Super User Cgolf Posted May 29, 2015 Super User Posted May 29, 2015 I have a question about what happens when these baits come into contact with a plastic they don't like. I have been keeping the rigged bait in my truck sitting on a ziplock bag instead of the rubber floor mat or the seat with zero issues. Then I had a empty plastic soda bottle that was sitting on it and after I removed the soda bottle I noticed some crusty white marks on the bait. When I picked it up some fluid was coming off the bait. Is this how they start to break down when they react to something? If the baits are that finicky I am not going to wate my time with them, it isn't worth it. While they did snag less and caught some fish, it is too early to tell if they were any better, I need the spawning carp that are so thick you could almost walk on them to clear out before I can do a true comparison. Quote
einscodek Posted May 29, 2015 Posted May 29, 2015 I love zmans but keep those in their orig packages plez.. otherwise u will HATE them Only other negative: really tough to get a screwhead hook on thez things too Quote
Super User Long Mike Posted May 29, 2015 Super User Posted May 29, 2015 What einscodek said. The Zmans are the most durable plastic I have ever fished, and have a lot of action to them, but keep them away from other plastics. Quote
Super User gardnerjigman Posted May 29, 2015 Super User Posted May 29, 2015 Yup, keep them in original pack. Only problem you will have after that is the color fading before the bait needs replaced!!!! Crazy how long these last! Quote
kikstand454 Posted May 30, 2015 Posted May 30, 2015 Keep them in the original package. Heat the screwlock up with a lighter before you thread your elaztech bait on it. Catch alot of fish on the same bait. Repeat. Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted May 30, 2015 Global Moderator Posted May 30, 2015 They're a tiny bit more work, but the durability and action is worth it to me. I have one Diesel MinnowZ I've been using as a bladed jig trailer since the end of March. It's caught over 100 fish without a doubt and is still going strong other than the color is fading a little. Quote
Super User Cgolf Posted May 30, 2015 Author Super User Posted May 30, 2015 I will still keep working with them, wish they weren't so hard to find in shops though. I keep the spares in a new Plano box I picked up, realized that was safe when the guy on here that did the float tube video used one. The reason they were on a ziplock bag on the floor of my truck is I fish most days. Don't want to put a still wet bait in a sealed bag or box and have the hooks rust out. Might pick up a small Plano and take off the lid on that to let the baits sit in and dry, thinking the walls of the box will keep it more protected. Once dry I can it in the box with the others. Do like that these seem to snag less while still bumping rocks as the tumble downstream. Quote
Super User gardnerjigman Posted May 31, 2015 Super User Posted May 31, 2015 I will still keep working with them, wish they weren't so hard to find in shops though. I keep the spares in a new Plano box I picked up, realized that was safe when the guy on here that did the float tube video used one. The reason they were on a ziplock bag on the floor of my truck is I fish most days. Don't want to put a still wet bait in a sealed bag or box and have the hooks rust out. Might pick up a small Plano and take off the lid on that to let the baits sit in and dry, thinking the walls of the box will keep it more protected. Once dry I can it in the box with the others. Do like that these seem to snag less while still bumping rocks as the tumble downstream. That's way to much work dude... Just keep them in their original pack. Quote
Super User Cgolf Posted May 31, 2015 Author Super User Posted May 31, 2015 That's way to much work dude... Just keep them in their original pack. Won't the hook rust if I toss them in when done fishing for the day? Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted May 31, 2015 Global Moderator Posted May 31, 2015 Won't the hook rust if I toss them in when done fishing for the day? Just take them off the hook. They're plenty durable to be able to rig them up several times without and issue. They're pretty much the only bait I'll put back in the package after using them. I've also found that if one gets bent or something, that I can leave them sitting out for a couple days in the garage out of the package and they'll fix themselves. Quote
Super User gardnerjigman Posted May 31, 2015 Super User Posted May 31, 2015 Just take them off the hook. They're plenty durable to be able to rig them up several times without and issue. They're pretty much the only bait I'll put back in the package after using them. I've also found that if one gets bent or something, that I can leave them sitting out for a couple days in the garage out of the package and they'll fix themselves. Ding ding ding. We have a winner! Lol Quote
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