{"product_id":"ultralife-salted-pilchards-fishing-bait-300g","title":"Ultralife Salted Pilchards Fishing Bait – 300g","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUltralife Salted Pilchards Fishing Bait – 300g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUltralife Salted Pilchards Fishing Bait 300g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a naturally oily, strongly scented saltwater bait ideal for surfcasting, rock fishing and boat fishing throughout New Zealand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePilchards are one of the most popular fishing baits among Kiwi anglers, prized for their high natural oil content and rich scent that helps attract snapper, kahawai, trevally and other predatory saltwater fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe salting process helps preserve the pilchards while firming their flesh, making them easier to handle and improving hook retention compared with softer fresh bait. Their naturally oily flesh releases an attractive scent trail into the water, making them a versatile choice for a wide range of fishing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplied in a convenient \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e300g pack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Ultralife Salted Pilchards are ideal for shorter fishing trips, surfcasting sessions or anglers wanting a reliable, naturally scented bait without the hassle of handling frozen pilchards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-oil pilchard bait\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Naturally rich in fish oils that release an attractive scent trail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalt-preserved bait\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Salting helps preserve the pilchards while firming their texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e300g pack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Convenient size for fishing trips and smaller bait requirements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrong natural scent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Popular for targeting snapper, kahawai and other saltwater predators.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImproved hook retention\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Firmer salted flesh helps bait stay attached during casting and fishing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVersatile bait presentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Use whole, halved or cut into smaller pieces depending on hook size and target species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for multiple fishing techniques\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Ideal for surfcasting, rock fishing, straylining and boat fishing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurfcasting from New Zealand beaches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRock and land-based fishing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoat fishing, straylining and bottom fishing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTargeting snapper, kahawai, trevally and other saltwater species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnglers wanting naturally oily, strongly scented fishing bait\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ultralife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBait Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Salted Pilchards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePack Weight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 300g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBait Characteristics:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Naturally oily flesh, strong scent and salt-firmed texture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFishing Application:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Saltwater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable Techniques:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Surfcasting, rock fishing and boat fishing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFishing Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor surfcasting, cut salted pilchards into halves or chunks and secure them to your hook using bait elastic. 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