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Title: Puffer Fish
Post by: kutztownwayne on May 16, 2011, 10:02:34 AM

Caught two puffer fish on Saturday.  Have to admit as a rookie had no idea what to make of them.

Saw a couple of posts where guys mentioned  being happy to get a bunch on board.

Question is what value are they?  Should I be keeping them for something?  I was surprised for a small mouth how much bait they swallowed!

Title: Re: Puffer Fish
Post by: NJ Guy on May 16, 2011, 10:36:45 AM

good question   :headscra:

Title: Re: Puffer Fish
Post by: Pfishingruven on May 16, 2011, 10:55:40 AM

They are good eating, but you need a decent amount to be worth eating...sort of like crabs!

 TT^

Title: Re: Puffer Fish
Post by: kutztownwayne on May 16, 2011, 11:00:10 AM

Ok thnaks so much. Is there a minimum size to consider when keeping any?  What's the best way to clean them, small filets?

Title: Re: Puffer Fish
Post by: Still Running on May 16, 2011, 11:02:24 AM

Good eating!

Title: Re: Puffer Fish
Post by: wimpy on May 16, 2011, 11:25:48 AM

Two strips down the back. Dozen more and you got yourself a box of fishsticks.

Title: Re: Puffer Fish
Post by: IrishAyes on May 16, 2011, 11:29:12 AM

As others have said, good eating.
Here's how to clean them.