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Fat Ika Weight?

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I think the variation in weight has to do with how much salt they can use and still achieve the different colors.  Salt affects different bait colors and flake combinations differently.  The clearer/lighter the color, the less salt they can add, and the lighter the bait.

I use Kosher salt in my Ikas, because it is very course and doesn't change the color of the baits as much.

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Holy smokes....I ran over and bought 25 lbs and it works amazingly. Yesterday I mixed one cup plastic and 1/3 cup of salt in a Pyrex and poured some ikas. The first batch weighed 9.7 grams. The last batch weighed 11.8. I can't get the salt to stay suspended while pouring. However the glass beads stayed suspended and all six batches of ikas weighed in at 10.6 grams. They r really look nice and clear too. Thanks Montees for the help

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I just poured some sticks using a 2 tablespoon to 4 ounce ratio of media to plastic. they look really good. Much better than if I had used salt. The plastic wasn't nearly as clear as I had expected though maybe I used too much media. Also while shooting the baits I noticed the glass was grinding inside the injector. Is that normal? has anyone noticed any additional wear to the injector or mold from shooting glass into it?

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