Catching bait with Greta

Needed bait. Was getting tired of payng 8 bucks a pack for herring. 

Woke up at 3:30am because I had other things to do today. The only other "nut" who would even consider going was of course Greta. We drove 90 minutes round trip. Probably took 30 minutes to dress and undress from our waders and rain gear. Four scoops later from dry land we had 10 gallons and more than enough.

They are soft but super oily.  Going to brine them to firm them up.  Will still likely use herring for Kings but this should make great halibut, bottomfish, pike, and shrimp bait.

Thanks Greta for keeping me awake and buying breakfast! I'll try to remember my wallet next time!

Needed bait. Was getting tired of payng 8 bucks a pack for herring. 

Woke up at 3:30am because I had other things to do today. The only other "nut" who would even consider going was of course Greta. We drove 90 minutes round trip. Probably took 30 minutes to dress and undress from our waders and rain gear. Four scoops later from dry land we had 10 gallons and more than enough.

They are soft but super oily.  Going to brine them to firm them up.  Will still likely use herring for Kings but this should make great halibut, bottomfish, pike, and shrimp bait.

Thanks Greta for keeping me awake and buying breakfast! I'll try to remember my wallet next time!

You eating any.  I love smoked hooligan!

-Allen

You eating any.  I love smoked hooligan!

-Allen

I love hooligan to eat.  I'll put a few gallons up for that.  These looked a little tired.  I think most had spawned.  They are typically super oily so it might be just fine.