Slimys

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Slimys

Post by Bokkie » Fri Sep 07, 2018 10:40 am

Hi, I’m a Newbie to the forum, but a member since 2013, so I do have a question that may seem silly to you guys but, I have been seeing schools of slimys in Martha Cove, are they any good as Snapper bait if they have been snap frozen? Would really appreciate some advice.

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Re: Slimys

Post by DougieK » Fri Sep 07, 2018 10:44 am

Yes. They are a great bait for almost any fish that eats flesh baits.
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Re: Slimys

Post by Bokkie » Fri Sep 07, 2018 10:48 am

Cheers! Thank you. I’ve been told that they are to soft after freezing, so I’ve have snap frozen some, fingers crossed

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Re: Slimys

Post by Trumpeter » Fri Sep 07, 2018 11:08 am

Their skin's quite tough so they're fine to use after freezing.

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Re: Slimys

Post by Lightningx » Fri Sep 07, 2018 11:45 am

Top bait for snappers mate :thumbsup:

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Post by Kimtown » Fri Sep 07, 2018 11:51 am

Are slimeys becoming more frequent in the Melbourne ports?
I can never remember them in WPB years ago but the last season or two they seem to be everywhere? Strange happenings

But to answer your question, yes. One of the best baits available.

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Re: Slimys

Post by Bokkie » Fri Sep 07, 2018 12:12 pm

Whole or it pieces for the snapper?

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Post by DougieK » Fri Sep 07, 2018 12:45 pm

Bokkie wrote:Whole or it pieces for the snapper?
Cutlets on a circle, just pin it barely through the top.
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Post by Kimtown » Fri Sep 07, 2018 12:53 pm

DougieK wrote:
Bokkie wrote:Whole or it pieces for the snapper?
Cutlets on a circle, just pin it barely through the top.
or a whole with twin suicides

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Re: Slimys

Post by purple5ive » Fri Sep 07, 2018 1:32 pm

I've never heard of slimes in that close. But great bait I've been told.
Have you got any pics of them...

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