Something Bad is Happening to my Fishing Lures - You Need to Know ASAP

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Everyone’s gearing up for fishing season and you need to know this bad thing that is happening to my fishing lures. Buying lures is an expensive investment and making sure that your baits are running properly in they way they were designed is very important. I noticed this strange thing that was happening to my lures and wanted to share this with you. Mystery Tackle Box is the most fun and affordable way to discover new lures every month. Use the code "SCOTT" to receive $10 off your first box! πŸ’₯ http://bit.ly/MTBlures πŸ’₯ **NEW** Want some of my Exact Fishing Locations and detailed fishing reports? Click this LINK - πŸ’₯ http://bit.ly/FishBrainSMC πŸ’₯ Please smash the "like" button and drop a comment..I read everyone of them. Thanks for all the support! πŸ‘ŠπŸΌ πŸ›‘ Instagram - @scottmartinchallenge πŸ›‘ Official SMC Hats - http://bit.ly/SMC_Merch πŸ›‘ Subscribe - http://bit.ly/2tXDIHc (Turn on πŸ””) πŸ›‘ Aftco Clothing, Hats & Rain-gear http://www.aftco.com Promo Code - β€œSMC” for Free Shipping..πŸ‘πŸ» πŸ›‘ My Costa Sunglasses - http://amzn.to/2uSi9Vx πŸ›‘ Cool Truck Bed Organizer Decked System - http://amzn.to/2j1aF17 -- FISHING EQUIPMENT -- Okuma TCS 7.6H Flipping Rod: http://amzn.to/2mR5PRw Okuma TCS 7.11XH Mat Daddy Rod: http://amzn.to/2n6yvrY Okuma TCS 7.3H Frog Swimbaits Rod: http://amzn.to/2mAF6qA Okuma TCS 7.0H Worm/Jigging Rod: http://amzn.to/2mDEtx4 P-Line Tactical: http://amzn.to/2nhQEmX P-Line X Braid: http://amzn.to/2n6DOrg Scott's Sunglasses - http://amzn.to/2uSi9Vx Follow me on Instagram to keep up with some of our other CRAZY adventures! https://www.instagram.com/scottmartinchallenge/ Tag us in your fish pictures for an opportunity to be in the "Shout Out" AWESOME πŸ”₯πŸ”₯ Check out the cool clothing, rain gear and hats we are wearing at - http://www.aftco.com Use AFTCO Promo Code - SMC For every 5,000 likes we get on this video we will pick a lucky winner from our subscriber list. Thanks for watching and drop us a comment to let us know what you think of the new videos and if you have some suggestions for new videos. -- SOCIAL MEDIA -- Instagram - ScottMartinChallenge Facebook - Scott Martin Challenge Brandon's Instagram - Dj_Leogy

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jsmc84
jsmc84 - 6 years ago
dont leave your boxes in the sun
livesay88
livesay88 - 6 years ago
this happened to me and it was on brand new lures thrown in the box for later use not lures that were older. I'm guessing it's a flaw in that specific lure covered up by the paint. So basically it's take a chance on lures.
Luke Townsend
Luke Townsend - 6 years ago
It happens when u have a bait in a cold temperature that is exposed to very hot air(ex: from your truck to your boat in the summer). Then in the bait condensation or water drops form in the bait and turn into a gas there for swelling the bait
feellnfroggy
feellnfroggy - 6 years ago
I cut my teeth on fishing belle glade and Taylor Creek Area, my grandparents spents years and years and years on Lake Okeechobee. Both used to swear by the yellow and black Devils horse for topwater, but I never see a pro or even an amatuer/semi pro use a devils horse.....is there any particular reason why?
alias dak
alias dak - 6 years ago
could it be a reaction to the material the baits are made of and a gas given off by the vinyl tackle box?
Jeremy Brown
Jeremy Brown - 6 years ago
Good info scott.
dylan plotner
dylan plotner - 6 years ago
Hey if you're ever in Northeast Florida check out Rodman Reservoir it's got 12 and 15 pound largemouth for days
Rowdy Broomstick
Rowdy Broomstick - 6 years ago
This happens more if you own a piece shit nitro boat with wet ass compartments that never dry out, that's not hate , that's truth!
Tow Fer
Tow Fer - 6 years ago
Cordell Spots and SK Redeye Shads do it alot

10. comment for Something Bad is Happening to my Fishing Lures - You Need to Know ASAP

Redring suxs
Redring suxs - 6 years ago
It's not the heat. Ive had a handful of my best baits blow out like this. It's got to be a manufacturer defect. I had 2 brand new KVD crankbaits in the same box one blew out one didn't.
RICHARD BURNETTE
RICHARD BURNETTE - 6 years ago
if you leave it in the rain it will mess up
RICHARD BURNETTE
RICHARD BURNETTE - 6 years ago
good viedos
Fish & Disc
Fish & Disc - 6 years ago
Most likely caused by elevation change, maybe during driving. As you change altitude pressure changes. This is what causes ears to pop. A rapid elevation change, like when driving over mountains, could cause extra air to be sucked into the bait. If this air can't get out when pressure changes back it will cause extra pressure inside the bait and make it puff up.
Charles Somenek
Charles Somenek - 6 years ago
I’m sorry Scott you have to go on YouTube and put in bass smasher honest review but they’re advertising on Facebook that’s what I meant to say
Charles Somenek
Charles Somenek - 6 years ago
Good morning Scott I appreciate your reply but if you go on Facebook put in bass smasher Honest review their absolute garbage I think the company is paying people to say good things about these but if you go on Facebook you’ll see what I mean the word needs to get out that these are garbage
Charles Somenek
Charles Somenek - 6 years ago
Plus I I just subscribed to your channel
Scott Martin
Scott Martin - 6 years ago
I’ll have to try that
Fred Surrette
Fred Surrette - 6 years ago
I have had some of my crank baits do this last year and didn't know what was the problem. Now I know and I will sort them out and get back to fishing. Thanks a bunch.
Charles Somenek
Charles Somenek - 6 years ago
Hey Scott my name is Chuck have you heard about those bass smasher Lures their advertising them on Facebook you need to get these and show people how they don’t work I watch some of them and they just lay their like dead fish they’re offering them for free and then they try selling you some other stuff with a membership and then they charge $39 a month for their membership but you need the testes Lures out their garbage if you would like to call me and we can talk more about them my phone number is 630-440-3492 I live outside of Chicago I would really love to talk to you but these baits are good for shit
Scott Martin
Scott Martin - 6 years ago
I haven’t heard of them
Rod Buster
Rod Buster - 6 years ago
Thanks Scott, good info

20. comment for Something Bad is Happening to my Fishing Lures - You Need to Know ASAP

Chris B.
Chris B. - 6 years ago
BS!! When is the last time you actually bought lures? I mean come on scott. REALLY dude...
Scott Martin
Scott Martin - 6 years ago
So you think every brand just gives me lures..Wrong...
lojo.fishing
lojo.fishing - 6 years ago
I don't think I've caught enough fish to damage my lures lol
MrNerfdude21
MrNerfdude21 - 6 years ago
I never noticed that before, I'm going to start watching out for that. Thanks for the Vid.
Chancy Cotton
Chancy Cotton - 6 years ago
Thanks for the heads up! I got to go and check all my lures now :/
Conor 'pls dont take my belt' McGregor
Conor 'pls dont take my belt' McGregor - 6 years ago
I don't think the fish cares. If they're hungry they'll still crush it.
Soulfisherman 84
Soulfisherman 84 - 6 years ago
Would love to win the mtb box
Jonathan Josey
Jonathan Josey - 6 years ago
would love a signed crankbait from you sir.
Scott Howell
Scott Howell - 6 years ago
I would love to have a lure that is signed by you..
John Billings
John Billings - 6 years ago
I THINK YOUR LURES ARE SPAWNING IN YOUR BOX DUDE
tdkman28
tdkman28 - 6 years ago
Good to know

