Herring/Chovies for bottom fishing 'enhancement'

[Pippen]

Anybody know of somewhere in Vancouver to get bulk herring or chovies? I don't need the bait quality but rather when I am in Kyuqout in 2 weeks to have an "enhancement' on the rigs. I am kicking myself now I didn't think in advance about the Herring Sale for charity! Catch rates in the last couple years have been way better with a treat on the line.

In a nutshell....wondering if anyone knows a low cost crappy source of baitfish.

 

[Pippen]

@Admin you can move this to "figured out". Found a dog food place in Vancouver that sells bulk herring for cheap.

 

[Tips Up]

I was told that some commercial Ling fishers use ling skin for bait. I am going to try that as an enhancement. Should stay on the hook well.

 

[brutus]

Anybody know of somewhere in Vancouver to get bulk herring or chovies? I don't need the bait quality but rather when I am in Kyuqout in 2 weeks to have an "enhancement' on the rigs. I am kicking myself now I didn't think in advance about the Herring Sale for charity! Catch rates in the last couple years have been way better with a treat on the line.

In a nutshell....wondering if anyone knows a low cost crappy source of baitfish.

Mackerel from canadien superstore, they also have herring sometimes

 

[macro]

@Admin you can move this to "figured out". Found a dog food place in Vancouver that sells bulk herring for cheap.

Do tell

 

[Pippen]

Do tell

I don't think these would be suitable for trolling as they do something to herring/chovies suited for trolling I think to clean out their intestinal tract. I can't recall exactly but who knows.....these may work?

Bulk BC Whole Herring - 2lb Bag - True Carnivores

Whole Herring is an excellent source of omega 3 essential fatty acid, vitamin D, calcium, selenium & phosphorus which support bone strength - Carried by Vancouver's True Carnivores.

www.truecarnivores.com

 

[Pippen]

Well they were delivered today and definitely not trolling quality but they are a larger size and will work for the treasures that lurk down deep.

 

[JWS]

Well they were delivered today and definitely not trolling quality but they are a larger size and will work for the treasures that lurk down deep.

What size are they?

 

[Pippen]

What size are they?

Definitely large size. Not suitable quality for trolling.