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I think a video was linked a couple of months back regarding mussel presentation for bait, where the bloke blanches them, hookes em up and bungs them in the freezer like little mussel kebabs.
You can 'Kebab' them up and freeze them to any size baits you want to use. I like to put a kebab of mussel on my hooks then freeze them. Then put them in a flask to keep them frozen when i go fishing. Saves all the sticky mess when you want to eat a sarny or something.
You're welcome lads, it is a good bait, and even better if you go down to sandpoint on a low tide and get them for nowt. About 20mins to fill a good bucket full, then about a few hours to shell them all . But well worth the effort when they're presented well on your hook, either by itself or with a cocktail as rossy mentioned.
You're welcome lads, it is a good bait, and even better if you go down to sandpoint on a low tide and get them for nowt. About 20mins to fill a good bucket full, then about a few hours to shell them all . But well worth the effort when they're presented well on your hook, either by itself or with a cocktail as rossy mentioned.
i have used mussel a lot and only ever caught when it has been cocktailed with something else, such as frozen peeler or bluey, anyone else find this. shelling them gets easier the more you do it.
Species 2012 - Cod, Flounder, Dab, Plaice, Pollock, Eelpout, Common eel, Granny Fish, Whiting, Coalie, LSD, Rockling, Bass.
i have used mussel a lot and only ever caught when it has been cocktailed with something else, such as frozen peeler or bluey, anyone else find this. shelling them gets easier the more you do it.
Its a good bait for Whiting,Coalies,Flounders,Dabs and many other fish.
i have used mussel a lot and only ever caught when it has been cocktailed with something else, such as frozen peeler or bluey, anyone else find this. shelling them gets easier the more you do it.
Aye Sea Troot, i like to tip it with macky and wrap it with runnydown. I've found using one half of the mussel shell to scoop the mussel out is easier than using a rounded knife.
Aye Sea Troot, i like to tip it with macky and wrap it with runnydown. I've found using one half of the mussel shell to scoop the mussel out is easier than using a rounded knife.
do you part blanch yours then pazza i did first time but now find it easier to just use a knife run it round the shell and the shell opens once the foot has been cut. then i use a teaspoon to take the mussle out, i tried the shell but spoon is easier for me.
mussel and bluey works well, i cut the spine out my bluey then turn it inside out as more flesh showing and gets the scent out.
Species 2012 - Cod, Flounder, Dab, Plaice, Pollock, Eelpout, Common eel, Granny Fish, Whiting, Coalie, LSD, Rockling, Bass.
do you part blanch yours then pazza i did first time but now find it easier to just use a knife run it round the shell and the shell opens once the foot has been cut. then i use a teaspoon to take the mussle out, i tried the shell but spoon is easier for me.
mussel and bluey works well, i cut the spine out my bluey then turn it inside out as more flesh showing and gets the scent out.
No mate, i don't use any hot water at all. Just put a blunt knife in, and as you say, once the knife has gone through the white foot bit they just flop open. i use the knife to get the first one out then separate the shells and use half a shell to scoop the rest out.
No mate, i don't use any hot water at all. Just put a blunt knife in, and as you say, once the knife has gone through the white foot bit they just flop open. i use the knife to get the first one out then separate the shells and use half a shell to scoop the rest out.
yeah best way dont use water at all now, last time i wnet a bit voer the top and picked 300, but they didnt go to waste kept some fresh and froze the rest down to use. when i freeze them i put them in sealable sandwhich bags with bit salt i find this toughes them up a bit and keep them in there own juices.
Species 2012 - Cod, Flounder, Dab, Plaice, Pollock, Eelpout, Common eel, Granny Fish, Whiting, Coalie, LSD, Rockling, Bass.
ah there a bait i have sat many a hours shelling ...boring at first but when ya get into the routine its addictive ...i usually shell them hoy them in a bowl or pan etc leave in the fridge overnight to stew and toughen up in there own juices ..then bag them up in sealable bags then lay them flat in the freezer
ah there a bait i have sat many a hours shelling ...boring at first but when ya get into the routine its addictive ...i usually shell them hoy them in a bowl or pan etc leave in the fridge overnight to stew and toughen up in there own juices ..then bag them up in sealable bags then lay them flat in the freezer
how many do you put in a bag at a time codseeker, i leave them for a day aswell then freeze them down.
Species 2012 - Cod, Flounder, Dab, Plaice, Pollock, Eelpout, Common eel, Granny Fish, Whiting, Coalie, LSD, Rockling, Bass.
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. But well worth the effort when they're presented well on your hook, either by itself or with a cocktail as rossy mentioned.
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