30. comment for Something Bad is Happening to my Fishing Lures - You Need to Know ASAP

Steven Gordon
Steven Gordon - 6 years ago
That carlton guy is absolutley right. Ive had this exact thing happen to me. Left a box out in the rain once in the summer in mississippi. 2 days later i found it. All my baits in the box new and old where swollen up . Never make that mistake again.
TEAM RACKIT
TEAM RACKIT - 6 years ago
You could sign it and give it away to your fans like me
Marc Robinson
Marc Robinson - 6 years ago
This is caused by temp. I have been dealing with this for a long time. If your clear boxes are out in the sun, it is just like a green house. The temp inside the box skyrockets. You can drill a couple small holes to vent but then you have the issue of moisture. I usually try to keep my boxes out of the sun light. Lost so many baits because of this issue.
HawkeyeMarine
HawkeyeMarine - 6 years ago
I am wondering if you traveled into a high altitude? I work for an country artist and many times over the years we have left Nashville with a bag of chips. When we got to Colorado the bag was puffed up like a balloon.
Robert Beardmore
Robert Beardmore - 6 years ago
Very cool video. Checked my boxes and sure enough
Frank Heck
Frank Heck - 6 years ago
Some of my LC's are like that, mostly from leaving it out in the sun inside a box. Bassmaster had an article where people actually boil their crankbaits to change the action. I would keep the square bill as you may have a custom hunting one
Tim Roberts
Tim Roberts - 6 years ago
Thanks for the info. I have noticed this with a few of my crankbaits. Love your vids!! Keep β€˜em coming!!
Eric Des
Eric Des - 6 years ago
He secretly hates strike king haha. I wish I had enough lures for them to even get that old. Good tip tho.
Richard O'connor
Richard O'connor - 6 years ago
Scott it is from the sun. 15 years ago we started having baits expand and pop from the sun heating them up.
It just sucks because lots of older baits that can not be replaced started doing this. We have been combating this by never leaving the boxes out in the sunlight. this has seamed to control it, but never set a box on the dash were the sun can hit it through the wind sheild this caused it to happen faster.
Kenneth Dennis
Kenneth Dennis - 6 years ago
I have had this happen to me once. I left a box of lures out on the deck on a very hot day and this exact thing happened to a lot of them. Lesson learned, keep your boxes out of the sun!!
rebeljeeper1
rebeljeeper1 - 6 years ago
This is the reason I follow Scott...
Christian Robeson
Christian Robeson - 6 years ago
Scott - I used to live in PA and now have lived in Bama for 10 years and this did not start happen to my lures until I moved to AL... must be weather/humidity in the South
Krunch_E_Pooh
Krunch_E_Pooh - 6 years ago
@Scott Martin If you are planning on throwing those baits away, I am willing to pay you for shipping and handling if you could send em my way to Wisconsin. Figured I would try my luck, and I will still use em.
Design Transportation
Design Transportation - 6 years ago
Good stuff Scott... thanks
ciscolive22
ciscolive22 - 6 years ago
Great video, and thanks for the observations. Something to definitely keep an eye on.
Ron McConnell
Ron McConnell - 6 years ago
any time I buy a product that has one of those little packet's to collect moister instead of throwing it away I put it in with my spinners and crank and even my top water bait's trust me it help's and saves me alot of head and and money
kelsy ashford
kelsy ashford - 6 years ago
I had a similar problem. I took the hooks off and turned them into keychains.
Flo Rida
Flo Rida - 6 years ago
Hey Scott, Ever try calling your sponsors or the manufacturer of a swelled up bait for their analysis?
Bass_Slayer_Outdoors
Bass_Slayer_Outdoors - 6 years ago
Mine did that too. I've stopped it tho by making sure all my lures are 100% dry and I use waterproof tackle trays to keep out moisture and humidity.
Kyle morrow
Kyle morrow - 6 years ago
You should do a throwback challenge using only old school tackle and gear

50. comment for Something Bad is Happening to my Fishing Lures - You Need to Know ASAP

