I feel ripped off that converting higher quality fish gives more raw fish but does not impact unconverted use in recipes. If I make bait with a Q3 fish, why does it consume the entire fish for a single recipe?!? That fish should become a Q2 fish and be available to use again (twice). Same thing for a food recipe. The bait ladder is a lot of work to climb only to have this bit of payoff spoiled. Especially given the other expensive ingredients needed.

Also, some way of using fish in the field would be nice. Maye a 'portable cutting board' made with just wood at the workbench could solve the problem. Unlock it at an appropriate cauldron level.