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Marksman
The carbon steel will still take on the smell and taste. It is not the iron or steel that absorbs the odor but the layers of seasoning on the pan. Get a dedicated "fish" only pan. I am one of the weird folks that has a dedicated fish, potato, egg, bacon, sausage, etc ... pan. There are at least five pans stacked on my range at all times and plenty in reserve just in case.