So, I have been out fishing for some ciscos off of a couple piers here in the North and am curious as to how other anglers make single eggs. I have tried a couple methods and must have messed up cause they did not hold on the hook. Perhaps I should try boiling them longer. But I have also seen others use acid (concrete etching acid). This seemed to be a lot of work, but had better results. The price of those single eggs are expensive since I use a jar every time I go fishing. Anyways, just thought I would see if anyone would care to share their secrets in creating the perfect single egg that stays on the hook for more than 1 drift.
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goodentight
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i actually bought a container of them. Now i forget the name. Its the size of maybe 2 roebag containers. Ive had it for a year now and only used about half of it. They are extremely cured like crazy. They work very well.... worth picking up for a couple bucks
rocheleauc
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Try beads.
Float_down
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Boiling them kind if kills any scent, but still works. Try covering them with pickling salt, let the salt absorb through the eggs, when there ready they'll look dry and shriveled, and if you give them a squeeze, gel will come out instead of liquid.
Notice it's kind of wrinkled? The shape off the egg will reform to it's natural orb once in the water. Shouldn't have any issue driving a hook through, or having it fall off. That's my pier fishing secret. Even for bows.
If it does fall off use a smaller hook.
Notice it's kind of wrinkled? The shape off the egg will reform to it's natural orb once in the water. Shouldn't have any issue driving a hook through, or having it fall off. That's my pier fishing secret. Even for bows.
If it does fall off use a smaller hook.
christotheashto
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as CJR said, beads.
or if you really prefer to shank them right on the hook, Hook Line & Sinker in Guelph (maybe other places too?) sells Bio D'eggs. you put the little pellets in water until they grow to their full size. salt them, let them sit in salt until they shrink to desired size (anywhere from chinny right down to brookie size eggs) take them out, add the scent capsule, bingo bango. you can thread single eggs right on your hook.
i find they tend to come off every few drifts or so, but it's like $6 for a bag of pellets, i maybe put in like half a teaspoon my first batch and i'm still using those ones.
or if you really prefer to shank them right on the hook, Hook Line & Sinker in Guelph (maybe other places too?) sells Bio D'eggs. you put the little pellets in water until they grow to their full size. salt them, let them sit in salt until they shrink to desired size (anywhere from chinny right down to brookie size eggs) take them out, add the scent capsule, bingo bango. you can thread single eggs right on your hook.
i find they tend to come off every few drifts or so, but it's like $6 for a bag of pellets, i maybe put in like half a teaspoon my first batch and i'm still using those ones.
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RiverNinja
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Or you can always make your own single eggs..
Search "Draino cure".. Used this method many moons ago.. Although, unnecessary now with the selection of beads that are available on the market...
Search "Draino cure".. Used this method many moons ago.. Although, unnecessary now with the selection of beads that are available on the market...
Float_down
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Remember boys, he's fishing cisco. They're just as finicky as whitefish are, With very light takes. I'm not sure beads would work, as there mouths are the size of a nickel. but hey, may as well try it.
buck
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you should try these http://reviews.basspro.com/2010/21288/atlas-atlas-mr-trout-eggs-reviews/reviews.htm they will stay on a hook and the center is like gel, as FD said i don't think beads will work
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RiverNinja
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4mm beads would be $..
Thanks for the information guys. I will have to look up Drano cure. The only problem with curing these things is getting the right internal consistency, because I do not want the egg itself to juice out. The "Atlas" brand of single eggs are awsome, as they have a gelatin type inside that is not a liquid per se. In regards to beads, it would be difficult fishing with these for ciscos or whitefish. These fish are bottom feeders so the bead would have to be as close to the hook as possible. As well, these fish have very fragile and small mouths so the lining which would occur if fishing beads would result in little success IMO.
Another tip for anyone who may want to use artifical roe; certain garden centres sell those little plastic beads that angling stores sell for an incredibly high markup. These beads are for flowers and center pieces, and with cod liver oil or any other scent, they can be used to simulate roe.
buck
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Float_down
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Did you read my post? Lol. Pickling salt does exactly what you want.
Okay thanks, so I douse the loose eggs in pickling or kosher salt and leave them for a set period of time, and then they are good for singles, or is there a specific amount of time that I need to have the eggs exposed to the salt? Thanks.
Float_down
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I tried kosher salt but it doesn't really do the trick. All natural sea salt works just as well though, but a bit pricier.
You can either make a brine with warm water and lots of salt, stir it up so all the salt dissolves, then leave your eggs in it, or cover them completely up with it. The only issue is getting the salt off if you do it dry.
I just keep an eye on my eggs every 15 minutes or so, once they get that wrinkled appearance I give um' a squeeze, if gel comes out, then there probably ready. Drive a hook through one or two to be sure you were successful
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hightechdecks
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have to go with NADO i tie all my single eggs in mesh using large lake o chinny spawn, a peice of yarn dipped in roe juice may work too...it sure does on trout.
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