[tazzman]

finally got a couple of pinks today,what do most of you guys use to cure the roe and how?
i know there was a posting last year for smoking recipes but cant find it,lets hear some feedback

 

[HOOK]

if you look around FishFreak put a posting here with step by step curing instructions

 

[flycastin]

Our quick and easy method is the following:

I would add the directions with those pictures, but the husband is so cranky about me telling anyone about ANYTHING on the internet.

 

[Junebug]

Plain old borax is good.

 

[HOOK]

go to Walmart and pick up some pro-cure and just follow directions its pretty simple. then you can do your own variations like some people do to make their roe yummier

HOOK

 

[Merc]

Tons of info on the internet for roe curing recipes:

http://www.steelheader.net/bait/curing_roe.htm

http://www.lakemichiganangler.com/tips/salmon_eggs/curing_salmon_roe.htm

http://www.outdoorontario.net/fishing/FISHFAQ/rainbow.htm

http://www.piscatorialpursuits.com/resourcecenter/eggs.htm

http://www.gameandfishmag.com/fishing/salmon-steelhead-fishing/gf_aa026702a/

http://www.angelfire.com/wa/nwfishing/curingeggs.html

http://www.auburnjournal.com/articles/2005/09/30/sports/local_sports/07outdoors.txt

http://www.steelheader.net/Salmon/bait1.htm

http://www.chitown-angler.com/1coho/eggcures.html

http://outdoorsniagara.com/eggsacs.htm

http://www.fun4u2do.com/fishing-EggCures.html

Here are some sample sites with different recipes and tips.

Basically, common themes are: start with good fresh roe that is clean and has no blood on it. So start by making sure you bleed your fish right away. A gazillion different recipes and after awhile they all start looking similar. But, they all do the same thing: you want to toughen the eggs enough so they stay on the hook but still milk scent while in water. Adding scents to your finished product is also a neat little tip...

Take your pick, and experiment. I prefer a variation of the brine technique myself, over commercial cures like Procure. Less messy I find.

 

[tazzman]

thanks guys
onto my next adventure :thumbup:

 

[Big Green Machine]

Also, put your skeins from the fresh fih into a ladies nylon and leav it in the water you caught it from for an hour or so or forever how long you can until you get it on ice. :2cents:

 

[slaydown]

For pink skeins i would leave it altogether in the borax and not cut it up. In my experiance it just dries the roe out to much

 

[boatswamper]

Good old Borax is all I've ever used. Cheap and effective.

 

[TORTUGA]

A cheaper way to add colour rather than pro-curing is by adding some Jello crystals to the borax.
Try cherry or orange. :2cents:

Salut, Tortuga

 

[capnage]

Just tried a new recipe and it works phenomenal :happy:

1. Air dry the skein whole(do not cut up!)

2. Rub in Anise oil (find at health food store)

3. Rub in 1 package of knox gelatin

4. Put plenty of Borax into ziploc bag, put skein in bag and shake, shake, shake.

5. Freeze.

Simple and it works. :thumbup:

 

[Tube]

Hey capnage, That recipe just might do the trick. Thanks for the info, I'll let you know if I have any sucsess

 

[capnage]

Hope so, works great for me!

 

[marooned]

Lots of useful information, thanks a lot! what is the easiest way to separate the eggs into chunks without breaking them?

 

[hotrod]

Lots of useful information, thanks a lot! what is the easiest way to separate the eggs into chunks without breaking them?

I just use scissors to cut mine up! I am a big fan of procure methods myself and am willing to take the time to prepare the best cured roe possible.Lasts alot longer out on the river and time is money.


Hotrod

 

[marooned]

Thanks hotrod. So inevitably you end up with some eggs broken when you're cutting into chunks right? I guess there's no way around it.

 

[fishortho]

Don't worry about breaking eggs. You might find more fish will attack the roe, or roe bag/egg sac if you do puncture a few eggs....Camo's the human scent and lays down a scent trail of its own in the water....Always drift the same spot at least twice........Ortho 8)

 

[fishhog]

There are lots of commercial egg cures out there. Most are great, some not so great. You need to try a few to fine which one best works for you.

Mercs post was great, but he missed this one(it has helpful pictures :thumbup: : http://steelheaduniversity.com/egg_cure.html


The trickis to start with good clean fresh eggs. Bleed the fish and get them on ice ASAP!!!! You can take so far as to never tough the skeins, but using gloves too to mask the human scent.

Amato books puts out a book on Egg Cures by Steve Haugen. I like the book and is......... well used to say the least.

Good luck !!

Hog

 

[dwayne12]

Hey guys,
I have some roe that i froze before curing it...will it still be effective if I thaw it out and cure it or is it better in the future to cure it fresh?