https://community.ebay.com.au/t5/Community-Spirit/The-Fishing-Thread/m-p/1042463#M287334 <P>Growing up and fishing around Canberra the first carp recipe I heard was as follows: Place a fresh carp fillet in a pot of simmering water. Add a small round stone from the river and simmer for 10 minutes or until the fish is cooked. &nbsp;Remove the carp from the pot and discard. &nbsp;Serve the hot stone.&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;Since then, I’ve heard a similar joke involving a plank of wood. &nbsp;Needless to say many Australians don’t think much of carp as a table fish. &nbsp;A couple of recent experiences however suggests that we’ve been far too quick to dismiss carp as a dinner option.&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>A favorite among Vietnamese Australians, carp are enthusiastically fished and farmed in Vietnam. &nbsp;I’ve just returned from an extended stay in Hanoi and every afternoon the ladies at our local markets sold fresh carp steaks.</P><P>Seafood restaurants had aquarium tanks full of carp where you could choose the fish you wanted to eat for dinner. &nbsp;The steaks were plunged into a simmering hotpot of rich tomato soup and spices. Served with some wilted greens and noodles, I’m happy to admit it was quite nice, although the soft texture and small bones detracted from the experience. &nbsp;I guess it’s an acquired taste.&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>There is another method of preparing carp though, one which guarantees a great tasting meal. &nbsp;At a recent carp fishing competition in Boorowa, Keith Bell, of K&amp;C fisheries, cooked up some carp for hungry anglers. Keith didn’t hide the fish in a rich curry sauce or strongly flavoured soup. &nbsp;Instead, he rolled small pieces of carp in flour, salt and pepper, and fried them. &nbsp;As the locals tried it, eye brows were raised and jaws dropped. &nbsp;They were delicious. &nbsp;Before long, he couldn’t keep up with the line of young children asking for second and third helpings.&nbsp;</P><DIV class="hidden"><P>The way Keith prepares the fish is really important, starting with respect for the fish. &nbsp;Once caught, immediately plunge the fish into an ice slurry to euthanize it and prevent the build-up of histamines and other stress-response chemicals. &nbsp;Similar to tuna, these chemicals cause a strong and unpleasant taste. &nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P></DIV> Mon, 24 Feb 2014 05:14:07 GMT not.a.sock.puppet 2014-02-24T05:14:07Z https://community.ebay.com.au/t5/Community-Spirit/The-Fishing-Thread/m-p/674835#M200026 <P><IMG title="1240240_524524790960067_1428616080_n.jpg" border="0" 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https://community.ebay.com.au/t5/Community-Spirit/The-Fishing-Thread/m-p/674867#M200034 joz*garage 2013-09-11T21:01:07Z https://community.ebay.com.au/t5/Community-Spirit/The-Fishing-Thread/m-p/674871#M200035 <P><IMG title="1240186_521527341259812_1413482250_n.jpg" border="0" alt="1240186_521527341259812_1413482250_n.jpg" src="https://community.ebay.com.au/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/6389iB8DE101F8EA97E14/image-size/original?v=mpbl-1&amp;px=-1" align="center" /></P> Wed, 11 Sep 2013 21:02:32 GMT https://community.ebay.com.au/t5/Community-Spirit/The-Fishing-Thread/m-p/674871#M200035 joz*garage 2013-09-11T21:02:32Z https://community.ebay.com.au/t5/Community-Spirit/The-Fishing-Thread/m-p/674883#M200038 <P><IMG title="547430_369991329776235_305243605_n.jpg" border="0" alt="547430_369991329776235_305243605_n.jpg" src="https://community.ebay.com.au/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/6391i4167FF40EF3E387D/image-size/original?v=mpbl-1&amp;px=-1" align="center" 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https://community.ebay.com.au/t5/Community-Spirit/The-Fishing-Thread/m-p/674887#M200039 joz*garage 2013-09-11T21:07:00Z https://community.ebay.com.au/t5/Community-Spirit/The-Fishing-Thread/m-p/674891#M200040 <P><IMG title="564407_521195987959614_1365712666_n.jpg" border="0" alt="564407_521195987959614_1365712666_n.jpg" src="https://community.ebay.com.au/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/6397i9BB6678B241CADF4/image-size/original?v=mpbl-1&amp;px=-1" align="center" /></P> Wed, 11 Sep 2013 21:07:56 GMT https://community.ebay.com.au/t5/Community-Spirit/The-Fishing-Thread/m-p/674891#M200040 joz*garage 2013-09-11T21:07:56Z https://community.ebay.com.au/t5/Community-Spirit/The-Fishing-Thread/m-p/674895#M200041 <P><IMG title="45026_523443667734846_323000697_n.jpg" border="0" alt="45026_523443667734846_323000697_n.jpg" src="https://community.ebay.com.au/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/6399i07F097B48F6EC6A4/image-size/original?v=mpbl-1&amp;px=-1" align="center" /></P> Wed, 11 Sep 2013 21:08:33 GMT https://community.ebay.com.au/t5/Community-Spirit/The-Fishing-Thread/m-p/674895#M200041 joz*garage 2013-09-11T21:08:33Z https://community.ebay.com.au/t5/Community-Spirit/The-Fishing-Thread/m-p/674901#M200042 <P><IMG title="1173808_521520837927129_802707737_n.jpg" border="0" alt="1173808_521520837927129_802707737_n.jpg" src="https://community.ebay.com.au/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/6401iBB4B4DFE8869BF59/image-size/original?v=mpbl-1&amp;px=-1" align="center" /></P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P><IMG