bigyen Posted November 27, 2007 Report Share Posted November 27, 2007 I was wondering about storing baits for an extended period of time. I won Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB GONE Posted November 27, 2007 Report Share Posted November 27, 2007 I was wondering about storing baits for an extended period of time. I won Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angler310 Posted November 28, 2007 Report Share Posted November 28, 2007 I agree with ghost, living in Maine I have to store my plastics for quite a long period of time before using them again. I find that keeping the baits in the worm bags they came in or keeping them in a high quality poly bags is an asset, but keeping the baits cool, dry and out of all light will prolong the life and useablity of the baits. I have some baits that I purchased as much as 3 years ago in a cabinet in my basement and they are all in perfect condition ready to fish. Good luck Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ottoman Posted November 28, 2007 Report Share Posted November 28, 2007 So is Tupperware okay, I was going to store them in Tupperware then shake them with scent and bag em up in the spring, and if so where should I store the Tupperware. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted November 28, 2007 Report Share Posted November 28, 2007 Move to California and you don't have to worry about storing anything! Just kidding. I'm with Jim......mine are in laminated bags during the winter. I don't think it gets cold enough here to damage the baits, but I still bring them inside because I'm anal about my plastics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted November 28, 2007 Report Share Posted November 28, 2007 I have personal baits in bags as well as plastic containers that have been through 2 or 3 winters in an unheated area and they are fine. Just stay away from the salt. www.novalures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RipLip Posted November 28, 2007 Report Share Posted November 28, 2007 When you say stay away from the salt do you me the salt that is shakin' on after the fact? I use salt in the baits and I can't compromise with that if I want all my baits to have the same fall rate. I was planning on holding off on the scent and salt on the outside until spring. If it is a bad idea to have salt in the baits whatsoever I guess I'll be doing more ice fishing than I thought. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB GONE Posted November 28, 2007 Report Share Posted November 28, 2007 I think the salt after the fact is what I would refrain from but if your baits have salt in them and they are subjected to moisture, the baits will absorb the water and blow your baits up. If you put them in the laminate bags, you can add the salt and scent and not have to worry. I just don't think Tupperware seals well enough. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhorlings Posted November 28, 2007 Report Share Posted November 28, 2007 So from what I am reading.... go ahead and add salt and scent while pouring and as long as they are sealed keep them in laminate (poly) bags in a cool dry place. For good measure you can store the bags (filled with baits) in a sealed container. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RipLip Posted November 29, 2007 Report Share Posted November 29, 2007 Jim I will definitely store them in laminate bags. With a long winter in New Hampshire they will be there for a while so I had to make sure I was doing the right thing. Thanks John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spreckle Posted November 29, 2007 Report Share Posted November 29, 2007 The answer is to keep fishing:) I'm in PA and it will be in the low 40's Saturday but we will be out there chasing what ever wants to bite. Keep at it until the hard water forces you off:yeah: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spungee Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 I store my excess baits in poly bags and then sort them by lure type in dry boxes (like military ammo boxes only made of plastic) I've found that they not only provide a moisture prohibting seal but also provide a dark cool place for them to rest quietly until called upon next spring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rr316 Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 The answer is to keep fishing:) I'm in PA and it will be in the low 40's Saturday but we will be out there chasing what ever wants to bite. Keep at it until the hard water forces you off:yeah: Yeah for some of us the hardwater has already forced us off, its a high of 15 here Saturday.... wanna go fishing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RipLip Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 Not quite enough ice yet. Bobhouse and gear are ready though. A lot of people don't ice fish for bass but I think everyone should. Some of my largest bass have come from the hard stuff. Also it is my season for Black Crappie. I hope others get as pumped as I do for the ice fishing season!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
