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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: mr.bean on September 23, 2012, 01:42:54 PM

Title: pro cured roe
Post by: mr.bean on September 23, 2012, 01:42:54 PM
i used some pro cured roe from freds for the first time today. i did the eggloop thing  and  a little styrofoaombeed, but ihad trouble making it stay on my hook.  as soon  as  i touched it it almost was melting  and getting really soft. any advice or tricks ?  are small spawnsacks just as effective  ? thanks harry
Title: Re: pro cured roe
Post by: FishingKing on September 23, 2012, 02:54:39 PM
You can try hooking the skein onto your hook then putting the egg loop around the roe.
Title: Re: pro cured roe
Post by: Noahs Arc on September 23, 2012, 03:02:47 PM
Try doing more wraps when you tie your hooks, like 15 or so.
Title: Re: pro cured roe
Post by: alan701 on September 23, 2012, 04:19:38 PM
Yeah thats the problem with roe. Not sure if this works.. Im going to give it a try, but if you cure your own roe, use red jello powder.. makes them rubbery.  try out the spawn sacs too
Title: Re: pro cured roe
Post by: salmonlover on September 23, 2012, 06:39:38 PM
i used some pro cured roe from freds for the first time today. i did the eggloop thing  and  a little styrofoaombeed, but ihad trouble making it stay on my hook.  as soon  as  i touched it it almost was melting  and getting really soft. any advice or tricks ?  are small spawnsacks just as effective  ? thanks harry


if you have any left just let it sit out for a couple of hours on paper towels and put in borax. should toughen it up. Or if you dont want to go through the hassle just tie roe bags.

Title: Re: pro cured roe
Post by: BigFisher on September 23, 2012, 07:25:59 PM
Freds roe is cupcakes, but thats there whole intention. The faster people go through it, the quick they will be back in the store to buy more....
Title: Re: pro cured roe
Post by: Fish Assassin on September 23, 2012, 07:39:00 PM
i used some pro cured roe from freds for the first time today. i did the eggloop thing  and  a little styrofoaombeed, but ihad trouble making it stay on my hook.  as soon  as  i touched it it almost was melting  and getting really soft. any advice or tricks ?  are small spawnsacks just as effective  ? thanks harry

Sounds like poor quality eggs
Title: Re: pro cured roe
Post by: FishingKing on September 23, 2012, 08:30:02 PM
Freds roe is ****, but thats there whole intention. The faster people go through it, the quick they will be back in the store to buy more....

I agree, I bought some the other day.
Title: Re: pro cured roe
Post by: hookR on September 24, 2012, 03:06:52 AM
Freds roe is ****, but thats there whole intention. The faster people go through it, the quick they will be back in the store to buy more....

Totally agree. When Im out of roe Id rather buy it from the yellow barn because they sell berrys roe which is better. Freds is garbage
Title: Re: pro cured roe
Post by: salmonsturgeontrout on September 24, 2012, 07:11:29 AM
You can try using spider thread, a couple wraps will help any bait stay on the hook longer
Title: Re: pro cured roe
Post by: SS Fintastic on September 24, 2012, 11:31:58 PM
Try drying it out a little. Sounds like its too soft.
Title: Re: pro cured roe
Post by: Drewhill on September 25, 2012, 01:43:29 PM
Try drying it out a little. Sounds like its too soft.

Do you put borax on it while it dries?
Title: Re: pro cured roe
Post by: SS Fintastic on September 25, 2012, 01:56:16 PM
Do you put borax on it while it dries?

Yes, that will work. Depending how firm you want your roe 12-24hr drying process