FAQ
All Brines, Bait salt is made in the USA.
What is the difference between Dead Bait Solutions and others?
We use top‑tier ingredients that keep your bait fresher, tougher, and more irresistible for longer. More durability means more action — and more fish!
What are Dead Bait Solutions Bait Salt and Brine used for?
Our Bait Salt and Brine solutions are designed to stiffen and preserve your dead bait, making it more durable, easier to handle, and ensuring it stays on the hook longer. This preservation process helps you get more strikes and keep your bait in prime condition for extended periods.
How do I properly use the Dead Bait Solutions Bait Salt?
For best results, apply a generous coating of the Bait Salt, ensuring all surfaces are covered. Place the bait in a tray with proper drainage and let it sit for 2-3 hours (or longer for better results) in a cooler or refrigerator. The salt draws out moisture, firms the bait, and keeps them from washing out during a long troll.
How do I properly use the Dead Bait Solutions Brine?
Simply mix the Brine solution with water following the instructions on the bottle: use about a half bottle per 5 gallons of water. Soak your dead bait in the solution for at least 2-3 hours. The brine solution is designed to quickly penetrate the bait, adding a protective layer and firmness.
What is the difference between the Bait Salt and the Brine?
Dead Bait Solutions Bait Brine is mixed with water and used to firm, brighten, and preserve bait before rigging or trolling, while Bait Salt is applied directly to thawed, drained bait as a dry cure to pull moisture, toughen flesh, and extend bait life.
What baits work best with your products?
Our bait brine and bait salt work great on ballyhoo, mullet, sardines, mackerel, squid, shrimp, belly strips, and most other inshore and offshore dead baits.
Can I save and reuse bait I’ve treated with a Dead Bait Solutions curing product?
Yes. One of the main advantages of using our brine or bait salt is that it firms, preserves, and toughens your bait so it can be saved and reused. Properly cured baits hold up better in the spread and between trips, so the time and money you put into prepping them doesn’t go to waste.
What is the best way to prepare my leftover cured bait for the freezer?
After your trip, drain off any excess liquid or loose salt/brine from the bait and pat it dry if it feels wet. For best results and longer storage life, vacuum seal your cured baits in small, trip-sized portions. If you don’t have a vacuum sealer, use heavy‑duty freezer bags and squeeze out as much air as possible before sealing.
Can I use Dead Bait Solutions brining and salting products on my freshwater baits?
Yes. The same curing process that firms and preserves saltwater bait also works great on freshwater species. Our products are ideal for toughening shiners, fatheads, suckers, shad, chicken livers, and other cut baits when you’re targeting catfish, pike, musky, or walleye.
How to Brine Your Baits with Dead Bait Solutions Brine
1. Mix the brine.
Pour the half of a bottle of brine into about 3.5–4 gallons of clean saltwater. Use your frozen bait pack or a scoop to stir until the brine is fully mixed.
2. Add the baits, ice, and brine.
Remove the baits from their packaging and place them into the saltwater/brine mix. Top the container off with ice. You never want to thaw baits in warm water—bringing them up to temperature slowly is key.
3. Let the brine work.
Allow the baits to sit in the cold brine for a few hours. This slow thaw gives the brine time to soak in, firm the flesh, and brighten the bait.
4. Clean and return to brine.
Once the baits are thawed and firm, clean them as you normally would and put them back into the brine until you’re ready to rig.
5. Rig and fish.
Take one bait at a time out of the brine to rig. For extra toughness, you can dust the rigged bait with bait salt before it goes in the spread.
6. Save your extras.
Any leftover cured baits can be coated with bait salt, vacuum sealed (or packed tightly in heavy‑duty freezer bags with the air pressed out), and frozen for your next trip. When you’re ready to use them again, just thaw and you’re ready to fish.
