Cbread76 Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 (edited) Hey guys, anyone have a recipe that is nearly as perfect as if Yamamoto made it himself? IE what brand of plastic, salt, bead and such... Thanks Edited January 8, 2016 by Cbread76 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emptystringer81 Posted January 9, 2016 Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 Bob do you add softner also? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteSS Posted January 9, 2016 Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 1 cup Baitjunkys soft 4 heaping tablespoon pickling salt. 1 tablespoon softener Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cbread76 Posted January 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 So no one uses any bead media? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishon-son Posted January 9, 2016 Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 i use kosher salt ground into powder and it works great for me......your not going to find a perfict match..just what works for you....i use a magic bullet for grinding salt one cup at a time....nothing gets it finer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassinfool Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 I use bead media. 1/2 cup soft plastic, 2 tablespoons bead media. No softener. Works great, really durable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteSS Posted January 11, 2016 Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 (edited) I never use salt anymore as Beads are so much better. But the OP asked for a Senko formula Powdered salt works well but colors look like crap. Popcorn or pickling salt gets a lil clearer bait. Both of these are very weak baits. Beads make a very clear bait with bright colors and flake shows well. Baits are more durable. Best of both worlds. They will scratch your injector piston tho. My sticks weigh 11g. Edited January 11, 2016 by MonteSS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archery1 Posted January 11, 2016 Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 I also use the beads. usually 4 teasp. per cup will keep u in the 10 gram weight. i use about 4-5 drops of softner to my medium plastic per cupLike monte said they scratch injectors so i have 2 injectors just for stiks and baits that take media . Seems like the media wears out orings also but the media makes a fine bait and very durable. The colors come out way better... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cbread76 Posted January 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 Guys thanks for the info. Getting started on this adventure! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cbread76 Posted January 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 Also, now to think of it, best place and size of media? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archery1 Posted January 11, 2016 Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 (edited) harbor freight has it. unless u have hardware store closer not sure of grit size i have 2 different types one is from harbor freight http://www.harborfreight.com/25-lbs-glass-bead-80-grit-abrasive-media-61875.html Edited January 11, 2016 by archery1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallmouthaholic Posted January 11, 2016 Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 (edited) Also, now to think of it, best place and size of media? I mix reptile sand (from PETCO- it's the whitest,finest sand you'll ever find on the planet)) & ultra-fine salt from Bear's-50/50(you may want a modified % of each in the mix.) 1-2 TBL. per cup of plastisol to your desired sink rate.The finer the salt/sand mix- the stronger the worm. I tried powdered salt but didn't care for the color change associated w/it.Salt and sand will stiffen up the worm a bit so soft plastisol is recommended and some softener may be required in your mix.Hold your finished product( by the tip of the head) and an original Senko side by side w/ your index finger and thumb to compare their flexibility. Now all you have to do is experiment w/ the aforementioned info that took a great deal of time to develop over the years. Good luck and have fun EDITED TO ADD: My salt/sand mix has never scratched my internal injector or quad "O" rings Edited January 11, 2016 by smallmouthaholic 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 I've been injecting for two years, as a hobbyist only. I spray my injector with PAM between shots, and I have no scratching or O ring problems, so far. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ipt Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 plastic softener salt adjust accordingly to your liking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteSS Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Glass-Bead-MIL-10-AE-100-170-Grit-Abrasive-blasting-media-8-LBS-/111776279995?hash=item1a0662adbb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
