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Pautzke Bait · Preserved & Artificial Bait
Pautzke Borax O Fire Bait Cure, Red, 28 oz
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- Item weight
- 1.81 Pounds
- Product dimensions
- 6.6 x 3.8 x 3.7 inches
Quick take
A borax-based bait cure with krill and seasonings for preparing salmon roe and steelhead baits, combining curing agents in one formula.
Pautzke BorX O' Fire is a red, 28 oz borax-based egg cure with a krill formula and added seasonings, made for salmon and steelhead roe. Cut the skeins into one to three inch pieces, work the cure in inside a sealed bag, and start light since extra cure dries the eggs. Its borax base lets it blend with either wet or dry brines, so it suits anglers who cure their own bait.
Best for
- Preparing fresh salmon roe
- Steelhead and salmon fishing
- Anglers who want convenient all-in-one cure
Skip if
- You use artificial baits only
- You don't prepare your own baits
Strengths
- Combines multiple curing agents in one product
- Krill adds scent and attraction
- Compatible with wet or dry brines
Trade-offs
- Requires fresh roe to start with
- Curing takes time before fishing
- Red color may stain hands and clothing
Fishing fit
- Species
- Salmon & steelhead
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Live bait
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | bait cure |
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| Size | 28 oz |
| Use | Complement to Fire Cure |
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
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| Pink | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Natural | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| RedThis one | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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Facts
| Color | Red |
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| Color family | Craw and red |
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