Robert Barnes
Robert Barnes - 6 years ago
Awesome tip thank you
freestyle yaaj
freestyle yaaj - 6 years ago
Thanks for the the tip. I check all my lures just too make sure it's not swollen. Thankfully it's still normal.
Kai Hill
Kai Hill - 6 years ago
Hey Scott, my biggest concern would be the structural integrity of the lures being compromised and losing a winning bass during a tournament. Just thinking if the structure has changed, so has the anchor points of the hooks. Just curious on your thoughts about that. Personally, I'd salvage the hooks and trash the lure for that one reason.
Billy Hopper
Billy Hopper - 6 years ago
Thank you Scott for the tip just watched it. Just won a walleye tournament here in Montana
David Emery
David Emery - 6 years ago
Thank you scott i will be looking in my tackle boxes see how they are
Dustin Halstead
Dustin Halstead - 6 years ago
I bet Billy traded lures on ya, lol
Lesa Jones
Lesa Jones - 6 years ago
Could those little silicon pack things that come in boxes of new shoes, electronics, etc be used to help prevent this?
FLO RaMpAgE
FLO RaMpAgE - 6 years ago
What reel do you use on your flipping rod Mr. Scott
steve4321able
steve4321able - 6 years ago
Thanks Scott!Β You always give us great tips!
Zach Piller
Zach Piller - 6 years ago
You just ruined the all hard bait companies with this video lol.
Justin
Justin - 6 years ago
What about doing a random giveaway for your subscribers and mail them some or hand them out to your fans.
Will Fiord
Will Fiord - 6 years ago
do a swollen bait vs regular bait challenge!!!
Old school bassin
Old school bassin - 6 years ago
Wow. I don't know what would cause that. I have a lot of baits that are very old. My dad's. I mean 30 to 40 years old. They don't do that. I'm pretty sure everything now is made differently. Materials and design has changed . Maybe the baits now aren't made as well as the old ones. They look better, they move much better, but it could be the plastics used are just not as durable as the baits made in the 70 and 80's . Maybe.
Callum Burgess
Callum Burgess - 6 years ago
Thank you Scott help me a lot
Jared Clark
Jared Clark - 6 years ago
Thank you! I tied on a suspending jerkbait last week that started floating...I was scratching my head.
Eric Nelson
Eric Nelson - 6 years ago
Good 411 - I’m going to have to check my baits.. I have some older ones that may be a mess.. yikes!
ALBERT HARRIS
ALBERT HARRIS - 6 years ago
Scott Martin instead of discarding you should sign them and give them away to US FANS....
Nick Romano
Nick Romano - 6 years ago
cheap Chinese plastic outgassing!
Gabe Wall
Gabe Wall - 6 years ago
Hey Brother. Really enjoying the channel. Like the fact that you combine entertainment with fishing education.
Matt Dalton
Matt Dalton - 6 years ago
Makes you not wanna invest in hard baits any more
Austin Torres
Austin Torres - 6 years ago
Thank you for this great video. I haven't had much luck with catching fish. And I've invested a lot into life and bait. Kinda nervous now when I go check my gear to see if behave these issues. Thank you Scott!
BassQuest
BassQuest - 6 years ago
Really interesting video Scott thanks for sharing
Curtis Holt
Curtis Holt - 6 years ago
Must bee from heat. Heat make things expand.
Wally Foot
Wally Foot - 6 years ago
Wow!! I just looked at my tackle box and all of my crank baits jerkbaits are very swollen. Had no idea until I saw this video. WOW what a eye opener!! Well looks like I will take them all and make a offshore teaser rig with all of them. Thanks for the info, SM
Jimmie Glass
Jimmie Glass - 6 years ago
Love your videos this year when i get my income tax I was going to get one of your signature series baitcasting rod and reel could you recommend the best gear ratio reel and rod i can only get one thank you your my favorite angler
Jimmie Glass
Jimmie Glass - 6 years ago
Scott Martin thank you for responding to my question. Taking time out of your day i know your busy that's why you're my favorite angler great guy good luck this season
Scott Martin
Scott Martin - 6 years ago
I like the 8.1 and get the 7.3H rod
Samuel Farish
Samuel Farish - 6 years ago
I saw that Lunkers TV drilled holes in his bait boxes so they could breath and also not hold water in them. I have never noticed this happening to my lures but I am sure it has. Thank you for this tip Scott God bless you...
Kyle Wells
Kyle Wells - 6 years ago
Rapala shadow raps do that really bad (nothing against them, the shadow rap shad is great) in my case I believe the heat from the sun is the cause. Now I keep all my hard baits out of direct sunlight for extended periods of time. Take care of your baits, like Scott said they are an investment.
Grael Hudek
Grael Hudek - 6 years ago
Donate those to the Freshwater Hall Of Fame in Maynard, Wisconsin?
Joel Agnelly
Joel Agnelly - 6 years ago
by far my favorite fisherman youtuber.
Jerry Thomas
Jerry Thomas - 6 years ago
This guy seems to be a salesman.
Scott Martin
Scott Martin - 6 years ago
This guy seems to be a hater...
BJ Greaves
BJ Greaves - 6 years ago
You should save them for a fishing challenge video!
Bassfisher6
Bassfisher6 - 6 years ago
Heat... I had a whole box of red eye shads and about 10 of them expand and split
Mulldrifter Z
Mulldrifter Z - 6 years ago
Scott please read this! Here is a tip for you on why this happens and how to help prevent it. It generally happens on older lures because wear and tear to it from fish teeth, rocks, trees and other things will put tiny holes/pockets into the lures that collect water. They may appear dry but as you put them into the lure box they could have collected a tiny bit of water in the inner shell of the lure and the general heat will push the water back out of the lure. Over time the holes (even if you cannot see them) become deeper and this process happens repeatedly until it gets those "stretch" marks you talked about. A way to prevent it, is to coat your older lures or lures that have significant teeth marks with a couple coats of clear fingernail polish (I am sure the wife could help you here! ;) ) occasionally. It takes a little time but it helps prevent this from happening and saves you money on tackle.
feellnfroggy
feellnfroggy - 6 years ago
It looks like you run standard bait boxes, have you considered switching to waterproof boxes with some type of dryer inside, silicate packs or something?
lewandlo
lewandlo - 6 years ago
I want to add this cool trick as well. I get my 5 minute epoxi at the dollar store. I get some real fine glitter( not the coarse glitter ) in mother of pearl color. I mix it in as I am mixing the epoxi .Brush that on the lure and give it a sparkle to the finish. I have had plenty of experience refinishing and air brushing old lures,and carving my lures from wood.There is a lot of fine tuning to get a lure to run true. After a lure is carved it must be ballanced with lead on the underside of the nose of the bait.. Years ago I would take beach walks along the shores of lake Erie . We would find up to 50 lures along the shore. Some would be completely sanded out with no finish. I can take those old lures and make them look better than your 22 dollar lures in custom colors. I have made small crank baits 1.5 inches long to 18 inch long musky baits . My next challenge is to make some multy jointed big body swim baits with no lips. Making lures from scratch is an art and real pleasing when you can catch fish on a hand crafted bait you made yourself. Hey just send your old lures to me and I will refinish and paint them in some of my own custom colors. I have a color that is my proven called Lucky Lew. I am serious . Send them my way and I`ll fixx them up and tune them as well just for fun. Because you make all these great videos for us to enjoy I`ll pay it back by showing you what I can do for you. Cheers from Ontario Canada.
Alvin Moua
Alvin Moua - 6 years ago
Scott Martin probably the best comment on this thread. Keeping it real!
Brad Terboss
Brad Terboss - 6 years ago
Don't use epoxy either bud. The super new school method is to dip your hard plastics into wet cement 23.5 hours prior to fishing. Never once have the stretched marks appeared on any of my baits again once I started using this technique. As an added bonus, my casting distance has gone up tremendously!
lewandlo
lewandlo - 6 years ago
Don`t use finger nail polish bud. It will react to your plastics and will melt them.That is old school. epoxy is the new coating and it is much harder. The trick is to do it to brand new baits and this will never happen. Use scotch brite to scuff them up after you remove the split rings and hooks.
seanfishingtexas
seanfishingtexas - 6 years ago
Scott Martin It's probly due to the humidity and heat
Ian Cameron
Ian Cameron - 6 years ago
Scott Martin hey scott been watching you and your dad for years.anyway to get a signed pic from you and your dad.thank you for your fishing info
Fear .Itself
Fear .Itself - 6 years ago
Jerry Thomas he told u
Scott Martin
Scott Martin - 6 years ago
This may be the issue with some of the lures, but I have had it happen to several brand new megabass jerkbaits. That was painful at $22.00 each.
Scott Martin
Scott Martin - 6 years ago
Why don’t you go to someone else’s channel and hate...
Jerry Thomas
Jerry Thomas - 6 years ago
Mulldrifter Z he will never acknowledge this great post
Mata Pancing
Mata Pancing - 6 years ago
Amazing sir. That lures Can use to casting snake head fish?
Howabouthetruth
Howabouthetruth - 6 years ago
HEY SCOTT, PLEASE READ THIS TO THE END!!!.....That is VERY interesting.....and killer information. THOSE SWOLLEN LURES REMIND ME OF THE ANTIQUE POCKET KNIVES THAT HAVE "CELLULOID" HANDLES. Celluloid was a very early version or type of plastic made back in the day, that DOES THE SAME THING YEARS LATER......AND NOTHING CAN BE DONE TO STOP "THE OFF-GASSING". These old pocket knives with celluloid handles will actually DESTROY the steel blades & frames of not only that particular knife itself, but if kept in a small box or area with OTHER knives WITHOUT celluloid handles, IT WILL DESTROY THE STEEL IN THOSE KNIVES TOO. The off-gassing actually causes the steel to rust & deteriorate very rapidly, even if properly stored with a de-humidifier. Another bad thing about that old celluloid material, is the fact it is HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. No matter if the celluloid was brand new, or 50 years old, the stuff erupts into flames. The factories that made that stuff back in the day actually BLEW UP & BURNED THE WHOLE FACTORY TO THE GROUND.......AS BAD AS GUNPOWDER!!! Needless to say, they stopped making celluloid altogether. I WONDER IF THOSE SWOLLEN LURES ARE NOW HIGHLY FLAMMABLE???? .......If you guys decide to try & light one on fire, STAND BACK......JUST IN CASE!!! If they ARE "highly flammable" now due to the build up of gas.......EVERYONE SHOULD BE WARNED. Hopefully they aren't. Can you imagine a box full of those lures being highly flammable IN A BOAT?!?!?!
Scott Martin
Scott Martin - 6 years ago
That sounds scary!
Jeff_A
Jeff_A - 6 years ago
You should do a challenge video with the good baits and the β€œbad” baits and see which one produces more fish?
Jeffery Swisher
Jeffery Swisher - 6 years ago
Just had this happen to my 1/2 oz Strike King Red Eye shads, but not any of my other rattle baits I had in my box.Sent them back to Strike King they were more then nice to me.
DD Rogers
DD Rogers - 6 years ago
β€œDon’t Forget”!!! It may be altitude... Any pressurized or sealed container expands just going from low to high altitude...
Joe Ellis
Joe Ellis - 6 years ago
they need a small one way valve to release the gas.
ViP Tv
ViP Tv - 6 years ago
Thanks for the info I'm new to bass fishing I'll be looking out for that.
Alex Oprel
Alex Oprel - 6 years ago
50$ for a signed bait from Scott
100$ for a signed bait from Roland
200$ for Scott's blue tournament shirt
carlton reed jr
carlton reed jr - 6 years ago
Scott Martin it's from moisture and condensation I have at least 3-4 desiccant packs in every one of my boxes.
The things that come in a bottle of pills and they absorb any moisture if the bait isn't completely dry when you put it away. You're welcome.
carlton reed jr
carlton reed jr - 6 years ago
Yeah any kinda moisture
Luke C.
Luke C. - 6 years ago
do they work for saltwater?
SΓ©bastien Bouchard
SΓ©bastien Bouchard - 6 years ago
I do the same, I find it helps a lot with rust prevention of the hooks and this problem I guess.
Tyler Cramer
Tyler Cramer - 6 years ago
best on youtube, keep it up!!!!
misfitmp
misfitmp - 6 years ago
love all the content
Richard J. Guest
Richard J. Guest - 6 years ago
Whenever I leave my boxes in my garage they do this. I've learned to put them inside.
Big fish tv
Big fish tv - 6 years ago
Subscribe to me and I’ll subscribe right back
Richie Guess
Richie Guess - 6 years ago
Scott, you’re killing it will all the new content.
Garrett Ankerich
Garrett Ankerich - 6 years ago
Will you be at the bassmaster expo this year??
miles.haydock
miles.haydock - 6 years ago
I fish with lots of lucky crafts in the ocean for halibut. Definitely taking a look through my box of dozens of flash pointers. I end up replacing them all with owner trebles to resist the salt better and in case I hook into something monster 36"+ I find myself cracking them and taking on water since im casting around piers, docks and jettys. Great video!
Andrew Givens
Andrew Givens - 6 years ago
I can fit all my tackle in 3 3600 trays..

