I know what I’ll be doing during this quarantine... I’m looking forward to curing up some shrimp with this recipe. New to the page but l like the the content.
So I made these with minor variation 3 weeks ago for summer steelies, but I'd thought you better know that these work AMAZING on Columbia River sockeye! Got limits 3/4 days fishing!
I thaw them enough to separate and sort by size. Usually in the refrigerator for a few hours does the trick. When I put them in the brine, some are still slightly frozen. Thanks for the question. Good luck, DI
I watched the video you did a coupe years ago with this cure. I believe it's the same as then. If I remember right you said they will keep for a few years in the frig and fish just as good if not better. I was wondering if you still think that? How long will the be good and what is the quickest you would use them after curing. Thanks
MWE- thanks for the continued follow. To answer your question, I have litterally kept them in my fridge for up to four years and they have fished great and caught fish. Also, give them at least a month or so to cure before fishing them. -D
Wilson, typically one finger width from the bend in the size one hook, to the eye of the size 2 or 4. The second hook size is personal preference. Good luck!!
No, it actually makes them soft overtime. Initially they fish great, then after several months, they begin to soften. They keep much longer when cured in nectar...
You can use Fire Cure in place of the BorX O Fire, and yes it will add sulfite to the mix. I would use 1/2 the amount of Fire Cure as compared to the BF.
Would this recipe work for springers if you added some sulfites? Or would you want to cut back on some sugars and use more salts in place of them? Thanks for answering all my questions, Erik.
It will work for Springers. Add 1/2 Tbsp of Sulfites. Fish one rod from the jar with Sulfites, fish one rod without Sulfites and see what they want. When you are sorting your shrimp to cure, I always make one jar with the bigger shrimp for Salmon.. 😉
@@FishHuntNorthwest so these plus sulfites would be good for Multnomah channel springers dumb question is slamola from pro cure sulfites or monster bite or something else newbie to bait making thanks for any help
Rusty, same rules apply in Multnomah as anywhere, one rod with sulfites, one without. The fish will let you know 😉 Sulfites or Salfates are basically food preservatives. I believe Slamola and other bite stimulants, might be metabisulfites. All very similar. Sodium metabisulfite g.co/kgs/ZWCFHv
I have literally had them last a couple years in the fridge, and they fish great. No need to try and freeze, because they won't. Just keep them in the refrigerator.
Hey DI, have you ever bobber dogged these? I'm assuming you can just would like your opinion. Big fan of your channel and I'm telling all my friends to subscribe because of all the great info! Keep rocking it!
Best recipe for shrimp!!!
I know what I’ll be doing during this quarantine... I’m looking forward to curing up some shrimp with this recipe. New to the page but l like the the content.
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So I made these with minor variation 3 weeks ago for summer steelies, but I'd thought you better know that these work AMAZING on Columbia River sockeye! Got limits 3/4 days fishing!
Andrew, great to hear. Yep, it's all I ever use for Sockeye and it doesn't matter where I fish them. Glad to know you found such great success... DI
Thank you
About your fire cure eggcure mixture with sandshrimp ,could powdered sandshrimp work as well?
Yes, absolutely... Most won't have dehydrated sandshrimp, so I show how to do it using fresh or frozen.
Do you thaw out the shrimp before curing or just throw it in the brine frozen?
I thaw them enough to separate and sort by size. Usually in the refrigerator for a few hours does the trick. When I put them in the brine, some are still slightly frozen. Thanks for the question. Good luck, DI
I watched the video you did a coupe years ago with this cure. I believe it's the same as then. If I remember right you said they will keep for a few years in the frig and fish just as good if not better. I was wondering if you still think that? How long will the be good and what is the quickest you would use them after curing. Thanks
MWE- thanks for the continued follow. To answer your question, I have litterally kept them in my fridge for up to four years and they have fished great and caught fish. Also, give them at least a month or so to cure before fishing them. -D
Thank you sir
How far apart do you place your hooks for the coonies also for the bigger shrimp for Salmon? Thank you!!!*
Wilson, typically one finger width from the bend in the size one hook, to the eye of the size 2 or 4. The second hook size is personal preference. Good luck!!
Another question. If using Fire Brine, will that make the shrimp too brittle over time? Would Fire Brine shrimp last 2-3 years?
No, it actually makes them soft overtime. Initially they fish great, then after several months, they begin to soften. They keep much longer when cured in nectar...
Ready to try this cure. Would I be able to substitute the Borax for Fire cure? Will doing this sustain the longevity of the brine, or make it too hot?
You can use Fire Cure in place of the BorX O Fire, and yes it will add sulfite to the mix. I would use 1/2 the amount of Fire Cure as compared to the BF.
Would this recipe work for springers if you added some sulfites? Or would you want to cut back on some sugars and use more salts in place of them? Thanks for answering all my questions, Erik.
It will work for Springers. Add 1/2 Tbsp of Sulfites. Fish one rod from the jar with Sulfites, fish one rod without Sulfites and see what they want. When you are sorting your shrimp to cure, I always make one jar with the bigger shrimp for Salmon.. 😉
@@FishHuntNorthwest thanks again
@@FishHuntNorthwest so these plus sulfites would be good for Multnomah channel springers dumb question is slamola from pro cure sulfites or monster bite or something else newbie to bait making thanks for any help
Rusty, same rules apply in Multnomah as anywhere, one rod with sulfites, one without. The fish will let you know 😉
Sulfites or Salfates are basically food preservatives. I believe Slamola and other bite stimulants, might be metabisulfites. All very similar.
Sodium metabisulfite g.co/kgs/ZWCFHv
Will this work for trout(triploids)?
They probably will, I haven't tried them, but they work on everything else. ;-)
Have any tips for a good Prawn/Coon Shrimp cure for Springers?
Sorry I didn't see your comment below! Will be trying these for Winter Steelies.
How long will they last after they are cured
I have literally had them last a couple years in the fridge, and they fish great. No need to try and freeze, because they won't. Just keep them in the refrigerator.
Hey DI, have you ever bobber dogged these? I'm assuming you can just would like your opinion. Big fan of your channel and I'm telling all my friends to subscribe because of all the great info! Keep rocking it!
Thank you for the comments. Typically I don't bobber-dog them, because of durability. However, they fish great suspended under a float. ;-)
Anyone know of any company that ships quality coon shrimp to your door?
Where are you at?
Fish Hunt Northwest vancouver washington
Columbia Basin Baits use to ship, quality uncured, frozen coon shrimp. Here's a link to their info, give them a try.
m.facebook.com/columbiabasin.bait
Fish Hunt Northwest thank you very much man
Save that jar....
Do you reuse the liquid after your finish the shrimp cause it should be loaded with scent or toss and start over?