ipt Posted December 8, 2012 Report Share Posted December 8, 2012 Lots of good information here on curing baits, but couldn't find anything about doing it in the cold weather. I am looking for advice on if you can (maybe its even preferred) cure baits in cold weather. About 20-40 degrees F. Also, how long would it be suggested to cure in these cold temps for? Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass-Boys Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 over night for sure,, Its always better to leave the baits for even a week before bagging. but over nite will do if ya need to get um bagged for some reason. the only thing I like about pouring in the winter ( I do not pour hardly ever from 1st of Nov. - 1st of march ) i live in Michigan. -- any way , the molds stay cooler so you can pour more baits faster.I have to warm my molds before the 1st pours in cold weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-billy Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 I agree with Bass-Boys. At least 24hrs. Longer if you can. I live in Ohio and pour mostly in cold weather. I pour 'em in the winter and use 'em up the rest of the year. I usually leave mine on the curing table 2 or 3 days in cold weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrabbyBass Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 I believe they cure faster in the cold. I know a guy that cures lures in the fridge overnight if he needs to bag them up and ship them out fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ipt Posted December 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 I believe they cure faster in the cold. I know a guy that cures lures in the fridge overnight if he needs to bag them up and ship them out fast. hopefully not the same fridge he kept his food in! haha. good advice, looks like i will leave them for a week in and unheated building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnybassman Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 I have left unsalted baits in my barn for weeks with no ill effects, but heavily salted baits started to "sweat" on me after several days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ipt Posted December 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 I have left unsalted baits in my barn for weeks with no ill effects, but heavily salted baits started to "sweat" on me after several days. what made them sweat? what would your solution to this be? any and all advice is appreciated! i just got into pouring and im all ears to anything anyone has to say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnybassman Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 what made them sweat? what would your solution to this be? any and all advice is appreciated! i just got into pouring and im all ears to anything anyone has to say Probably due to temperature flucuations and damp conditions combined with the salt. Probably the same reason your car stays wet in the garage under those same conditions. I actually had beads of water forming on the surface of the baits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass-Boys Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 salt does draw moisture. if you have water softner bags stored on a cement floor the floor under the bag will be damp. It could also be due to fluxuation in temps from cold to warm & then to cold causing condinsation. pouring in the cold is not a problem at all but i would store heavy salted baits in above freezing temps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
