Who Would You Take Fishing?

[checking]

I felt around for that silk purse that mcfarms left in the dark hole. All that was inside was your 40 of straight whiskey. (lol) Thank you for the medicine!!!

[Hopperbin]

Anyone from agriville that cannot put on a smiley face and not talk farming and marketting will get thrown overboard. Perhaps I will fish alone.

[Hopperbin]

That is must not talk farming and marketting. hehe

[mcfarms]

Please talk about what ever you'd like I'm dreadfully sorry . I should have known better than to poke a little at your delicate sensibilities. After all I should have known the curling and fishing ( and snowmobiling and riders games ) are the true religions in Saskatchewan and I was looking for trouble asking why they were the major topic of discussion in here my bad. I am just used to going and looking on discussion forums that actually discuss what the forum os about but being a strong believer in democracy if thats what everyone whats in the marketing forum please by all means continue Heck I might even contribute to a few of the non marketing " coffee row" discussions. If that is what the topic is or, as was put in another thread I can go elsewhere and get marketing info there. right? Well I guess that lays that to rest I think I'll wander over to the beef thread and start up a discussion on yellow hats and why more people need them.

[mcfarms]

PS

I'm actually wondering now how far I should take my new found belief in the all emcompassing nature of the marketing area...... Maybe I should share


So, you have come to this website to learn about beetles. Well, we will not be discussing John, Paul, Ringo, or George. We are talking about beetles that cannot carry a tune, but can carry things 850 times their own weight.

Rhinoceros beetles are the super weightlifting champs of the insect world. Imagine if humans could match the rhino beetle’s lifting power. We could carry our cars instead of riding in them. The rhinoceros beetle, a species of scarab beetle, is usually bigger than other types of scarab beetles. It can grow up to seven inches long. However, the typical rhino beetle found in America is usually about an inch long with brown coloration.




The rhino beetle gets its name from the horn on its head, similar to that of a rhinoceros. This horn is used for digging. In some species, the horn can be longer than the body. Its horn size is proportional to how much nutrition it had when it was a larva. In certain species of rhino beetle horns grow on the side of its head, or even four or five separate horns sprout. Obviously, this small bug cannot use a shovel, so the horn comes in handy. Even though this horn is intimidating to the rhino beetle’s predators, the horn cannot hurt humans. The rhino beetle’s horn is also used for fighting over territory and mates.

The rhino beetle has wings, cannot fly as easily as other flying insects. The reason for this is the elytra, which is a wing cover. A beetle must pull its wings out from the elytra before flying, delaying flight. Thus, flying is not the best form of defense for any type of beetle. When a beetle decides to fly it usually uses its wings to fly towards light.

Adult rhino beetles eat sap and rotting fruit, especially apples, bananas, and oranges. Its larvae eat decaying wood, compost, and dead leaves. This decomposition is a kind of recycling for the environment.

The female Rhino beetle lays up to 50 eggs which take about three weeks to hatch into larvae. The larvae can take from three to five years to mature. They are curved, whitish, and slow moving. They tend to consume a lot of food, so when they morph into adult rhinoceros beetles, the adults do not need as much food for nutrients. This is the opposite of most adult Americans, including my Uncle Al who always eats seconds and thirds on any special occasion. Be careful when handling larvae because some larvae will bite their predators.

Adult rhinoceros beetles only live about one or two years. Rhino beetles like to eat, crawl around, and party during the night. They are less likely to be seen during the day. Many college students can relate to the rhino beetle's lifestyle. So, if they take over your garden (the rhino beetle, not college students) and you do not get rid of them, the good news is that they (the rhino beetle and, perhaps, the college students) will probably be gone by the next spring. The bad news is that their cousins will probably pay you a visit.



Larvae
If you see a rhinoceros beetle crawling around your garden, chances are he has already indulged in the leaves of your plants and his larvae may have eaten the roots of your plants. You can take an empty glass jar to gently scoop up the rhinoceros beetle and his family. However, if you have decaying wood in your backyard, you may want to consider leaving the rhinoceros beetles alone because they will help decompose it.

If you decide to pick up a rhino beetle, it may scratch you with its legs. It may also make a squeaking noise, which is called stridulating. This is caused by the elytra rubbing against the abdomen. The rhino beetle has claws on its legs that help it climb or grip things. If you are holding one and it wraps onto your finger, gently tap it on its thorax. If you try to pull it off, it will grip your finger tighter. Think of it like a Chinese finger trap and you will get the hang of it.




Just in case you were wondering about Rhinocerous beetles
goodness and youre right open discussion about everything and anything is so liberating whyever was I foolish enough to desire a marketing forum about marketing....I will not make that mistake again

[mcfarms]

Oh I'm sorry all I was off topic I will try and do better this time, As this is a fishing thread and pike was discussed I will try and be more helpful.