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dustin Patterson
dustin Patterson - 6 years ago
I have hard baits that r 15yrs old and they look brand new. So... ur saying lucky craft baits r junk? Good I'll never buy that product. Thanks Scott for the heads up
Bobby Swain
Bobby Swain - 6 years ago
Good to know
dustin Patterson
dustin Patterson - 6 years ago
Soooo..... ur saying don't buy lucky craft baits. Right??
Fishing In The City
Fishing In The City - 6 years ago
A few of my 10xd and jerkbaits are filled with water! All pretty new,a couple of them are brand new! Vision110, Spro crankbaits,dredger
Nolan Minor
Nolan Minor - 6 years ago
I had three vision 110s do that one day last year when my box was sitting on my boat deck. Only took a couple hours in the sun, very sad day.
Larry Moffatt
Larry Moffatt - 6 years ago
Hey Guys: The problem comes from OUTGASSING. So why does outgassing occur? Either moisture inside is turned into gas by heat. Or plastic is chemically giving off gas due to heat. So why is moisture inside the bait? Answer: imperfect seals. Or why are chemical gases inside the bait? Answer: imperfect curing.
Scott Martin
Scott Martin - 6 years ago
Me too..4 of them
jigga boo
jigga boo - 6 years ago
R.I.P. to all the cranks in this vid
Roger Dudra
Roger Dudra - 6 years ago
I've been fishin for 60 years and no one until you, Scot, has ever brought up this most keen observation of your tackle. My eyes will now and forever be focused on this characteristic of a specific bait. And, I have alot of them that are old. I'd have to say that this is the best fishing advice I have yet gotten from watching pro fishermen discuss fishing anywhere.
Scott Martin
Scott Martin - 6 years ago
Thank you!
Dinhchautuan
Dinhchautuan - 6 years ago
The fish you hook up are too big, thank you for sharing the video
crows custom cranks
crows custom cranks - 6 years ago
Yo Scott they got to hot. Glue softened and the heated air inside swelled them. And note, matter cannot be "created" ;)
Joseph Williams
Joseph Williams - 6 years ago
Scott, what gear ratio Helios TCS reel do use with your TCS Mat Daddy rod?
Scott Martin
Scott Martin - 6 years ago
8.1
Bart Grider
Bart Grider - 6 years ago
It's has to be the Florida heat. I have square bills and jerks that are over 6 years old that are fine. I do however remove all my tackle from the boat at the end of the day and put it in the garage. I live in Indiana and store my lures in a NON climate control garage.
dennis groves
dennis groves - 6 years ago
If you wanted you could throw that next to a dock and get it running to the side underneath the dock.
Rick Shipley
Rick Shipley - 6 years ago
Got to be the Florida heat
Tom Emard
Tom Emard - 6 years ago
I have heard that the reason most bass fishermen don't keep lures very long is that they all develop problems. I have some old wooden baits that still run good but the plastic variety are junk.
Levi Tompkins
Levi Tompkins - 6 years ago
Hey Scott, is there anyway I could possibly get a handful of those old β€œbad” crankbaits?? I want to make something out of them.
Bassin time
Bassin time - 6 years ago
Wow you just stepped the game up big time! First person I have heard this tip from. Awesome info for all of us striving to become better! Thank you!
Ethan Lee
Ethan Lee - 6 years ago
anybody know how to stop this from happening?!?!?!?!?!!!!!
Scott Martin
Scott Martin - 6 years ago
Maybe just removing them from the boat often..changing temps and humity
Ryan Hurtt
Ryan Hurtt - 6 years ago
Thanks for the great advice as always!
I'm in Miami for work and I'm planning on going renting a boat at you parents marina tomorrow on lake Okeechobee, any tips that you haven't already shared?
SCUBAJAY316
SCUBAJAY316 - 6 years ago
That is very good information. Thanks for sharing with everyone.
Antonio Prieto
Antonio Prieto - 6 years ago
Hey Scott!!! I'd definitely would love to have a signed crankbait of yours!!!! Stretch marks and all!!!! It gives it character. Could you imagine how many fish have been caught on those lures!
ed hughes
ed hughes - 6 years ago
a good SMC would be you fishing with swollen baits vs your dad with good baits on a blue bird sky,after a cold front on the BIG O.
ed hughes
ed hughes - 6 years ago
In kayaks!
Larry Doner
Larry Doner - 6 years ago
I have never paid attention to that but definitely will be checking my tackle
Rude Boy Chase
Rude Boy Chase - 6 years ago
Not manufacter specific but seems like most of them are lucky craft... that's why we buy live target my man!!
jeff sebastian
jeff sebastian - 6 years ago
Is it possible that the paint and clear coat on these baits due to being in a hard plastic case are being rattled around wether being bounced around on the water or as you travel on the road it is constantly being vibrated and shifted wears off the coating allowing moisture in and allowing them to swell and change their presentation
Nate Halstead
Nate Halstead - 6 years ago
I agree with your assessment. Heat and degassing of the plastics are causing them to swell. All plastics soften when heat is applied, add a little degassing of the plastic, and Bam! Swollen baits with swollen problems. I'm scared to look at my older baits now.
The Dude Abides
The Dude Abides - 6 years ago
Do you take them on planes with you? Because some cargo isn't pressurized as much or at all.
The Dude Abides
The Dude Abides - 6 years ago
Well that's not it then.
Scott Martin
Scott Martin - 6 years ago
No
bass MD
bass MD - 6 years ago
I noticed the same thing last season on a few of my crank baits. I live in Maryland so don’t think it’s just a south Florida thing.
What I seen was the β€œstretch marks”. I didn’t really notice they were swollen till I compared one to a new one after watching this video.
Matthew Lunte
Matthew Lunte - 6 years ago
Lures that got to hot for long periods of time will swell up
Louisiana Flippin & Pitchin
Louisiana Flippin & Pitchin - 6 years ago
i would like to see a comparison of a good jerk bait and a swollen jerk bait, same color do like a fish off
Fishizzle Tv
Fishizzle Tv - 6 years ago
Love it man keep it coming
Bass Matters
Bass Matters - 6 years ago
Anybody ever wonder why 80k$ bass boats dont have a.c. on them yet? At least some fans, I mean come on!
codfishing180
codfishing180 - 6 years ago
it happens or the time in Australia .
Bbq man
Bbq man - 6 years ago
Its cause they're filled with Chinese drywall!!!
Hunter Bowen
Hunter Bowen - 6 years ago
Loving the variety Scott best fishing channel on YouTube. Keep up the awesome work man!!!
Shawn Hebert
Shawn Hebert - 6 years ago
Autograph and send to subscribers.... that would be cool
Fred McCormack
Fred McCormack - 6 years ago
I have 2 crank baits with the same problem, one with a crack down the back just like the stretch mark one you showed, and the other has the same crack and looks like its shattered. I noticed the shattered one a couple months ago and couldn't figure out how that one could have been damaged when the others around it are just fine. Both are Bass pro XPS crankbaits.
Soflo Kayaker
Soflo Kayaker - 6 years ago
How long does this take to happen generally?
Scott Martin
Scott Martin - 6 years ago
I feel like a year or two..

