Vacuum Sealer Question

[capecodder]

I have a Foodsaver and have had mixed results. I need to try a number of the tips here to see if it improves. Some of the troubles I have had are:

1) Seal fails after days/weeks and the bag loses vacuum and freezer burn results.
2) Striper fillets smell bad after thawing, even in bags with a good seal and vacuum.

I think I know how to address #1, but #2 is a mystery as the seal is good, it has stayed frozen (no freezer problems), I have thawed in fridge and on the counter and the smell is there...

Any suggestions?

[JFigliuolo]

Originally Posted by capecodder

I have a Foodsaver and have had mixed results. I need to try a number of the tips here to see if it improves. Some of the troubles I have had are:

1) Seal fails after days/weeks and the bag loses vacuum and freezer burn results.
2) Striper fillets smell bad after thawing, even in bags with a good seal and vacuum.

I think I know how to address #1, but #2 is a mystery as the seal is good, it has stayed frozen (no freezer problems), I have thawed in fridge and on the counter and the smell is there...

Any suggestions?

#2, do you trim away the dark blood line? Just a thought.