to all anchovie

[spring time]

I was having a discussion this morning. why does every body use anchovies and not small herring. is it price/more to a pack. or something else. herring is the natural food for springs. I have fish anchovies over in bamfield but not herring. the small herring holds a role better and longer. no belly blow out etc.

 

[alley cat]

I use anchovy and herring and those small sardines you can get every now and then in the varied bait holders , it is a matter of choice I believe , you will find some who argue adamantly for one species of bait over another but in the end it is your choice on what you want to fish !

Cheers

AL

 

[Peahead]

I once heard that to Salmon an Anchovy is like candy is to a kid.... and I liked that so never used herring since.

I am kidding , but I did hear that ( from Gary Cooper, I think... but what does he know ? ) anyway.....I think because of its cylindrical shape the Anchovy has a different and tighter ( drill bit) capability that Chinook often like but saying that....like everything else with fishing, things change all the time....sometimes herring is better , sometimes spoons and /or plastic is the favorite. Also what we each have more confidence in dangling and are good at presenting, often works well. Sometimes theres a popular choice that gets used for a while and then changes...Take strip for instance. Not used that much in Vancouver anymore but you think thats because the fish don't want it any more? .....nope it still catches fish. We used to use apex's alot in Vancouver and now not all that much ...but they do catch alot of fish. It of course depends on the day /month /year and location.....thats why fishing is so fun and rewarding. If it was always the same ticket and always easy, beleive it or not it would become less interesting.

 

[SerengetiGuide]

Anchovies can immitate needlefish as well...herring, not so much. All I've seen the fish up here feeding on is needlefish, needlefish and more needlefish...

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[Lipripper]

Full 6" herring for those Sooke May/June fish I believe

 

[Charlie]

Might want to think... scent and action</u>? [:I]
Keep in mind a "bad" scent is worse than any good action on your bait!

If I could find a small sardine to rig in an anchovy or a herring teaser head, I would do that in a heartbeat! Don't forget you are talking about something that can smell it's way back to its natal river all the way across the Pacific? (Yes, that has been proven!)

Here are some of the scents salmon like “Good Scents”: (And, no I don't know them all, but these are the ones I know have been tested)
Shrimp
Crawfish
Anise
Herring
Garlic
Shad
Smelt
Salmon Egg
Anchovy
Krill
Sardine
White Corn

There are thoughts that Chinook salmon prefers a mixture of Sardine and Garlic. I will not argue that.

Here are some of the scents Salmon DO NOT like “Bad Scents”:
L-serine amino acid (this something we produce... sorry we all do and to a salmon, we stink!)
Oil
Onions
Gasoline
Fried Chicken
Cigarettes
Potato Chips
Insect Repellents
Some Hand Lotions
Pepper

I do use scents to mask my scent, but remember some scents contain profiles that appeal to fish and can trigger feeding behaviors. In any case, if you handle any of the “Bad Scents”, wash your hands with some old good “Lemon Joy” to remove the offensive odors; that is, if you want to catch any fish the rest of the day.

If you are using WD-40 as an attractant, you probably should not. WD-40 main ingredient is Hexane (50%), followed by 25% Liquefied petroleum gas, 15% Mineral oil, 10% Inert ingredients. It does not contain "fish oil"! I quote, "It further lists flammability and effects to the human skin when repeatedly exposed to WD-40 as risks when using WD-40. Nitrile rubber gloves and safety glasses should be used." (And, yes I do use WD-40 on my gear! But, do not use it as an attractant, anymore.)

Oh... BTW I have been known to take "Needlefish" right out of a salmon's belly and use it as bait! And, I do prefer 5" year around. The only exception to 5" Anchovies, is when I fish Cut Plug Herring, then I like that larger and prefer getting it live!

 

[mr killer]

a needle fish is a needlefish, nuff said