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I just bought some 12" plastic worms from Culprit and on the back of the package there is a warning that says "This product contains lead, a chemical known in the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm"
Also I bought a 12" Jake from Gander mountain and when I opened the package I noticed it said something about "This product has been known by the State of California to cause cancer but I dont remember if it was lead or not?
I dont mean to sound like a weirdo but do you guys handle these baits in any certain way or keep minimal contact with them?
Just wondering?
fastbass
02-19-2002, 10:12 PM
I don't do anything special, unless I'm handling bare lead, like when pouring jigheads or weighting jerkbaits. In that case I just wash my hands afterwards.
But, of course, I don't live in California.
Jim McCullough
02-20-2002, 07:01 AM
BTPF,
You really have nothing to worry about. Especially on crankbaits. The lead is inside the lure. You would have to handle lures all day everyday to turn your brain to mush. A bigger worry is getting gashed by teeth or the lure while handling the fish.
By the way, are you sure about those 12" Jakes? I didn't know Pete had jumped up to 12". If so, my budget for lures will be taking a big hit.
Maybe it was only a 10" inch Jake. I just grabbed it out of a grab bag. The thing is gigantic.
esoxdave
02-20-2002, 06:11 PM
the big problem is how lead affects kids get a lead paint booklet from a local realtor and become informed
divani
02-21-2002, 12:13 AM
always wash your hands after contact with lead and never (NEVER) stick lead in your mouth, not even if it's for removing a small splitshot. That's what causes cancer in the end, or birth deffects.
mikie
02-22-2002, 10:43 AM
When there is a choice, you can help protect the fishery and the waters by buying non-lead products. Steel Shot, though not as malleable, is a substitute for lead sinkers. Encourage manufacturers of your favorite lures to use lead-free materials. Sooner or later, we lose lures, jigs, and weights. These end up in the sediment, where they can become part of the food chain. just a thought. m