Are these Silver sides ok
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Mine go apeshit over the silversides. Since I only have small UJs I figure why not use these vs. tilapia - it's the entire fish so must be good for them. I do rinse them quite a bit first though since they're kind of oily, and that helps get some of the goo out too, because I have to chop them into small bits for mine.
I get mine at the LFS but I bet the ones you got are way cheaper. I didn't know they sold them as bait! Makes sense - you could certainly catch a poly with one.
I get mine at the LFS but I bet the ones you got are way cheaper. I didn't know they sold them as bait! Makes sense - you could certainly catch a poly with one.
Mine go apeshit over the silversides. Since I only have small UJs I figure why not use these vs. tilapia - it's the entire fish so must be good for them. I do rinse them quite a bit first though since they're kind of oily, and that helps get some of the goo out too, because I have to chop them into small bits for mine.
I get mine at the LFS but I bet the ones you got are way cheaper. I didn't know they sold them as bait! Makes sense - you could certainly catch a poly with one.
Yeah yeah went bonkers...didnt think yo wash the gunk out but will def do it next time
Shane saw this the other day. Thought you like it. I know u dig the hybrids.
Yup i think it was 3 bucks and maybe 30 to 40 fish.
Looks good, only caution is with the not for human consumption part. Some fish baits can have salts or preservatives added to keep them firmer on the hook. The fact that these are frozen likely make them ok. Sounds crude but give them a good smell when thawd to see if there is a chemical smell and a quick taste to see if they are salty
Mine go apeshit over the silversides. Since I only have small UJs I figure why not use these vs. tilapia - it's the entire fish so must be good for them. I do rinse them quite a bit first though since they're kind of oily, and that helps get some of the goo out too, because I have to chop them into small bits for mine.
I get mine at the LFS but I bet the ones you got are way cheaper. I didn't know they sold them as bait! Makes sense - you could certainly catch a poly with one.
Magpie, what you have referred to is why I prefer to feed whole fish chopped up over fillets. Fillets the fish get protein only. Whole small fish they get bone, scales, meat, organs--- all the good stuff!
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yeah that's a nice mix, would love to grab one of those at some point.
Does the "not for human consumption" warning really mean anything? If you look at most pellets and medications they say something like "not for fish intended for human consumption." I'm pretty sure it's more of a liability thing on their end. Not saying that you shouldn't be cautious, but that warning seems to be on everything in this hobbyLooks good, only caution is with the not for human consumption part. Some fish baits can have salts or preservatives added to keep them firmer on the hook. The fact that these are frozen likely make them ok. Sounds crude but give them a good smell when thawd to see if there is a chemical smell and a quick taste to see if they are salty
Jaws I HIGHLY recommend being careful feeding those from the bait section. As stated above they are preserved in salts/oils/possibly synthetic preservatives in order to keep them in the bag like that outside of a freezer for extended periods of time generally. That may not be the case but I would definitely check into it before feeding too many.
Being an avid fisherman I see a lot of these baits used and almost every baitfish I've seen in a bag meant for angling has been preserved in salt brine or oil. My walmart carries green shiners on the rack in a bag...unfrozen lol so you know whatever they are doused in kills everything.
Being an avid fisherman I see a lot of these baits used and almost every baitfish I've seen in a bag meant for angling has been preserved in salt brine or oil. My walmart carries green shiners on the rack in a bag...unfrozen lol so you know whatever they are doused in kills everything.
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the human consumption warning is a liability coverage tactic, has nothing to do with them actually being edible or not, you are correct.