I had Megabass jerkbait do it too..that hurt!
Guy Fishing
Guy Fishing - 6 years ago
I subbed
Kyle Paul
Kyle Paul - 6 years ago
scott you should do a series where you take these baits out and use them and nothing else for a few days and decide if it effects your success!
Scott Martin
Scott Martin - 6 years ago
Really I don’t want to try them because it would be impossible to duplicate the same action in another lure. It would drive me crazy if it was working good and I broke it or lost it.

I like to stay focused
lewandlo
lewandlo - 6 years ago
The baits have expanded because some are made of balsa wood. Which means they soak up water because they are either cracked somewhere on the body or the water seaps through the clear coat finish.The swell up once and cause the clear coat or epoxy coat to crack . They will dry out and become distorted and loose their trueness. If they are crooked or distorted they will not run correctly in the water..I sometimes get a balsa wood bait new and give it a scuff . Then I will give it an epoxy coat to give it a tough coat. Some fish will also ,because of their teeth poke tiny holes in the outer coating if you don`t give an epoxi coating. Hey those bait are fixable if you know how to tune a bait. SO don`t throw them away. Cheers from Ontario . Canada.
Scott Martin
Scott Martin - 6 years ago
All plastic
Tim Maloney
Tim Maloney - 6 years ago
When I have taken my tackle on a flight I have had them swell like that. Started using a pressurized case. and it fixed the problem. As much as you travel something g to consider.
Jordan Smith
Jordan Smith - 6 years ago
I'm not sure MTB Pro appreciates how you advertise their box LOL
arciefan
arciefan - 6 years ago
Bammmmmmm back at ya Scott. Great channel!!!
Jacky Ewing
Jacky Ewing - 6 years ago
I took one of my co workers fishing with me a few years ago. He had an old Plano box with the folding trays. He reached in the bottom of that box and grabbed a wad of lures like Scott was holding up and shook it till a lure fell off and that’s how he chose what to fish with lol. It was the ugliest rebel crankbait, it was a dark brown with vertical stripes. He kicked my butt that day with that ugly crankbait lol. Moral of the story is you don’t need 4000 dollars worth of tackle to catch fish.
George Tellez
George Tellez - 6 years ago
Now I wouldn't say throw them away, there are some people like .e that would rather have defective lures. Sometimes in very pressured watersheds lures that are odd work way better than the out of the box perfect bait. You could do a giveaway of those lures because some people would love to have a lure from you such as myself. Fish will bite lures that don't look like ordinary lures. Brings more if the erratic and non-ordinary action. Also I see your truck in the back, very pretty truck
BlueBass1954
BlueBass1954 - 6 years ago
Its the heat, Had a guy leave his box on the boat seat for a while, later we were getting tackle out and all his baits had cracked open,..
Hank Xiong
Hank Xiong - 6 years ago
Scott take the treble hooks off drill a hole in each of them and stick them onto xmas lights! Its pretty cool especially sexy shad
Edward Palmer
Edward Palmer - 6 years ago
When are you getting more SMC hats
GOD LOVES GUY
GOD LOVES GUY - 6 years ago
Do a swollen bait challenge. Every strike king crankbait I had done this...
Hank Xiong
Hank Xiong - 6 years ago
Wow i never notice! I checked some of my cranks that i have not used in awhile and sure enough! Fattie got Stretch marks
17APR69 16APR71
17APR69 16APR71 - 6 years ago
I agree with Chad , sign them and give them away
Bill Bussler
Bill Bussler - 6 years ago
That's odd....in 40 years I've never had that happen (that I can recall or noticed). I live in Ohio I wonder if it has something to do with being in very hot climate. I generally leave my tackle in the boat and if that does happen it's not often enough I've ever noticed.
William Campbell
William Campbell - 6 years ago
Best tip ever.
jim mcdonald
jim mcdonald - 6 years ago
good job scott. i only carry the baits i think i need that or that trip. ive had jerk baits completly seperate before, one thing that will help is old presciption bottles . the orange plastic keeps the suns rays out, and they dont get tangled up in the box. works for me. the only benefit of having a not well wife
Gage Grizzle
Gage Grizzle - 6 years ago
i have had several crankbaits swell up like this!
Mark Deskin Fishing
Mark Deskin Fishing - 6 years ago
Scott, what is the average age of the "swollen" lures?? I.e When to start looking for those defects...
ed melungeon
ed melungeon - 6 years ago
Its defiantly heat Scott. I left a box of crankbaits in my car once & they almost all swelled up & were ruined. You may want to look into insulating you storage compartments or even venting them so that extreme heat can't build up. That same heat will also stretch & weaken your line. Maybe some kind of power vent would help?
IAM Crankinstein
IAM Crankinstein - 6 years ago
Best tip I have got in a long time. I have a box of deep crank baits that have done great for me. If a crank baits catches fish I change what box they go into and it’s my β€œtournament bait” box. I didn’t have any day tournaments in July and August so put that box in my truck. In September had a Championship at KY lake and could not get a bunch of my crank baits in tune. No matter what I did something was just off. I did notice the splitting on a few but not all. I am now convinced that I ruined that group of baits.
Corrosive Cookie
Corrosive Cookie - 6 years ago
Wonder if the moisture packs found in food would fix this?
Blessedend gaming
Blessedend gaming - 6 years ago
It's from global warming or climate change or whatever they trying to sell it as now. Lol
jtbrokenharted
jtbrokenharted - 6 years ago
Great tip Scott!
Nick Warriner
Nick Warriner - 6 years ago
Sellout
Michael Shaw
Michael Shaw - 6 years ago
Simple .. Don't leave your Tackle out in the Sun for Long Periods ....
I have had Lures and even Squid Jigs twist and change shape, due to the heat !!!!
As you said, NOT Brand specific, but the Heat WILL ruin everything....
If this is happening to your LURES, just think what it is doing to your RODS !!!!!!
Great Tip !!
Cheers
"Down Under Mike" ....
ps ...
Sign some, and send them "Down Under" ....would be the only Aussie with 'Scott Martin' Autographed Lures !!!!
PLEASE !!!
Mark Hibs
Mark Hibs - 6 years ago
Scott you ever used savage gear lures
Rich Barone
Rich Barone - 6 years ago
I'll take those baits I love collecting
Nick Cavazos
Nick Cavazos - 6 years ago
I wonder if you put some of those swollen baits in a freezer for awhile if they would shrink back up. The ball could rust and not rattle anymore if it's a rattling bait. I have noticed that some of my silent plugs rattle a little bit when they are really cold for awhile then when they warm up they're silent again.
Robert Rodriguez
Robert Rodriguez - 6 years ago
And the heat here in Florida makes your lures do that leave them in cool areas
Robert Rodriguez
Robert Rodriguez - 6 years ago
And keep up with the great videos I'm loving them
Robert Rodriguez
Robert Rodriguez - 6 years ago
My friend don't throw them away u can use them as key chains ect.... please do a give away of those baits
joseph raffaelli
joseph raffaelli - 6 years ago
Its bc they sitting in the sun I got sum that have done it before
Mario Chingon
Mario Chingon - 6 years ago
Thats crazy Scott!! Good catch. You aint gonna catch any fish with those baits on your upcoming tournaments! Send them to me!!! Lmao i dont catch anything either way lmao!!!
Greg Potter
Greg Potter - 6 years ago
Give those baits to Brandon
pat stamers
pat stamers - 6 years ago
Got any tips on how to stop soft plastics from melting? I suppose keeping them in insulated boxes is the answer, yet I never see anybody do that. Some soft plastics I've had weld together after a couple of hours and I'm in Canada. I can just imagine the mess you southern guys could get.
Soldier of Christ Bassin !!!
Soldier of Christ Bassin !!! - 6 years ago
Excellent tip!!!
Shocker Repair
Shocker Repair - 6 years ago
Those poor Rick Clunn Lucky Crafts.... Anyone who's fished them knows why you hold onto them.
rangerbull
rangerbull - 6 years ago
That’s odd. Maybe it is weather related in your area. I am in Indiana and haven’t noticed this problem but have notice that the paint will crack and chip off.
vulcanvn2000
vulcanvn2000 - 6 years ago
If the crank bait is running to the side could bass see it as a injured or sick fish?
Jace Jacoby
Jace Jacoby - 6 years ago
Same problem with plastic lures! but I have a couple bagley balsa bang-o-lures tail spinners 30 years old and the wrap split in the middle top and bottom. So go figure
Brad g
Brad g - 6 years ago
