Did I waste 11 bucks??

[Chuck Adams]

Gonna try these tomorrow. I’m catching fish but thought I would give them something different. About a 10 minute soak. Only dyed 3-4 doz. I’ll take 1/2 lb or so in case it’s a bust with the dyed ones.


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[FurFlyin]

I think that ones gallbladder done busted.

[Chuck Adams]

That’s funny
Everyone is a comedian now days!!!


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[gunwhatgun]

Do they survive the dying process? What type of dye is used? I never knew this existed, I've seen it on worms in the bait shop, but never minnows.

Maybe my first question should be "Do they survive the process of being dyed green?"

[catchNgrease]

I'm pretty sure you wasted 11$. But hey I hope you wear em out. Let us know. I guarantee you I've tried crazier stuff.

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[Chuck Adams]

Gunwhatgun
They appear to be fine as far as surviving the dyeing process.
I followed the directions and after the process put them back in my tank with the un-dyed minnows.
As I said, I followed the directions to the T.
I will be curious if they are still dyed at 4 am in the morning when I dip them out and transfer to my Engel cooler to go to the lake. If not, I will dye some more. Only had a 10-15 minute soak so it shouldn’t be a problem if by chance it washes off. Also are they going to make a difference? I push double minnow rigs and intend to mix it up on each pole.
I’m very curious if it triggers more bites with the dyed minnows.
Not pushing anybody’s products ie, Engle or product called Firedye that was used for the dyeing process.
I’ll report after tomorrow’s fishing.
Thanks
Chuck Adams.


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[Ketchn]

i have a bottle of some red bait dye somewhere , it wont work on plastics .
never tried it on feathers and as you might have imagined ....
aint used a minnow in so many years i for got what they look like .
i will say the good news is the stuff only cost me 2 bucks of the clearance rack .
i know some folks dip minnows in stuff and some swear by it .
i would likely dip the chart minnow in before the regular one .
mostly because the jaundice might ketch up with it before i got to use it for bait .....
....

[BobC]

Please keep us posted! Looks like a neat experiment!
Bob

[KrappieKrane]

Chuck,
Can’t wait to see a update and see if the dyed minnows made a difference in catch rate. Good luck and tightlines

[skeetbum]

Got my interest, I’m paying attention.