 16 April, 2010 There is a fish farm in the west country that sells carp for food Carp for food Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liquidshokk Posted 16 April, 2010 Share Posted 16 April, 2010 Dog, Im with you on this. Having fished for carp I'm quite shocked to see it sold in supermarkets and to hear people eat them. wrong imo. For one thing, they are right ugly, slimey b@stards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 16 April, 2010 Share Posted 16 April, 2010 Does carp taste worse than goldfish or mackerel? Mackerel is yummy (not the one that posts on here as that would be just wrong). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red&White Posted 16 April, 2010 Share Posted 16 April, 2010 Does carp taste worse than goldfish or mackerel? Had it once on holiday, bloody awful tasted like mud ! Before you ask it was in a half decent restaurant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Warrior Posted 16 April, 2010 Share Posted 16 April, 2010 they are right ugly, slimey b@stards. Sounds like our skate friends down the road Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 16 April, 2010 Share Posted 16 April, 2010 I remember the cook from river cottage cooking one for some toffs. He kept it in fresh running water for a few weeks to flush it out but it still tasted of grass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 16 April, 2010 Share Posted 16 April, 2010 How bizarre. Looking at that picture I suddenly got a strong whiff of fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 16 April, 2010 Share Posted 16 April, 2010 Eating carp has been practiced in England since the monks would farm them for food. Indeed! To be honest perch and pike taste much better and gudgeon make a great fry up. They also eat tench here in Italy although it's a very localised dish. As for chub, the only recipe I know talks about baking it between two boards, then throw away the chub and eat the boards. I've never had mirror carp but it's always been a staple of continental fish farming: a source of protein you can raise anywhere. The best fish I've had is extremely fresh mackerel and extremely fresh tuna (when we eventually landed it on the yacht I was crewing). To be honest, I reckon mackerel shade it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 17 April, 2010 Share Posted 17 April, 2010 I have caught and eaten a chub as a kid. It was surprisingly nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastian firefly Posted 27 April, 2010 Share Posted 27 April, 2010 watched thousands of mullet attach themselves to to **** pipe of (hms cleopatra) in naples yet these are quite delicacy i hear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 28 April, 2010 Share Posted 28 April, 2010 watched thousands of mullet attach themselves to to **** pipe of (hms cleopatra) in naples yet these are quite delicacy i hear Well, the roe are dried and eaten in Sardinia: Bottarga is a great delicacy. I'd definitely clean one thoroughly though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack rill Posted 28 April, 2010 Share Posted 28 April, 2010 This picture is probably getting off a number of Skate fans viewing this board. Crabby you can tell your pet The dumb Dog the fish in the photo is a Gernard, a sea fish and the tastiest fish there:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timebomb Posted 28 April, 2010 Share Posted 28 April, 2010 Crabby you can tell your pet The dumb Dog the fish in the photo is a Gernard, a sea fish and the tastiest fish there:D Scroll to the right of the picture mack rill, the top Gurnard is trying to mount the carp! Agree it is tasty though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog Posted 28 April, 2010 Author Share Posted 28 April, 2010 Scroll to the right of the picture mack rill, the top Gurnard is trying to mount the carp! Agree it is tasty though. I don't think the fish abuser noticed the mirror carp. He just saw a big photo full of scales and slime and emptied. It would be like looking at the dirtiest pornographic magazine to me and you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 28 April, 2010 Share Posted 28 April, 2010 They've all got cloudy eyes, means they arent fresh, so I wouldnt buy any of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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