Raymondhau Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 Hey all, I caught some pilchards/sardines yesterday and have decided to salt them for future bait. I've put them in salt and refrigerated overnight. I was planning on fishing on Sunday, would you recommend freezing them now or just keep them salted in the fridge? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelm Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 How did you catch them? probably best to freeze them, just in case you don't go fishing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Hornet Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 If I can get them as fresh at that, freeze them. Any left over from a fishing trip, bring them home and salt, or better still brine them. There was a recent topic on salting/brining bait. Use the search function and you should find it easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raymondhau Posted January 14, 2021 Author Share Posted January 14, 2021 1 hour ago, noelm said: How did you catch them? probably best to freeze them, just in case you don't go fishing? Sabikis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raymondhau Posted January 14, 2021 Author Share Posted January 14, 2021 42 minutes ago, Green Hornet said: If I can get them as fresh at that, freeze them. Any left over from a fishing trip, bring them home and salt, or better still brine them. There was a recent topic on salting/brining bait. Use the search function and you should find it easily. Thank you, I did read that topic but just wanted to see what people would think about keeping them in the fridge for 3 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Hornet Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 40 minutes ago, Raymondhau said: Thank you, I did read that topic but just wanted to see what people would think about keeping them in the fridge for 3 days. I reckon 3 days in the fridge would be okay. If you freeze them, I imagine they'll thaw softer than if left in the fridge. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 Rock salt and freeze them. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tunastrike11 Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 8 hours ago, Raymondhau said: Hey all, I caught some pilchards/sardines yesterday and have decided to salt them for future bait. I've put them in salt and refrigerated overnight. I was planning on fishing on Sunday, would you recommend freezing them now or just keep them salted in the fridge? Thanks If they are covered with salt they be ok in fridge for along time i salt slimey fillets and had them in fridge a long time no smell all good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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