A recipe for satled catfish cheeks was posted recently by Richard ... I have heard/seen discussion regarding salted shrimp and/or clams... is the process for shrimp & clams similar / same as the catfish cheek method?
Also ... what is the advantage of salting shrimp / clams? Are fish more attracted to it than previously frozen shrimp? Do some species take to salted baits more readily than others?
Obviously, (I would think) the fresher the bait the better ...correct? ... so when do you use salted baits?
Here is Richard's Salted Catfish recipe:
...cut them into ... offering size pieces...put the pieces of catfish cheeks into bowl, then add Kosher, sea salt, or preserving salt... put enough salt on to cover the bait, then turn it into the bait and add some more. cover with plastic wrap, and put into the fridge. Take out and turn the bait over daily....after about 4 days, you have salted catfish cheeks. Now get a cookie sheet, put a layer of wax paper down and spread the bait over the wax paper. Now put into the freezer over night. When ready get a freezer bag, and bag the bait....If they are done right, they will not be solid frozen, but like plastic...