Bassinfool Posted March 11, 2021 Report Share Posted March 11, 2021 On 9/21/2016 at 1:11 PM, mark poulson said: Toad, WD 40 is illegal to use on or in baits in CA. Don't have a clue why. It is a killer catfish bait scent. I used to know an old timer who used the old yellow/orange dial bar soap on a trotline and it worked like an absolute charm. Catfish truly will eat damn near anything it seems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robalo01 Posted March 11, 2021 Report Share Posted March 11, 2021 On 10/22/2016 at 9:19 PM, rixon529 said: Worm oil is DINP (diisononyl phthalate) or DOP (dioctyl pthalate), both of which are a pthalate used as a plasticizr. I think this is a point of confusion what with all the talk of "pthalate-free platisol", etc. It has been mentioned in the past that "pthalate free plastisol" is kind of a gimmick. People want/like to hear that those bad carcinogenic pthalates are absent from the plastics used to make lures, but fail to realize that the other products that are added to the pthalate-free plastisol actually DO contain pthalates (colorant, softener, hardener, worm oil) and those products are therefore putting the pthalates back in. Hate to contradict, but Worm Oil is not DOP. DOP is used to make Plastisol (along with a couple of other secondary plasticizors) but also in plastisol is a specific type of mineral oil that is compatible with the PVC resin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass-Boys Posted March 11, 2021 Report Share Posted March 11, 2021 20 hours ago, Judgie said: I use pure mineral oil get it at the drug store. and over time ,, how has this worked for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judgie Posted March 11, 2021 Report Share Posted March 11, 2021 3 hours ago, Bass-Boys said: and over time ,, how has this worked for you? It's been great no effect on the bait and after a week they are not oily or sticky. Just a few drops in the bag and move them around then let them be. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass-Boys Posted March 12, 2021 Report Share Posted March 12, 2021 10 hours ago, Judgie said: It's been great no effect on the bait and after a week they are not oily or sticky. Just a few drops in the bag and move them around then let them be. In the past people have said that Mineral oil will make the baits get hard over time . Keep us posted . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judgie Posted March 12, 2021 Report Share Posted March 12, 2021 3 hours ago, Bass-Boys said: In the past people have said that Mineral oil will make the baits get hard over time . Keep us posted . Don't know about that but after 3 months they are still soft and pliable, just like when they were made. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fern Posted March 12, 2021 Report Share Posted March 12, 2021 On 9/20/2016 at 8:27 AM, alsworms said: I can tell you what NOT to use: baby oil. Lesson learned the hard way on that one. Baits were stiff as a board after a couple weeks. Does it make the plastic brittle or is it pretty tough? does it discolor the baits? how long does it take for the plastic to get hard? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judgie Posted March 13, 2021 Report Share Posted March 13, 2021 As I said after three months I see no effect on the plastic or the colour. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driftwood Posted March 14, 2021 Report Share Posted March 14, 2021 Just contact the manufacturer and ask for mso. Its virtually the same as worm oil and cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglinarcher Posted March 18, 2021 Report Share Posted March 18, 2021 I vote for the scents as a substitute. Bang will work, Dr. Juice works, lots of them work. Years and years ago I poured my own and did not even know about worm oil. LOL Ignorance was bliss in the early 80's. I still have several of those baits and they are fine. I like the fact that most of the scents seem to actually absorb into the plastic if you use them instead of worm oil.....but I prefer the less expensive worm oil. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G D Beck Posted October 15, 2021 Report Share Posted October 15, 2021 Hi folks, Seems there are a few options. WD40, according to a tech site that ran a lab test, has C9 - C14 light end oils (hydrocarbons if you wish) that cut a mineral oil remainder. If anyone has had a bad experience with WD40, I'd be interested. Easy to use & cheap. I'm using Dead-On plastic. Good fishing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEL Posted October 15, 2021 Report Share Posted October 15, 2021 Interesting -- I have always used lure craft softener and never gave it another thought. Seems to not be a problem. MEL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OIR Posted October 28, 2021 Report Share Posted October 28, 2021 glycerin Products that commonly contain this ingredient include: face washes skin creams and lotions skin serums skin toners soap mouth washes cough medicine condensed milk processed meats soybean products condiments commercial baked goods e-cigarette liquid antifreeze Wondering where to buy glycerin? Pure liquid glycerin can be purchased online or at many drugstores. How costly is glycerin price? A small bottle (around eight ounces) of 100 percent pure glycerin for topical use can be purchased for around $7 to $8. some of my bait got powder paint in it (strong color) and it will dry out and stick to other powder paint soft bait so I made 5 bags to test and glycerin will keep it from stick together.So fare my test is only 38 days long but works Glycerin is a sugar alcohol with three hydrophilic hydroxy groups (-OH), which are responsible for its good water solubility. Glycerin in the water to cool the soft bait down with..hmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
