Very good Rural, that makes a lot of sense. Looking at your pics, I think I would enjoy this delicacy. Thanks for the lesson on Whitebait -- I learned something.
On as side note, here in the coastal areas of the mid-Atlantic states, many people enjoy fish roe or blue crab roe added to their morning eggs and omelets. A regional delicacy that makes some folks from other parts of the country often cringe.