wallybangbang Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 What's up guys, new to the site and just started pouring a few months ago. Lots of good info on here. Pouring your own baits is like crack cocaine for fisherman! I have a question that I need some insight from experienced pourers on. I have only used the allumilite plastic so far. Ordered some other stuff but haven't got it yet. All of the worms I've poured have a strong plastic smell to them. I have used worm oil before and after pouring but the smell is pretty strong. Do all plastics smell that way? Or are some products better than others? What is yours guys take on scent as far as how much and when to add it to make the plastic smell go away? I know scent is not as important in bass fishing as movement and color but it a pretty strong smell. I opened up some store bought bags of worms and some smell like plastic and some don't. Is it even an issue that it smells like plastic? Any insight is appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallyc14 Posted July 29, 2014 Report Share Posted July 29, 2014 You will get many responses no doubt but here's my 2 ct . As the plastic cures the smell will go away usually after about two weeks in mine and as far as scent go I use anise or shad have had good luck with both grape is my personal favorite . I usually add scent when I bag them , some people cook it in the plastic . Welcome to the madness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallyc14 Posted July 29, 2014 Report Share Posted July 29, 2014 Sorry forgot to add I leave my baits on a piece of laminate flooring about 3 ft long to cure in the open air Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteSS Posted July 29, 2014 Report Share Posted July 29, 2014 I use Calhouns and no bad smell unless I burn it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallyc14 Posted July 29, 2014 Report Share Posted July 29, 2014 I use baitjunkys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted July 29, 2014 Report Share Posted July 29, 2014 Here's a long shot. Try curing them on a piece of flat stone. Maybe there is something in the finish of the laminated flooring that the plastic picks up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crappiesnapper Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 I use M-F Plastic very little smell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRammit Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 Maybe it's that "phalate" (or whatever it's called)... Some companies sell phlefate free plastic... The phileffe is supposed to b bad news for lungs!.. You should try some phewleffa free plastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishon-son Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 I use bears and let all my baits cure on a cookie sheet ...works great..and if I want to use them the next day.i put them in the refrigerator next to the bud lite . in the cave......when bagging shoot two shots of bang garlic spray.....and hook em up.;.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallybangbang Posted August 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 Thanks for all the help guys, appreciate it. I saw the phalate free advertisement on another brand of plastic. Did some more research and found some people that said alumisol smells a little worse than others. Think I was bagging them too fast also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane D Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 I have used several brands of plastics and all smell, some more than others but most seem to have leas of the smell as they cure over time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRammit Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 Spike-It plastic is phalate free.. But I don't think they advertise it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane D Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 I don't think the philate has anything to do with it. I use lure Craft green plastic and it has a odor as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 (edited) I add some scent to the hot plastic before I pour, and it masks the plastic smell. Then I add some more when I bag them. But I only pour for me, and my friends. I don't know if this is practical for guys who sell. I also noticed that heating the plastic much above 335, after the initial 350 kick off heating, seems to make it smell more, even though it isn't burnt. Edited August 2, 2014 by mark poulson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallybangbang Posted August 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Thanks mark, I've noticed that the re heats do smell a little more even when heated correctly and not burnt. I'm not selling just making for me and my buddys so I can definitely play around with things. Took the advice of curing on a stone and over a couple of weeks they smell less like plastic without any scent. Will be adding scent in the future though. Never been a huge believer in it for bass fishing but if it covers up the plastic smell and my scent what the hell, why not. Thanks everyone for all the insight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallybangbang Posted August 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 Just got some lurecraft and MF plastic and definitely less smelly than alumisol. At least to this guys nose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
