Pilchards

[hottyscotty]

Do you guys buy any particular brand of frozen pilchards? I assume its all the same if its IQF?

Anyways i'm asking because i was told today by a fisho that if a buy IQF pillies, they shouldn't be stuck together. I'm just wondering if i'm buying the wrong brand or its been mishandled?

[reefa]

I don't know if you can really buy IQF pillies, otherwise how do they get them in a block like that, I have been told the best pillies to buy are W.A pillies

[andrew399]

i buy mine from the fish markets or the fish shop. Then you can freeze them in smaller quantities in zip lock bags. they are alot firmer and fresher and work out at very similar prices...

[noisy]

hi...i dont buy frozen anymore..i now buy salted last longer ..dont need to thaw.. wont flyoff the hooks when u cast and no wastage...bob

[pelican]

Hi Bob

Where do you buy the salted Pillys from if you don't mind saying. I know mates who salt there own in a bucket with sea salt but couldn't be bothered to do my own.

thanks

Pel

[humesy]

I am a big fan of the salted pillies too. They are made by East Coast bait supplies (red/blue bag) but not all tackle shops stock them.

Best thing is that they are re-usable after a trip and definitely stay on the hook longer. This is a plus for beach fishing. They also do not need separating which is a chore when you buy a 2kg block. The tackle store owner I spoke to said that he didn't stock them because they do no release as much scent/juices into the water.

BOHM used to stock them and they were just down the road. I now have to travel a bit further along the beaches to get my supplies. (not sure bout site rules here so I haven't mentioned the store)

Cheers

Edited April 26, 2008 by humesy

[domza]

whats so hard about salting?

u can get a 2kg block for 10 bucks from most places..they are nice pillies though u need to salt them.

2 to 3 days before going out, thaw them, then put them in a bucket or container that your taking with u, chuck some salt on top and put in a cool, dry place. when its time for fishing, u don't have to stuff around trying to find bait, and best of all, they will be better then any pillie u can buy.