Storage For Plastic Worms?

[Silas]

I just bought a new Strike King Soft tackle box with 4 plastic boxes inside. I filled one with crankbaits, one with Frogs, one with worms and one with creature baits.

In about 3 weeks, one of the compartments of the worm box had begun MELTING and that one compartment was almost a solid mass. The other compartments which all held worms, seem unaffected.

There are all types of worms in there. Some with salt, some with pork fat and salt, whatever.

My question is: what is the BEST way to carry the worms?

I had taken about 6 from each pack and put them in the plastic compartment. Should I just buy the Zip Lock bags from Bass Pro with the grommets on top? Or just leave them in the original bags and put in another soft tackle box>

What do you guys do?

[moguy1973]

I started keeping them in the boxes that came with my tackle bags, now I just leave them in the bags they come in. That way the scent that comes on them doesn't proliferate through the tackle bag and stays on the worms...

[LgMouthGambler]

I put all my soft plastics in their original bags, and seperate them by worms, lizards, creatures, etc, in gallon size ziploc freezer bags. Just put the ziplocs in the bait bag/box. Sometimes the baits only come like 9 to a bag, so I will just put 2 bags together in 1 bag to save hassle.

[roadwarrior]

The "goo" was probably caused by introducing a bait made of Elaztech. When this plastic

comes in contact with other plastics, they dissolve. Elaztech should never be mixed with

other baits. I don't fish them at all.

My answer to your question is to keep the plastics you are going to use in a Plano type

box. Reserves are kept in original packaging.

[Siebert Outdoors]

The "goo" was probably caused by introducing a bait made of Elaztech. When this plastic

comes in contact with other plastics, they dissolve. Elaztech should never be mixed with

other baits.

This is what was my first thought.

[TNBassin']

I use a bps finesse binder for all my plastics. $18 well spent.

[Arv]

Ive had that happen before too with the trailers you get with chatterbaits. I just keep my soft plastics in the original packs.

[kylek]

I keep all mine in their original package inside a clear tupperware container. Keeps them organized and easy to put in or take out of the boat.

[5dollarsplash]

I keep them in the original bags, organized by type, in tupper ware containers I got from wal mart. They are the shoe box size bins and they work perfect. I have plenty of room to keep both of these boxes back by me and my gas tank in the jonathan boat.

[Busy]

I use 2 speed bags, 1 for worms and 1 for trailers and leave the plastics in their original bags.

Granted this probably wouldn't work if I had gallons of soft plastics.

[Big-O]

For a fact, keeping your plastics in original packaging is by far the best in order to keep them just like new and give the maximum in longevity. The bags we use are specifically designed for soft plastic fishing products and MUST provide maximum protection in all facets of use in the industry. With these, there is little if any chemical transfer.

Important to know, the highest priced zip lock bag is minimal protection at best and chemical transfer is a fact.

My advice is 1 gallon zip locks to hold your variety soft plastic packages... at least that's my style

[Mike L]

My answer to your question is to keep the plastics you are going to use in a Plano type

box. Reserves are kept in original packaging.

X2

Mike

[hooah212002]

I use 2 speed bags, 1 for worms and 1 for trailers and leave the plastics in their original bags.

Granted this probably wouldn't work if I had gallons of soft plastics.

Unbeknownst to me at the time, my buddy gave me one of these and I just so happened to use it for my plastics lol. It is already close to overflow so I will be buying another soon. It's great if I know I will just be using soft plastics because it has a shoulder strap that is long enough for me to sling it cross ways over my body and wear it while I fish so I can just walk around without worrying about leaving gear behind.

[11justin22]

Original bags and those are in binders separated by type

[whitwolf]

I keep them In the original bag. When fishing I put them (In the original bag) In the side pockets of my tackle bag. The baits I'm thinking I'll use most will go Into the front web pocket.

[SoCalFisher]

I keep them in the original bags and put all the bags in a plano 3731.

[GeorgiaBassBros]

I just leave em in the bags they come in, so much easier to deal with IMO

[Silas]

I keep them In the original bag. When fishing I put them (In the original bag) In the side pockets of my tackle bag. The baits I'm thinking I'll use most will go Into the front web pocket.

I really like this idea as the Strike King soft box has several side pockets: The front and back are web......I think I'll put the original packs that I use most, like you suggest, in the front pocket.

Great idea! Thanks!

I didn't know about the chemical reaction, and also had thought that Ziplocs would be fine, but now I see they won't. Great point!

[The Rooster]

Yeah, ziplocs suck! Can't tell you how horrible of a mess you'll have if you use those. Leaks like crazy. It's like they just bleed right through.

[Bankbeater]

I keep them in the original packages that they came in. If the label gets to the point that you can't read it any longer, just write on the package with a sharpie.

[MichBassMan]

I keep all of mine in the original bags. That way they stay fresh, and I know the brand, size, and color when I run out of something. I use soft side six-pack coolers (of differant colors) and label the coolers with permanent marker to keep the types of bait seperated. By using differant color soft side coolers you will soon remember whats in each color bag. This keeps them handy, protects them from the weather, makes storage easy, and allows me to bring only the type baits that are appropriate for that trip.

[retiredbosn]

Mine are kept in original packaging, I use gallon size zip locks to keep them organized. I use the labeling area on the zip lock and sort them out, lizards, trailers, small worms, finesse, etc

[Silas]

I use a bps finesse binder for all my plastics. $18 well spent.

I went to Bass Pro today and found this little BPS Finesse binder for plastics....for $18. I examined it and it looked PERFECT, so I came home with it and filled it with ORIGINAL PACKS of worms, senkos, frogs, creatures and what nots.

I really like the set up: not too big, not too small.....just right!

Thanks, TN Basser!

[jerzeeD]

I picked up a conquer outdoors tacklebag at walmart for 70 bucks this season...The main reason is it has it's own 3 ring plastics binder with included storage bags to keep plastics organized. It is capable of holding 3 3700 boxes and I can also fit a 3500 box in it along with plenty of additional storage. It has turned out to be the perfect taxkle bag for my needs.

[Silas]

As an addendum to my original post about a worm melting my other worms, today I found the CULPRIT: The ZMAN WORM made of ELAZTECH! Talked to my local tackle dealer and he confirmed that these baits need to be kept separate from other baits or there will be a chemical reaction.

So, after just buying the ZMan Flappin Crawz, I am going to keep it in a bag all to itself. Looking forward to using it as a shakey head stand up jig trailer since the claws float up.

Actually, if I had read the fine print on the back of the package.(with my glasses on)....and I DO mean FINE print, in light white color, I might add, it states:" Caution: Elaztech cannot be stored with any other kind of plastic baits.."

Guess I better start reading ALL of the info on my bait packages!