I use the Plano Liqua Bait Storage bottles to marinate. They're stupidly expensive for what they are but they're the only container I found that is basically perfect for the job.
Nice vid! I make what I call STANK in water not oil. Its Crawfish powder, pieces, worm powder, salt, anise which I dip my plastics in. I also infuse them all with STANK when I am making my own plastics. I may start adding bacon or garlic soon?? 😅
Nice. I pour lead and don’t have much time for that let alone plastics. I ask for scent when I buy from a small side business. They always give me a good dose as it ships. Some baits I stretch to take some of the salt out. I don’t mind it but some baits are loaded with it. It helps the bait sink but some baits have salt like McDonald’s fries 🤣
I have been doing the same treatment for many, many years. The one thing I've learned is soft. Plastic baits are impervious to any kind of absorption. I use a straightened hook and Pierce holes and my soft plastics. It holds a little attractant not much.
I generally stretch some of them out. I also marinate them for weeks when possible. The bite powder on the other hand is applied right before using. I’ve been doing this for decades. The only difference now versus then is I use the plastic container versus a bag.
EBI stands for “ebi”. I Japanese it means shrimp. Typically a freshwater, very sweet tasting shrimp. Hope that helps. Great video. Learned a bunch. Thanks!!
Correct. Shrimp is one of the better scents to use,IMO anyway. I’ve used so many brands over the years and Norries came highly recommended from a few fellow anglers that brought them into the states. None of the online tackle stores have any of the JDM scents.
For me scent does a lot. If I buy baits that have a harsh smell, I just marinate them and it typically goes away. I also find fish hold on to the bait a lot longer with scent. I’ve fished the same bait behind a buddy and I caught more fish. Maybe it wasn’t the scent, but we tried to fish as close as possible, same rod movement and all, to see if scent made a difference. There are many variables, but when he switched to a plastic from the scent bag he caught more fish. Scent is not the only factor to catching more fish. Knowing where bass move and finding a pattern is key as well. I rotate through techniques and baits till I get bit and work from there.
I just bought some soft swimbaits online that showed up and have a harsh chemically/rubbery smell. Washing them with some soapy water did nothing. I think I'll try your method of marinating them to see if that can overpower it, thanks for the tip!
I do this with any soft plastic that has that smell. The trick with scents is to marinate them and not spray and go. You can also use an injector and inject the baits with scent
@@addicted_to_fishing I love the Panorama, but the smell is overwhelming, especially the 9 inch size. What I did was take the baits out of the container and let them air out for 3 days. This reduced the smell by roughly 80% I'd say. Then I marinate the baits in Pro-Cure bait oil. Now that awful smell is basically undetectable.
@dtffishingmi awesome! I have the smaller version and they smelled awful. I soaked them in some Berkeley power bait liquid and the smell was gone. Almost any scent works and allowing them to marinate works best
I use the Plano Liqua Bait Storage bottles to marinate. They're stupidly expensive for what they are but they're the only container I found that is basically perfect for the job.
I looked at those and thought about ordering some. The cost is what lead me to these water proof containers.
Nice vid! I make what I call STANK in water not oil. Its Crawfish powder, pieces, worm powder, salt, anise which I dip my plastics in. I also infuse them all with STANK when I am making my own plastics. I may start adding bacon or garlic soon?? 😅
Nice. I pour lead and don’t have much time for that let alone plastics. I ask for scent when I buy from a small side business. They always give me a good dose as it ships. Some baits I stretch to take some of the salt out. I don’t mind it but some baits are loaded with it. It helps the bait sink but some baits have salt like McDonald’s fries 🤣
I have been doing the same treatment for many, many years. The one thing I've learned is soft. Plastic baits are impervious to any kind of absorption. I use a straightened hook and Pierce holes and my soft plastics. It holds a little attractant not much.
I generally stretch some of them out. I also marinate them for weeks when possible. The bite powder on the other hand is applied right before using. I’ve been doing this for decades. The only difference now versus then is I use the plastic container versus a bag.
EBI stands for “ebi”. I Japanese it means shrimp. Typically a freshwater, very sweet tasting shrimp. Hope that helps. Great video. Learned a bunch. Thanks!!
Correct. Shrimp is one of the better scents to use,IMO anyway. I’ve used so many brands over the years and Norries came highly recommended from a few fellow anglers that brought them into the states. None of the online tackle stores have any of the JDM scents.
What does the scents do? I have tried Berkeley, Pro Cure, and Dr Juice. Caught nothing and no bites.
For me scent does a lot. If I buy baits that have a harsh smell, I just marinate them and it typically goes away. I also find fish hold on to the bait a lot longer with scent. I’ve fished the same bait behind a buddy and I caught more fish. Maybe it wasn’t the scent, but we tried to fish as close as possible, same rod movement and all, to see if scent made a difference. There are many variables, but when he switched to a plastic from the scent bag he caught more fish. Scent is not the only factor to catching more fish. Knowing where bass move and finding a pattern is key as well. I rotate through techniques and baits till I get bit and work from there.
I just bought some soft swimbaits online that showed up and have a harsh chemically/rubbery smell. Washing them with some soapy water did nothing. I think I'll try your method of marinating them to see if that can overpower it, thanks for the tip!
I do this with any soft plastic that has that smell. The trick with scents is to marinate them and not spray and go. You can also use an injector and inject the baits with scent
Was it the 6th Sense Panorama?
Those have a nasty smell. A lot of the baits I order off the CDM market also have that smell.
@@addicted_to_fishing I love the Panorama, but the smell is overwhelming, especially the 9 inch size. What I did was take the baits out of the container and let them air out for 3 days. This reduced the smell by roughly 80% I'd say. Then I marinate the baits in Pro-Cure bait oil. Now that awful smell is basically undetectable.
@dtffishingmi awesome! I have the smaller version and they smelled awful. I soaked them in some Berkeley power bait liquid and the smell was gone. Almost any scent works and allowing them to marinate works best