I'll assume the Garland/ Gene Larue Mini-Shad (and MoGlo...hint hint) baits are plastic as well as trout magnets (not crappie magnets...hint hint chart and white), so...yes. the Gulp Alive shad/shiner solution does not deteriorate these plastics as far as we can tell (2-years in the containers). Not so with the stuff that Gulp Minnows are packaged in however. Also...hint hint the 1/32, 1/64/, and sometimes 1/80 oz http://www.basspro.com/White-River-F.../product/3085/ jig heads are a good thing when the fish are looking for a slow drop. Lottsa thumps to ya Bud!