ethan3 Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 I know this has been covered, but i couldnt find it. Anyways, what salt does everyone use for their baits. I know it is important that it is super fine, but where can i get some salt like that? Thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zsipes Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 Popcorn Salt. Finding it is my issue so far. I found 2 very small containers at Wal-mart, but after 2 pouring sessions am almost out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ethan3 Posted June 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 Ok thanks, will try to find some! Popcorn Salt. Finding it is my issue so far. I found 2 very small containers at Wal-mart, but after 2 pouring sessions am almost out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cormorant Lures Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 Please correct my if I am wrong, but from what I have read on here you can use normal everyday table salt if you grind it down in a coffee grinder... Seems like that would be the cheapest and most economical way to go... *TubeJig* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 Please correct my if I am wrong, but from what I have read on here you can use normal everyday table salt if you grind it down in a coffee grinder... Seems like that would be the cheapest and most economical way to go... *TubeJig* Table salt has additives in it such as iodine which you don't want. Just use coarse salt; which 100% pure, and grind that up. That's the cheapest way to go. Popcorn salt can also have additives in it like butter flavouring which can add color to the bait(yellowish). www.novalures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cormorant Lures Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 Table salt has additives in it such as iodine which you don't want. Just use coarse salt; which 100% pure, and grind that up. That's the cheapest way to go. Popcorn salt can also have additives in it like butter flavouring which can add color to the bait(yellowish). www.novalures.com LOL!!! Sorry, I should have added the "non iodized" wording to my post... Thanks!!! *TubeJig* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobv Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 I buy sea salt with no iodine added and put it in the blender if I'm out. Usually just buy ultra fine salt from Bear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNC Molds N Stuff Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 I buy sea salt with no iodine added and put it in the blender if I'm out. Usually just buy ultra fine salt from Bear. I only JUST did my first salt baits a couple weeks ago, and I used non iodized table salt in the one pound paper can. It worked fine except that I had to stir constantly to suspend it. My understanding was that the fine ground salt suspended better and was more dense overall sitting in the cup and therefore you needed less salt by volume. (not by weight) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Boy Baits Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 I get a quart of super fine, almost flour-like salt from Bears Baits for 2.50. It will last me a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobv Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 I get a quart of super fine, almost flour-like salt from Bears Baits for 2.50. It will last me a long time. Yep! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 If you are going to grind or flour your salt, you can go to any feed store. I believe that is the least expensive way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dutchman Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 I have been getting my popcorn salt from www.barryfarm.com now for over ten years. Popcorn salt is a little more expensive but it works great in plastic. I used to grind it but this works much better. Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass-Boys Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 salt is cheap but the shipping is more because of the weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 If you are going to grind or flour your salt, you can go to any feed store. I believe that is the least expensive way to go. I get mine at the grocery store; is that the "feed" store you're talking about Richard? www.novalures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 I get mine at the grocery store; is that the "feed" store you're talking about Richard? www.novalures.com No, I never got salt at the "feed store" only parrot food. I always bought my salt at Publix. Mortens Piclking Salt in the green box. No grinding, no flouring Just open the box and pour out the conents! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 No, I never got salt at the "feed store" only parrot food. I always bought my salt at Publix. Mortens Piclking Salt in the green box. No grinding, no flouring Just open the box and pour out the conents! I was fooling with you Richard. lol www.novalures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobv Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 No, I never got salt at the "feed store" only parrot food. I always bought my salt at Publix. Mortens Piclking Salt in the green box. No grinding, no flouring Just open the box and pour out the conents! Does that type of salt help the bait remain translucent? The floured salt definitely changes the color clarity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 Does that type of salt help the bait remain translucent? The floured salt definitely changes the color clarity. It really doesn't matter where you get the salt. The finer you grind it, the more opaque the bait will be. It's the crystals that reflectt/refract light. Grind up those crystals and that will no longer happen. The baits might tear up a little easier but I personally like a translucent bait. Also, if you flour your salt, then the only flake that will be seen is what is on the outside of the bait. Nova, I knew you were joking, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basscandy92040 Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 I got 25lbs of table salt non iodized at Smart and Final in Ca.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassnG3 Posted June 18, 2011 Report Share Posted June 18, 2011 I buy my popcorn salt by the case from a local party supply store that sells commercial type popcorn machines. Break out the yellow pages and call around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
