Pop-Ups

[Polly]

........ buy fresh/freezer pop-ups? I've only ever seen or bought the shelf-life ones in little plastic pots. What happens if I remove a few "fresh" baits from the freezer, thaw them out and then re-boil for a couple of minutes, would that work?

[poledark]

I don't think boiling will make them float, but microwaving will. Test them 5 at a time starting at 30 seconds. Let each batch cool properly before testing to see if they float. (they often float when hot and then sink as they cool down)

 

Last time I did any, I blew up the microwave :)

 

Den

[RobStubbs]

Yep microwaving or frying might well work but boiling won't make them float. That said it's arguably better to either buy shelf life pop ups or make your own with a special pop up mix or insert cork balls in etc.

 

Rob.

Edited October 17, 2007 by RobStubbs

[JackPike]

Instead of boiling the paste pop a few in the microwave without boiling works a treat but make sure you dont microwave monster crab or belachan flavor as the wife wont be very pleased

Edited October 19, 2007 by JackPike

[trevor2003]

I don't think boiling will make them float, but microwaving will. Test them 5 at a time starting at 30 seconds. Let each batch cool properly before testing to see if they float. (they often float when hot and then sink as they cool down)

 

Last time I did any, I blew up the microwave :)

 

Den

Your supposed to do your bait in the microwave Den, not coat your leads.