Thats why a whole fish can take so much longer. Chlorine will bleach the flesh and break it down. Usually there are bulk quantity items and priced as Custom Orders. Perishable Refrigerate at 38 to 45. Do not use iodized salt. Since then, I've lived across the country and have continued learning about fishing. White Bait (Sandy Sprat) retain a reflective finish after salting. Direct sales to anglers, custom orders encouraged, price quotes for bait packages delivered to your address! google_ad_width = 468; If fresh water is used, it is best to let it stand for several hours so that the chlorine in it can escape into the air. Likewise, in warm water, shad seem to stress very easily and die soon after capture even in very well-ventilated and aerated bait tanks. If you have a leftover bucket of shiners, minnows, or even bluegill, you need to decide what to do with them. This is achieved by adding salt to warm water, and dissolving as much salt into it as you possibly can.