My windshield is prolly not the best place to store baits then huh.
Douglas Cole
Douglas Cole - 6 years ago
It is due to bei ng in direct sunlight in high temps for a long time
Brad g
Brad g - 6 years ago
That's crazy I thought maybe they where cracked from hitting rocks
powrider911 AKA REELBROTHERZ
powrider911 AKA REELBROTHERZ - 6 years ago
sign them and send to fans!! i would love a signed one for my fishing room!!!
Stutz Outdoors
Stutz Outdoors - 6 years ago
I've had a lot of strike king diamond shads do this. I think it is heat related.
Ruben Galvan
Ruben Galvan - 6 years ago
Scott, I don't know if you ever used one, but they were awesome for bass about 20 or 25 years ago. That was the "Air Lizard", I caught tons of bass on them, then they disappeared. So what happened to them?
James Barron
James Barron - 6 years ago
Dont throw them away. Give them to a kid who fish's
Adam Aikens
Adam Aikens - 6 years ago
Real good advise
lvitch
lvitch - 6 years ago
Got a couple red eye shads that did that. I think they work better now. Lol
Mags120fish1
Mags120fish1 - 6 years ago
I’ve had this happen before. If you leave a clear box in the sun it will do this to your crankbaits. Some brands are worse than others. Don’t leave clear boxes of baits in the sun. Where you live has nothing to do with it.
Steven Heidt
Steven Heidt - 6 years ago
Mind bliwn
Drew Farmer
Drew Farmer - 6 years ago
More variety than most on the Tube. Mad props my man
Sal Messina
Sal Messina - 6 years ago
Thanks Scott. Going to check all my crankbaits now
Adam Legue
Adam Legue - 6 years ago
One day I hope to be as good as you. Great job Scott love your videos.
usmale9112001
usmale9112001 - 6 years ago
Great tip Scott! I'm looking for a new rod and reel similer to yours in the $100-$150 price range, I can't afford Okuma because I'm retired and on a fixed income, what would you recommend?
Chris Patterson
Chris Patterson - 6 years ago
usmale9112001 look at the Okuma Reflexion rods and Calera reel if you wanted to stay w Okuma and in your price range.
Danny Perry
Danny Perry - 6 years ago
Scott I'm hvacr man I would like to see what happens if you pulled a vacuum on them.
Danny Perry
Danny Perry - 6 years ago
Send me 1 or 2 and I will pull vacuum on them and send you the results
WhiteRabbitSAIL
WhiteRabbitSAIL - 6 years ago
You should sign them and send them out to fans. Just a thought :)
Davis Zimmer
Davis Zimmer - 6 years ago
Love it
Thomas ten Bruggencate
Thomas ten Bruggencate - 6 years ago
This is a great video thanks for the education man. Never heard of this
Chris Bloomgren
Chris Bloomgren - 6 years ago
Good tip. I like that you specified non brand specific. Makes it not seem like a plug for a sponsor.
Tony Howard
Tony Howard - 6 years ago
I like throwback thursday
Jake Schisler
Jake Schisler - 6 years ago
Now that you mentioned that about lures, I too have some. Well don't that suck! Lures aren't cheap, the old wooden lures I have I believe they are Heddon are in great shape! love the channel, in fact I hope to meet you someday, would love to take you and Brandon on! Your watch can you call Dick Tracey with it?
BassChomps
BassChomps - 6 years ago
Good info and valuable tips from SMC
Appreciate the time to cover this topic.
Kerry Lamigo-Folk
Kerry Lamigo-Folk - 6 years ago
got a tournament at santee at john c landing got any tips
Timothy Brown
Timothy Brown - 6 years ago
Hook covers for those trebles can keep them from tangling together and keep the hooks getting you!
Brian Outz
Brian Outz - 6 years ago
all my dad's old thin fins also swole up why
Cory Hall
Cory Hall - 6 years ago
Take all your old baits spread them all out and poor epoxy over them and make a tabletop out of them
mattdidit84
mattdidit84 - 6 years ago
Coolidea but theyd float to the top
Hank Xiong
Hank Xiong - 6 years ago
Cory Hall thats a grand idea!
Patrick Connors
Patrick Connors - 6 years ago
Thanks!
Wesley Adams
Wesley Adams - 6 years ago
KVD baits are not good
Joshua Murphy
Joshua Murphy - 6 years ago
It’s the combination between two different temperature changes what ever combination it is my grandfather is well known for fishing the FLW bass circuit and he had some hardbaits like that and he knew what it was and told and me what happens what happens is you temperature mixture and it effects all baits differently no matter if it your treble hard bait vice versa now on buzzbaits and spinnerbaits it curls up the skirts and then you have to reactivate the skirts with warm to hot water to rejuvenate the skirts now if the to long gone I throw the skirts away there no good and those’s are silicon skirts now also you after temperature change I’m sure you know a lot of this I’m just being informative after your with your hooks and wire baits to prevent rust spray your hooks and wires breads and blades with WD40 after ever outing just after you get back and that will always keep any metal pretty much as far as tackle goes now here’s a tip that will save you time and money keep your tackle in a shady cool storage area of some sort and check for cracks on your hardbaits and headed tackle more so lead and powder coat then tungsten and throw and cracked or flaky softbaits out except for hollow body lures because all they will do is become harder but that’s okay if there not like your other hollow bodies that just means because I’ve experienced it is that they we hit them harder once they get more of a feel of the hollow body bait then you will notice you will get a lot harder bites and it seems like more numbers as well now you hard frogs check them for cracks and how bad they are because you could still use them even with a little swell as well as hardbaits now if there To far gone chuck them hope that helps
Billy Q
Billy Q - 6 years ago
Metal bearings inside lures could cause gassing when/ if they oxidize. Heat and humidity is probably the main culprit, though.
Paul Owens
Paul Owens - 6 years ago
Good info , one of the most informative fisherman on YouTube today. And my favorite
Bike Life Motovlogs
Bike Life Motovlogs - 6 years ago
Love the channel man! Thanks for all these tutorial vids too! Now i am going through 4 of my tackle boxes and i filled up my bathtub to test out all of these lures XD
Fishy Fingers
Fishy Fingers - 6 years ago
I take a couple weighted tape strips and put them on the belly of the lure if this happens to a lure worth saving. Also corn starch/ unscented baby powder in your frog boxes and dry boxes to keep your lures dry after use.
Jeff Holland
Jeff Holland - 6 years ago
looks like I will be going thru my tackle box this spring. Thanks for the tip.
hertzer2000
hertzer2000 - 6 years ago
Sad that a $10-15 bait has that issue. Overpriced eye candy.
Luke C.
Luke C. - 6 years ago
try mendit and find a tail to throw on there
Joseph Whitt
Joseph Whitt - 6 years ago
hertzer2000 try getting a brand new Huddleston 10” $80 and having the tail bit off on the first cast I was ready to give fishing up lol
BignoseJ
BignoseJ - 6 years ago
Thanks for the tips. Kepp em coming.
Luis Reyes
Luis Reyes - 6 years ago
Something to be aware of. Thanks for the tips
Daryl Koning
Daryl Koning - 6 years ago
You should give the swollen ones to Brandon.
marcus creasy
marcus creasy - 6 years ago
Good vid Scott!
lol hi lol
lol hi lol - 6 years ago
Can u make a catfish vid
FishSnatchers TV
FishSnatchers TV - 6 years ago
Great tip Scott. Definitely something I’ll be looking out for from now on. I like the tips videos, please keep them going!
LunKerzTV inc.
LunKerzTV inc. - 6 years ago
thats a smart business tactic, self destructing lures
FOLKES801
FOLKES801 - 6 years ago
You should do a video on if the swollen up baits will work to catch fish maybe they will bite it because it's swimming different.
Zachary Shott
Zachary Shott - 6 years ago
So how many years of expansion and contraction on these baits did it actually take for them to be ruined? I noticed you said some may be 10+ yrs old. Just curious
Joseph Whitt
Joseph Whitt - 6 years ago
Scott Martin I got two cranks I got last year and they have done this
Zachary Shott
Zachary Shott - 6 years ago
Scott Martin thanks for the reply buddy! Love your channel, and all the content you guys put out!
Scott Martin
Scott Martin - 6 years ago
Most 2-3 years
Ed Powers
Ed Powers - 6 years ago
Thanks for the tip Scott. Β I have wondered many times why certain baits of mine run to the side with no explanation. Β Now I understand why, and can get them out of my boxes. Β Love all of your videos!!!! Β Keep up the great work!!!!!
Savage Angler
Savage Angler - 6 years ago
Ed Powers could be that they need to be tuned as well
82Markja
82Markja - 6 years ago
The bill could also be bent. You can't tell by just looking at it because it's so subtle. Hold the bait tight then with pliers, gently twist it the opposite way.
Scott Martin
Scott Martin - 6 years ago
