I drained off water but they were still moist. Have read where drying in the sun helps or zapping in a microwave oven. And I read when they hit the water they moisten up again so you may need to experiment and see what works for you. They stayed on good enough for me the 1st time I used them and I caught lots of fish mostly crappie.

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