hotsky Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 (edited) I got a bag of frozen sardines at a grocery store thinking of using them as bait. They are about 5" so thought they're perfrct size for pike ice fishing and under a float after ice out. Anyone had luck using them? Edited February 8, 2013 by Gray_Wolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burtess Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Use them all the time for ice fishing pike. They are pretty soft when dethawed so it is helpful to use a quick strike rig to make sure they don't rip a piece off. Pike will hit amazingly large baits. Routinely catch 20-24" pike on 7 to 8" sardines. I want to try a big mackerel and see what happens..... Burt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moxie Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Use them as bait???? Take them out of the bag, put them in a bowl, sprinkle some salt on them and toss. Fire up the Q and while they're on there have the Mrs(if applicable) uncork a bottle of white wine and break out some olives, Asiago cheese and crusty bread. Enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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