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What's the best fish food? - Dewit2it - 04-08-2006
I'm wondering what works best for getting feeding frenzies going in most lakes. Way back when, I used to use string cheese on the bluegills at Redgranite, but I never did think it was good for them. I have been trying koi food, but with mixed results. The rock bass seem to like it, but the bluegills just spit it out. When I tried cheese up on the Fleetwing, the fish ignored it and swam away.
I'm thinking about trying brine shrimp, but don't really care for the $15/lb price tag. I'm also thinking of salting the koi food, as freshwater fish are constantly trying to keep the salt in their bodies. That might work as a good attractant.
Any ideas?
Re: What's the best fish food? - moneysavr - 04-09-2006
cheese whiz<
Not sure how good it is for them, but they love it!
Re: What's the best fish food? - drifter1430 - 04-09-2006
I would stop at a bait shop and pick up some worms. There are several different kinds. Just a thought.
Re: What's the best fish food? - Omicron - 04-09-2006
Cheez Whiz... hot dogs are good too.
Re: What's the best fish food? - Dewit2it - 04-28-2006
I tried a different type of koi food today at Redgranite. After a while, the trout caught on that it was food, and a frenzy started. They still avoided me, staying about 5-10' away. A few gills have figured it out also. Watch for Scarface, a large bluegill with a injury on his nose. He's getting tame and is starting to follow me around. The food I was using today is available at Fleet Farm for around $5 a bottle. I use a zipper type baggie and soak the food while I don my gear. That way the food doesn't float right away to the surface. I think, if I keep this up, we should have some good frenzy action this summer at Redgranite.
Re: What's the best fish food? - MikeS - 04-28-2006
I was told that cheese is very bad for fish; they're not inteded for dairy and it could get them sick and kill them. I hope to run into a veterinarian tomorrow and will try to get his fix on that. I'll post back if I get any expert opinion.