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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: KarateKick on June 01, 2017, 08:29:20 PM

Title: Preserving shrimp in salt water
Post by: KarateKick on June 01, 2017, 08:29:20 PM
In previous threads about preserving bait such as shrimp, people always either dry-salted the bait or towel-dried it after wet brining, prior to putting it in the freezer.  Has anyone tried just leaving the bait in saturated salt water in the fridge instead of freezing it?

On a different note, has anyone tried using garlic salt?  (I know it's probably iodized but some people say that makes no difference.)

Title: Re: Preserving shrimp in salt water
Post by: zap brannigan on June 01, 2017, 09:38:33 PM
i leave mine in a zip lock with rock salt, they keep for weeks.
Title: Re: Preserving shrimp in salt water
Post by: doja on June 02, 2017, 12:34:40 AM
I'm thinking it'll go bad faster in a wet environment...   That said my dog certainly dosent mind old rotten food so who know,  the fish may key into the aged shrimp?

Never heard of garlic salt being used but mybe some of that fancy pink Himalayan salt?
Title: Re: Preserving shrimp in salt water
Post by: KarateKick on June 03, 2017, 11:24:11 AM
i leave mine in a zip lock with rock salt, they keep for weeks.

With or without refrigeration?
Title: Re: Preserving shrimp in salt water
Post by: Fish or cut bait. on June 03, 2017, 12:54:51 PM
Depends what scent you're looking for  :o
Title: Re: Preserving shrimp in salt water
Post by: Fish Assassin on June 03, 2017, 03:10:36 PM
With or without refrigeration?

Definitely with refrigeration.
Title: Re: Preserving shrimp in salt water
Post by: Old Blue on June 04, 2017, 08:52:59 AM
You're dissipating the scent by leaving it in liquid
Title: Re: Preserving shrimp in salt water
Post by: Birkenhead on June 04, 2017, 04:22:56 PM
Cannot think of any reason to leaving the shrimp in the water. The salted water will help toughen the shrimp but will obviously not dry them which is one of the key benefits of using the dry salt method.