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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: dennisK on May 21, 2021, 07:55:00 PM

Title: Is shrimp an effective bait for fall salmon? super store has shrimp on sale...
Post by: dennisK on May 21, 2021, 07:55:00 PM

Hey all

Is shrimp an effective bait for fall salmon? super store had shrimp on sale...

it's like almost a pound for $8 (ends may 27)

anyone ever use chunks of shrimp (white) as effective bait for lower mainland river coho/spring/chum-holio? I'm usually using wool and roe...it'd be a nice compromise if it actually worked lol



thanks

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Title: Re: Is shrimp an effective bait for fall salmon? super store has shrimp on sale...
Post by: colin6101 on May 21, 2021, 08:06:37 PM

I know lots of people use them to tip jigs for salmon and do well. I also saw lots of people catching coho jacks on shrimp while river fishing last year. I still don't think there is a bait better than roe for coho/springs though.

Title: Re: Is shrimp an effective bait for fall salmon? super store has shrimp on sale...
Post by: spoiler on May 25, 2021, 08:58:47 AM

this can be a very effective bait for Chinook & Chum Salmon.
I usually put some in a ziplock bag with a little pickling salt and a pinch of double red procure.
this helps toughen them up and they won't turn mushy

Title: Re: Is shrimp an effective bait for fall salmon? super store has shrimp on sale...
Post by: dennisK on May 25, 2021, 10:06:46 AM

thanks all for the tips and info. I'll get some and keep it in the freezer.