Pichards

[getbent]

Does anyone know where on the mainland that pilchards are available as bait.
I have caught them on WCVI by chance a couple of times by chance and they worked weel for the intended purpose.

Or are you able to just jig them with herring jigs?

Cheers,

Getbent

 

[bcboy]

I was just talking to some buddies about pilchards as well, I haven't seen them for sale as bait but I know they fish them commercialy and sometimes deliver to plants in vancouver and on the island. Maybe a guy could go buy a couple 5 gal buckets full and freeze em up and if they will only sell larger quantities, get a bunch of guys together and buy a tote full.

 

[getbent]

I am good with that...perhaps someone will chime in, thanks bc

 

[Island Fish Lifter]

I find Pilchards dont last. Best to catch them fresh with a herring jig and use them the same day.

 

[FishWhisperer]

Does anyone know where on the mainland that pilchards are available as bait.

Blue Water Bait processes frozen Pilchards. You'll have to check who sells them. They're very poor quality tho. Speaking of which, I have started a bait company specifically for Sardines (Pilchards). It's called King of Baits Ltd. I'll be processing this summer in Ucluelet as soon as the run shows up on the WC. I want to provide a high quality product so I'm open to all suggestions on starving, brining, processing, freezing, packaging, distribution,...

 

[Barnacle Bill]

They can be found in " The Real Canadian Super Store" in Campbell River. they also sell squid and octopus, and can be found in the frozen fish section....................BB

 

[getbent]

Sounds good whisperer. Looks like you may create a very nice little niche here if it all worls our. I am looking forward to the jughead for sure.

Getbent