Evgeny Sedov

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For drying fish products, a special device is provided, which is used at home. Before you buy a dryer for fish, you need to familiarize yourself with all existing models, ask the price and choose the option that is best for you in terms of cost, functions and design. All types of dryers prevail in free sale, some model is sure to please the hostess.

What is a fish dryer

This is a special device for drying fish, which is sold in a specialized store. The main differences between the models are in a number of characteristics, in order to simplify the choice of each hostess. Dryers differ in capacity, appearance, functions, design, price. Choosing a drying design for cooking delicious meals, you need to take into account that there are a number of models of Russian and foreign manufacturers that provide a quality guarantee, expand the possibilities of the hostess in the kitchen.

Hanging fish dryer

Having studied all types of dryers, most fishermen prefer the time-tested hanging models, which are made of a steel frame and nylon fabric. The main advantages of such material are the reliability of the design during drying, the protection of fish from unwanted contact with insects, decades of experience.

The design provides for several tiers, which ensures the supply of fresh air to obtain a high-quality and safe food product. For housewives such universal options do not fit (may seem unaesthetic), but true fishermen will be interested. To dry the fish after fishing, you can use the presented hanging models.

Three whales

This is a popular Russian manufacturer that is engaged in mass production and sale of everything necessary for hunting and fishing. If a dryer for fish is required, here is a reliable model for free sale:

• name: Three Whales;
• price: 1,400 rubles;
• characteristics: pendant model, parameters (length, depth, height) - 120x80x40 cm, 4 fish chains, 20 hooks per set;
• pluses: practical model for home use on optimal price;
• cons: none.

sport-fish

These are imported products, which are no less relevant for beginners and professional fishermen. Below is a universal model that, in addition to drying fish, can be used to dry vegetables, fruits, mushrooms:

• name: Sport-Fish;
• price: 560 rubles;
• characteristics: hanging, 50x50x60 cm, double zipper, wire frame, 3 levels;
• pros: comfortable design for everyday use on fresh air sufficient capacity, reasonable price;
• cons: none.

Cedar

To make life easier for fishermen, a fish drying net from the Kedr manufacturer has been specially designed. The design is reliable and durable, allows you to dry fish on a long trip or in the country. Below is the most best option"on every day":

• name: Cedar 6 chains SU-02;
• price: 1,250 rubles;
• characteristics: the design is folding, the main parameters are 100x80x75 cm, 6 chains at 2 levels, position adjustment;
• pluses: quickly assembled and disassembled, does not take up much space, is inexpensive, can be bought at a sale;
• cons: none.

Electric dryer for fish

All of the above models are manual control, i.e. the desired result depends on the human factor. In fact, such a universal design can be reproduced at home using several layers of gauze, wooden (metal) crossbars. The fish will not only be caught, but also hung up, while regularly monitoring the natural process of its drying.

To speed up the result, it is recommended to use more advanced models - electric dryers. Such modern designs are much more expensive, but as soon as possible give the hostess the opportunity to enjoy an unforgettable taste dried fish. If you have to buy a fish dryer, below are several top manufacturers and their products.

RAWMID

Models of this brand are made of stainless steel, therefore they are distinguished by increased strength and long term services. Among other advantages, we should highlight the presence of a step timer and several operating modes, increased capacity with compact dimensions in case of a large catch, stylish design, quality assurance from the manufacturer. Outwardly, this metal box. Here are the models to choose from:

• name: Rawmid Dream Modern DDM-11;
• price: 24,000 rubles;
• characteristics: electronic control panel, 11 removable trays, 3 modes of temperature change, backlight, built-in air filter, fan;
• pluses: uniform drying, work with an open door;
• cons: high cost.

The price of the above model "bites", so buyers are looking for cheaper offers. Here is the second version of the specified brand, which is considered budgetary, more suitable for use at home:

• name: RAWMID Dream Vitamin DDV-06;
• price: 11,500 rubles;
• features: 0.5 kW electronically controlled convection dryer, plastic housing, 6 trays made of transparent plastic, overheating protection, timer, display, dimensions 34.5x45x31 cm;
• pluses: comfortable and roomy design at the best price;
• cons: none.

