The tip of the toothpick goes into the teaserhead and it’s just 2-3mm. The fish never gets to devour the whole thing. 90% of the times they get hooked on the stinger. Not much to worry about the toothpick going into the fish guts.
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wishiniwasfishin1
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I think he is talking about jamming a toothpick or piece or wire into the spine of the bait to help maintain the curve not the toothpick that holds the line from slipping.
walleyes
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I don’t bother with either, don’t seem to have a problem getting my desired roll.
Like WIWF says I’m not worried about the holder tooth pick but there are guys that stick the whole tooth pick in along the spine for the bend.
But we are getting way off the original question which is my fault completely so before this gets to be a **** show like most run away topics do let’s leave it alone.
I misunderstood your initial post as I had not heard of that toothpick method before. You’re right, we’re digressing here Let’s take it back to what the OP’s question was.
For me, it’s putting the anchovies in a plastic container and salting the hell out of them. Usually 48hrs before the trip with layers of pickling salt. On the day of the trip, they go in a ziplock and sit on ice in a small cooler. Any leftover bait would go in the freezer/fridge with a sprinkle of fresh salt and they get used on the next trip. Last trip of the season, I get rid of the leftovers. No cured stinky bait in my freezer for next season and I only fish artificial for winter nookies.
For me, it’s putting the anchovies in a plastic container and salting the hell out of them. Usually 48hrs before the trip with layers of pickling salt. On the day of the trip, they go in a ziplock and sit on ice in a small cooler. Any leftover bait would go in the freezer/fridge with a sprinkle of fresh salt and they get used on the next trip. Last trip of the season, I get rid of the leftovers. No cured stinky bait in my freezer for next season and I only fish artificial for winter nookies.
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sir-vivor
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Tubber, where u get that Mrs Stewart stuff , I have never used but my Bud fishing Barkleys Inlet swears by it
sir-vivor
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Thanks RC,
Amazon, get it tommorow before 9 , just on time to add it to the recipe for Sept 1 Samdheads attack !
Skins88
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If the weather is good on Saturday, I'm going to say 200.
wildmanyeah
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I don’t think so that’s like crazy good fishing or sockeye numbers. Plus the Americans can’t make the run.
I’m gonna say 100 or less for Tuesday, maybe 200 from the north arm to sandheads.
Skins88
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I agree for Tuesday. I could be off but I bet the weekend is really busy.
wildmanyeah
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only if their is good reports, the. I agree it’s gonna be plugged.
sir-vivor
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Yup , until no nets come out then its back to the cap alley , remember its not a sockeye opening, its the tale end of the Chinooks but it will be nice to get out FOR SURE. Americans ??? really ??
wildmanyeah
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Cannon down riggers, WA registration counter over 20-30 before at sandheads. Again tho more in August the. September. Last year I was pretty much done fishing tho by September 10.
Sea Chaser
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Where’s best place to buy some anchovies ? Preferably Langley area?
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