nedyarb Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 Can someone tell me how much a GY fat ika weights? I just got a del mart Ika mold and have never fished a real one! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteSS Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 I have a pack of cinnamon red flake. Some weigh 11.5g .410 oz some 11.0g .390 oz pack of clear black flake 10.5g .375 oz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedyarb Posted September 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteSS Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 (edited) Looks like Gary has consistansy problems like we do LOL Little digital scale I got I use more than I thought I would. http://www.ebay.com/itm/My-Weigh-SCMT550-Triton-T2-550g-x-0-1g-Digital-Scale-/360870017933?ssPageName=ADME:L:OU:US:1120 Edited September 10, 2014 by MonteSS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 I think the variation in weight has to do with how much salt they can use and still achieve the different colors. Salt affects different bait colors and flake combinations differently. The clearer/lighter the color, the less salt they can add, and the lighter the bait. I use Kosher salt in my Ikas, because it is very course and doesn't change the color of the baits as much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteSS Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 Salt is a thing of the past my friend. We make clear Sticks now that are exactly like a Gary Senko in every way except more durable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass-Boys Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 blasting media ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteSS Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 Ya. Glass beads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archery1 Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 Salt is a thing of the past my friend. We make clear Sticks now that are exactly like a Gary Senko in every way except more durable WOW!!!!!!!!! LOOKS GREAT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteSS Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 Colors look bright and glitter shows well. two level tablespoons per 4 oz unheated soft plastic and you are good to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 Man, those look great! Where can I get some of those beads? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassinfool Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 Harbor freight, lowes, Home Depot. Glass blasting media. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteSS Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 (edited) These are the ones that are working succesfully. BEADS. Regugular glass blasting media has sharp edges that scratch the injector. http://www.harborfreight.com/25-lbs-80-grit-glass-bead-media-60619.html Edited September 10, 2014 by MonteSS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 These are the ones that are working succesfully. BEADS. Regugular glass blasting media has sharp edges that scratch the injector. http://www.harborfreight.com/25-lbs-80-grit-glass-bead-media-60619.html Thanks for the link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joelhains Posted September 11, 2014 Report Share Posted September 11, 2014 WOW, That is awesome! Does it effect durability at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteSS Posted September 11, 2014 Report Share Posted September 11, 2014 Makes the plastic MORE durable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassinfool Posted September 11, 2014 Report Share Posted September 11, 2014 I've never used any that wasn't beads, but that could just be coincidence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joelhains Posted September 11, 2014 Report Share Posted September 11, 2014 So it basically does the same thing ad the HD sinking additive from caney creek without clouding the bait? I'm picking some up today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joelhains Posted September 11, 2014 Report Share Posted September 11, 2014 (edited) L I just picked up 50lbs at Tractor Supply for $29.99. It'll take forever to use all of it up! Edited September 11, 2014 by joelhains Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedyarb Posted September 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2014 Holy smokes....I ran over and bought 25 lbs and it works amazingly. Yesterday I mixed one cup plastic and 1/3 cup of salt in a Pyrex and poured some ikas. The first batch weighed 9.7 grams. The last batch weighed 11.8. I can't get the salt to stay suspended while pouring. However the glass beads stayed suspended and all six batches of ikas weighed in at 10.6 grams. They r really look nice and clear too. Thanks Montees for the help 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteSS Posted September 11, 2014 Report Share Posted September 11, 2014 Thank Baitjunkys and Wally there for sharing this great idea and testing it first. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted September 11, 2014 Report Share Posted September 11, 2014 That was posted here at TU was it not? You were on the thread too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedyarb Posted September 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2014 I never saw it......unless I'm just getting old Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteSS Posted September 11, 2014 Report Share Posted September 11, 2014 This is new material. Not been discussed here before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joelhains Posted September 11, 2014 Report Share Posted September 11, 2014 (edited) I just poured some sticks using a 2 tablespoon to 4 ounce ratio of media to plastic. they look really good. Much better than if I had used salt. The plastic wasn't nearly as clear as I had expected though maybe I used too much media. Also while shooting the baits I noticed the glass was grinding inside the injector. Is that normal? has anyone noticed any additional wear to the injector or mold from shooting glass into it? Edited September 11, 2014 by joelhains Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