ENDEVER

When choosing a fish dryer, it is worth considering another recognizable brand, stated as retail as well as online stores. In the latter case, order frame device available at a good discount fast delivery by mail. Here are the most recognizable models of this brand:

• name: ENDEVER Skyline FD-59;
• price: 2,200 rubles;
• characteristics: 0.35 kW electronically controlled convection dryer, plastic housing, 5 transparent plastic trays, overheating protection, timer, dimensions 27x21.5x27 cm;
• pluses: a budget model for everyday use, you can buy cheaply for a promotion;
• cons: short service life of the device.

Judging by the reviews, such a model is not always reliable and durable. The second no less relevant offer of the dryer, which will pleasantly please many customers:

• name: ENDEVER Skyline FD-58;
• price: 1,800 rubles;
• features: 0.35 kW electronically controlled convection dryer, plastic housing white color, overheating protection, tray height adjustment, automatic fan, dimensions 26x25x18 cm;
• pluses: walls made of durable plastic, original design, the availability of functions, the ability to select and purchase from a photo from the catalog;
• cons: not identified.

miraculous

The dryer for drying fish outwardly represents small closet, which during its work performs the function of a heater. To significantly save on price, while getting a durable assistant High Quality in the kitchen, it is recommended to pay Special attention on the Chudesnitsa trademark and its favorite positions. So:

• name: Miraculous SSH-008;
• price: 1,900 rubles;
• characteristics: mechanically controlled convection dryer with a power of 0.5 kW, temperature control, 5 plastic trays, volume 17 l, dimensions 39x39x40 cm;
• pros: cheap, multifunctional model, which prevails in free sale not only in Moscow and St. Petersburg;
• cons: a long process of drying fish.

Domestic models are distinguished by their practicality, durability. The second offer from this manufacturer is presented below:

• name: Chudesnitsa Lux SSH-010;
• price: 1,600 rubles;
• characteristics: mechanically controlled convection dryer with a power of 0.5 kW, maximum load 5 kg, temperature control, 5 plastic trays, volume 17 l, dimensions 40x40x39 cm;
• pros: comfortable design, affordable price, stylish design, compact dimensions, positive reviews buyers;
• cons: none.

Gemlux

The fish dryer is represented by mechanical and electric models, so the price range is very extensive. Before making a final choice, it is recommended to study the main parameters and characteristics of the so-called favorites, ask the price, study real reviews buyers. So:

• name: Gemlux GL-FD-01R;
• price: 3,100 rubles;
• characteristics: electronic control with LCD display, temperature range varies from +40 to +75 ° C, operating time 48 hours, overheating protection system;
• pluses: fully corresponds to the declared price (optimal a budget option);
• cons: cost, lack of operating modes, not always positive reviews on thematic forums.

Another universal dryer from the specified manufacturer. The model is useful not only for drying fish, but also for drying mushrooms, fruits, vegetables:

• name: Gemlux GL-FD-800D;
• price: 12,000 rubles;
• characteristics: black, power 800 W, 8 sections, several protection circuits, a timer and a temperature control function;
• pluses: convenience, speed of cooking fish;
• cons: high price.

How to choose a dryer for fish

Many housewives tend to buy a dryer cheaply, but this indicator should not become the main selection criterion. The main thing is to study the functions of the cabinet, determine the dimensions and roughly imagine the place of its future storage. Only in this case, the purchase will be successful, and inconvenient inventory will not appear in the kitchen - bulky and, in fact, useless. Here are the main selection criteria:

1. Device features. There are mechanical, manual and electric dryers. The last option can be safely called the most progressive, since it simplifies the work of the hostess and reduces the time interval for obtaining dried fish. It is important to understand that such structures will cost an order of magnitude more expensive.
2. Functions. The more additional features has a dryer, the more expensive it will cost. It is important to understand that the presence of buttons does not indicate the versatility of the selected model, some of them may remain unused throughout the service life. So it doesn't hurt to read the manual first.
3. Design. In this matter, it is advisable to build on the taste preferences of the hostess. Models are found round, oval, rectangular shape, have one or more tiers. To place the structure in the kitchen, you must first study the parameters (height, width, depth, length), dimensions.
4. Manufacturer. Most buyers trust imported products, but also Russian manufacturers not inferior in quality, functions and service life. There is an extensive list trademarks, which are engaged in the serial production of dryers. Reviews of their products are also positive.
5. Price. This selection criterion depends on a number of indicators. If you buy products foreign manufacturer, overpriced. When choosing a dryer domestic manufacturer You can save on the purchase, but at the same time not lose in terms of quality.

