staten island angler Posted January 30, 2005 Report Share Posted January 30, 2005 Hello everyone today was the first time i tried pouring plastic. I followed del-mart instructions for the stik bait formula. I used 1 cup plastic, 1/4 cup of softner, 1/2 cup of salt. I tried mixing it with a spoon because i dont own a drill the senkos came out soft and sticky can any one help with what i did wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
civicdx Posted January 30, 2005 Report Share Posted January 30, 2005 mine are always sticky too i think its the softner i just add some worm oil in the bag and it takes care of the stickyness.i dont know why they came out soft just mix really well and i pour 2 sticks and then stir again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB GONE Posted January 30, 2005 Report Share Posted January 30, 2005 My guess is that you amy not have mixed your plastic well enough PRIOR to pouring it into your pyrex cup. The plastisol separates into "parts" that, if not mixed well enough, will result in very sticky, soft baits. You will find if the plastic isn't mixed well the baits can be very soft and very sticky...they will get ripped apart easily by the fish or sometimes even on a cast. Try mixing really well, especially the "stuff" that is down on the bottom of the pail. Use a long ladle or something and mix for at least a minute or 2. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsac Posted January 30, 2005 Report Share Posted January 30, 2005 I have to agree that it just wasn't mixed enough before you added it to your cup. I add quite a bit of softener to my 5 gallons of Calhoun and never have a problem with them being sticky or too soft to handle? Try mixing it up better in the bucket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charkins Posted January 30, 2005 Report Share Posted January 30, 2005 Yep, sounds like it wasn't mixed well enough. Put a big steel nut or washers in the gallon jug and shake it like you are trying to kill it It is hard to learn to do something without hands on help. Keep trying and asking questions. I promise it will get better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james bradshaw Posted January 30, 2005 Report Share Posted January 30, 2005 They should be a little sticky at first, but should get better if let sit over night. If they are too sticky then you either used too much softener or didn't mix the plastic in the container good enough. your senkos should have a little sticky feel to them when finished but not much. Good luck! james Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staten island angler Posted January 30, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2005 thanks guys for your help i didnt mis the plastici just puured it in the pyrex added the softner and salt then mixed it in the cup then mic it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
civicdx Posted January 31, 2005 Report Share Posted January 31, 2005 add the salt after the plastic is cooked then color Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
