The Dutchman Posted February 5, 2006 Report Share Posted February 5, 2006 I have looked at the past threads concerning the use of salt and "sugar". I will be using popcorn salt and sugar. My question: Now that people have been using them for a while, what are the quantities of each for 6 oz of plastic? I will be making sticks. Thanks, Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delw Posted February 5, 2006 Report Share Posted February 5, 2006 Dutchman dont be using real sugar its make a sloppy mess, the sugar you are looking for was something senkosam is selling its some kinda of heavy flake and not sugar. Senkosam or someone who used his product will surely reply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charkins Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 I also want to know about how many are using Senko Sam's plastic sugar. Is is still available? Cal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dutchman Posted February 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 I am talking about the sugar crystals that senkosam sells. I have checked the previous threads where people were testing them. I have been taking regular table salt and flouring it, Now I bought popcorn salt and will be using it as is with senkosam's crystals. Now my question, has any of you "perfected" a formula for using these to make sticks. I usually use 6 oz. plastic. Any info on using these together (a formula) would be appreciated. Thanks, Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB GONE Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 I only use Senkosam's "sugar" flakes along with salt in my sticks!!! The sugar flakes add a great dimension to the sticks and really make them soft!!! The flakes allow me to stir a little less as they keep the salt and other glitter in suspension better. I can look at my recipe tonight and post it up for you. I know I start with 4oz of plastic and 1 1/2oz softener but can't remember how much popcorn salt and sugar flakes I add... Getting old !!!! Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 Like Jim said ^. It makes your baits really soft depending on how much you use. I replace about 1/3 of the salt with the sugar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dutchman Posted February 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 Thanks Jim I will wait for your reply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB GONE Posted February 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 Sorry it took me an extra day but here goes: I use 4oz of M-F plastic, 1 1/4oz M-F softener, 2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon popcorn salt and 4 teaspoons of "sugar flakes"..... This recipe will make about 16 sticks in the 5 1/4" size...I add an extra 1/4oz softener when I make the 4" sticks as they seem to be a little more stiff without it.... Try it out and see what you think...At least it will give you a jumping off point and you can go from there. I have made some with more salt for a guy that was fishing some deep cliff banks (40+ ft) and I had to add more softener with those as well... Jim PS I usually stir between each stick and almost always will re-melt the first stick as it usually does not have enough weight to it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
