Soggy fish

[Kent]

I'll admit it, I have too many soggy minnows. I fish most of the time with red shiner minnows and occasionally chub minnows (I know red shiners are also in the chub family). I put my fresh minnows in zip log bags and then freeze them. I have tried no water, lots of water, just a little water -- and as far as I can tell it has made little difference -- they still come out soft and mushy when they are thawed out. Do I need to purchase one of those vacuum sealers to end up with quality minnows to fish with?
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