queensland Baits

[Guest]

Gday ladies and gents

Does anyone here vacuum seal bait , if so doe's it still get freezer burn ? I'm planning on keeping some tuna and salting it down plus some unsalted for snapper fishing in autumn. 

[Brodie_S]

27 minutes ago, Sneaky1 said:

Gday ladies and gents

Does anyone here vacuum seal bait , if so doe's it still getting freezer burn ? I'm planning on keeping some tuna and salting it down plus some unsalted for snapper fishing in autumn. 

Gonna be honest I’ve never tried it but I can tell you now it’s gonna be a lot better then putting it into a ziplock bag . Theoretically you probably wouldn’t even have to freeze it could possibly last years in just a fridge the reason for this is that 02 or oxygen causes things to rot or age for example a exposed apple will go brown but if it’s vacuum sealed it won’t because there is no oxygen to age it and this is also the reason canned food lasts years . Tuna cans that are years old even 8 year old tuna cans are still completely safe to consume due to the fact their is no oxgen within the can so it doesn’t go off . So you’re probably better off just putting it in a fridge even though I don’t think it would get burns I think it will keep the bait in a better condition 

[Guest]

3 minutes ago, Breaming with bro said:

Gonna be honest I’ve never tried it but I can tell you now it’s gonna be a lot better then putting it into a ziplock bag . Theoretically you probably wouldn’t even have to freeze it could possibly last years in just a fridge the reason for this is that 02 or oxygen causes things to rot or age for example a exposed apple will go brown but if it’s vacuum sealed it won’t because there is no oxygen to age it and this is also the reason canned food lasts years . Tuna cans that are years old even 8 year old tuna cans are still completely safe to consume due to the fact their is no oxgen within the can so it doesn’t go off . So you’re probably better off just putting it in a fridge even though I don’t think it would get burns I think it will keep the bait in a better condition 

It's doing my head in , I've used cling wrap inside snap lock bags it still gets freezer burn I hate putting perfect baits through the blender 

[Kat]

You have probably researched this but just in case read this:

https://www.wikihow.com/Prevent-Freezer-Burn

Cheers Katrina

[Old Scaley]

I use a vacuum sealer for fish fillets and it works fine.

[Guest]

3 hours ago, Old Scaley said:

I use a vacuum sealer for fish fillets and it works fine.

Didn't want to spend $200 if it wasn't a winner will grab one after work this afternoon,  thanks @Old Scaley, @Kat and @Breaming with bro

[The Mad Hughesy]

Yeah mate i seal my shark baits. Bought a $70 from 4wd supa center which works a treat.

[Guest]

$70 ? That's much better, I always walk out of the 4wd super store with stuff I don't need , might send my daughter in there. Cheers bud

[Old Scaley]

Aldi run a special a couple of times per year where you can pick one up for $49 (I think). Once you get one you will find lots of uses for it. I like the smokey bacon from the butcher at Tairo so buy a bulk pack if we are passing through and then cryovac it in meal portions for the freezer. You can make freezer bags for 6 pack Eskies. Possibilities are endless. I even cryovacced a spare primer bulb and fuel line for the outboard to keep out dust and water. You won’t look back.

[Guest]

4 minutes ago, Old Scaley said:

Aldi run a special a couple of times per year where you can pick one up for $49 (I think). Once you get one you will find lots of uses for it. I like the smokey bacon from the butcher at Tairo so buy a bulk pack if we are passing through and then cryovac it in meal portions for the freezer. You can make freezer bags for 6 pack Eskies. Possibilities are endless. I even cryovacced a spare primer bulb and fuel line for the outboard to keep out dust and water. You won’t look back.

Yep Tairo meats has some great stuff in there , are they easy to use ? I'm a bit of a dumb arse with technology.  I might actually target some garfish once I work out how to use it. Not many fish will turn their noses up at a full gar without freezer burn

[Old Scaley]

5 minutes ago, Sneaky1 said:

Yep Tairo meats has some great stuff in there , are they easy to use ? I'm a bit of a dumb arse with technology.  I might actually target some garfish once I work out how to use it. Not many fish will turn their noses up at a full gar without freezer burn

Really easy @Sneaky1.

[Guest]

Awesome , might be able to keep stuff a bit longer now

[The Mad Hughesy]

https://www.4wdsupacentre.com.au/adventure-kings-vacuum-sealer-adventure-kings-vacuum-sealer-rolls-3-pack.html

$71 delivered with some vacuum bag rolls. cant beat it

[Guest]

1 minute ago, christophagus said:

https://www.4wdsupacentre.com.au/adventure-kings-vacuum-sealer-adventure-kings-vacuum-sealer-rolls-3-pack.html

$71 delivered with some vacuum bag rolls. cant beat it

 

2 minutes ago, christophagus said:

https://www.4wdsupacentre.com.au/adventure-kings-vacuum-sealer-adventure-kings-vacuum-sealer-rolls-3-pack.html

$71 delivered with some vacuum bag rolls. cant beat it

That's awesome don't think I will be making it before closing time , but I can order it while I'm sitting in traffic. How good is that ? Thanks @christophagus your a champion

[Guest]

All ordered thanks for your help people

[ellicat]

Me too. haha

[Guest]

2 minutes ago, ellicat said:

Me too. haha

Can't go wrong for $71 ellicat .

