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Pro-Cure · Preserved & Artificial Bait

Pro-Cure Sodium Metabisulfite, 2 lb Jar

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Item weight
2 Pounds
Product dimensions
5.75 x 3.82 x 3.78 inches

Quick take

A powerful sodium metabisulfite preservative that hardens and flavors salmon eggs for curing bait.

Pro-Cure Sodium Metabisulfite is a white technical-grade powder sold in a 2-pound reusable plastic jar, used as a preservative in egg cures. A little goes a long way, so measuring carefully matters when working with roe. Wildlife agencies caution against tossing unused cured eggs into rivers, where young fish can eat them.

Best for

  • Salmon and steelhead anglers who cure eggs
  • Preserving salmon roe for long-term storage
  • Creating effective cured-egg baits

Skip if

  • You buy pre-cured eggs from a store
  • You do not fish with natural baits

Strengths

  • Technical grade gives you control over cure strength
  • Salmon actively feed on metabisulfite-cured eggs
  • 2 lb jar lasts a long time; a little goes a long way

Trade-offs

  • Powder is caustic; use carefully to avoid burning eggs
  • Over-application turns eggs into cement
  • Requires knowledge of curing methods for best results

Fishing fit

Species
  • Salmon & steelhead
Water
  • Freshwater
  • Saltwater
Skill level
  • Intermediate

Specifications

Specifications
Typebait preservative
Size2 lb jar

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