This one has worked quite well for me. 1 cup pickling salt for every quart of sea water, add your choice of herring oil, annise, chovie oil, sardine, then add your colored dye of choice or no dye at all. 1 cup of milk, this adds a sheen to the bait. Always let your bait thaw at room temp. or in the refridge so your not pulling off the scales. This lasts for several weeks when kept refridgerated or on ice when your out in the field.