WHAT IS A CAPLIN?

During our stay in Twillingate, Jannich went toward the lighthouse to watch people fishing for Caplin. These 4 to 6 inch fish run in schools in the evenings and are caught with cast and dip nets from the shore. The fish seem to be similar to smelt which are caught in fresh water streams in Ontario. The local people place these fish in five gallon pails with one cup of coarse salt and let them sit for three days. After this the Caplin are rinsed and laid on nets to dry in the sun. These fish make a delicious winter snack.

Where ever Caplin are plentiful whales can be found. Caplin are a GOOD SNACK ALL AROUND!!!

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