How Do You Store Rigged Lures?

How do you preserve soft plastic lures?

Don’t store soft plastics in direct sunlight. Keep them in their original packaging. Avoid storing them in tackle trays (depending on the tray material, it may melt with the lure) Put an oil-based fish attractant like menhaden oil or Pro-Cure in the bag to keep the lures slimy (dried out lures can become deformed)

Do soft plastics have to stay in the bag?

Soft plastics will go bad and melt if stored in a hard plastic tackle box. If they are stored outside, they will dry out and get hard. Storing your soft plastics in their original bags and saving them in a compact transparent box is the best solution for these problems.

What is a shaky head?

A shaky head jig is a lightweight leadhead, with 1/16 to 1/4 ounce sizes being the most common. This ball-shaped jig is coupled with a light wire bass-style hook, making the use of finesse plastic baits a reality.

Why is the Ned rig so effective?

One of the main reasons why the Ned Rig works so well is because of the buoyancy of our ElaZtech material. At rest, the baits stand up off the bottom and move ever so slightly, even when deadsticked. On the fall, the buoyancy allows for a slower, more horizontal, sometimes spiraling descent.

Are Z Man baits good?

I’ve found the Z-Man MinnowZ to be the best little swimmer on the market. It’s the perfect size – right at three inches long – but thick and heavy enough to hold a good-sized hook and cast well. I’ve been told the MinnowZ is Z-Man’s best selling bait in the world; it just matches a small baitfish so well.

How do you store carp rigs?

Rig wallets, or cases, are handy for storing all your carp rigs safely. They keep your rigs protected, and often have top bars and pins so you can keep them straightened out ready for connecting to your lead setup.

How long does it take for soft plastic to harden?

Respectively, the “most important percentage” of the Plastic’s Strength is after 4-5 days of Cure, but at that point the Plastic still has Major Changes ahead. After about 2.5 weeks it will Firm-up.

How do you clean sticky fishing lures?

Warm Water & Soap – Warm water and soap will clean most things, including old dirty fishing lures. The first thing to try when cleaning dirty swimbaits, plastics and lures is a warm water & soap mixture. Simply fill tub with a mixture of soap and water and let the dirty fishing lures soak for a bit.

How do you store crappie jigs?

Crappie jigs can be stored in the plastic bags that they come in, or in plastic tackle trays like those made by Plano and Flambeau. I prefer to store my baits in 3600 or 3700 sized Plano boxes, or Flambeau 4007 Tuff Tainers.

What kind of salt do you use for fishing lures?

There are many types of Salt. The two most often used in the production of Soft Plastic Baits are Flour Salt and Granular Salt.

Are Plano tackle boxes worm proof?

All of those Plano storage trays are “worm-proof”.