the salt content on its own should be enough to preserve them without taking up freezer space. dry salting baits is great too because it pulls all of the moisture out and makes shrimp (for example) tougher which helps it stay on the hook better. as always nothing will ever be better than fresh, but runners up are nice for us who can't make it to the beach on a regular basis.

@koogle612

Жыл бұрын

Keep it simple less is more

You caught as a subscriber with your perseverance & early morning rise to do this video. Sandfleas 101, 102 & 103. WHAT LESSONS TO BE LEARNED! Well done, Sir! Side note: You are going for a "saturated solution", therefore the additional salt won't make an ounce of difference in refrigerated concentration for preservation. However, it never occurred to apply this principle to avoid freezing. THANK YOU FOR YOUR WISDOM!!

Been doing this for a couple years love it

Wow amazing! What a great way to preserve sand fleas...maybe I should try this with crabs as well.

@BLACKRAIN390

4 ай бұрын

Did it work, with the fiddlers

Awesome video!!! I'm always struggling with keeping fleas "fresh" for any length of time, so this simple method will really help me to retain usable bait after I've kept and used them alive for a few days. Thanks for the great videos!

THANKS FOR SHARING!

Thanks for the tip👍

Great tips.👍 I'm going to start salting all of my left over baits.

Great info!! So what time of year?Water temp etc is best or all year round? I am in Englewood Fl on a barrier island and there are some here but very hard to get decent amounts and size...just trying to figure out why...nice long private white sandy beaches too so?? Thanks.

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How long can you keep them this way?

Will this work with Shrimp or minnows

Good to know

Just saw this video, how well do they stay on the hook?

Wowwww ❤man. I wonder if I can do this with shrimp?? I’m gonna try it with shrimp

Do it work with fiddler crabs

Did you boil the sandfleas first or where they alive before you put them in the salt slushy water?

great video, one question . were the sand fleas alive when you put them in the salt solution?

@FishGum

2 жыл бұрын

They were in the refrigerator for 2 days, I think they were fresh dead.

Let's gooo 🎣

Can you do this with ghost shrimp?

Great tip. Am I wasting my time looking and digging for sand fleas in Miami Beach? I could hardly find any sand fleas in Hollywood Beach north of here (about 16 miles) and now I moved down here. Just asking.

@CarlosRuiz-ue9rb

2 жыл бұрын

There's fleas in Dade. From the county line to Haulover inlet. South of the cut they are replenishing the beach with sand from inside the bay. Stay south of that mess. Try Surfside to Government cut.

@eclecticmusica

2 жыл бұрын

@@CarlosRuiz-ue9rb Gracias, Carlos. I'll give it a try.

After brining why do you still keep them in brine?? Couldn't you just freeze them after brining?? Just wondering??

This technique works for shrimp and finger mullet too. It is NOT the same as just salting your bait. It keeps them much fresher smelling than just salt. Another note is that the salt concentration is not improved by boiling the water. When the water cools the salt dissipates out of the water. Just add salt to cold tap water and then freeze. Not to mention that boiling salt over on the stove is not good for marriages.

@FYRSTWAFFEN

10 ай бұрын

LOL!

Is there any benefit to blanching them first?

@FishGum

2 жыл бұрын

I think you do either do one or the other. I have never blanched fleas before however those I know who do it to preserve fleas a long time. The mistake people make when blanching fleas is they don’t let the sand fleas completely dry before freezing them. This will make the sand flea stronger than if you pop them in the freezer right if they are still wet.

Can you do fresh shrimp the same way?

@crankmastermason7325

Жыл бұрын

Yes

Great video. I am guessing that one could also use this brining method to preserve small bait fish and shrimp. I hope you have an understanding wife, mine would have given me Hell for messing up the stove!

@glennunderwood4690

14 күн бұрын

Not if you clean it 😅

Can you do shrimp like this

@crankmastermason7325

Жыл бұрын

Yes

I thought it take hours for the boiling water to just warm

Can you do this with fresh shrimp?

@FishGum

2 жыл бұрын

Yes

AND THE FROZEN MUG! LOL

Does this work on shrimp, squid and other small fresh dead baits? Thawing and unthawing bait each day to try to keep it as fresh as possible is pain.

@nininike

Жыл бұрын

I want to know the answer too, I guess we’ll just find out ourselves

@ReelPursuitFishing

6 ай бұрын

Keep me updated lol I’m curious too

Sand flea preserve

is it possible to peel them and just eat the meat?

@cowmancheese

Жыл бұрын

Alot of people have done that yes, peoples comments range from florida, mexico, hawaii, and the philipines from what ive seen. The procedure that makes the most sense is to either let them sit in water long enough to poop and empty their bowels, or just peel their main shell and their shovel on the stomach and clean the guts out after. Some people said they even rip the tips off the feet because its mostly shell. I havent tried it yet but i believe this would actually make them taste good, as most youtubers who do it fry them whole, so theyre eating the poop and guts. When you eat a shellfish and you get nasty guts its also disgusting, so why not these guys? Most people fry them after coating in batter or flour and just eat them whole after preparing them

''Kosher''

You must be single 😂😂😂no woman will allow stove, strainer and fridge to be used😂😂😂

Excellent Recipe for sand fleas. I prefer them roasted, with a touch of curry & parsley... delicious as a snack for ice cold-beer.