The idea to make a dryer came to my mind right after I finished the renovation in the house. There were many different unused materials left that could be used for this case. And, to be honest, I'm tired of drying fish on ropes and wires covered with gauze. Firstly, it is extremely inconvenient, and secondly, such a primitive method of drying does not completely exclude its infection with flies, which, you see, is no good.

materials

So, what should be the ideal dryer? pondering future design in my head, I tried to get a strong, light and roomy box in which to dry different fish both large (balyk) and small, for example, roach. Therefore, as a material for the frame, I chose a profile used for mounting drywall and an aluminum corner. I decided to close the side walls and bottom of the dryer with a dense mosquito net from plastic.

I immediately planned to make the lid also from the net, but the neighbor suggested (many thanks to him) that the fly can lay eggs through the upper holes without even contacting the fish. To avoid such troubles, I made it from polycarbonate and decorative metal corner, and she turned out to be a feast for the eyes. All units of the dryer were fastened with rivets and small bolts with nuts and washers of the appropriate size (diameter 5 mm). Here, in principle, and all the materials. Oh yes, for a better fixation of the grid at the corners of the structure, you will need another plastic corner (2/2 cm).

Tools

It took only two days to make a do-it-yourself drying box, and incomplete. I worked slowly, enjoying the process. To translate this idea into reality, I needed the following tools:

• cordless drill;
• Bulgarian;
• riveter;
• pliers;
• wrenches;
• scissors;
• stationery knife.

Dimensions

The dimensions of my dryer: height - 1.2 meters, length - 1 meter, width - 70 centimeters. Why are they like this? These figures, of course, are not taken from the ceiling. When deciding on the size of the box, I thought about how to make loading and unloading the fish as convenient as possible. With my height (180 cm), these parameters turned out to be optimal. Drying chamber turned out to be spacious, consisting of three levels, each of which has three metal rods for hanging fish. In it, you can wither a hundred weighing 0.3 kg or five hundred pieces at a time. Agree, quite good.

Mounting

Conventionally, the whole work can be divided into three stages:

• frame assembly;
• sheathing of the box with a mesh;
• cover manufacturing.

First of all, I made blanks from the profile. To do this, I cut it with a grinder as follows: four segments 1.2 meters long (for corner supports), six meters and the same number of seventy-centimeter crossbars. Then, at a distance of 20 cm from the floor, I alternately fastened the blanks together with rivets. In order for the parts to fit better to each other, the profile at the joints must be adjusted by making small cuts on the side surfaces. As a result, I got a rectangle standing on legs.

In the same way, the top and middle of the structure were assembled. I additionally reinforced the bottom of the box with an aluminum corner, which I screwed from the inside. Thanks to this, the dryer has acquired additional rigidity. Important nuance: the profile should be fastened so that its outer surfaces form an ideal plane between them. Subsequently, this will greatly facilitate the process of mounting the grid.

Actually, to implement the second stage, it is desirable to have an assistant. In this sense, I was lucky, my wife agreed to help. It was much more convenient to work with the mosquito net together: she held it where it was needed, and I fastened it. It is better to cut the mesh for each side with a small margin so that you can wrap it inward a little, thereby improving the overlap with the adjacent canvas. the main task in this case, close all possible cracks so that the flies cannot get to the fish.

DIY fish dryer ready

The lid was also easy to make. Having cut out a piece of polycarbonate (thickness 0.6 mm) of the appropriate size with a clerical knife, I screwed it to the frame from decorative corner small bolts. It turned out nice and secure. Such a cover is easy to remove, put on, and most importantly, it completely eliminates the possibility of contamination of the product from above.

