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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: chum dad on October 20, 2007, 06:37:00 PM

Title: Using Roe for Sturgeon bait
Post by: chum dad on October 20, 2007, 06:37:00 PM
I usually freeze the roe i use for sturgeon fishing and then thaw it out the night before i go out. Is this a OK practice for roe or should i be curing it first and then freeze it? Anyone out their have any suggestions?
Title: Re: Using Roe for Sturgeon bait
Post by: Rodney on October 20, 2007, 06:39:21 PM
Uncured is fine, but make sure it is tied into a sac.

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Title: Re: Using Roe for Sturgeon bait
Post by: Rp3Flyfisher on October 20, 2007, 06:41:04 PM
I have found that trying to get fresh roe on the river in the morning is the best. If this can't be done, at least try to have the roe from the run that is going thru at the time.
I have never cured mine and found that the fresh roe is always the best.

Rick
Title: Re: Using Roe for Sturgeon bait
Post by: firstlight on October 20, 2007, 08:06:19 PM
Roe is for fat kids.
I like to use worms. ;D
Title: Re: Using Roe for Sturgeon bait
Post by: firstlight on October 21, 2007, 04:54:03 PM
White Spring roe is the bomb.
If you can find it you will outfish Red Chinook handsdown.
Dang,theres another one of my secrets . ;)
Title: Re: Using Roe for Sturgeon bait
Post by: Sam Salmon on October 21, 2007, 06:08:28 PM
Fresh is many times beter than frozen if you're using frozen throw some juice on the bag.

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