Anton .... I am *not* into "strange" fish. I *do* like fish and all sea food, and I attribute that to my Swedish Heritage ... but ... I grew up in Northern New England (my family is in mid-coastal Maine) and have spent a considerable amount of my adult life in the mid and western Pacific (Japan, Philippines, Korea and Hawai'i). I love North Atlantic Cod (baked, no toppings), lobster (of course) and Maryland Blue crabs. I LOVE Pacific Mahi Mahi -- I prefer it fresh caught and RAW. Fresh caught raw yellow tuna is also on my list .... BUT I will only eat THAT if I am in Asia or mid-Pacific
Not sure if I want to try Cod Sushi ... don't think I will ...
We live on the water here in Maryland. And the Chesapeake Bay/tidal Potomac River has much to offer, but I am spoiled and only enjoy the Blue Crab and Striped Bass I can catch myself. The bluefish I have caught taste to me like a boot heel. I have not (yet ...) tangled with a Spanish Mackerel -- but I hear they are more fun to catch than they are to eat....
Interesting story ... (possibly only to me
) My mom and her cousin (both granddaughters of Carl) were talking about a trip to Marstrand. My "aunt" (she and my mother were as close as sisters) who lived in Wassnar, Netherlands, told my mom ... "You live in Maine! What do you want to spend the money on a trip to Marstrand for? The only difference between Marstrand and Damariscotta (where my mom lived until she passed away) is that you can read the street signs in Damariscotta! You know what Marstrand looks like. Stay home. Save your money."
Here's a picture (taken by Stovebolter Mike Roache) of me Striper fishing. My GreatGrandpa Carl would probably slap me for my lack of fishing prowess ...
