Wade.. I've heard that the Senko is about 75% salt -- that's a lot of salt! The remainder 25% or so is what keeps the worm intact. As far as a "special formula" of salt used... I don't know. Try asking Gary Yamamoto -- doubt he'll tell ya! =) Let me know if you ever find out though.. cuz I'm currently looking into pouring my own Senko style worms (for personal use). Check out http://www.lurecraft.com/ you mind find your answer here.

BTW.. if anyone can explain the process of manufacturing these worms please do.. and details please! THX!

Regarding the Benkos.. I believe that they are like the Senkos -- mostly made of salt -- as they also fall apart rather easily when you rub them between your fingers. (Taste your fingers after.. salty eh?) The primary ingredient of this worm IS salt.. and is not salted in the sense of sprinkled salt over the worms. So yes.. the worms I bought from BBBC are salted. =)

I wish BBBC had more colors to choose from.. Gary Yamamoto has the best selection. I want to try out some of their new laminates. They look like they'd work and look pretty cool too! Hey Wade.. like the rattles? pretty cool huh? I'm tryin to figure out the best way of putting these things in the Senkos without destroying it or affecting its action. Suggestions?