Registered: Jun 2003
Location: kansas
Posts: 1771

I know that Stink Bait made form Shad sides are made in Kentucky. I have went and netted Shad several times fillet off sides and placed in jar trying to make Stick bait sev eral times over the years with no luck.

Mine never turns out to be anything like the boughten kind nor are they even close to having the same smell.

I was wondering if someone may know hjow they are made and what they are mixed with when placed in the jar? Thanks for the help.

Report this post to a moderator | IP: Logged

Registered: Feb 2006
Location: Western Pa
Posts: 2106

When I was stationed in Idaho we used baitfish cut up and placed in plastic bags (big ziplock type) for catfish. I think the plastic would work a little better when placed in the sun. I think the plastic would "turn" the baitfish quicker than glass.....

__________________
UKC GrNtCh PKC Ch Pa HTX Sniper (Deceased) Four time qualified for World Championship
Duane and Seth Jones/Jarret Davis partners
Beaver River Kennels/Team Pa
USAF proud!!! 6 Years active 19 Reserves MSgt (ret) Raven 457
Carpe Nocturnum-Seize the night!

Report this post to a moderator | IP: Logged

Registered: Jul 2003
Location: columbia,mo.
Posts: 1256

Why not use the stuff fresh? That is what we do around here. Seems like it works better the fresher it is for us. If you are in Kentucky, try to get some skipjack Herring and use that. Works real good for big cats. People up here can't get enough of it.

Report this post to a moderator | IP: Logged

Registered: Jun 2006
Location: Platteville, Wi
Posts: 5676

i use fresh creek chubs or sucker slabs, but i know a guy that makes his own stink bait but won't give his recipe...but i know he buries it for 3 mo. in a hole under ground until he needs it.. i think he uses peanut butter for a base with fish and blood mixed in it..

__________________
Home of:
- Gr. Nite Ch. Iowa County Crybabe
- Nite Ch. Hickory Nut Dan
- Gr. CH Nite Ch. Hickory Nut Dan II
- CH. Gr. Nite Ch. Hickory Nut Dan III 2008 Performance Sire
- CH. Gr.Nite Ch. Hickory Nut Dan IV 2004 ukc world hunt finalist
- Ch. Gr.Nite Ch. Mounds Creek Sassy II
- Nite Ch. Hickory Nut Bucky HTX 3 wins towards grnite
- GrCh.GrNtCh Hickory Nut Bawlie HTX
-Nite ch. PR Iowa County CryBaby II 2013 Badger State Hunt Champion
qualified for 2013 UKC World Hunt
CH Nitech She Hate Me (scar) HTX Iowa County Kennels

Report this post to a moderator | IP: Logged

Registered: Feb 2008
Location: SOUTHEASTERN ILLINOIS
Posts: 1451

put it in the hot sun for atleast a week.

thats how my gpa did it and i couldnt get the smell off my hands for 3 days after fishing!

__________________
Home of these Hamilton county treeing walkers.
GRCH GRNITECH 'PR' OWEN'S STYLISH NOCTURNAL SHAKER.
And the pup 'pr' Owen's Rock River Ace...

Mike Owen owner/handler. hunting in style (WALKER STYLE)

Report this post to a moderator | IP: Logged

Registered: Jun 2003
Location: kansas
Posts: 1771

btt

Report this post to a moderator | IP: Logged

Registered: Jun 2004
Location: Southwest Missouri
Posts: 1130

My Grandpa used to pickle the shad sides then freeze them. I found an old old cook/recipe book and had to read how to do it myself. Too much work.

I just cast net the shad and put them ON TOP of ice in a cooler. If they are in or under the ice they get all mushy and are no good.

Next scale them, and then filet the sides off.

Take the fresh cooled sides and put them in a milk jug with the top cut off. Fill it with water and freeze. Good for a long time.

Always keep shad fresh and cool or its just not the same.

Works for me.

__________________
John 3:16
You'd better believe it!

Report this post to a moderator | IP: Logged

Registered: Jan 2009
Location: Central Illinois
Posts: 2814

Go to www.catfish1.com to find some great recipes.

__________________
Dave Haugh

LAKELAND KENNELS
____________________________
English Coonhounds
____________________________
Gr Ch Lakeland's Phoebe
PKC Sq Ch Lakeland's Mini Mouse
____________________________
Mt Curs
____________________________
Ch SqCh Lakeland's Lucy
SqCh Lakeland's Goldie
SqCh Lakeland's Kate
____________________________
Beagles
____________________________
Dual GrCh Blank's Midnight
GrCh HBCh Lakeland's Cricket II

_______________________________

Report this post to a moderator | IP: Logged