Herring vs. Sardines for Kwiki Wraps

[Steelie King]

I fish below McNary for springers and just wanted to here from you I-fishers down river what is the choice? I have always used sardines but I can't figure why a herring wrap would'nt work?

Also do you think a cut plug or whole herring would work up this high on the river with just a dropper and no flasher?? I am interested in trying new things but will go back to the old stand-by if necessary. [img]graemlins/applause.gif[/img]

Last does anyone know where I could get a shipment of sardines shipped to Eastern Oregon??

[SandyRiverRon]

You could contact Tony at Pacific Seafood on 34th and SE Powell in PDX, for the right price he would probably ship.

[suckerfish]

Steelie King, I wish I would have read this post earlier. I live in Hermiston, and just got ride of 5lbs of surplus sardines.

suckerfish

[Fish Hawg]

IMO sardines have more oil(scent last longer) then herring. I always use sardines.....Ross

[KingFisher85]

From what I know, the reason why everyone use's sardines is cause they are real oily and will give out scent for a long time.

And about cut pluggin it up around McNary,...Don't see why it would not work?

[Steelie King]

Sucker fish, where did you get your supply?? I know I can get them at High Desert but though if they were in bulk they may be cheaper!! Also, I plan on using alot this spring!!

[Bluetick]

Serious Guys. If you want a deal go to an independent grocer in your area. Ask the meat manager to order you a case from his seafood supplier. Steelie King it looks like you may live near Umitilla see Jim at Columbia Red Apple. Tell him Jeff sent you. Cost on a full case should run about103.33Green Label. I can hook you up all over the state from Seattle to Ashland to K Falls to LaGrand to Tri Cities. Desert Aire area. These stores arent Wal Mart, they are there to serve you. Hope I'm not advertising.

[All4TheNookie]

i fished mouth of the umatilla quite a bit last year. i noticed that when we wrapped with sardines we caught a lot of URS's(upriver squaws) and even a sturgeon but no springers. when we wrapped with herring no URS's but a few nice springers. maybe the herring wasn't smelly enough to attract the less desirables? anyway i'd be willing to go in on bulk sardines/herring up here in the 3cities/walla walla area.

[The Overfishin Condition]

Sardines milk longer, milk better. I've never heard of the catching bunches of junk fish on them. If you fish lower CR and you're hooking a few squaws, no bother, turn them in at the launch, and they'll pay for bait! Bluetick- 10-4 on that. Although I work at a local grocery store, and have connections with my seafood manager, I just got an extremely good deal on 'dines. I know that even a private party shopper could them for a lot cheaper at the grocery store than the sporting good store!

[Crashin' Bait]

I've had my best luck on sardines, the fresher the better.

[ 03-16-2004, 12:07 AM: Message edited by: Crashin' Bait ]

[Steelie King]

Thanks for everyone's help!! [img]graemlins/applause.gif[/img]

All I-fisher's are great and that's what it's all about.

Hope to meet some of you on the river!!!

[GutZ]

Some folks think that Sardines are food. You can find them at Asian food markets ...