balata9999 Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 I've been pouring a few finesse baits the last few days and all my worms are coming out really sticky. I'm using the soft plastic and that may be it because all I've ever used before was the tube plastic for swimbaits with a buddy of mine and it never caused a problem. What if anything can I do about this. I bagged them up with a bit of plain old salt and that helped a bit but is there a better way?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Bait Co. Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 It could be that your over heating them over 325 to 350, or the plastic isn't mix well enought, what are you adding in if any thing (sent,softner,etc.) and are you using worm oil on them when you put them in the bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delw Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 I've been pouring a few finesse baits the last few days and all my worms are coming out really sticky. I'm using the soft plastic and that may be it because all I've ever used before was the tube plastic for swimbaits with a buddy of mine and it never caused a problem. What if anything can I do about this. I bagged them up with a bit of plain old salt and that helped a bit but is there a better way?? things that make them sticky are Plastic isnt mixed well enough < most likely cause Too much softener < if you add'd softener its the most likely cause an additive that doesnt work not cooked enough <<< Doubtful as you wouldnt be able to pour it in a finess bait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angler310 Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 If the baits are coming out of the mold sticky, set them off to one side and let the set up for 24 hours. I add softener to all my plastic (I use Calhoun from Del). When the baits are warm and fresh out of the mold they are stickey, I place them in a shallow pan and let them cure overnight. They come out super soft and they are still durable. Add a little oil and scent you should be good to go. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass-Boys Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 usually thats because the plastic is not mixed well. the hardner is settled to the bottom of the plastic jug. ( as Del stated).. make sure you shake the jug well & then shake it some more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 No need for me to say anything, the boys have you covered.lol www.novalures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSC Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 Just one other thing ... Will adding too much Heat Stabilizer do this as well ?? JSC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 Just one other thing ... Will adding too much Heat Stabilizer do this as well ??JSC Absolutely! You really don't need any more than 1 to 2 ounces of stabilizer per gallon. Any more than that is overkill..........and you run the risk of a very stinky bait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balata9999 Posted April 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 Thanks for the help. I bet I didn't mix it well enough. I got in a hurry now that I think about it and just filled my pyrex from the top of the jug without shaking it up. I didn't have any additives in - just plastic and a few drops of color and I was stiring it well, but I will try mixing it real well in the jug today before I go to heat my plastic. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
