We tried the fried fish sandwiches from the biggest names in fast-food — and the winner is clear

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March 23, 2017 8:12 PM

We decided to taste test fish sandwiches from seven major chains to find out which fishwiches fills our sails, and which ones deserve a keelhauling.

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From the Norse braving the icy northern seas to Columbus aimlessly bumbling into the Caribbean, the ocean has struck fear and trepidation in the heart of man.

A similar feeling of hesitation often accompanies something else from the sea: fast-food fish sandwiches.

McDonald's Filet-O-Fish — created for Catholics abstaining from meat on Fridays during Lent — started the trend in 1962. Since then, most fast-food chains have a Lent-approved fish sandwich.

But are they any good? "Fast-food fish" doesn't sound seaworthy on paper. We decided to taste test fish sandwiches from seven major chains to find out which fishwichs fill our sails, and which ones deserve a keelhauling.

Ah, the beautiful bounty of the sea: Arby's, Burger King, Dairy Queen, McDonald's, Popeyes, Wendy's, and White Castle, fresh from the nets.

This fishy fare is ranked worst to best, as follows:

7. Arby's Crispy Fish Sandwich

6. Dairy Queen Alaskan Pacific Cod Sandwich

5. Burger King Big Fish Sandwich

4. McDonald's Filet-O-Fish

3. White Castle Fish Slider

2. Popeyes Seafood Po'boy

1. Wendy's Premium Cod Fillet Sandwich

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