Post by Big Joe on Aug 1, 2019 14:25:45 GMT -5
With all the talk of fish baits in another thread I left myself get pulled into the abyss LOL. Me and the melons made some carp bait to test out their willingness to get dirty... I have two recipes that do not get one in trouble... first is the age old strawberry soda and Wheaties.. they tore into that one even made one with shredded wheat.. both are super sticky and have a pleasant smell.. Second was one we used as a kid, wheat bread, peanut butter and a little milk. Ok they did make a mess but we were outside and it didnt matter - the garden hose cleaned it up.. We have some bait fish in the stock tanks so we tested them out on the minnows and perch in them.. Both fishes loved them all. the minnows gave us a show the perch were just gulp and run.
So I called the son (he is to fishing what I am to shooting) and ask him what that semi stinky stuff he made last time was... Well DUH!!! cheap hotdog weenies, strawberry jello, garlic powder and the oil out of can of plain sardines.. Well we had all the goodies to make a batch so I let them loose (outside) and we now have a jar of very stinky hotdog bits.. Son said keep them in fridge for a few days to let the flavors marry and go to the river, it seems to work best in running water. So as it is now - I have to work tomorrow and the boys get to go shopping with the women LOL.. I worked out my wants on the list and even wrote them out a short list of things they need to get and I moved some money to their cards so they both have to work with each other to get everything. The women will not be to happy but our stuff is for us LOL.. I figure if we are going to get into to stink bait we need some ingredients to make it look legitimate anyway. I think we can hit the river next week sometime and maybe catch some half decent fish - who am I kidding if it works at all I will be happy catching the little ones as long as they keep me busy.
So I called the son (he is to fishing what I am to shooting) and ask him what that semi stinky stuff he made last time was... Well DUH!!! cheap hotdog weenies, strawberry jello, garlic powder and the oil out of can of plain sardines.. Well we had all the goodies to make a batch so I let them loose (outside) and we now have a jar of very stinky hotdog bits.. Son said keep them in fridge for a few days to let the flavors marry and go to the river, it seems to work best in running water. So as it is now - I have to work tomorrow and the boys get to go shopping with the women LOL.. I worked out my wants on the list and even wrote them out a short list of things they need to get and I moved some money to their cards so they both have to work with each other to get everything. The women will not be to happy but our stuff is for us LOL.. I figure if we are going to get into to stink bait we need some ingredients to make it look legitimate anyway. I think we can hit the river next week sometime and maybe catch some half decent fish - who am I kidding if it works at all I will be happy catching the little ones as long as they keep me busy.