Mar 10, 2015 · Good looking herring Paul! And thanks for sharing! I never have had good luck with a 3 hook herring rig. Worst hook up to landing ratio days have always been we running a 3 hook rig. I know guys that swear by it... It's almost like the hooks act …

Mar 26, 2010 · I originally was thinking the brined bait was tougher and stayed on the hook longer....which would justify sticking with the "short term" brining. I will try non-brined next time. We pull whole herring with a tooth pick to create a roll. …

Jan 14, 2014 · I am fishing lake billy chinnook for bulls. I like trolling cut plug herring the best but have also done well trolling j-plugs, and the brads cut plug lures with anchovie scent depending on the day. I was just wondering on the brine for info. I usually thaw my frozen herring in the cooler on the way to the lake.

Aug 10, 2012 · most use herring because its the more abundant baitfish in our area. they'll eat anchovies of course but herring and candlefish comprise the bulk of their fish diet in areas 4-13 and probably the others too.

Pair this with a reel capable of holding at least 150 yards of 20-30 lb test line. Use spoons, spinners, or bait such as roe for drift fishing, or herring for trolling. Trout: A light to medium action rod, 6 to 8 feet long, with a 4-8 lb test line, is suitable for trout. Fly anglers should use a 4-6 weight fly rod with appropriate floating or ...

Oct 27, 2010 · Herring are a "Food Fish", so herring caught in 'the ocean, bays, and tidewaters' can be used as live bait in the waters where they were taken. I believe this is also the rule that allows you to retain a Lingcod that "hitchhikes" on a Rockfish (also a Food Fish) that you have hooked, since technically, albeit for a short period of time, you ...

Apr 8, 2012 · Normal situations Ill use a flahser to the herring, and then the dirtier it gets after that, I shorten the leader, getting the herring closer to the flasher. That picture is from Shortbus' web page, that same rig would work with your diver, just substitute the slider/weight.

Jun 23, 2011 · Polishing a Herring Dodger? Jump to Latest 4.2K views 15 replies 13 participants last post by seaeagle_2 Jun 24, 2011

May 23, 2024 · Herring and Smelt are basically the same. Except that Smelt have teeth and Herring don't. There is a run of Smelt on the Sandy River and peeps use dip nets I believe.

Jun 17, 2008 · This makes your meat firm without burning the herring. This is especially good for herring that has been frozen to slow at processor, or bait that is too soft. Scents: Garlic oil from a jar or minced garlic or one of the prepared garlic scents. Also add 2 tablespoons of pure anise oil. This will cure 4 to 6 dozen herring overnight.