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Slovenia · Obalno-kraška · Izola| Common Hunting Fishing Mushrooming Foraging |
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Squalius cephalus |
August: Intense feeding. Chub continues to actively feed and store energy for the autumn.
Not aggressive. Chub is respected for its strength and cautiousness. Considered a “sport fish” in some regions.
Distinct large head and strong body. Inhabits clean running waters across Europe. Feeds on insects, small fish, berries.
Float and bottom fishing Spinning with wobblers, spinners, and flies In summer actively bites on insects and berries
Prefers moderate flow and cover (trees, stones). Most active during early morning and evening. Angler must be stealthy – chub is wary.
Average weight: 1.2 kg
Dense meat with fine bones. Suitable for fish cakes, baking, smoking. Soaking the meat before cooking is recommended. Valued by recreational anglers.
Whole: Baking, frying
Fillet: Fish cakes, smoking
Fillet: Fish cakes, smoking
Baked Chub with Vegetables (Baking)
Oven dish with onions and carrots
Oven dish with onions and carrots
1. Clean the fish, salt and pepper.
2. Stuff with onion and carrot.
3. Bake in foil for 40 min at 180°C (350°F).
2. Stuff with onion and carrot.
3. Bake in foil for 40 min at 180°C (350°F).
Chub Fish Cakes (Frying)
Fine bones get ground into mince
Fine bones get ground into mince
1. Fillet the fish, grind with onion and bread.
2. Add egg and spices.
3. Form patties and fry.
2. Add egg and spices.
3. Form patties and fry.
Smoked Chub on Alder Chips (Smoking)
Flavorful meat, good for sandwiches
Flavorful meat, good for sandwiches
1. Salt the fish for 12 hours.
2. Rinse and dry slightly.
3. Smoke over alder chips for 2–3 hours.
2. Rinse and dry slightly.
3. Smoke over alder chips for 2–3 hours.