Quick Salt Question

[ProP-JunKie]

So I have been reading about adding salt to baits the adjust sink rates. What kind of salt is it and where can I get it? Thanks.

--Dayv

[MonteSS]

I was recomended pickling salt from Walmart. I tried it and had some problems getting it to suspend in the plastic (salt stays as salt and wont disolve).

I now tried the Bears salt which is more of a powder and it suspends much better. However it really changes your colors and make them look like crap.

Others have recomended popcorn salt (from a party store)

In a stick, I have found that 2 tablespoon per 4 oz (1/2 cup) plastic sinks slow. 3 tbs per 4 oz sinks medium, and 4 tbs (1/4 cup) per 4 oz sinks fast (similar to real Senko).

....Bill

Edited January 4, 2012 by MonteSS

[ProP-JunKie]

good info thanks

--Dayv

[t-billy]

Hi Prop Junkie. Welcome to the forum. Use the search engine and you'll find LOTS of info on salting baits.I use non iodized table salt. It works fine,but you need to grind it into powder to get it to suspend. The finer your salt is ground the better it will suspend. Any type of salt will make your bait colors more opaque. I bought a little electric food processer type thing at wally world for around ten bucks that works great as a salt grinder. Make sure you stir well every couple baits to get consistant results.

[The Dutchman]

Junkie, Go to www.barryfarm.com They have popcorn salt. I have been using it for years. It doesn't change the color like ground salt does. Call them. They are really nice people.

[loodkop]

Hi Prop Junkie. Welcome to the forum. Use the search engine and you'll find LOTS of info on salting baits.I use non iodized table salt. It works fine,but you need to grind it into powder to get it to suspend. The finer your salt is ground the better it will suspend. Any type of salt will make your bait colors more opaque. I bought a little electric food processer type thing at wally world for around ten bucks that works great as a salt grinder. Make sure you stir well every couple baits to get consistant results.

This is my first post also. I've spent a lot of time learning and reading.

What is the difference between iodized and non iodized salt?

[nova]

This is my first post also. I've spent a lot of time learning and reading.

What is the difference between iodized and non iodized salt?

Iodized salt is basically table salt. It has iodine in it. Pickling salt doesn't. Look on the package and it should say 100% salt/no additives.

I use pickling salt and grind it to a powder. As for the color; you will have to add a little more to achive what you are after.

www.novalures.com

[ProP-JunKie]

I love this Forum....Thanks guys!!

[loodkop]

I think I did not phrase my question correctly. (English is not my home language)

What difference will using non iodated salt make to my stickworms. I have been using table salt (grounded in a food processor) for years without realizing that I'm doing something wrong.

[Richard Prager]

I used Mortens Pickling Salt right out of the box for years. I prefer not to grind it because I like a more transparent/translucent bait. The baits will to tear easier with the larger crystals compared to flouring but I figure it's a trade off. When hand pouring sticks, it is necessary to stir every 2 sticks to make for uniform baits and keep the salt suspended. I find it is not necessary to flour the salt if you stir between sticks. People have been hand pouring sticks this way for years. If you do this and your salt sinks, then your plastic is too hot. If you don't like the way floured salt makes your stick look, then make or buy one of Bear's presto pots w/stirring systems. You can use the salt right out of the box and every single stick will come out the same with little or no waste. You can also make a batch as little as one cup of plastic in with this sytem. This is just worked for me when hand pouring sticks.

[BassnG3]

I buy popcorn salt by the case from my local party supply store. With popcorn salt I found no reason to grind/flour salt.