Some might feel this method is very brutish but personally if it's a small fish (as in like more than 1.5"), I put it in a small ziplock, use a rubber mallet, make sure my aim is true and bring it down in one hit.
Disintegration in one fell swoop and my critter basically becomes goop.
I can't imagine how I would do it for a larger fish though and would be very hesitant to use the above method. I've always kept smaller fish so the method has worked well for me as a last resort when needed.
I knew of the water/freezer method but back then there has been controversy among enthusiasts who claim that you're freezing "nerves" and that it causes pain. Not sure how that discussion has progressed in the past 5 years.
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