GB GONE Posted April 18, 2005 Report Share Posted April 18, 2005 OK guys....I've done a little trial and error with the infamous "sugar flakes".....My recipe is 4oz plastic, 1oz softener, 1 1/2oz flakes, 1/2oz salt. Sticks seem to wiggle great and fall fast. I'm throwing them on a 3/0 wide gap hook and 14lb Iron Silk. Some other positives about the "flakes"....the sticks still pour great with the flakes as the flakes seem to keep the salt suspended. I have not had any salt on the bottom of my cups when i'm finished. I do stir every 2 sticks though..Also, the re-heat of "flaked" plastic is much better! No burning at all!!! I have had a good response from customers and I like the sticks with the flakes myself after testing them on 2 consecutive weekends. I've decided that the time it takes me to use salt costs me way more $$$ than the flakes...time is money...or at least it is less aggrevation !!! Just my continuing observations on the "sugar flakes"... Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senkosam Posted April 19, 2005 Report Share Posted April 19, 2005 Thanks Jim My proportions are almost the same, except a little more softener for some really bass-chewy baits. I cast Bob's fat Tiki Stick last week using the ratio and the bass and pickerel held on for dear life! Loved the action and love the mold! Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojo Posted April 19, 2005 Report Share Posted April 19, 2005 Hey Frank, so you like the Tiki stick mold? I'm seriously thinking about grabbing one this week. I've been pouring the same recipe as Jim. They turn out great, nice and soft, and easy to pour. And they help use a LOT less color than straight salt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senkosam Posted April 20, 2005 Report Share Posted April 20, 2005 Joel - all I can say is fantastic!!! I fished the wetland in my local lake and blew them away! A dozen keeper bass and 5 pickerel (one that was 24"!) Bob's Tiki is slimmer, has nice tapered ends and a chubby middle. I made some roadkill, green pumpkin/ black flake and a few cool laminates. Each bait caught at least two fish per, some even more. One thing I noticed was that though they were super soft out of the mold, I stored them in Garlic BaitMate (walmart scent) and they seemed to be less soft. No problem - the tapered tail and horizontal fall was more than enough for the fish to take the baits either off the bottom or with a topwater jerk technique. Even panfish attacked them! Thank you Bob!! My newest and bestest worm!! Even better than the Tiki. Comparison of the chubby Tiki (in mold cavities) to a Senko copy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojo Posted April 20, 2005 Report Share Posted April 20, 2005 Ordered mine yesterday before I read your reply. I should have it next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
