Starvation makes the flesh of the fish denser but also softer. The lack of fat fibers also contributes change of flesh texture. More active enzymes and a high ph count result in a softer fleshed fish. Although Plitt's suppliers hand select our fish so we don't receive spawned fish, beware of these fish elsewhere. East Coast Striped Bass market has firmed up.
Supplies look good all week.
Black Bass supplies are tight. Most production is coming out Ecuador and Costa Rica. May. Chilean Sea Bass supplies continue to be limited. Prices will remain high while most fishermen will be going after Swordfish. Refresh Chilean Sea Bass is available.