Curing Time?

[hollywood]

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!

[jl3140]

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

[Justin9j]

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.

[hollywood]

To try the water trick I would need a pool to throw all of the baits I am making in.    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.

[BareKnuckleJigs]

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.

[hollywood]

These are medium, no salt for use in fresh water.  So I probably need to keep them curing for at least 48 hours then.