Perch roe

[Chester]

I generally just cure the roe I get from the trout I catch. It is illegal to 'harvest' roe from trout you release. I haven't cured much perch roe.

To cure the roe I get an old cake pan and put about 1/2 inch of borax in the bottom. Then I cut/separate the roe into chunks the size I want, and place it on the borax. Then I cover it with borax and place in the fridge to cure. I let it sit till it dries to the consistency that it will stay on a treble hook. The I take it out and put it in a ziplock or airtight plastic container. Leave the borax that clings on. It won't hurt anything, and washes right off when you fish with it. Roe will keep for at least six months in the fridge. Up to a year in the freezer. Don't freeze it before you cure it or it will just turn to mush. I fish it on a treble. Incredible scent the fish love. Catch the carp right before they spawn. Pretty yellow roe. Fish can't resist roe! Hope this helps!

Here are a couple of sites that address the topic:

http://www.ufishbc.com/curing_roe.htm
http://www.steelheader.net/bait/curing_roe.htm
http://www.fishingwithrod.com/fishing_1101_03.html
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