Bug bait - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

jorluivil · 02-01-2011, 08:25 PM

I've tried the whole rancid chicken thing, the cat food, fish guts(super messy) & old bait (anchovies/dines)....none of these worked as good as Salmon heads. Salmon heads can be hard to find for some yakkers but if you can get them they are the ticket, bugs love them.

I get them anywhere from $.79/lb up to $.99/lb, this isn't bad when you consider that each head weighs about a pound or so. I usually have them split straight up the middle, both halves fit perfectly in the cages...not to much and not to little bait for the roaches. I've never been one to sit around and try to make bait, not when I can get it what I need to $5 but to each his/her own....just not worth it for me.

Back to your question.....don't waste your time with the poultry.

02-01-2011, 08:25 PM	#2
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	I've tried the whole rancid chicken thing, the cat food, fish guts(super messy) & old bait (anchovies/dines)....none of these worked as good as Salmon heads. Salmon heads can be hard to find for some yakkers but if you can get them they are the ticket, bugs love them. I get them anywhere from $.79/lb up to $.99/lb, this isn't bad when you consider that each head weighs about a pound or so. I usually have them split straight up the middle, both halves fit perfectly in the cages...not to much and not to little bait for the roaches. I've never been one to sit around and try to make bait, not when I can get it what I need to $5 but to each his/her own....just not worth it for me. Back to your question.....don't waste your time with the poultry.