Conclusion

Finally, dear readers, I want to draw your attention to a few tricks that will help you not only speed up the process of drying fish, but also improve its quality.

Firstly, it is advisable to load it into the dryer at night (at this time it is cool in the yard, besides, there are no annoying flies).

Secondly, the first day it must be blown by a fan, this will significantly speed up drying and eliminate the unpleasant odor.

Thirdly, do not even try to dry large roach, bream or crucian carp in the raw in the heat. In summer, the insides of these fish are full of greenery, which, under the influence high temperature begins to rot, which inevitably leads to their deterioration.

The drying box should be placed in a place where it will not be exposed to precipitation and direct sunlight (in the shade, under a canopy, in a draft). If you use these simple recommendations, then, be sure, at the output you will get a truly high-quality and useful product which will be appreciated by your loved ones.

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Fish dryers, simple and reliable, hanging and stationary will delight every fishing enthusiast! Flake from the Mitek company the most reliable, capacious and durable fish dryer from NPO Kedr are compact, light and simple. Which one you choose, it's up to you!

To this day, many people try to dry fish in a tarinka, on outdoors, I don’t immediately think about flies that spoil the whole catch, but small animals at night. a scorching sun or rain? Everything comes with experience of course. We offer fish dryers that have already been tested by experienced anglers who know a lot about cooking fish.

It can be added that fish dryers can also be used as a dryer for herbs, fruits and other veins.

Fish dryers

Flake- a necessary thing if you are fond of fishing, especially if you go on a long fishing trip, and you are interested in the issue of the safety of your catch. It is they who guarantee the safety of the fish from flies and other insects during drying. In addition, wide the lineup dryers will provide you with the ease of choosing the right model.

How to properly dry fish in a dryer and how, if necessary, to make it yourself? What are the best ways to dry fish to give it best taste? How to avoid the most common mistakes using these technologies? We will talk about all this in more detail in this issue and immediately please leave a comment at the bottom of the page to understand how successful the material turned out.

What are dryers and what are they for?

There are many varieties of dryers in terms of models, sizes, capacities, materials for manufacturing. There are frame and folding, stationary and hanging, designed exclusively for drying fish and universal, that is, they are also suitable for drying berries, mushrooms, nuts, vegetables, herbs, fruits, bee pollen.

All of them are united presence of walls from a mesh or gauze, excluding the contact of flies and their larvae with fish, and allowing air to do its job. As well as the presence of a door for loading and unloading the catch, shelves, hooks or wires to place the fish in the correct position.

It is in this opportunity to save your catch from infection with larvae and subsequent spoilage of products that the advantage of using various types of dryers lies in traditional way drying fish (by hanging on a rope or wire somewhere under a canopy, in an attic or balcony).

We make a dryer with our own hands

Modern online stores, as well as departments of fishing equipment in sports stores and in the markets they present to the buyer a wide variety of models of fish dryers in various options value for money.

But with all the variety of products offered, it is far from always possible to choose a dryer model that suits the needs of a particular angler. After all, the catches of different fishermen can differ dramatically in the number and size of fish caught. The home conditions in which the fish will be dried also differ. Therefore, many economic fishermen, adjusting the parameters of the device being created to fit their needs.

First of all, you need to decide Where will the drying take place?. If under a canopy or in the attic of a private house, there are no problems with dimensions. If in one of the rooms, on the balcony or loggia of the apartment, then the dimensions of the future dryer must be calculated based on the possibility of placing it in these rooms for drying and subsequent storage. You also need to keep in mind the size and number of fish caught on the previous fishing. Or calculate these parameters for future catches.

If there is very little space, you can consider options for folding and hanging dryers.

After determining the required dimensions, you need to decide on the materials for manufacturing. They can also be very diverse. For the frame and the door, they usually use the bars, slats or boards left over from construction or repairs, the remains of an aluminum profile or corner - that is, any suitable durable materials.

