How to make salted clams for bait fishing 

Depending on the size hook I'm using, I either use the whole clam or cut it in half down the center. I leave everything attached to the clam and tie it on with clam string. See my video "how to bait circle hooks" for a demo.

That's the liquid from the clams from being salted. Salt draws out the liquid

Most of the time, I get them off the beach after a storm. Otherwise, local bait shops by me carry them in season. Thanks for watching my video.

@@baysidedave9962 thank you so much

If you mean can you thaw out frozen clams and salt them, I've never tried. After I salt fresh clams, I keep them in the freezer, but since they are salted, then never freeze solid and they keep a very long time.

I've never heard of using those for bait but I imagine they would work. I know someone who uses soft shell crabs for bait. Give it a try and let me know how you do.

By all means, yes. Salted clam is very good bait and stays on the hook better.

Salted clams will last all season. A friend of mine keeps them in his truck but I suggest to keep them in a cooler while using them and put them in a refrigerator between fishing sessions.

@@baysidedave9962 thank you.

You can keep them in the freezer too. Since they are salted they won't freeze solid.

Where do you get your surf clams?

@@bowhunta81 I buy them from local bait shops here on Long Beach Island in NJ.