wow, you have a lot of time on your hands to analyze and scrutinize everything I say. Here's the breakdown, if you need a more detailed explanation I can PM you...:

I was always taught from my grandparents, who are of Polynesian origin, that you should only keep what you need. It would be cool to catch a big fish, but even more satisfying to me is seeing the happy faces of people who get a free meal, especially one that I caught and worked for.

I went to Minter Creek on Nov 19th, 21st, 23rd and 26th. The first pics are of the fish we caught on the 21st. Of those 4 fish, the very first in the pic had red meat, two had pink meat, and the one with loose eggs was nasty so I threw it in the trash. I smoked the red meat and gave the pink ones to my grandparents. My grandfather loves it and will bake or fry it.

I work graveyards, so my schedule is kind backwards. I don't have time to cook and would prefer not to. I will occasionally eat fish, but only if it is served to me. Steak, potatoes or rice and I am happy.

I am a beginner with my Lil Chief smoker and did smoke one of the chum I caught last week. (Refer to above paragraph) Of course, I sampled a piece...or two and it tasted very good, so I made a dip out of it for Thanksgiving and will use the rest for a dish at my work's Christmas party. My fiance hates fish and would throw up if he ate any, but will occasionally eat fried shrimp.