How does the fish dryer get together?

Happiness for any fisher is a lucky catch. Almost every fisherman dries his fish. But at the same time there is a number of inconveniences and even problems in the event that to dry it simply on a rope. Flies are worthy enemies! The characteristic smell of fish collects around itself all flies passing by. But they can not just spoil the catch, but also enter into the fish an infection, laying eggs there. For high-quality drying, you just need a special dryer for fish. It's easy to make it with your own hands.

Materials for manufacturing:

• Wooden or iron slats from which the frame will be made;

• A pair of plywood sheets, depending on the size that the fish dryer will have;

• Screws or screws;

• Mesh and wire for the manufacture of suspension.

Instructions

A dryer for fish is constructed by hand, starting with the fabrication of the frame. You can choose the form yourself - square or rectangular, as you like. A sheet of plywood is attached to the bottom. The second you leave for the lid with any loops. Loops are needed in order that it can be opened. Then the entire structure should be covered with a net. And at the end of the work, you need to attach the eyelets to the hanging.

How is drying done?

Many novice fishermen do not know how to properly dry fish. But this is not at all difficult, the main thing is that there should be a drying chamber. With our own hands, we create it according to the scheme described above and start the drying process. Fish suitable for drying, usually weighs up to a kilogram and has a moderate fat content. It must necessarily be thoroughly rinsed and freed from all the insides that may be lost. You do not need to clean it completely. Before drying the catch is better salted. The prosalt is made to strengthen the taste and to get rid of excess moisture. In the prepared container the fish is laid in layers and covered with salt. After that, it should be covered with a plate and on top put a large bottle of water, the so-called oppression. All this is put in the refrigerator for a few days, then thoroughly washed with water.

Hang catch in the manufactured device

In order to dry the catch, you will need a fish dryer, made with all the nuances in hand. It should be hung in a place where there is enough light and good ventilation. On hooks from the wire you need to push the fish through the eyes. It is worth mentioning that you can also use clerical clips as hooks. After the fish is hung on the hooks, it must be carefully pulled apart, stretching the wire through a string. Do not hang the fish up close. In a fish drier, made with a high quality and neat hand, the fish is usually no more than a week. If the process needs to be accelerated, then an ordinary fan can easily be installed in the dryer. To check if the fish has dried properly, it needs to be stretched. In this case, one can hear a creak.

Conclusion

On this, our little story about what a fish dryer is, collected by our own hands, can be considered complete. If you decide to create it yourself, then you should wish you luck and success in this matter.