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    I have used small threadfin that had been frozen in fresh water for trout below Table Rock dam. They would eat them. I do think the salt would toughen them up a bit.

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    Hmmmm shad huh? I net em by the dozens when I cadtjng for strioer/fresh water drum bait at Walter Bouldin dam. From small to almost filleting size.

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    Quote Originally Posted by fishingjunkie84 View Post
    Anybody ever fished threadfin that hasnt been frozen in saltwater? I've got a few hundred frozen out in my gargarge i use for catfish jugging but frozen with fresh water, never thought to try them in my trips to the gulf
    Yes, years ago, as described above. Thaw them the night before in a heavy brine to toughen them up.
    Carl

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    Disclaimer: This post and/or report is not a substantiation of or reflection on the true accuracy of the present stock assessment methods. It is only an anecdotal report on or comment concerning local observations. Your results may vary.

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