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Jonny 5

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Where to pick up some good roe?
« on: October 04, 2009, 10:49:54 AM »
Howdy fishers, I will be heading to the lowermainland for a bit of fishing in a couple weeks.  Problems is, I haven't got any roe (fly rods will be staying home this time I think).  Anyone know of a source of good borax roe with or without dye... I don't want to drive 1000 km and fish with that goo from a gas station (unless its good gooo).

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Re: Where to pick up some good roe?
« Reply #1 on: October 04, 2009, 11:06:42 AM »
Berrys Bait and Tackle in Richmond
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Re: Where to pick up some good roe?
« Reply #2 on: October 04, 2009, 11:07:01 AM »
Couple weeks?  That leaves plenty of time to harvest and cure your own roe.  Store stuff never compares.
I have been using insane amounts of roe and have used/test a few different local products.

#1 - Berry's Procure.  Spring roe.  It comes frozen.  I like to slowly thaw it then cut up into chunks and layer chunks with a light sprinkling of borax.  If you do not add borax it will turn to a wet soupy substance.  $10 per lb.

#2 - Army Navy new stuff.  It comes in a clear 1/2lb container.  I believe its coho roe.  It is refridgerated and usable immediately.  Very clean roe.  Its nice and rubbery but does not milk nearly as nice as the Berry's.  $9 per 1/2 lb.

#3 - Shell 34981 Lougheed Hwy.  They've got some pretty good procure coho roe.  Clear container.  Nice and rubbery.  $8 per 1/2 lb.
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Re: Where to pick up some good roe?
« Reply #3 on: October 04, 2009, 01:23:27 PM »
Just swing by the Chan household. We've got plenty of roe in the freezer.  ;D
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Re: Where to pick up some good roe?
« Reply #4 on: October 04, 2009, 06:10:33 PM »
Berrys Bait and Tackle is really good stuff..  If Im buying, its from there!
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Re: Where to pick up some good roe?
« Reply #5 on: October 04, 2009, 06:56:00 PM »
I heard that Bruce's Market also sold lots of roe. Located in Maple Ridge just across the old Albion Ferry run.
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Re: Where to pick up some good roe?
« Reply #6 on: October 04, 2009, 06:58:33 PM »
Quote from: warlo_527 on October 04, 2009, 06:56:00 PM
I heard that Bruce's Market also sold lots of roe. Located in Maple Ridge just across the old Albion Ferry run.

Can someone please confirm.  I am looking for some fresh unfrozen roe.  I'll take any species right now.
I recall back in the day, they would have roe from the Albion test fishery.  Not sure if this is still the case.
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Re: Where to pick up some good roe?
« Reply #7 on: October 04, 2009, 07:20:44 PM »
Just called Bruce's. They have a wait list right now..but expect to get a whack of roe in tomorrow. Fresh Chum roe (not frozen) $8 per lb. Spring roe $4 per lb. They are taking orders, but the wait shouldn't be too long. Bruce's # is (604) 463-9817. Sounds like a good bet!
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Re: Where to pick up some good roe?
« Reply #8 on: October 04, 2009, 10:04:27 PM »
take a fly rod with you Johnny or you will regret it !! guys have been doing decently on the fly rods for coho & springs
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Re: Where to pick up some good roe?
« Reply #9 on: October 05, 2009, 12:20:19 PM »
Its nice and rubbery but does not milk nearly as nice as the Berry's.

Exactly what does the "does not milk nearly as nice" mean?
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Re: Where to pick up some good roe?
« Reply #10 on: October 05, 2009, 06:24:06 PM »
Quote from: Sterling C on October 04, 2009, 01:23:27 PM
Just swing by the Chan household. We've got plenty of roe in the freezer.  ;D

Hey Sterling, definately, looks like you have had a bit of luck!


Quote from: HOOK on October 04, 2009, 10:04:27 PM
take a fly rod with you Johnny or you will regret it !! guys have been doing decently on the fly rods for coho & springs

Maybe... but only if you tell me where to use it... The spots I find every year are gone by the next year, so I nead a heads up.  If you know of a few good spots, get in touch and maybe we can meet up and catch a few... jzuccolo(at)ucalgary.ca

Oh, and I can't make my own roe because salmon are so rare in alberta.   ;D

Was up in northern BC mid august and the pinks and chinook were unreal... hope its good down on the south coast!
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Re: Where to pick up some good roe?
« Reply #11 on: October 05, 2009, 09:50:45 PM »
Just picked up 3lbs of chum roe at Bruce's after taxes it works out to be $10/lbs.  Each skein was about 3/4lbs.  Some had no blood in them, others a fair bit.  I took out as much as I could while cursing the guy who didn't bleed the fish.  I called around noon and picked it up the same afternoon- it was packaged and ready to go.  They seemed to have lots.
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Re: Where to pick up some good roe?
« Reply #12 on: October 06, 2009, 07:51:07 AM »
Matt,

Were these uncured or cured?
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Re: Where to pick up some good roe?
« Reply #13 on: October 06, 2009, 11:40:45 AM »
Uncured, fresh eggs
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Re: Where to pick up some good roe?
« Reply #14 on: October 06, 2009, 03:14:27 PM »
i'd agree to say berry's has some good roe. :)

I want to ask though, when I get them from berry's, obviously frozen, how long is it good for? how do i store it? what if i get a container but want to use some of it one trip, then the rest the other, what are the proper ways to handle them?
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