mikefishnfl Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 I've done a lot of reading, but I haven't really seen this answer. I add two drops of oil, and two drops of scent to each bag of plastic. After about a week and a half, the baits have absorbed all the oil. I know this is normal, but is there a way to prevent it? I like my baits to be slick, and oiled up simply for the fishing aspect. I have store brought brands that don't absorb oil after months. Just curious. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 This is more than likely a bag problem. Are you using the good laminated bags? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basseducer Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 Mike, I think you need more stuff. I put my finished baits in a small tupperware container and give them a good squirt of scent. Then I do the shake & bake for about 30 seconds then bag em. They seem to stay slippery for a longer time. Then you can always carry a small squeeze bottle of scent and wive them a little squirt as necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass100 Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 I have battled this problem for a long time. I have used laminated bags from just about every one that I could get them from without ordering them custom. Unfortunatley the result was the same for all of them. I have even tried 4 different plastics and countless types of scents. I am now in the process of custom ordering my bags in hopes that will solve the problem. Unfortunatley the initial cost is high ($9500 for 90000 bags in 3 different sizes, with screen print) but the cost will be worth it if the problem is solved because the shelf life of my baits will be extended greatly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bountiful Waters Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 I have battled this problem for a long time. I have used laminated bags from just about every one that I could get them from without ordering them custom. Unfortunatley the result was the same for all of them. I have even tried 4 different plastics and countless types of scents. I am now in the process of custom ordering my bags in hopes that will solve the problem. Unfortunatley the initial cost is high ($9500 for 90000 bags in 3 different sizes, with screen print) but the cost will be worth it if the problem is solved because the shelf life of my baits will be extended greatly. I would suggest getting a few more quotes. That is high if they are coming out of China. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass100 Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 They are made in the USA. The big cost is the 6 color screen print on the bag. It actually is cheaper that way versus using my own labels it is just the initial order cost that is expensive because you have to order 30000 at a time in each size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bountiful Waters Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 Made in the USA? I am not aware of any being done here. Not to question you, but most of the stateside companies we can buy from import them in from China and mark the price up as a distributor. My last quote for 60,000 bags was .031 per bag, printed. Just out of curiosity, what company is this USA brand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass100 Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 Yes you are correct. The company is based over seas however they assure me that the bags are being made here in the USA at there plant in New York. The company is Ultra Flex Packaging. As far as the price goes it is lower because we have some other business arrangements with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikefishnfl Posted August 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 Hijackers! Im using Johnson Bags laminated worm bags. My big thing is I want to make sure customers are getting a well preserved bait. We're working with local tackle shops, and while we hope they don't set on the shelves long, we want to make sure it has a good shelf life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 I find that the only baits that stay slick for an extended period of time are the ones without salt and with very little flake. Salted baits and bait with a lot of flake become pourous not to mention salt absorbs everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDBaits Posted August 15, 2009 Report Share Posted August 15, 2009 How about putting a few drops of softener in the bag? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikefishnfl Posted August 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 Had never thought about that, but I might give it a try! I've ultimately changed the formula for my baits now and im going to see how these do over the next few weeks hanging on the shelf. I think i'll try your idea too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clemmy Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 You could also try adding some of the oil/scent into the plastisol before pouring. If it's getting absorbed into the bait it is due to diffusion due to the unequal concentration inside vs. outside the bait. Some IN the bait already might help the differental... Clemmy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