1. A door is hung on the assembled frame.
2. The opening is hermetically sealed to prevent the entry of insects.
3. A mesh is tightly attached to the walls (best of all, a mosquito net).
4. Many people also stretch the net on the ceiling, but this is fundamentally wrong, since the deposited fly larvae can penetrate the cells and infect the catch. Therefore, the ceiling must be made solid, preferably from a plywood or plastic sheet.
5. A tray is placed at the bottom for the timely removal of flowing fish oil.
6. After that, shelves are made inside the dryer or several rows of wire with hooks are pulled (in accordance with the estimated size of the fish). Dryer ready!

Below are some examples of the original creativity of our anglers.

As they say, it is better to see once than to hear 100 times. Therefore, we invite you to watch the video from detailed description making a dryer with your own hands.

How and how much to dry the fish

The drying time and the choice of technology largely depend on the type and size of the caught fish, as well as on the gastronomic preferences of the angler himself.

Before drying the fish, it is necessary to salt it. Small fish can be salted whole. The larger one must first be gutted and cut along the back. And the biggest one will need cut into pieces suitable for the size of dishes for salting.

The duration of salting, again, depends on the size of the fish and the angler's taste preferences - the longer you salt, the saltier the fish will be. Enough on average 2-6 days. After that, the fish is taken out, washed running water and on average for an hour is placed in a bowl with clean water for soaking and removing excess salt.

After soaking, the fish must be dried by laying it on a simple towel and placed in a constructed dryer.

Exists two ways to hang fish on hooks or ropes of the dryer - behind the head (through the eyes) and behind the tail (after making a hole in the right place of the body of the fish with an awl).

Each method has its pros and cons. For example, if you hang it by the tail, then the fat will drain through the mouth and the fish may come out dryish. And if for the head, then the remaining fat can give the meat a peculiar taste. In general, each fisherman chooses the method of hanging according to the type of fish and with his experience and taste preferences.

After hanging, the dryer is placed out of hit zone sun rays . Best in a draft. The catch is dried for about a week. Samples are taken starting from the smallest specimens.

Possible mistakes

When salting and drying fish, the most common mistakes should be avoided.

• Salt for salting should be ordinary, coarse grinding. In no case not iodized! Its use is guaranteed to spoil appearance and the taste of dried fish.
• It is not necessary to wash the fish immediately before salting (it is washed only before soaking), otherwise it will inevitably become dry.
• Herbivorous fish should not be salted without gutting in hot weather. The algae remaining in its insides will begin to rot - the fish will have a bitter aftertaste or it will completely deteriorate.
• When placing fish in the dryer, care must be taken that they did not touch. This will prevent uniform drying.

It's one thing to catch a large number of fish, and quite another - to properly dispose of the catch. One of the most popular ways of processing extracted trophies is its drying and drying.

So that the processing process does not become burdensome and to protect the hung carcasses from insects, a fish dryer is used. In this review, we will talk about various types these devices, produced industrially and sold in fishing stores.

Most of the material will be devoted to how to make a fish dryer yourself at home.

Types of dryers

The simplest device for drying is a wire stretched under a canopy or an ordinary clothesline. To protect against insects, gauze is simply pounced on the fish. You can hang roach, crucian carp or bream both on wire hooks from ordinary paper clips, and by clamping them with clothespins.

This option is simple, but it is good for one-time harvesting of fish in field conditions or in a summer cottage. When the business is put on stream and good catches are regular, you need to think about a more or less decent design.

Dryers for fish can be divided into two broad categories:

• mobile portable;
• stationary.

Each option has its own advantages. The former can be used anywhere: from the river bank to the balcony in the apartment.

The simplest portable dryer made in China. When folded, it is very compact, you can take it with you on a fishing trip or to the country. On the spot, you can easily unfold it and hang it on any tree branch.

The latter can be called drying cabinets, they are most often used not only for fish, but also for harvesting vegetables and berries, curing meat and other food purposes.

You can dry the fish simply in the fresh air, or you can do it with forced air supply by a fan. At the same time, the drying process is much more intensive, and the products are prepared more evenly.

In cold weather, the drying cabinet can be equipped with electric heating elements, which will also help to quickly prepare the fish for use.

A distinctive feature of the drying chambers is also the number of compartments they have. Most often, single-section options are used, but there are dryers with a large number compartments, some models have up to 5 sections.

