Artificial All The Way Posted April 2, 2009 Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 Anyone know what oil is used for this? As in Type (min, veg, syn) There is worm oils and all kinds of flavored ones. I've read don't use mineral oil but it was by a company putting out worm oils. My imported olive oil doesn't cost 10 bucks for 4 oz of oil. Can't see the crap I toss on plastic worms being more than the kind I eat. Thanks Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted April 2, 2009 Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 Don't use mineral oil or anything containing mineral oil unless you want to turn your baits as hard as pencils. lol You have to use the proper things at certain times. There are some tings you can shortcut but not this one as far as I know. (you can use oil scents but they can be pricey as well) Oil companies tell you to put a certain type of oil in your car/truck; I don't think you can get away with using veg. oil in your Hummer. www.novalures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artificial All The Way Posted April 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 Thanks Nova. Understood and the reason I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted April 2, 2009 Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 I went straight from mineral oil to worm oil/scent. There has been discussion of this subject here before but I don't think anyone ever came up with what it actually is. If you get it broken down at a lab please post the results. www.novalures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassnfool Posted April 2, 2009 Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 Save yourself a lot of $$$$. Just use your softener as worm oil, I have baits several years old and they are as soft as new. This is the same thing most of the injection companies do. You can add some Hawg scent to the oil if you like. Put your baits in a container, squirt the softener on them and mix well so the baits are evenly coated then put them into your bags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artificial All The Way Posted April 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2009 Thanks guys. I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted April 3, 2009 Report Share Posted April 3, 2009 Try worm oil. www.novalures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revbigpapa Posted April 3, 2009 Report Share Posted April 3, 2009 Sorry for barging in but I have a problem. I'm new to plastic pouring so far all iphave poured is Flukes using calhoun soft plastic. They come out soft and so far stay soft but when i put worm oil on them one night the next day they are bone dry.Whats up with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted April 3, 2009 Report Share Posted April 3, 2009 The plastic absorbs the worm oil. This will keep the plastic soft and supple. At least that's what it's supposed to do as far as I understand. www.novalures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delw Posted April 3, 2009 Report Share Posted April 3, 2009 Worm oil worm oil has NO UV prohibators in it, so it will turn yellow over time, it also does evaporate as well. worm oil is more slippery than Softener by far Softener works just as good even better, it also doesnt turn yellow, for the longest time calhoun was selling softner aka DINP as worm oil Both should never be used in any baits that have salt in them as the salt will absorbe the oil thats in the bag. if there is salt in the baits both will cause leaching of the colors Ie bleeding. Adding oils to the baits in the bag are used for one reason and one reason only and thats to sell, It has no other purpose. when people buy baits they buy them cause baits look pretty shinny cool colors etc etc they will buy those before they buy something that looks dull and ugly even though both will catch fish. adding a oil to a bait makes the baits feel alive so to speak in the package. Baits will not suck in the oils if you dont use salt or any porous material in the baits. for example a pour bait with only plastic after its hard and cured will not absorb worm oil or softner This reply is pertaining to putting oils in a bag after they are cooked not before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revbigpapa Posted April 4, 2009 Report Share Posted April 4, 2009 I dont put any salt in the Flukes my recipe is very basic 6 oz calhoun plastic 1 1/2 tspoon softener color and glitter.Usually 24-48 hours after I pour them I bag and put worm oil in with them. Then about 24-48 later there bone dry. Could the bags be a problem been using Ziplock Freezer bags. I have put the bags on white butcher paper to see if maybe there leaking but no oily spots on paper. Any help is much appreciated. Thanks Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSC Posted April 4, 2009 Report Share Posted April 4, 2009 It is the bag ... Get some Laminate bags .. they will hold the oil in. Hoipe that helps JSC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
