solution?!?

[crazedfisher21]

I know im a newbie to this art of striper fishing! but i may have a solution to the mushy dinos/chovies when they thaw out! has anyone used the nylon spawn sac squares? i use these for chicken livers for cats but i think they might work for chovies/dinos!! i dont know i may try them!!! let me know if one of yall tried this little thing yet![]
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[gnelson651]

The easier way for me is to use dry ice in a small insulated zipper lunch bag. I put a bag of anchovies on top on the dry ice and they seem to stay frozen for most of the day. I change up cut anchovy bait about every 30 minutes (if I'm not getting any bites).
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[Telbone]

Crazedfisher21,

I am by no means an expert when it comes to striper but I believe that once your bait becomes mushy it's time to put a new piece on. I don't think the mushiness is the determining factor... freshness is. After 20 mins with no bites, I chum the old piece and put on a new. This has seemed to up my catch rate, but I have not been at it long enough to speak with authority.

I'm sure some of the other guys can give you better info.

Later,
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