mark poulson Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 I am trying to pour some Ika knockoffs, and want to add enough salt to match their weight. My problem is, whenever I get the color right, adding the salt changes it, making it lighter. I am using Bear's super fine salt. Should I be using a coarser salt, or is there another secret that I'm missing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basseducer Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 Mark, Try getting your salt right first and then color to taste. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted May 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 TJ, I tried it that way, but I still can't get the color back to what I want. I'm thinking about cutting back on the salt, but I was thinking maybe a coarser salt would help. I was hoping someone here had run across this problem, and had the solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 (edited) Mark; What I do is increase the colors little by little until you get the match you want. It depends on what you have for a formula. I don't know Bear's coloring so I can't help you there. I always add the salt to the plastic first. Did you ever use that foil? Edited May 31, 2013 by nova Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basseducer Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 Mark, There is this stuff called "sugar flakes". It's like clear glitter. It does not have the weight as salt, butit will add a little weight. I don't remember where I got it, it was a long time ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gone2long Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 (edited) CCM/Do-It has HDA its a liquid weight additive I personally don't have any experience with it but if you go over to CCM's forum the guys over there are swearing by it. Edited May 31, 2013 by Gon2long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteSS Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 Pickling salt from Walmart will give you a much more clear bait and the watermelon should look better. Baits will not be durable though. Use two heaping tablespoons per 4 oz plastic. You may need a tablespoon of softener too. HD additive is great stuff but will also cloud the bait and make colors difficult to match ....Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted May 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 I'm going to try some other salt. I have used HD additive, and it does work, but it does cloud the baits, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveh Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 (edited) You guys adding salt.How dare you.lol I use salt in most baits but it can be hard to get your collor right. Edited May 31, 2013 by daveh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass-Boys Posted June 1, 2013 Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 You guys adding salt.How dare you.lol I use salt in most baits but it can be hard to get your collor right. yeah, I always thought you were a " NO" salt guy ????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveh Posted June 1, 2013 Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 yeah, I always thought you were a " NO" salt guy ????? When i first started pouring. But now i know salt added to baits works.Some baits i make i don`t use salt like my 10 in worms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted June 1, 2013 Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 Mark, There is this stuff called "sugar flakes". It's like clear glitter. It does not have the weight as salt, butit will add a little weight. I don't remember where I got it, it was a long time ago. Senkosam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobv Posted June 1, 2013 Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 Pickling salt from Walmart will give you a much more clear bait and the watermelon should look better. Baits will not be durable though. Use two heaping tablespoons per 4 oz plastic. You may need a tablespoon of softener too. HD additive is great stuff but will also cloud the bait and make colors difficult to match ....Bill I agree with Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