Center
Scott Martin
Scott Martin - 6 years ago
It could be the line tie is off cebter
Anthony Lopez
Anthony Lopez - 6 years ago
That happens cause the earth is flat
Joseph Whitt
Joseph Whitt - 6 years ago
Lmao
Matthew Chastain
Matthew Chastain - 6 years ago
You not wrong
Superior Mango
Superior Mango - 6 years ago
Anthony Lopez Ok Kyrie
Rome Branson
Rome Branson - 6 years ago
You should do a bad loud challenge give your competitor s few bad lures and you take a few and see who does better!
Jake Ainsworth
Jake Ainsworth - 6 years ago
The first two minutes felt like he was about to try to sell a book on the key to success or something. Here's what happened, let me tell you what's wrong with these baits, you see these baits right here, you know whats wrong with them, let me tell you what's wrong with them, dont click off the video, I'm going to tell you, I promise, don't click off the video.............. Get to the point
Joshua Morrison
Joshua Morrison - 6 years ago
Jake Ainsworth = total asshat
Bass Life
Bass Life - 6 years ago
Jake Ainsworth youre a dick
Zvch.
Zvch. - 6 years ago
Jake Ainsworth the suspense is real
ben snyder
ben snyder - 6 years ago
Thank you scott, this was very helpful
Anthony Ganczewski
Anthony Ganczewski - 6 years ago
Bass Mafia boxes! The Coffin series.
Steve Worrell
Steve Worrell - 6 years ago
I'll take all of your throw away baits.
Nate Vandersea
Nate Vandersea - 6 years ago
That happens to my lucky craft jerk baits
b
b - 6 years ago
Those baits are having an orgy
Nelly's fishing Adventures
Nelly's fishing Adventures - 6 years ago
I think it's humidity the summer in Canada is very humid and the same thing happened to me
Bruce Blocker
Bruce Blocker - 6 years ago
Maybe a market out there for plastic containers that repel the suns rays and keep your tackle cool
S.A K.
S.A K. - 6 years ago
Dollar store lures are the worst ones for this,pike lures lol
Brice Hale
Brice Hale - 6 years ago
Good tip man
Bruce Blocker
Bruce Blocker - 6 years ago
Did you have those lures out in the sun? Sun raises havoc on plastic and is magnified when in another plastic case in addition to heat. Maybe spray them with formula 303
Spartanmani
Spartanmani - 6 years ago
Dang it Scott I just lost 100$ in crankbaits! Lol good looking out though.
Patrick Arredon
Patrick Arredon - 6 years ago
There is no gas being created. Increasing the size of the container merely makes the gas inside less dense because gas always expands to fill the container it's in.Basically the lures float because their density has changed.
Randy Bryant
Randy Bryant - 6 years ago
thank you i would h ave never noticed ill have too go look at mine
Max Biddle
Max Biddle - 6 years ago
I had the same issue I left my flambeau box out in the sun and the blew up like a balloon the chrome ones were worse. I had a spook actually curve like a banana. Pissed me off I was 15 and lost $300 worth of tackle. The backs split on most
Stephen Snyder
Stephen Snyder - 6 years ago
Scott I would love to have some of those lures if you're throwing them away! Thanks in advance
John Lanham
John Lanham - 6 years ago
Forgot to add, you should give those baits to Billy. lol
John Lanham
John Lanham - 6 years ago
Another reason I like your videos. Alot of guys wouldnt think of these things. Keep up the good work.
Chad Rhodes
Chad Rhodes - 6 years ago
Sign them and give them away. People would love to have one of your crank baits
Andrew Mcconkay
Andrew Mcconkay - 6 years ago
Scott we all want one signed hook us up
Savannah Anderson
Savannah Anderson - 6 years ago
I'd love one signed! Scott Martin is the man!
Justin
Justin - 6 years ago
I should have looked through the comments before i posted....lol
The Dude Abides
The Dude Abides - 6 years ago
New challenge, catch a 10 pounder on one of Scott's f'd up baits.
fr3aky0u
fr3aky0u - 6 years ago
Do eeet!
Michael Shaw
Michael Shaw - 6 years ago
I'd definitely like a couple signed ... send them "Down Under" .....
"Down Under Mike" ......
Jackson Le smash
Jackson Le smash - 6 years ago
Chad Rhodes an amazing idea
Ruben Galvan
Ruben Galvan - 6 years ago
Agreed.
David Venter
David Venter - 6 years ago
Might be changing altitudes. I’ve taken tennis balls from a low to high altitude and it expands. Could be a similar phenomenon with your baits.
Ian Fenner
Ian Fenner - 6 years ago
David Venter this is very true. They manufacture them at one altitude and climate so there is gonna be a pressure difference once it's sealed and gets hot it will allow the body of the lure to soften up enough for the pressure to distort it. Nail on the head my friend. I live in Arizona so I know about the heat and not leaving stuff in your car during the summer. Cooked iPhones don't smell like Apple pie....
New England Bass
New England Bass - 6 years ago
Could be the heat or humidity. Doesn't happen here from what Ive seen.
Bassin With Mikell
Bassin With Mikell - 6 years ago
im trying to start my own fishing youtube channel and its called Mikell's_Exstreame_Fishing check it out
Thomas Escue
Thomas Escue - 6 years ago
Bio-degrade able hard baits! Job security for the lure companies lol! But all seriousness Scott, makes me believe it could also b moisture and humidity related, I wonder if a moisture proof box such as bass mafia is a great steep at preventing that? It makes a great sales pitch!
JROCKG23
JROCKG23 - 6 years ago
Great tip. I’m sure some of mine are like this and I’ve never noticed.
Jolly Giant
Jolly Giant - 6 years ago
I am hard on tackle it stays in my truck summer /winter so I will watch for this.
Scott Callihan
Scott Callihan - 6 years ago
Thanks for the great tip Scotty
David McKay
David McKay - 6 years ago
how many of those baits that swelled up are made of wood. not all of those kind of baits are made of plastic bodies. if they are made of wood that could be part of the problem.
ccl test
ccl test - 6 years ago
Awesome! Whoda thunk it. But Rapala does make slow rising and slow sinking jerkbaits. Likely because they already know about the bait swelling and it gives them an out :)
Casey King
Casey King - 6 years ago
My baits do the same thing when I leave them in the car in summer. I lost all my sebile lipless cranks and all my storm cranks one hot day. My Xcalibur and Rapala cranks where unscathed.
Luke H
Luke H - 6 years ago
Man U can send those to me. Don’t throw em out.
Jeremy Newhouse
Jeremy Newhouse - 6 years ago
There is some info on tackle underground about this.
Warren Hopkins
Warren Hopkins - 6 years ago
I've told my wife that bigger isn't always better.... Good info sir. Thanks for this one.
Luke Spivey
Luke Spivey - 6 years ago
Haha. TouchΓ©.
Chase Spence
Chase Spence - 6 years ago
Great video man and thanks for the tips on the ol crank baits
Jeremy Newhouse
Jeremy Newhouse - 6 years ago
Maybe it’s the heat
LT Dan
LT Dan - 6 years ago
Me neither, but the Heat of the Suns could do it, or the Nets you are using to bring the fish in, or maybe if you try to use Spurs instead of hooks it could possibly put Knicks in them, or are fishing in a Thunder storm. I'm not sure. We might need to use some Magic and bring in a couple Wizards to figure out this Bulls-hit.
buritto yeet
buritto yeet - 6 years ago
Jeremy Newhouse I don't think a basketball team has anything to do with this -_-
Mr. Edmiston
Mr. Edmiston - 6 years ago
This is caused from leaving your boxes in your boat in hot climates!! You should always keep your tackle in a controlled temperature environment!
dangerously72
dangerously72 - 6 years ago
I agree it'sΒ due toΒ heat, because last Summer I had brand new crankbaits in a container in my Ranger Z518 and several of them split completely open and others just swelled like inΒ the video.Β  I was upset but there is no other reason they could have split, other than excessive heat.Β  They had never been used, never in water....brand New lures.
videojoe7
videojoe7 - 6 years ago
Good point..but...
Lazy isn't an issue for most, I would think...
Are you down here in Florida? There's no avoiding a subtropical Summer.
Even if you bring your lures inside, the AC and hot fishing temps won't help.
Scott Martin posted an excellent video on what to look for on 'damaged lures.'
'Mr. Edmiston' ... when you say "climate controlled," it's just not possible for lots of anglers. At least there's common ground on the heat issue. Many fishermen keep their equipment in garages or sheds and can't bring them inside - for whatever reason.
-There is a question of what lure manufacturer has better quality. -
Mr. Edmiston
Mr. Edmiston - 6 years ago
videojoe7 Don't be lazy!! Take your hard baits out of boat and put them inside!! After ruining several hundred dollars worth of baits that's what I started doing. It hasn't happened since! Glad I could help.
videojoe7
videojoe7 - 6 years ago
Did you even watch the video?

