I have never used a bait pump so I don't know all the details, however; from reading the closed thread on bait pumps I ordered one yesterday. While I am waiting for it to arrive I figured I'd try some alternate ideas expressed in the bait pump thread. Bought a small needle (doesn't have a needle) type pump. Only cost .39 cents at Tractor Supply. Thought maybe the opening where the paste comes out, might be a bit too small. Made a stop at Walmart and went to the pharmacy. They had something similar which the women just gave me a couple free of charge. She said if they don't work, just throw them away. Free (must have been my charming personality) :biggrin Still thinking the end where the nuggets comes out to be too small, I decided to try "Smelly Jelly" which I have had in the garage refrigerator a couple years. Waited over night for the jelly to soften up and then put it in the tube. I think thinner than the nuggets, it worked like a charm. I bought the smelly jelly mail order and never used it because it was messy and I didn't want it all over the boat. Putting it in the small pump type needle keeps it mess free, so I will be trying it. I am storing the full needle type pump in a zip lock bag in the refrigerator. Because the Smelly Jelly solidifies in the fridge I will take it out the night before I go fishing, Pop

