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Post by jonnyb on Dec 8, 2008 21:57:28 GMT
Does anyone know if they are any good as a bait?
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Post by vax on Dec 8, 2008 22:07:04 GMT
They make a good bait, but i must say they tast great on the barbie.
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Post by jonnyb on Dec 8, 2008 22:09:42 GMT
I have read they taste crap but also heard that about a few other fish which turn out to taste goooooooood!!Jumbo pout fillet.
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Post by vax on Dec 8, 2008 22:12:02 GMT
People are put off scad due to the thick scales on the lateral line, just slip the fillet knife under and whip them off.
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Post by jonnyb on Dec 8, 2008 22:23:26 GMT
Any idea what fish have been caught using strips/fillets?
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Post by greysfanboy on Dec 8, 2008 23:34:32 GMT
Scad have loads of oils in, and are pretty much as good as normal mackerel.
Strips will get you the normal whiting, dogs, pout etc and bigger baits are good for congers.
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Post by jonnyb on Dec 9, 2008 7:51:59 GMT
Thanks for the info vax and greysfanboy.
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Post by abuc4 on Dec 9, 2008 11:51:18 GMT
good pot bait,
bit boneyer than macie
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Post by spud on Dec 9, 2008 20:09:49 GMT
i remeber catching 1 at bembridge ledge keeping it live till st cathrines light sticking a 10/0 in it using as shark bait and at the end of the day letting it go to fight another day bloody hard old fish i tell you ;D
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Post by leeds4ever on Dec 12, 2008 18:22:46 GMT
I caught a load up Yarmouth pier and kept 4 to use as bait,I never had a sniff of a bite with them!
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Post by solesearcher on Dec 15, 2008 19:32:42 GMT
Fillet them for the bass, good bait.
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Post by bassassin on Jan 12, 2009 17:42:09 GMT
Excellent livebait for bass
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live life to the max
