Adding Worm Oil

[saint308]

Quick question. I added worm oil for the first time tonight. Basically I took some watermelon stick baits 5 at a time and put them into a ziplock bag. I then added a few drops of worm oil and mix them around. Once I took the baits out of the bag I noticed there was a green tint to the oil residue in the bag. Is this normal? Does this mean my baits are going to fade? Any help or suggestions if need will be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Saint.

[saint308]

I would also like to add something to my previous post. I woke up this morning and looked at my oiled baits from last night in the tupperware. You cannot tell that I oiled them. They feel pretty dry, and harder than last night. Should I oil them again, or just let them be? Thanks. Saint.

[BassnG3]

I used worm oil at first also but I just add a little salt to the bag instead. I'm not a big fan of using worm oil.

Scott

[saint308]

So oil is not essential to keeping the worms from drying out? I would rather not use it either. About this salt? I know it has been covered many times, but what exactly do you do? Once I pull the baits from the mold, I put them into water for a few minutes. Then I put them into little tupperware containers. Would I simply pour some table salt on the baits once I put them into the tupperware? Thanks for your help, and have a good 4th. Saint.

[millsryno]

I salt my worms for my personal use. i usually don't salt the ones I sell only because they don't look as good in the bags. Just get a cookie sheet and pour a bunch of salt onto it. When you take your worm out of the mold, just roll it in the salt.

[saint308]

How long do you let your worms sit in the mold? I let mine stay for 2 minutes. Should I be concerned that by rolling them around in salt without putting them into water to cool will make them crooked. I plan on rolling them in the salt then laying them straight (no water). Does this sound like a plan? Thanks. Saint.

[nova]

I never use water. I have a stainless steel table and I lay the baits out straight to cool. :idea:

[BassnG3]

I used water when I first started but now I lay them on the wifes washer and dryer (she reminds me when I forget about them for too long ) to cool. When I go to package my worms I just add a little popcorn salt to the bag put the worms in the bag and mix them up real good. I don't keep alot on hand I try to pour to order.

Scott

[Haebar]

I salt my worms for my personal use. i usually don't salt the ones I sell only because they don't look as good in the bags. Just get a cookie sheet and pour a bunch of salt onto it. When you take your worm out of the mold, just roll it in the salt.

I don't salt mine externally because it only stays on for about 10 seconds when cast in the water. That might make a difference for the first cast of a lure but it is not worth the hassle for me. The worm oil and scents is enough mess for me.

[millsryno]

The only reason I salt them is to replace worm oil. The salt is better IMO. I don't use it for taste or anything like that. It comes off when it hits the water. It keeps the worms from sticking and does not make an oily mess. I use worm oil in the worms I sell because it makes the worms look nicer. It really makes them shiny and brings the color out more.