Bassin Jack Posted August 26, 2004 Report Share Posted August 26, 2004 First can I use just plain old table salt? Second if not what are my options? Thanks for all the help guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cflbasser Posted August 26, 2004 Report Share Posted August 26, 2004 You want to use non-iodized salt... Search the forums and you should come up with several posts about this topic. Here are a few: http://www.tackleunderground.com/board/viewtopic.php?t=2151&highlight=salt http://www.tackleunderground.com/board/viewtopic.php?t=2230&highlight=salt http://www.tackleunderground.com/board/viewtopic.php?t=1977&highlight=salt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crittercraw Posted August 26, 2004 Report Share Posted August 26, 2004 What is the reason for not using iodized salt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tm Customs Posted August 26, 2004 Report Share Posted August 26, 2004 You can use regular salt from the store but.... the baits will tear very easily and the salt does not suspend well so you will not get a constant consistnacy. If you are looking to make senkos here is the recipie to get the like yamamotos. 1 cup plastic 1/2 cup salt 1/4 cup softener. If you dont use softener in them they will suck! All senkos I have seen from other guys that are too hard have very poor action, I suggest you try this mix it will serve you well. I suggest popcorn salt, make sure you dont get butter flavor I have done that twice :oops: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted August 26, 2004 Report Share Posted August 26, 2004 Tm, I followed your advice from some time ago and went to Sam's Club and bought the popcorn salt and I didn't realize until I got home that it was the butter-flavored kind (I couldn't see any other kind at the store so I bought it), but if you want orange looking lures, this is the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tm Customs Posted August 26, 2004 Report Share Posted August 26, 2004 Whatch out Will I tryed that crap and had a fire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD Posted August 27, 2004 Report Share Posted August 27, 2004 Tm, I will try your formula for Senkos, but I have a question. Is your formula based on using Calhoun's plastic and softener? I have a gallon of LC softener and was wondering if you would modify your mix based on the strength of LC softener vs. Calhoun softener. Thanks JD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tm Customs Posted August 27, 2004 Report Share Posted August 27, 2004 JD, I have done both it is the same for both, if you would like the baits to have a bit more action try 1/3 cup of salt I like this one better but if you trying to match Yamamoto's 1/2 is the key. Taylor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delw Posted August 28, 2004 Report Share Posted August 28, 2004 Table salt works fine. I find it best if you grind it down in a blender first. Ive had to use it in a pinch and it worked like all the rest. Delw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tm Customs Posted August 29, 2004 Report Share Posted August 29, 2004 You guy's, If your looking for salt Dlew's is very good he sent me a sample w/ my plastic and I must say it may be the best I have used so far. Very cheap as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