He said 'temperature changes' could cause it.
You tell me "pro," how one can "keep tackle in a controlled temperature environment." Please let us all know. Fresh or saltwater fishermen want to know.

Albert, don't fail us. Save Our Lures! Especially in Florida - we all want to keep our tackle in a "controlled temperature environment!"
Mr. Edmiston
Mr. Edmiston - 6 years ago
videojoe7 well then why couldn't Scott tell us why it was happening! To me geniuses like yourself it's common sense. Just thought I'd make that clear for the kids not a pro like you my bad.
Average Joe
Average Joe - 6 years ago
I don’t have this problem because i get all my cranks stuck on trees and rocks lol
Jeremy Newhouse
Jeremy Newhouse - 6 years ago
I am so glad you left LTB. I love Mystery Tackle Box. The channel is awesome, your team does a great job changing things up.
Central okie Outdoors
Central okie Outdoors - 6 years ago
Awesome video
Panda Gamer
Panda Gamer - 6 years ago
Lol I’m a big fan what’s your favorite lure to use when the water is warm
Jamie and Genna
Jamie and Genna - 6 years ago
15th
oh Beazley
oh Beazley - 6 years ago
honestly hate the old tv show videos.
Scott Howell
Scott Howell - 6 years ago
oh Beazley I found it informative. Get over yourself.
oh Beazley
oh Beazley - 6 years ago
He asked us what we thought and I spoke my mind. Don't be getting butt hurt. Scott is awesome just not a fan of throwback Tv shows
Dustin H
Dustin H - 6 years ago
So don’t watch them simple as that. Some people do like them.
derek mason
derek mason - 6 years ago
we don't need that typenof negativity on this comment section lol. I love the throw back vids.
Chas Fishing44
Chas Fishing44 - 6 years ago
#1
ed hughes
ed hughes - 6 years ago
69
Missin'Marbles Fishing
Missin'Marbles Fishing - 6 years ago
50
Dalton Athearn
Dalton Athearn - 6 years ago
10 likes 2 views that makes sense
RJB1017
RJB1017 - 6 years ago
Keep all the colabs goin! Love seeing you fish with random youtubers and other people. Ps.. let brandon fish a little more!
gengar gang Pokemon go bro
gengar gang Pokemon go bro - 6 years ago
Love fishing and when I am fishing I like to watch u
JR outdoors
JR outdoors - 6 years ago
Fist comment
Avery Blackburn
Avery Blackburn - 6 years ago
First
TeKorey Moore
TeKorey Moore - 6 years ago
What's up
JR outdoors
JR outdoors - 6 years ago
Good vid
RJB1017
RJB1017 - 6 years ago
Yo Scott!
JP Killoran
JP Killoran - 6 years ago
1st
Reid Morris 11
Reid Morris 11 - 6 years ago
First

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