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Originally Posted by GinoBlue
I have seen some guys use tuna / sardine cans as chum. They would take with them 2-3 cans (from the cheap type!) on their float, inside the suite, etc. When they need to chum they just open some holes in a can and drop it. The can sinks to the bottom creating a nice oily trail that attracts the fish. That could solve some carrying and /or storage problems I believe. But not sure if it would be as effective as fresh bait. ...
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Interesting. I had been thinking of sardines (26p a can at Lidls - taste good too - the ones I used came in sunflower oil) - it has already proven successful in attracting crayfish. I
will not litter though
. The cans I get have ring pull tops -- which leave a sharp edge. Maybe I can just pierce the cans with an old style milk-can piercer or swiss army knife & recover the remains (either by diving or attached string).
Somebody on another thread recommended an old fisherman's trick of checking the stomach content of caught fish to see what they are currently eating. Might help in choosing some of the burley content.
