kendo Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 I came up with an interesting idea and I wanted to ask of you experienced guys for your feedback. I came across some interesting powdered seasoning that I would like to try in a bait. I have searched the forum and the biggest mentioned was using scents that are pure oil. I know that the powder may cause some discoloration because it is a orange color. I will be poring really dark baits and will compensate for that. Is there any other reasons not to try this? Could it cause problems with bait stiffness and plastic quality? Thanks for the help in advanced. (what happened to this place..its all a different color) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloomisman Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 never know until you try it. Experimentation is what brings up the latest and greatest. I've had several flops and have learned some valuable lessons. Let us know how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 I think what will happen is that the "powder" will simply clump up into a bunch of little balls. I thought about it some years ago but didn't try it for that reason. I'm sure that someone somewhere has tried though. Anything is worth a try. www.novalures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthworm77 Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 This may be a long shot but do you think you could break it down in warm or hot worm oil? Like coffee or tea disperses in hot water. You essentially create a scented oil that you might be able to add during pouring or afterward as you bag. You might cancel out the yellowing effect this way. I remember the scent CrawCaine which was a crystal like powder that was added to the bag. I often put it in oil to make my liquid scent more potent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basskat Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 I've tried the powdered garlic. It caused some slight discolor and the plastic bubbled for a few seconds. It worked but haven't messed with it since last winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted January 10, 2007 Report Share Posted January 10, 2007 Kendo, I use dried shrimp floured with the salt. It does cause discoloration but adds a real good smell. I have noticed that it is easier to burn the plastic which causes some real discoloration. I only pour for myself, so if the colors aren't perfect it doesn't bother me as much as it would to a paying customer. Burnt plastic does seem to have a negative effect on the fish, from what I can tell. I plan to try some dried anchovies next to see what happens with that. The scales may add some "natural" glitter. Good luck. Shawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bojon Posted January 10, 2007 Report Share Posted January 10, 2007 I have used dehydrated shad,ground to a powder,to dip tubes.I was dipping a white,so the color came out a very light tan.The fish loved them.This was at Guntersville,Alabama.Havent tried to make a batch since I moved to Colorado.They did retain a oder of shad,but not as much as I had hoped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kendo Posted January 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 Thanks for all the great suggestions. I have just placed my order and should be getting it soon. I will try mixing it into some worm oil and see if that does the trick. This was a late night idea but we will see what happens. thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
