| Are salted baits really what they say they are? | | | | hang time. The salt in the bait also gives it |
| Salted! Anyone can add salt to their bait bag and | | | | authenticity for the Bass when biting because the salt |
| shake well before using, but is it in the plastic itself? | | | | also tends to give the plastic a softer feel. Keep in |
| Did the package say in or on the bait? | | | | mind that salt impregnated baits don't last as long as |
| The truth is, 'on the bait' works and 'in the bait' | | | | salted baits when the Bass bite them, but the hook |
| works too. Salt added on the bait itself will definitely | | | | up ratio is up to par and at times more so. Each bait |
| give it that added salty taste, but its longevity is | | | | style has its advantages and times of usage. |
| limited. Still, it does get its fair share of fish in the | | | | One sure way of putting the bait to the salty test is |
| well. | | | | if the package claims to have salt added anglers only |
| When a package claims that it is impregnated with | | | | have to open the bag and see and feel for |
| salt, how would we know whether it is or not? We | | | | themselves to justify their claim. But if they say salt |
| weren't there during the birth from its mould, but it | | | | impregnated then the one true way of knowing |
| sure feels quite salty on the outside! Salt impregnated | | | | what you're getting is to open the package and |
| into the bait is there for two reasons; for buoyancy | | | | literally take one of the baits and squeeze while |
| and taste. | | | | pulling apart the bait to really see the salt ooze out. |
| A good quality salty plastic will have good weight to | | | | We don't need to break it we just need to pull it |
| it, but don't let that fool you. We all know that | | | | apart carefully to check for salt. Obviously, if salt is |
| staying a float in salted water is a little easier than | | | | seen then it is definitely salt impregnated. |
| fresh water because of the salt and its buoyant | | | | Some bait has more salt but any salt helps for |
| qualities. So why would salted baits be any different? | | | | success. Whether it is on or in the plastic at least |
| Salted bait has that slow fall, attracting fish due to its | | | | now you know how to check if it is or not! |