You can find these at Amazon or specialized shops like eBay. 3. Quick Comparison Table Culinary (Ikura) Fishing Bait Primary Goal Taste, texture, and "pop" Scent, durability, and attraction Best Species Keta (large/premium) Chinook or Coho (often sold as "skein") Storage Must be kept very cold; freezes well Often salt-cured for shelf stability Price Point High ($$$) Moderate ($$)
If you're buying for the river, the "review" criteria shift to how well the eggs stay on the hook and attract fish.
For eating, you want high-grade, "sashimi-grade" roe. The experience depends heavily on the species and the "pop."
Specialized online Asian grocers like SayWeee! offer a variety of options. You can also find high-grade options at retailers like Lazada Singapore . 2. Fishing Bait (Salmon Eggs/Skein)