Strip Tease

Strip baits are a staple of inshore and offshore fishing-their tantalizing undulations tease fish into striking. However, there is nothing worse than trying to turn freezer-burned mackerel or refrozen squid into strips that fish will eat. So how do anglers ensure well preserved baits? Break out the vacuum sealer. - Darren Dorris

1) Fillet both sides of the fish or clean the squid. Make sure to leave only a 1quarter-inch of meat on the skin of the fillet. Once filleted, cut triangular strips of the desired size from the fillet or squid body.