Hi i was wondering does any one have any luck using shrimp as bait? for salmon, bass etc, got mixed reviews,
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Using shrimp as bait?
Started by lansdowne03, Sep 07 2008 12:17 AM
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Escoyondy River Joe
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Earthworm
Posted 07 September 2008 - 07:21 AM
I Have briefly tried using uncooked shrimp ( grocerystore, frozzen with shell still on) for fishing in the Holland R.
I did not get much action- judt some mudcats if I recall. I didnt try anything fancy- just hung it on a jug head. I dont think the shrimp heads were on, so using a full "head On" shrimp and presenting it more naturally would propobly be the way to go for Bass.
I also used shrimp for shore casting in the Gulf of Mexico near Ft. Myers Florida. Much better results naturally.
The closest looking bait swiming in my area is crayfish. Maybe I wil give it a more dedicated try next summer.
Joe
I did not get much action- judt some mudcats if I recall. I didnt try anything fancy- just hung it on a jug head. I dont think the shrimp heads were on, so using a full "head On" shrimp and presenting it more naturally would propobly be the way to go for Bass.
I also used shrimp for shore casting in the Gulf of Mexico near Ft. Myers Florida. Much better results naturally.
The closest looking bait swiming in my area is crayfish. Maybe I wil give it a more dedicated try next summer.
Joe
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YAWN
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Crappie
Posted 08 September 2008 - 12:30 PM
Only in salt water never used them in fresh water.
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Posted 08 September 2008 - 08:00 PM
I haven't tried it but I have talked to a few guys who have with some success for rainbows on the river.
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Posted 04 October 2008 - 11:36 PM
Maybe it's the freshwater vs.saltwater thing?But I've used peeled (deshelled) crawfish to tip my jigs with good success-so I can't believe shrimp can be all that different.However I've noticed that bait shape does make a significant difference: a longer shape with fluttery tail(like a minnow or worm) will get strikes easier then a blob or irregular shaped piece. 
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