Is it ok to dip rubber claw traps in wax? Got some from a guy and I'm pretty new to this. He also gave me a good bit of bait that's a couple years old. Is it good?
Is it ok to dip rubber claw traps in wax? Got some from a guy and I'm pretty new to this. He also gave me a good bit of bait that's a couple years old. Is it good?
Waxing is fine, but I'd be leary of boiling them with rubber jaws...I'd at least pressure wash first.
If bait is properly stabilized, it will last for many years...Aging might even make it better...Try it.
Instead of wax I dip in Full metal jacket. As far a boiling I’m not sure. Might try one at a slight boil instead of a hard boil to see how it does
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80-20 Genaration
All boiling water is the same temp
Correct once it reaches boiling it's the same temp. If you continue to turn heat up the extra energy goes into converting to steam faster but the water stays the same temp
You could remove the pads, but if the pads are in good condition, they'll be fine in boiling water. Open jaws, pressure wash, close with nail in jaw (slightly open), then boil to 'clean'. I then dip and wax. Dwayne made a good recommendation with the Full metal jacket, but I prefer dye and wax.
Full Metal Jacket is high dollar, you can do the same thing with Zep floor wax from Lowe’s. I still prefer traditional dye and wax.
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