[AUS-BNE-FISHO]

Nice one Sneaky, I’ve found that most if my baits with air sucked out if them in ziplock bags don’t get freezer burn but then again I use most if my baits in a week or so. 
I will need one of these to preserve bully baits. I got five this arvo!!! 
Cheers Hamish 

[Kat]

Oh god now there is something else I need (want) .  @Old Scaley should be a vacuum sealer salesman lol

[Guest]

15 minutes ago, AUS-BNE-FISHO said:

Nice one Sneaky, I’ve found that most if my baits with air sucked out if them in ziplock bags don’t get freezer burn but then again I use most if my baits in a week or so. 
I will need one of these to preserve bully baits. I got five this arvo!!! 
Cheers Hamish 

5 !!! Nice work champ , I can see your going to end up a big name on the fishing scene one day in the not to distant future.  Either as a writer or a presenter , keep up the good work  Hamish.

[AUS-BNE-FISHO]

3 minutes ago, Sneaky1 said:

5 !!! Nice work champ , I can see your going to end up a big name on the fishing scene one day in the not to distant future.  Either as a writer or a presenter , keep up the good work  Hamish.

Cheers! I sure hope so Sneaky! (To be honest, they are a pain to handle and net solo as they go berserk when you slip the net under them. Haha) 
 

In fact, my dad has been pushing me to send a report to the magazines so I could possibly do that!   

Cheers Hamish 

 

[Guest]

1 minute ago, AUS-BNE-FISHO said:

Cheers! I sure hope so Sneaky! (To be honest, they are a pain to handle and net solo as they go berserk when you slip the net under them. Haha) 
 

In fact, my dad has been pushing me to send a report to the magazines so I could possibly do that!   

Cheers Hamish 

 

Yeah their a handfull  alright,  a gaff works well until a dirty smelly hippy watches you use it and just can't resist the chance to tell you your cruel. You should definitely listen to your dad , he's right on the money, let the man submit some of your reports . You have skills buddy  go for it .

[ggg]

It won’t burn at all. I freeze all the bait I castnet and they work well. Herring go a bit soft but still are usable. I don’t properly vacuum seal them and they are still fresh after 3 months.

[Guest]

7 minutes ago, Jaz44 said:

It won’t burn at all. I freeze all the bait I castnet and they work well. Herring go a bit soft but still are usable. I don’t properly vacuum seal them and they are still fresh after 3 months.

All my bait seems to get it after 6 weeks 

[Snapper scotty]

Ur bait freeza's always choka's tis gonna take ages davo

[Guest]

Yeah most of the stuff in there is going to be burley logs just going to add tuna oil to it

[AUS-BNE-FISHO]

On 01/12/2020 at 7:41 PM, Sneaky1 said:

Yeah their a handfull  alright,  a gaff works well until a dirty smelly hippy watches you use it and just can't resist the chance to tell you your cruel. You should definitely listen to your dad , he's right on the money, let the man submit some of your reports . You have skills buddy  go for it .

Thanks a lot Sneaky. I don't think I'll be gaffing any sharks soon either - I prefer releasing!

Cheers Hamish

[Guest]

1 hour ago, AUS-BNE-FISHO said:

Thanks a lot Sneaky. I don't think I'll be gaffing any sharks soon either - I prefer releasing!

Cheers Hamish

Sorry mate I thought you were chasing them for a feed , a couple of my mates cook them up I don't like eating fish but I have to admit when they cook up flake I don't mind having a pick. Happy sharking champ.

[AUS-BNE-FISHO]

2 minutes ago, Sneaky1 said:

Sorry mate I thought you were chasing them for a feed , a couple of my mates cook them up I don't like eating fish but I have to admit when they cook up flake I don't mind having a pick. Happy shaking champ.

Yeah, I’m normally catch and release. 
I’m planning on keeping one this holidays and cooking it on the fire in case it goes wrong and everything starts smelling of ammonia (quick disposal )

Cheers Hamish 

[Guest]

5 minutes ago, AUS-BNE-FISHO said:

Yeah, I’m normally catch and release. 
I’m planning on keeping one this holidays and cooking it on the fire in case it goes wrong and everything starts smelling of ammonia (quick disposal )

Cheers Hamish 

Haha I can't give you any cooking tips I'm a shocker

[Guest]

I killed my first vacuum sealer , but got my wife to grab one from k mart this one works pretty well . Thawed out a pack today and used it in the passage, was very impressed normally after I thaw frozen Mac tuna it goes a bit weird and the parts the hook goes through flake off but it didn't do it this time. (Some vac sealed goodies)

[AUS-BNE-FISHO]

Looks like some good stuff Sneaky. I’m glad you’ve found something that works! 

Cheers Hamish