Recipe -
Easy Poached Pike in White Wine Recipe
Serves/Makes: 4
Ingredients:

•4 pike fillets (about 6 ounces each)
•8 mushrooms, diced
•1 large onion, diced
•8 baby carrots, shredded
•2 tablespoons butter
•1/2 cup white wine or sherry
•1 sprinkle of nutmeg
•1 teaspoon sugar
•Salt and pepper to taste
How to cook:
1.Saute the onions, mushrooms, salt, pepper nutmeg and carrots until onions are glazed.
2.Top with pike fillets, white wine or sherry, sugar and nutmeg.
3.Cover pan and poach until the pike fillets are tender.
Notes:
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The Easy Poached Pike in White Wine is a very affordable dish. Great tasting food is easy to cook and is also healthy.

This recipe for Easy Poached Pike in White Wine serves/makes: 4 - Recipe -
Baked Pike Fillets Recipe
Serves/Makes: 4
Ingredients:

•2 pike fillets (approximately 2 pounds / 1 kg)
•3/4 cup (190 mL) breadcrumbs
•1/2 cup (125 mL) milk
•2 celery sticks, finely chopped
•1 small onion, minced
•1/2 cup (115 g) grated white Cheddar cheese
•Thyme
•Salt and pepper
How to cook:
1.Cut fillets into 4 parts.
2.Seasoon breadcrumbs with thyme, salt and pepper, to taste.
3.Dip fillets into milk, then into seasoned breadcrumbs.
4.Transfer fillets into a buttered glass oven-safe dish.
5.Pour in milk and remaining breadcrumbs.
6.Sprinkle with chopped celery, onion and then, with grated cheese.
7.Bake in a preheated 400°F (200°C) oven for 20 minutes, until fish flesh can easily be broken-up with a fork.
Note:


Serve with baked potatoes, string beans and cherry tomatoes.

This recipe for Baked Pike Fillets serves/makes: 4

or
Fish, seafood healthy food!
“”- Recipe -
Easy Baked Parmesan Northern Pike Recipe
Serves/Makes: 8
Ingredients:

•1 1/2 pounds northern pike fillets
•1/3 cup olive oil
•2 tablespoons lemon juice
•1/2 cup fine dry breadcrumbs
•1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
•1 cup diced tomatoes
•1 tablespoon basil flakes
•1 tablespoon butter
How to cook:
1.Cut northern pike fillets into serving size pieces, dip into mixture of olive oil and lemon juice.
2.Coat with mixture of breadcrumbs, Parmesan, parsley, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
3.Place the pike fillets in single layer on a greased baking pan.
4.Bake uncovered in 350°F oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until render and flakey.
Notes:


The Easy Baked Parmesan Northern Pike is a very affordable dish. Great tasting food is easy to cook and is also healthy.

This recipe for Easy Baked Parmesan Northern Pike serves/makes: 8


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Main Ingredient: Pike
Preparation Method: Baked
Cuisine: Italian


MMM sounds tasty


well just one more Recipe -
Easy Deep Fried Northern Pike Fillets Recipe
Serves/Makes: 4
Ingredients:

•4 northern pike fillets (about 6 ounces each)
•3 cups milk
•2 tablespoon salt
•3 eggs
•Oil for deep frying
•2 cups cracker meal
•1 cup flour
•Salt and pepper to taste
•Fresh lemon
How to cook:
1.Soak the pike fillets in a mixture of 2 cups milk and salt for at least 2 hours. Pat dry.
2.Heat the oil in a deep pan or skillet. Oil is ready when drops of water disappear instantly without smoking.
3.Blend the eggs and remaining cup of milk.
4.Mix the cracker meal, flour, salt and pepper on a large plate or bowl.
5.Dip the pike in the egg mix. Roll the pike fillet in the cracker meal mix.
6.Carefully lay the fish in the hot oil. Do not turn the fish. When golden brown, remove and place on paper towel.
7.Serve with fresh lemon and tartar sauce.
Notes:


The Easy Deep Fried Northern Pike Fillets is a very affordable dish. Delicious, simple, and easy recipe.

This recipe for Easy Deep Fried Northern Pike Fillets serves/makes: 4



There isn't that better , see I get what you want now and I'll be happy to "get along"

[Hopperbin]

Do you know how to put on a smiley face?

[parsley]

The odd day I used to indulge in a little sport by tickling a string across the pad of the cranky old lopeared tomcat's foot when he was sleeping and he'd always take a swipe at me.

Posting this thread was about the same. LOL Sorry, Mc, Couldn't resist. LOL Pars

[mcfarms]

No you are right a person who likes to give objects lessons must be able to get when he's being given one himself,a lot easier to understand the intent when one reaches a beter understanding of the heart within the lesson giver.

However I really do have something to add to this topic check out

http://www.all-fish-seafood-recipes.com/

There are a ton of pike recipes theres as well as other fish, apart from being a part time pita ( not peta) I do enjoy good seafood and occasionaly still find time to cook a little. This site really will get tried out ( though I haven't fished myself in a lot of years, interestly coinciding when I got my advanced open water diving certification and wandered through a few of the oceans looking at things beneath the surface.) A conversation for another time..... PS

[mcfarms]

Oh and too answer the question of this thread I'd pick Gordon Ramsey or Jamie Oliver.

[mcfarms]

Crap wrong answer has to be from Agriville, then either Tom or Parsley because I know each of them would come prepared and know the market that they are trying to reach and how to do it very well.