Industrial Models

From the industrial models we liked, we distinguish two varieties. The first is structurally made in the form of a tall cabinet made of metal pipes covered with mosquito net. Similar models are produced by different companies under the brands "Mitek" and "Kedr".

The photo shows a dryer for meat and fish "Kedr", products under the brand "Mitek" of a similar design

Second interesting model is a bunk design IdeaFisher ECO-2. This collapsible design is also compact and easy to transport. In addition, depending on the conditions, it works as in suspended version, and installed on a table or on the floor.

The dryer is assembled plastic corners, and the fish is strung on special skewers.

Homemade

Let's move on to the most interesting, let's talk about how a do-it-yourself fish dryer is created. It must be said right away that there are a lot of designs of dehydrators. All options improvised designs it is impossible to describe in one article, because the fantasy of our Kulibins is truly inexhaustible.

Reference! Dehydrator in literal translation from Latin is a dehydrator, that is, the same as a dryer.

Most often homemade dryers make in the form wooden box covered with mosquito net. At the same time, one of the running ones is a variant with dimensions: 500x500x500 mm.

Depending on the location conditions, the dryer is made in a vertical or horizontal version.

At the first stage of production, you need to prepare required number wooden slats, sand them down and coat them protective composition. The coating should protect the structure from moisture and salts, but at the same time not give off harmful fumes that can be absorbed by drying products.

Then, according to the previously completed drawing, the frame of the future dryer is assembled. Self-tapping screws and metal corners are used for installation.

For a small structure, the size of the rails in cross section can be 25x25 millimeters. With an increase in the volume of the drying cabinet, more powerful bars will be required

On a note! The stationary dryer can be mounted directly on the wall.

After the frame is ready, proceed to the tension of the mesh. At the same time, it is necessary to determine how access to inner space. To do this, make a door or sew a zipper.

wall stationary dryer with a hinged door. When using this design, you need to ensure that insects do not fly in while hanging the fish.

A variant of such a homemade product is the use of not stretch mesh, and designs from modern plastic windows. In this case, you do not need to make a separate door, but use a frame from a finished mosquito.

The design is also based wooden frame. At the bottom of the dryer are trays to collect liquid dripping from the fish

With fan

Some of the dryers made by our homemade dryers have fans in their design. Air convection in such dehydrators allows you to speed up the drying process.

Similar dehydrators are made from various plastic containers or in the form of closed cabinets through which air is driven.

Consider the manufacturing process the simplest dryer with a fan, for this we need:

• plastic container of large volume, from 20 liters and above;
• exhaust fan;
• ventilation grille;
• metal rods with threads and nuts suitable for them;
• mounts for grille and fan.

We act in the following sequence:

1. Punch a hole in the lid of the container ventilation grill and fix it.
2. We mount the fan in a similar way in one of the side ends of the plastic box.
3. In the upper part of the container we make holes for the rods and insert them, clamping them with nuts. Here we will hang fish, meat.

For drying mushrooms, berries or vegetables, it is possible to provide for the installation of special grates.

If you need to increase the temperature in such a dryer, you can use electric mats. Similar Models sold in pet stores for keeping reptiles.

Advice! You can increase the temperature in the dehydrator by installing conventional incandescent bulbs. At the same time, they should be positioned so that drops from the products do not fall on them.

When the dryer is ready and the fish is caught, you can start salting and actually drying it. The whole process requires a description in a separate article, but here we will give brief tips.

1. Do not wash the fish before salting, it is enough just to buy it up a little from adhering sand, grass and other debris.
2. Use only coarse salt for salting, in no case use "Extra" or iodized salt.
3. Caught in a hot time, peaceful fish that eats plant foods must be gutted before salting! Otherwise, the food in the stomach can rot and ruin the finished product.
4. When hanging fish inside the drying box, do not let them touch, otherwise even drying will not be ensured in these places.

Conclusion

A well-made dryer will not only become a reliable assistant in drying fish, but will also allow you to harvest other products, such as meat, fruits and berries, vegetables and mushrooms. In addition, it will encourage you to use it, which means it will help you increase your catches.