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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: kipbass on 02/10/12 21:55 UTC

Title: scents
Post by: kipbass on 02/10/12 21:55 UTC

I'm looking at some scents at the store now...What is Bass Sauce?? I know it's mixed with Grape, what's the bassy part?

Title: Re: scents
Post by: Upperhandscents on 02/11/12 12:37 UTC

Kipbass: Bass Sauce is mostly a Menhaden Shad base. We add a little something extra ( Natural forage oil ) to it that seperates it from straight Menhaden Shad. Grape scent is then added to make GRAPE SHAD. 

Title: Re: scents
Post by: superharmonix on 02/11/12 13:06 UTC

Will the scent with the menhaden shad base yellow the plastic if added to hot plastic, or if added to cured plastic in the bag?

Title: Re: scents
Post by: Upperhandscents on 02/11/12 15:12 UTC

The Menhaden is a golden color.  I really don't have guys complaining of discoloration issues. It may slightly alter a light colored bait, but not enough to make the end result a disatisfying one. When adding to packaged baits, the key is adding just enough to coat all the baits, you can always add more scent later ( the softer the plastic the quicker it absorbs and vice versa )....adding to much scent ( oversaturating ) can make baits gummy over time and alter colors slightly. Just start by adding 8 drops or so and reapply to the baits if you notice the scent oil has been absorbed.

Title: Re: scents
Post by: lajo1976 on 02/12/12 04:39 UTC

Doug: Are you in any progress in making a smelt scent?

/Joakim

Title: Re: scents
Post by: Upperhandscents on 02/12/12 16:05 UTC

It's something I am considering. Keep an eye out as we may add it this year sometime. Thanks.