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Storing bait (36 posts / 5,160 views)
nickfisherman
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Post #1 23 Mar 2023 12:13
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I have to store my (shelf-life) bait indoors, does anyone have a good idea on how to stop the smell from getting about?

Have 20kg to store, and notice the smell seeping from the bags even though they are sealed. I have tried putting the sealed bags into vacuum bags, and for a bit I thought that had fixed it, but after a few days the smell has seeped through them as well and I can smell it again. No idea how scent can get through two bags that are fully sealed, but it has, pretty impressive really!

Thankfully it's DNA Bug which basically just smells of malty chocolate, so not unpleasant, but would still rather stop it.
braders1978 braders1978
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Post #2 23 Mar 2023 12:40
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In reply to Post #1
You could try some air tight sealed plastic containers,I got some from B&M.Just make sure they are the good ones with a really good seal on them
BillsBankLife BillsBankLife
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Post #3 23 Mar 2023 12:47
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In reply to Post #1
In the dna bag inside an airtight bucket mate should do the trick
oldgeezer oldgeezer
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Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #4 23 Mar 2023 15:49
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In reply to Post #1
One of my best purchases was a professional quality Vacuum Sealer !
initially for prolonging the life of bait and by god does it do that exceptionally well !! It will solve your problem and extend the life of any bait

but also its amazing for food I make up all sorts stews ,currys ,fry ups , ready cooked steaks etc the list is endless and you just need a pan of boiling water chuck the vacuumed bags of food in to heat up without mess
nickfisherman
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Post #5 23 Mar 2023 18:21
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Cheers guys. Could you maybe send a link for the kind of sealed container/bucket you mean?

Vacuum sealer won't work as I've already tried vacuum compression packs and the smell comes through still.
oldgeezer oldgeezer
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Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #6 23 Mar 2023 19:05
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In reply to Post #5
not sure what you mean by vacuum compression packs
but TRUST me a proper Vacuum sealer 100% does work I have been using them for years and years I am on my second one I wore out the first one they work by properly removing all the air creating a vacuum
thats why things cant go rotten and the bags used are heavy duty designed to be boiled in boiling water ! not some soppy little thin shyte
and I have stored some very very smelly baits and no smell what so ever
nickfisherman
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Post #7 23 Mar 2023 20:11
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In reply to Post #6
It's their name - the things designed to store clothes. Sturdy clear flat bags with a seal, connect it to a vacuum and it sucks all the air out compressing it down.
NickGordon NickGordon
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Post #8 23 Mar 2023 22:55
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In reply to Post #1
To be honest, even bait in the freezer in the bag, I can smell through the bag.

Shelf life baits, double bagged, I can smell through the plastic. I have to keep them in a cupboard or in a bucket when I top up what I have used the previous trip.


It could be worse, my Monster Crab does stink, hence why they are kept in a sealed bucket
Teddybare
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Post #9 23 Mar 2023 23:20
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In reply to Post #1
Stick it in the loft, the temprature and darkness wont do it any harm either.
nexus6
Posts: 172
Post #10 24 Mar 2023 04:31
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In reply to Post #4
I know you love a good buy - any recommendations on Vac sealers and supply of bags?
Ddw
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Post #11 24 Mar 2023 09:52
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As far as I know the only non permeable bags are nylon evidence bags used for petrol and other explosive liquids and their smell. . They are usually found in forensic supplies. They are expensive but reusable.
Fivenil Fivenil
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Post #12 24 Mar 2023 14:17
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Few ideas here. I like number 7.

Link
Scotweiler Scotweiler
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Post #13 24 Mar 2023 19:33
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In reply to Post #7


So completely different to what Gerry was offering as a solution.
Cam Cam
MODERATORMOD
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Post #14 24 Mar 2023 19:48
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In reply to Post #7
Two different things mate

For example.

What you are talking about:- Vacuum Storage Bag

What Gerry is talking about:- Vacuum Food Sealer Roll You'd need one of these aswell:- Vacuum Sealer

Storage bags would be no good IMO
Darkieallard
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Post #15 25 Mar 2023 04:33
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In reply to Post #14
That's what i thought he was talking about, i bet your hoover smelt too.

The good thing about the proper vacuum bags is it can change the shapes of your bait if soft enough (I was using shelf life)
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