Bobby Saffel Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 I am planning on getting a 5" senko mold from del-mart and had some questions on how to get the right action out of the bait without alot up toughness. Here are some of my questons: 1. I have just started pouring and bought all of my plastics from MF because from what I read they were the best. I have medium now and know I need their supersoft to get the most action out of the bait. Does supersoft naturally sink or do I need to add salt to my recipe to get the fall? If so, will the salt make the plastic firmer? 2. If I have to put salt in it, how much per cup of plastic to make it sink like a senko? 3. I have seen MF sells a slow sinking plastic, will that make a better senko that supersoft? To be honest I poured my first worms last night with a free mold MF gave me just to practice getting the mixture right and dealing with the plastic ingeneral. I spent more time trying to see how colors mix and heating the plastic and did not take into account to buoyancy of the bait. It kind of shocked me when I threw my plastic in the kitchen sink and it bounced right back up. Any ideas and tips will be great. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gone2long Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 There are many posts regarding senko recipes and they basically all contain salt and softener, and do yourself a favor and search the color recipes as they are pretty good and you'll save yourself allot of time and plastic getting them right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBehr Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 I prefer mine to float. That way when the bass toss them I just grab them and re-hook! You know....those wacky hooks can come with a weight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Saffel Posted March 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 I prefer mine to sink but that's a personal preference. I know they make wacky hooks with a weight, but I also like a weightless texas rig in the spring. I want one recipe that will work wacky and texas rig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 I would recommend M-F sinking soft. It requires about 30% less salt than other formulas which will produce a more transparent bait with better colors. I mix in 1 capfull of softener per ounce of plastic. If you go with their SS you shouldn't need any softener at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteSS Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 I started out hand pouring salted sticks like you are. I used Pickling salt as recomended and had a hard time with it. I found the plastic with salt was pretty thick to pour. Fine line between hot enough to thin it out and burning it. I switched now to injecting and use Bear's powdered salt. The powdered salt is easier to use but really changes the colors and transparency. I use 1 cup Calhouns medium 2 tablespoon of softener 4 tablespoon bears salt Baits are stiffer than Yammamoto but sink similar. Durability with an o-ring and wacky is amazing. I can catch 50 fish on one bait. I prefer a stiffer bait than one that folds in half when twitched. ....Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Saffel Posted March 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 Thanks alot guys. This all helps. I will play with them. Y'all have no idea how much having access to this kinda of information helps. I know it's a trial and error hobby, but you have get guidence from people who have been down this same road. I do want to make my baits the way I want, but since I'm new, I need a starting point. Thanks, Bobby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 This is where I learned. I'll let you in on a little secret......The Search feature is you friend! Have fun! Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...