Dave V Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 I'm sure this has been visited a couple times in here but here it is again. How much salt and what kind should I use to get stick baits to slowly sink? Thanks, Dave V Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pop Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 The best salt for a slow sinking stick bait is imaginery salt. Just can't have your cake and eat too. I see you are from Moosic, Pa. I live in Pocono Lake. I pour my 4 1/4 sticks with salt for fishing wacky rigged under a bobber, the salt helps keep the stick down. My 5 1/4 sticks I pour with just scent and usually Texas rig them and the hook takes the stick down head first with the back end sitting up waving in the water saying come get me. I fish mostly shallow lakes with just a few exceptions which I would guess you do also, and this works best for me. Good luck. Pop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave V Posted August 30, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 Would that be POP's bait and tackle near blakesly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pop Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 I am the original Pops Bait and Tackle. Sold it a number of years ago. Pop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harley-cowboy Posted August 31, 2005 Report Share Posted August 31, 2005 Dave, When you come over.... I'll give you the ins & outs of salting. I'll show you little tips on how much to use salt and how it effects color and drop rate.... I have some good ways to get salted plastic down stick molds w/o clogging. Sent you EMAIL about going fishing next week.... You lucky dog! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB GONE Posted August 31, 2005 Report Share Posted August 31, 2005 Good point brought up by Pop...You may not need salt in your sticks at all..A nice #5 wide gap will sink most 5" sticks well and the wiggle is even more dramatic without the salt to harden up the bait. I routinely do not use salt for ease of pouring, slower fall rate and a more durable bait. Plus, if you do add salt, your color formulas are altered from the way you pour your other baits. The salt will require more colorant for sure... Just something to think about... Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthworm77 Posted September 2, 2005 Report Share Posted September 2, 2005 Unless you use a clear salt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
