note to self and to all other noobs

[schnip]

when curing skeen or eggs wear gloves--trust me wear gloves--my hands look like a derelict smurf

 

[ChaseChrome]

when curing skeen or eggs wear gloves--trust me wear gloves--my hands look like a derelict smurf

Thought you were on the fly...

Save yourself the bother talk to Mike@Fishheads....

 

[schnip]

i am soo on the fly however i dont want to miss the steels learnign the fly--i need to learn how to cast---for now i will float into the history books.

 

[chrome247]

another tip - dont breathe in too much of the dust.

 

[RonnieTO]

Don't lick your fingers... *GRIN*

 

[redneckchromer]

heres a tip, keep your roe natural, gently wash it in river water and just dry and freeze it Save time, money, and catch more fish IMO.

 

[AaronKrick]

when curing skeen or eggs wear gloves--trust me wear gloves--my hands look like a derelict smurf

:lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[AaronKrick]

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[hightechdecks]

wtf it looks like cake batter!! lol..... dude if its on the skein cut the skein into chunks then brine it in pickling salt and spring water until eggs are somewhat hardened and "bouncy" allow the skein to air dry a bit then scrape the skeins. if loose then brine them and dry them.

 

[Knuguy]

wtf it looks like cake batter!! lol..... dude if its on the skein cut the skein into chunks then brine it in pickling salt and spring water until eggs are somewhat hardened and "bouncy" allow the skein to air dry a bit then scrape the skeins. if loose then brine them and dry them.

Why scrape? Why not just leave as chunks and tie into bags?

 

[hightechdecks]

personally i dont like skein bags but you could do it like that

 

[Knuguy]

personally i dont like skein bags but you could do it like that

Now I'm puzzled. I had assumed that you tied them into bags after scraping. If not, how do you get the loose eggs to stay on your hook, esp afte scraping them from the skein?

 

[fishingbimmer]

I cured a bunch of loose eggs last year just by rinsing in cold water for a while and then using pickling salt for a couple of days and drying. every now and again i take the cured eggs out the freezer and tie up enough bags for an upcoming outing. they still work great after a year in the freezer. i can't believe how well they've kept up.

i actually rinsed them in water for quite a while before curing. wondering if anyone would suggest not rinsing so much in order to keep the natural scent ? presumably that's the idea of using spring water ?

 

[hightechdecks]

Now I'm puzzled. I had assumed that you tied them into bags after scraping. If not, how do you get the loose eggs to stay on your hook, esp afte scraping them from the skein?

maybe im not being clear i wrap the loose eggs in mesh after scaping the skein if using skein then attatch by pulling down your knot to form a bait loop