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Vacuum Sealing bait - OldTimer - 01-05-2015 08:57 AM
Hi,
I was given a Foodsaver vacuum sealer this Xmas.
Other than the obvious uses with our “food”, I look forward to trying out this preservation method on cut-bait and minnows – to see if it provides a higher quality fishing bait after months in the freezer.
Has anyone out there tried this and have any helpful advice on methods and best procedures?
Cheers,
OldTimer
RE: Vacuum Sealing bait - MuskieBait - 01-05-2015 05:05 PM
Have not try it...but friends of mine use it to package and freeze mackerel for bait and they like it.
Advice...
Keep fish whole rather than pre-cut. They will last even longer and thaw in better shape.
Don't over pack the bags. You need a good margin for a proper vacuum and a proper sealing.
Portion out what you think is a reasonable amount of bait for a day of fishing and package them in separate bags. Freeze-thaw cycles degrade bait quality and freshness.
Other than that...it's fairly basic.
RE: Vacuum Sealing bait - OldTimer - 01-06-2015 04:56 PM
(01-05-2015 05:05 PM)MuskieBait Wrote: Have not try it...but friends of mine use it to package and freeze mackerel for bait and they like it.
Advice...
Keep fish whole rather than pre-cut. They will last even longer and thaw in better shape.
Don't over pack the bags. You need a good margin for a proper vacuum and a proper sealing.
Portion out what you think is a reasonable amount of bait for a day of fishing and package them in separate bags. Freeze-thaw cycles degrade bait quality and freshness.
Other than that...it's fairly basic.
Thanks for the tips.
I'll post some reports on how I make out on this thread later this year.
OT
RE: Vacuum Sealing bait - ANONEEMUSKY - 02-25-2022 04:55 PM
Vacuum sealers work great for whole minnows or cut sucker/redhorse baits to be used for cats.
Used it last year and it worked out perfectly. No freezer burn at all.
Wished I had caught and frozen more as I ran out too early.
Tip - Make the packs up in outing size so not to waste.
P
RE: Vacuum Sealing bait - Geezer198040 - 08-09-2024 07:53 AM
I have to get myself a vacuum sealer, where's a great spot to catch minnows in SW ontario
...when is the prime time to get minnows