Paully Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 I've got a buddy who likes eating mussles... are the ones you see in lakes around here good to eat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ketchenany Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 According to the to Guide Eating Ontario Sport Fish – Page 12 . . . Clams Although freshwater clams are often readly available in many Ontario water bodies, it is advised that they are not consumed. Clams are filter feeders and therefore they are usually low in chemical contaminants, but for some reason, they can harbour harmful bacteria and other pathogens. If they are not suffeciently cooked, they may cause health problems, such as food poisoning. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dano Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 The ones we tried were like rubber. I wont do that again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickme Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 I tried it once (on a dare) and it was NASTY. Not something you would want to eat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pike slayer Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 i remember my buddies grandpa use to pick them out of the speck pond at the bush camp and just eat them raw. mmmmm mmmm NOT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muskeybugged Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 Yeah the are, just stay away from the bearded variety! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highdrifter Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 Yeah the are, just stay away from the bearded variety! IS THERE ANY OTHER KIND??!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC1 Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 Had it once before, they don't taste as good as the saltwater ones...And well, you've read it! You shouldn't be eating them according to the Ministry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 I did it, the trick is have one pot of salt water boiling and another pot with water, white wine and chicken broth boiling too. Get them cooked 80% in the salt water then change them over. they wern't bad but I'm not going to do it again. rather just buy some... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishing Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 (edited) The ones we tried were like rubber. I wont do that again. If a meat tenderizer was used, (or just use the back of the kitchen knife to hit it) it will be much better. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meat_tenderizer Edited April 30, 2009 by fishing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fudd Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 I dunno about eating but they are my preferred bait for specks,perch and eyes when i can get them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dara Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 I dunno about eating but they are my preferred bait for specks,perch and eyes when i can get them. How do the fish get the shells open? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 How do the fish get the shells open? you take the inside out and use it as a trailer or jig it. I'm going to try it for sure this year... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fudd Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 How do the fish get the shells open? ummmmmm you are not serious? You open the shell and use this insides. I just use a smallish hook with baitholder barbs. It is easily the best bait going for most fish. I am truly amazed how many people don't use "local bait". Grasshoppers, clams, minnows, leeches etc anything you can find in the river/creek/lake is by far the best bait you can get. If i go to a creek to fish, for say specks i never take bait, just my rod and some hooks. I find using what fish actually eat tends to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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