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Steelhead skein for perch bait

ohiochris

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Anyone ever try putting a piece of salmon or steelhead skein on a jig or spoon for perch ? I never hear or read of anybody doing that but perch are known egg eaters so in theory it could make some good perch bait. If the eggs come loose from the skein it might chum the water and the membrane should hang on to the hook , especially a treble , and provide a little movement while jigging. I have some in the freezer and thinking of giving it a try , just wondering if anybody has tried it.


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It never hurts to try something new. I have never heard of anyone doing it before. If you try it, post your results please so we will know if it works. Good luck.


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I have heard in Canada they tip there jigs with fish belly meat while trolling, and it works well, fish seem to hold on longer for a better hook set, post some results and let us know
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I would think it would work well. It would be the same concept off using just the minnow head on a Swedish pimple.

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I will give it a try when we get some fishable ice , though if I dont make it any farther than the local reservoir I kinda wonder if any perch will actually see it , Ive lost faith in Findlay reservoirs for perch lately. Lake St. Clair will be a better testing ground if I can make it up there this winter.


 




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