NOYB wrote:
"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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John H wrote:


BTW, we were using both blood worms and shrimp. The blood worms were

untouched


Were they fresh shrimp? Or previously frozen? For unfrozen but dead
dhrimp, I found a one hour dunking in Diet Pepsi made them irresistable
to whiting, a variety, sadly, not found in the Bay. At least I've not
found any.

I don't much like using frozen shrimp as bait. It disintegrates and
falls off the hook too fast.


I read where you can "salt-cure" the shrimp after they die and it toughens
them up. You can then store them unrefrigerated. I haven't tried it, but
the article I read says the salt-cured shrimp stay on the hook much better
than the frozen stuff, stores easier, and works just as well for tipping
jigs.



Ever tried a D.O.A. shrimp?


DOA shrimp in "glow" color catches just about anything in SW
Florida...except when the bait fish are plentiful in the late spring,
summer, and early fall , and the fish have a better selection of food
sources. I've tried the other colors without any luck. You can buy a
48-pack direct from DOA on their website. However, it's a variety pack of
different colors. They'll do all one color, but you have to call them on
the phone and request it.




Love to see that article on the salt cure for shrimp....