longhorn Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Started pouring some finesse worms that require bagging. I'm using worm oil from a major supplier and it works great for bagging but soaks into the worms and they are dry and stuck together the next day. What oil can I use for packaging that will keep the worms lubricated in the bag? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dutchman Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 I have used worm oil in the past but don't use it anymore. I have bags that are several years old with worm oil and it is just like the day I put it in. I will use salt now. Not a lot. Just enough so baits don't stick together. I have used oil from Lurecraft and MF and never had the problem you describe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painter1 Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 Did you let the baits cure before bagging them? I'm guessing there is a problem outside of the worm oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallmouthaholic Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 Depending upon the product I'm packaging. I'll use worm oil to aid in a slick finish, helping product so slide easily-especially in precise ,fitting bags. I also use very fine powered salt from Bear's and Powered salt from Spike -it. Powered salt will give the soft-bait a dull appreance and great slip for easy packaging.It will disapate and washed right off on the 1st cast,resulting in a shiny soft-bait.Use powered salt very sparingly unless you want white soft-baits. A little goes a long way. Customers may object to slimy,oily baits so i wouldn't be concerned about soft-baits absorbing the worm oil. Heavy,large salt granulars are a P.I.A. in my opinion as they make a mess for rigging and burn w/any small cuts on your fingeres and hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass-Boys Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 I have a customer that will not take baits w/ heavy salt in the bags.. he says it gets all over his boat and he dosn't like that. also some guys do not like the heavy oil or scent on the baits because it gets on there hands,, so good luck with what you come up with. its hard to make every one happy.. i let my baits set at least 24 hrs before bagging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 My rule of thumb was always: Use worm oil to catch the fisherman; use salt to catch the fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rixon529 Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 Started pouring some finesse worms that require bagging. I'm using worm oil from a major supplier and it works great for bagging but soaks into the worms and they are dry and stuck together the next day. What oil can I use for packaging that will keep the worms lubricated in the bag? Thanks. Longhorn - do the baits have salt in them? If so, I'm wondering if the salt is absorbing the worm oil? Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnybassman Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 I use LC soft formula and no matter how much worm oil I douse the baits with, in about two weeks the baits are oil free again. No salt either. I have even had oil pooling in the bottom of the bag, and two weeks later, gone. No complaints, the baits are easy to handle once it soaks in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
