chumming

Post by **sundown** » June 24th, 2007, 10:40 am

I keep hearing references to using chum..esp over the reefs.. Do any of you use it and how ? also, does anyone sell frozen chum in St Marks area ?

CATCH 22 · Post by **CATCH 22** » June 24th, 2007, 10:44 am

I use it every time I go out

Noticed a big increase in creel over not using it. Jerry's keeps it on a fairly regular basis, just ont buy the last three,they're mine

breeze · Post by **breeze** » June 24th, 2007, 11:29 am

I use it alot inshore to draw up bait fish which in turn draws gamefish. It's easy to make. Just mix a couple of cans of cheap cat food(fish flavored),a can of jack makeral, and enough dry oatmeal to stiffen it up. put the whole mess into a ziplock bag and into the freezer. put the frozen block in an old mesh onion bag and hang it from the gunwhale so it's in the water and let it thaw.

Post by **Capt Reggie** » June 24th, 2007, 12:22 pm

One of my best kept secrets to fishing inshore or offshore! The chum @ Jerry's B&T needs some kicked up ingredients: They come in 5# frozen blocks...the mixture is mullet - not enough oily contents! Thaw the block out and add some Menhaden Oil, Meow Cat food, or Mackerel cans to the mix - then, refreeze (hopefully in the same containers)! Buy some chum dispensing containers or use orange, potato, or other holed sacks - place the frozen block in one, tie it to the stern and wait 30-60 minutes for results. Leave when the sharks show up!!!

What a mess · Post by **What a mess** » June 24th, 2007, 1:19 pm

I just bought a chum churn.

Now I wonder what do you put in it?