vaw121 Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 I've finally joined this site and I'm taking my hobbies to the next level. I've done a lot of hand pours from regrinds and have finally decided to buy a few plates and an injector one of wich is a stick bait. My son loves senkos and wanted to do a bunch before our lakes open back up. My question is regarding formula. What I would like is a more durable bait that he can do a bunch of, I know the salt adds weight but it also makes the bait less durable. Please let me know if I'm off on that thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gone2long Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 Check out Do-It soft baits sinking additive it's said to make the plastic more durable without sacrificing allot of the action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassinfool Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 Baits with powdered salts are more durable than those made with larger grain salts. I haven't used the HD sinking additive personally but a lot of the people here use it. I use popcorn salt for my sticks and use an oring to wacky rig with which lets me use the same stick for multiple fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ipt Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 here is my stance. do you want to save baits or catch fish? i want my baits as soft as possible. they might last me 1 or 2 fish but i dont really care! its my personal opinion that soft baits out perform stiff baits, on action and feel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaw121 Posted March 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 here is my stance. do you want to save baits or catch fish? i want my baits as soft as possible. they might last me 1 or 2 fish but i dont really care! its my personal opinion that soft baits out perform stiff baits, on action and feel. Good point and I guess the reason I'm doing my own is I enjoy pouring them. I do like a more transparent bait as well so I think I'll play around with the sinking additive and powdered salt. Thanks for the help.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassinfool Posted March 26, 2014 Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 2 T popcorn salt is more transparent than 2 T powdered salt, at least this has been the case in my experience. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaw121 Posted March 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 2 T popcorn salt is more transparent than 2 T powdered salt, at least this has been the case in my experience. This is the typical popcorn salt from like SAMs club? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassinfool Posted March 26, 2014 Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 I've only bought it at walmart so I'm not sure what sams club carries. I buy the Morton's popcorn salt, comes in a light blue paper cylinder with a revolving lid. Really fine grain salt with much less dust than others I've tried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted March 26, 2014 Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 The coarser the salt, the less it affects transparency. I use Kosher salt in my clear baits, but I'm a Jewish carpenter! Hahaha Seriously, I have used the Caney Creek HD sinking stuff, and it makes baits stronger and more flexible, but I lose transparency with it. For darker, more solid colors, like green pumpkin Ikas and senkos, it's great, and makes them last longer. But I still add salt for additional weight, and because I like how the fish will hold it longer with salt in the bait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
