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Roe bags

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Total Members Voted: 193

[whereismyfloat]

yup, but its always funny to watch the looks you get when you go through the til!

 

[Matt]

A common mistake people make is using Roe Bags that are too big.

They are intended for sturgeon, not salmon.

[bbronswyk2000]

They are intended for sturgeon, not salmon.

What Sam is saying is that people make the mistake of making the roe bags too big for sturgeon. Like I wrote in my previous post to this topic it is a common mistake to make very large roe bags for sturgeon. Stick to the size slightly larger than a golf ball and you well hit a hole in one.

[Matt]

Interesting, I didn't think sturgeon would be picky about ball-size (you know what I mean ).  I figured they'd be chowing down of whole salmon right about now.

[floatfishin]

Matt:

In Ont, the best lae was Fabric Land for "Scarf" Not mesh. Scarf is softer to touch, but is thinner in diamiter and is stronger than mesh IMO

Most Fabric stores, or tailor shops will be able to provide you with different coulors ad cheaper by the foot than going to CT for mesh.

Hope that helps bro!

Float.

[Matt]

I picked up some red mesh today at lunch at Fabric Land.  The stuff that is most similar to the mesh you find pre-cut for roe bags is called "tull mesh".  It was $3 for at least 1mx1m.  They had lots of colours- red, drk red, pink, white, and orange were the ones i saw of interest.

[floatfishin]

Matt:

The "Tull" Mesh I find is a stiffer material to tie with. Though I'm used to tying dime sized bags in SW ONT.

Try the Scarf if you get a chance bro, well worth it.

Float.

[Matt]

I'll have a look.  Not sure if soft will mean that course fish will mulch the bait faster.  Thanks for the advice on the scarf material, I just grabbed what I saw first to get beck to work on time.

[floatfishin]

Matt: In my exp, I don't know so much as the fish feeling the bait (Mind you I have never fished Sturgeon) I have had days in Ont as to where one lad in a pool was fishing white "Mesh" I was fishing the same, but scarff. I out did him 12 to 1. The scarff tends to blend better in the water, what I mean is, when I've drifted all colours of mesh, as opposed to scarff, with scarff, because of the thinner diamiter, it looks like there is no wrap to the roe, skein, or even singles. With the mesh, I find you can see the mesh before the eggs. Now don't get me wrong,  have had many a days when it was last minute roe tying, and used mesh and had great days!!! I just find the scarff is just more natural in the water, to the fish, and much nicer to tie bags with.

Though, if you are chasing Sturgeon, I imagine that the "Pantyhose" is the easiest for baseball roe bags.

My best bro:

Float.

[Matt]

You know, I think I will try this scarf sometime stuff.  Maybe I'll make a tutu with the rest of my "tull mesh" so people give me more space on the Vedder.

http://www.thepartyshop.net.au/x-scripts/oscommerce/images/Man%20Pink%20Tutu%20Bow.jpg

[fishseeker]

I read some of the ideas about using stockings for Roe sacks with interest but I have a related question:

I am new to using Roe and I read this article on the subject: 

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

(Someone had posted this link on the forum earlier on).

The article is informative but they recommend the use a special thread called 'magic thread' to tie up the sacks.  Do I really need to use a special thread for this or is there some potentially cheaper alternative?

Any ideas much appreciated.

[Fish Assassin]

You can use anything but Magic Thread is alot easier to use.

[floatfishin]

I have not seen it here, but have notlooked hard either, but I used "Spider thread" In Ont. Just wrap 7-10 times thn break it off. It's an elasticy string that molds to yur bag and as soon as it hits water, its gets tuffer. Onl about 4$ in Ontand worth it's weight in gold for tying quick bags. Canadian Tire might have it.

Float.

[Easywater]

I use Spider thread (forget what the exact name is).

10 or so wraps then break it off - cut off the remaining mesh close to the wrap.

Bought it at a fishing store so most of the should have it.

[obie1fish]

One more vote for Spider Thread. These types of thread don't require a knot to finish them, just the tension needed to snap it as it digs into the previous wraps. Then, surprisingly enough, the wrap stays put! 

The thread is also used to keep prawns, shrimp, and big chunks of straight roe for bar fishing on the hook. The fish don't seem to mind it, and it may help snag the teeth when they bite, holding them a little longer. It's also used for sardine wraps on plugs.

Maybe I'll use mine to wrap up packs of Hallowee'en candy this year! (doing the same with an engagement ring, however, might be effective, but definitely NOT recommended!)