Asian market bait for Blues?

Has any one had any luck with the buffalo or carp from the asian market for blues? It would be nice to be able to buy it cause gizzard shad have been real hard for me to find.

you used to hear about this being done and yes, it will work. But I don't think gizzards are that hard to find right now myself. With no location in your profile it's more difficult to offer suggestions, but if in the DFW area there are folks out there that sale fresh shad. This pic was 2 days ago.

Im near rockwall and Ray Hubbard

there are a couple folks in that area who sell shad. Might be hit or miss with them, but Carey Thorne (he's on facebook and here on the forum) as well as fisherman's supply right off of 30 west of Ray Hubbard. They normally start posting as it gets colder when more folks are having trouble finding bait.

Thats a good tip! I will definitely look into all those options. Im just beginning to try and get serious about chasing blue cats and understand bait is everything

What depth have you been finding your big gizzards in? I am finding plenty of gizzards but everything is small, a few threadfin mixed in also but mainly all gizzard

I will purchase a carp or buff from the Asian market and use it for cut bait on local ponds and rivers. Shad is best, but being limited to the banks, I don't have as much luck. I also try to catch bluegill from a few of the local ponds. The Asian market is my "last resort".

Those in the pic were in 18-20ft. Weekend before last I found them at the same depth on a different lake.

Yes. I’ve had days when Buffalo from Fiesta caught fish and shad didn’t. Be careful what you get a Asian market - if it’s a Game Fish even -Pond/farm raised -or resembles a game fish you could get a ticket from Game Warden.

Nothing wrong with carp or buff for bait, there are some guys on here I can direct you to who have bait licenses and can get you a good price on carp, buffalo, and shad that will likely be fresher than the stuff at the market. Pm me if you’d like their contact info.

Very interesting! Just now reading threw this. Will send pm!

Go to "New Truong Nguyen Market" in Garland. They have large shad from time to time.

Will definitely check that out! Thank you!

I'm also in the Rockwall area and I have had luck in the past purchasing shad from Clarks Tackle . 696 I-30 Frontage Rd, Garland, TX 75043 .
They have always been great and easy to purchase from .

Ok great thank you!

In the winter carp and buffalo work as good as shad, although I like shad better. I am unable to catch shad so I go with the buffalo. Another bait that works well in the winter is salmon. Cut pieces as big as you thumbnail and put it on a hook. Cut perch is good also.
If I were in the metroplex I'd buy the shad.

Chicken breast soaked in Dead Red works well.

I have heard this. Also garlic powder and vanilla. Have not tried it yet though.

I got bought some buffalo steaks from Fiesta for bait up bait/second bait for tomorrow n Friday.
I’ve caught some Nice Blues on it before.........