Quote Originally Posted by Ketchn View Post
we store our crappie in the freezer submerged in water and let them defrost that way in a bowl in the fridge
Tried the above but seems to take way too long to thaw, prefer my vac sealer much better plus takes up way less room.

Quote Originally Posted by Ketchn View Post
I prefer to let fish die slowly in the ice bath myself , likely a bit more humane ,
First time for everything. Never once in my entire life I've heard anyone say a SLOW DEATH is more humane?