Custom Baits - Forum
General => General Discussion => Topic started by: hollywood on 08/25/13 20:08 UTC
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I was just curious how long you guys let your plastic baits cure before either packaging them or storing them for packaging later? I am doing a large order and want to get them off the curing area asap to make room for more worms. I have been letting them sit for about 24 hours and then storing them. These are dragon tail worms and I don't want them to end up with curved bodies or tails. I have about 15 gallons of plastic to go through on these guys and am trying to get them done in about three days. Thanks guys!
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I put my baits in the fridge or freezer for 24 hours if I want them to cure fast, otherwise I let them sit out for a couple of days.
Josh
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You could. Put them in cold water to help as well. Just make sure water does not come on contact with plastic in the cup.
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To try the water trick I would need a pool to throw all of the baits I am making in. ;D I am using caney creek/do it plastisol if that makes a difference. They are in my shop that is somewhat cool in the evening, probably 60 at night.
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I cure a minimum of 72 hours nowadays, but longer is better. 5 days, you're doing good. This is with Saltwater plastic, tho. Soft, 48 hours is plenty, and you can even get by with 24 hours. Regular/Medium, of course, is between the Hard and Soft.
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These are medium, no salt for use in fresh water. So I probably need to keep them curing for at least 48 hours then.