Question....
Can you re-freeze Blueys?
I defrosted a vacuum pack of blueys yesterday in the fridge and having opened the pack and taken one fillet had to pack up fishing this afternoon.
If I can save the fish for another trip - I'd be very happy but I suspect I'll have to throw it like I have with the squid.
Can you re-freeze Blueys
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Hi, I bought 2 packs of squid on saturday, they were in the fridge in the caravan, but now re frozen, also i got a pack of blueys and did the same as you. they are also in the freezer now. The way i look at it is, if its for eating dont re freeze.
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PS, macky goes soft if re frozen, but can still be used to put in a squid body.

PS, macky goes soft if re frozen, but can still be used to put in a squid body.
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Thanks for the info. I've tried re-freezing squid and that didn't go well but am more hopeful with the mackey.
The tip about usin it in a squid is cracking - will try that.
The way I look at it is that if I thaw it out and it is no good, provided I've got other bait - no problem it goes in the bin as if I had thrown it away straight away. But if it can be used then its a bonus.
The tip about usin it in a squid is cracking - will try that.
The way I look at it is that if I thaw it out and it is no good, provided I've got other bait - no problem it goes in the bin as if I had thrown it away straight away. But if it can be used then its a bonus.
Gday mate. Ive found that when blueys defrost they bleed and lose a lot of the oil so i bin any defroted bait. Good quality fresh bait (sticky black lug excepted) is in my opinion essential. I know bait is expensive but going cheap could cost you a good fish. Old bait is ok mashed up & used as ground bait so not a total waste. Digger