title="1236788_523446607734552_270774368_n.jpg" border="0" alt="1236788_523446607734552_270774368_n.jpg" src="https://community.ebay.com.au/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/6403i31416DD631E71608/image-size/original?v=mpbl-1&amp;px=-1" align="center" /></P> Wed, 11 Sep 2013 21:09:55 GMT https://community.ebay.com.au/t5/Community-Spirit/The-Fishing-Thread/m-p/674901#M200042 joz*garage 2013-09-11T21:09:55Z https://community.ebay.com.au/t5/Community-Spirit/The-Fishing-Thread/m-p/674913#M200044 <P><IMG title="1239500_521196601292886_650659180_n.jpg" border="0" alt="1239500_521196601292886_650659180_n.jpg" src="https://community.ebay.com.au/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/6405iD6BC5845509BF763/image-size/original?v=mpbl-1&amp;px=-1" align="center" /></P> Wed, 11 Sep 2013 21:12:11 GMT https://community.ebay.com.au/t5/Community-Spirit/The-Fishing-Thread/m-p/674913#M200044 joz*garage 2013-09-11T21:12:11Z https://community.ebay.com.au/t5/Community-Spirit/The-Fishing-Thread/m-p/674923#M200046 <P><IMG title="1174736_524527940959752_1239633170_n.jpg" border="0" alt="1174736_524527940959752_1239633170_n.jpg" src="https://community.ebay.com.au/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/6407i5C02CCC4813A4A32/image-size/original?v=mpbl-1&amp;px=-1" align="center" /></P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P><IMG title="1185801_522129741199572_857555899_n.jpg" border="0" alt="1185801_522129741199572_857555899_n.jpg" src="https://community.ebay.com.au/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/6409iD5C1EB4E4D54B905/image-size/original?v=mpbl-1&amp;px=-1" align="center" /></P> Wed, 11 Sep 2013 21:14:00 GMT https://community.ebay.com.au/t5/Community-Spirit/The-Fishing-Thread/m-p/674923#M200046 joz*garage 2013-09-11T21:14:00Z https://community.ebay.com.au/t5/Community-Spirit/The-Fishing-Thread/m-p/674929#M200047 <P><IMG title="1240347_521526937926519_1413150633_n.jpg" border="0" alt="1240347_521526937926519_1413150633_n.jpg" src="https://community.ebay.com.au/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/6411i0EBB95645874ECFC/image-size/original?v=mpbl-1&amp;px=-1" align="center" /></P> Wed, 11 Sep 2013 21:15:27 GMT https://community.ebay.com.au/t5/Community-Spirit/The-Fishing-Thread/m-p/674929#M200047 joz*garage 2013-09-11T21:15:27Z https://community.ebay.com.au/t5/Community-Spirit/The-Fishing-Thread/m-p/675095#M200083 <P>haha I like it</P> Wed, 11 Sep 2013 23:02:18 GMT https://community.ebay.com.au/t5/Community-Spirit/The-Fishing-Thread/m-p/675095#M200083 the_hawk* 2013-09-11T23:02:18Z https://community.ebay.com.au/t5/Community-Spirit/The-Fishing-Thread/m-p/676065#M200292 <P><IMG title="hooked" border="0" alt="hooked" src="https://community.ebay.com.au/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/6427iB11168508CF525C3/image-size/original?v=mpbl-1&amp;px=-1" align="middle" /></P> Thu, 12 Sep 2013 08:23:31 GMT https://community.ebay.com.au/t5/Community-Spirit/The-Fishing-Thread/m-p/676065#M200292 the*scarlet*pimpernel 2013-09-12T08:23:31Z https://community.ebay.com.au/t5/Community-Spirit/The-Fishing-Thread/m-p/676089#M200297 <P><IMG title="facefish" border="0" alt="facefish" src="https://community.ebay.com.au/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/6429i28AA7DA79D6497D0/image-size/original?v=mpbl-1&amp;px=-1" align="left" /><IMG title="facefish2" border="0" alt="facefish2" src="https://community.ebay.com.au/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/6431i22805BABCD9A91B9/image-size/original?v=mpbl-1&amp;px=-1" align="right" /></P> Thu, 12 Sep 2013 08:34:32 GMT https://community.ebay.com.au/t5/Community-Spirit/The-Fishing-Thread/m-p/676089#M200297 the*scarlet*pimpernel 2013-09-12T08:34:32Z https://community.ebay.com.au/t5/Community-Spirit/The-Fishing-Thread/m-p/676113#M200301 <P>Good thread Joe--and easy on the eye.</P><P>The last time i went fishing---if i had caught the one</P><P>biting and 2 more -would have caught 3.................................Richo.</P> Thu, 12 Sep 2013 08:45:02 GMT https://community.ebay.com.au/t5/Community-Spirit/The-Fishing-Thread/m-p/676113#M200301 serendipityricho 2013-09-12T08:45:02Z https://community.ebay.com.au/t5/Community-Spirit/The-Fishing-Thread/m-p/676297#M200323 <P>more likables on the way hawk</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>pimpy i knew you'd come n play, i gave you kudos</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>richo, i bought this tackle box recently loaded with lures (i collect them)</P><P>&amp; i cant hardly wait to test some of them out - rainy weather's preventing me tho</P><P>(some ive already got but that doeant matter, spares are fine as a few might get snagged &nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P><IMG title="601466_521194331293113_2023054448_n.jpg" border="0" alt="601466_521194331293113_2023054448_n.jpg" src="https://community.ebay.com.au/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/6475i370B81E09F43B43C/image-size/original?v=mpbl-1&amp;px=-1" align="center" /></P> Thu, 12 Sep 2013 09:38:23 GMT https://community.ebay.com.au/t5/Community-Spirit/The-Fishing-Thread/m-p/676297#M200323 joz*garage 2013-09-12T09:38:23Z