Quote Originally Posted by A_LOTA_NOTA View Post
Sounds like the majority ice them down before cleaning. I will have to give that a try. I ALWAYS clean my catch as soon as I get home. The only reason I can think of is because that is the way my dad does it, so natural that is how I was taught. I also soak the filets in salt water for two days (water is changed each day) before they are bagged and frozen, but again, that is how I was taught.
Usually soak mine in salted ice water as well. Rinse before freezing if not eaten. For the same reason as you, that's what I was taught


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