frozen minnows

[sloch24]

When we get home, we dump the extra minnows on some newspaper (If they're still jumping around, lay another piece on top of them so they don't go everywhere). After about 15 minutes or so, the excess water is absorbed into the newspaper. I then dump some regular old table salt into a zip loc bag, then scoop up the minnows and put them in the bag. I shake them around and coat them as best as I can, and throw them in the freezer. The salt keeps them from freezing completely, and sticking together. I don't see any absolute need to freeze them before salting them. If you put enough salt in the bag, it absorbs some extra moisture too. They end up being a little dehydrated and kind of tough. They actually stay on the hook very well and seem to work just the same as fresh shiners.

When we take them fishing, we keep them in a very small cooler filled with ice. It works well, just keep a towel next to the cooler to wipe the salt off of your fingers..

[BILLY JOE]

what sloch says is the fastest way used some I had from last year and still worked well I do one step extra and put live into a salt water brine. I think they get brined from the inside a little to. have a lid on your bucket when they hit the salt water they jump all over salt water will kill them in a few then dry and throw in your bag of salt. a old window screen works well to dry them on also