JD,
Quick question for you…I am in need of some roe and am considering purchasing some since it does not look like I will be harvesting my own anytime soon. Do you happen to know of a good source? I would like to get it uncured, which means I probably will have to drive to OR, but I may just be willing. I saw Kevin Mellegers listed as a retail source for Sunrise Bait. Ever tried Sunrise eggs? Good quality? Appreciate any info.
–Derek P.
D,
No roe really? Heck, I’ve got three freezers jammed with the stuff and have just been throwing it over the side lately because I can’t deal with curing any more….oh wait…sorry, that was a flashback to the 2006 salmon season in the Valley. Yea, I’m with ya — eggs are tough to come by these days in our neck of the woods. The upside to it is I’ve gained a lot of confidence with yarn balls, pink worms and jigs!
The Sunrise Bait that Mad River Outfitters and others carry is actually pretty decent, tacky stuff for store-bought. It’s a red sulfite cure, though, so if you’re interested solely in steelies, you may consider other options (though plenty of steelies have fallen for the stuff).
Perhaps the best bet is North Coast salmon & steelhead guru Scott Amerman, who sells really nice cured salmon and steelhead baits.
Good luck!
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