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Freshness
Meter
User
Manual
Page
52
Guidance
for
angling
club
competitions
The
Fish
Freshness
Meter
is
used
around
the
world
as
an
objective
measurement
of
freshness
of
fish
caught
at
various
angling
competitions.
With
ever
increasing
prize
money
at
stake,
many
competitors
try
to
beat
the
system
by
having
a
suitable
fish
caught
and
stored
in
ice
(or
frozen)
outside
the
competition
window.
The
fish
is
then
presented
as
having
been
caught
within
the
competition
and
the
prize
money
claimed.
The
Freshness
Meter
allows
an
objective
method
of
assessing
the
relative
freshness
of
the
competition
fish
simply
and
easily.
Also,
the
meter
is
exceptionally
useful
for
identifying
fish
that
have
been
previously
frozen
–
such
fish
will
yield
a
freshness
score
of
4
or
less
–
even
though
the
fish
looks
very
fresh
and
wholesome.
We
suggest
that,
before
the
competition
date,
you
should
have
an
organoleptic
chart
for
the
fish
species
that
you
intend
to
fish.
If
the
fish
species
is
not
already
specified
in
this
manual
then
you
need
to
prepare
a
new
chart.
You
can
prepare
a
new
organoleptic
chart
by
using
the
Freshness
Meter
to
measure
one
or
two
fish
over
a
period
of
1
to
2
weeks,
as
follows:
•
Procure
one
or
two
fish
from
the
competition
water.
•
Immediately
store
the
fish
in
ice,
and
maintain
at
or
just
above
0°C.
Do
not
allow
the
fish
to
become
frozen
as
this
destroys
the
cellular
structure.
The
meter
will
display
a
value
of
4
or
less
where
fish
have
been
allowed
to
freeze.
•
Measure
the
fish
as
recommended
in
this
manual,
ensuring
that
you
measure
consistently
at
the
same
position
on
the
fish
each
time.
•
Measure
the
fish
twice
per
day,
in
the
morning
and
in
the
evening,
and
keep
a
note
of
the
readings.
•
Continue
the
process
until
the
fish
is
spoiled.
Use
this
information
to
prepare
an
organoleptic
chart
like
the
samples
in
this
manual.
If
possible,
have
your
new
chart
checked
by
an
experienced
fisherman
or
fish
expert
who
can
help
validate
your
results.
Whether
using
an
existing
chart
or
a
new
chart
of
your
own
making,
arrange
that
all
fish
caught
during
the
competition
are
measured
using
the
Freshness
Meter.
Use
the
organoleptic
chart
to
assess
the
age
of
the
fish.
Any
fish
that
show
a
significant
difference
in
freshness
value
from
the
average
should
be
further
investigated.