Thread: Sented baits

Do you add Anise or Salt, maybe both to the soft plastic baits?

Most use shad or garlic to crappie baits.

I make an anise scent that goes in with bagged baits. I never use salt. The anise scent is more for a cover than actually having fish like it.

Originally Posted by CTom

I make an anise scent that goes in with bagged baits. I never use salt. The anise scent is more for a cover than actually having fish like it.

What I had intended to ask is if the Anise would go in the plastic mix before it is shot or poured. Tom could you just 'dip' the bait in a jar of Anise in order to cover scent?

Originally Posted by tourdriver

What I had intended to ask is if the Anise would go in the plastic mix before it is shot or poured. Tom could you just 'dip' the bait in a jar of Anise in order to cover scent?

Tour....you can add anything that is OIL based to your plastic before cooking but I suggest using only those products sold where you buy your plastic making products. I don't cook in because too much of the scent is lost to the heat while cooking. And you can change the scent's smell by cooking it too. I mix some anise oil in worm oil [6 ounces of worm oil to 1/2 ounce of anise oil] and add maybe 5-6 drops of this blend to a bag of baits. This goes a long, long way. I think dipping would create a mess.

Originally Posted by CTom

Tour....you can add anything that is OIL based to your plastic before cooking but I suggest using only those products sold where you buy your plastic making products. I don't cook in because too much of the scent is lost to the heat while cooking. And you can change the scent's smell by cooking it too. I mix some anise oil in worm oil [6 ounces of worm oil to 1/2 ounce of anise oil] and add maybe 5-6 drops of this blend to a bag of baits. This goes a long, long way. I think dipping would create a mess.

yes I've even added on enamel paint to my plastic which is oil based even oil paints in the tube that the artist use I've even used it it works quite well the good thing about using oil paint the type that artist use is the wide variety of colors sometimes you will find that type of oil-based paint on sale. in a little warning here be careful if you are experimenting adding different types of stuff to plastic never never never use water based stuff in your plastic it will definitely explode

Originally Posted by snake River

in a little warning here be careful if you are experimenting adding different types of stuff to plastic never never never use water based stuff in your plastic it will definitely explode

I found that out the hard way about five years ago. I am glad I was wearing protective clothing, boots, welding gloves and protective eyewear. I do not care what people say when I dress like that to do plastic lures. I dress in protective gear so I will not get burned again!!!

Originally Posted by CTom

Tour....you can add anything that is OIL based to your plastic before cooking but I suggest using only those products sold where you buy your plastic making products. I don't cook in because too much of the scent is lost to the heat while cooking. And you can change the scent's smell by cooking it too. I mix some anise oil in worm oil [6 ounces of worm oil to 1/2 ounce of anise oil] and add maybe 5-6 drops of this blend to a bag of baits. This goes a long, long way. I think dipping would create a mess.

Where do you get the worm oil. All I have been able to find it's premixed with something else like garlic or anise

Anyone that sells molds and plastic should have worm oil. Its not expensive.

Originally Posted by CTom

Anyone that sells molds and plastic should have worm oil. Its not expensive.

My Dad was a golfer. Never heard of worm oil nor bait bags. I am going to start making baits and do have quite a few hanging out in various locations. Ordered worm oil, have anise oil and the juice that comes with Gulp Alive. What would you think of putting them in the Gulp juice for a few days before putting them in scented bait bags?