Author Topic: Rat glands (Read 382 times)

Mallard · « **on:** December 08, 2003, 04:57:32 AM »

Any better way to put up rat glands other than salting, or preserving in alcohol? Any suggestions on what to do with them after that? I hear everyone talking about what a great lure ingredient they are, but have never actualy taken the time to save any, but would like to this year.

Asa Lenon · « **Reply #1 on:** December 08, 2003, 05:31:40 AM »

All of the rat glands i've got from trappers over the years were either salted or frozen. Salting them with pickling salt does not harm them as a lure ingredient so don't worry about that. Ace

Newt · « **Reply #2 on:** December 08, 2003, 12:42:03 PM »

Asa, In your mind.
1-What is the best way to store rat glands from year to year?
I heard that if you dont freeze them the smell will go away.

2-Is tinctureing them a good idea?

3- What way would you tincture them?

Asa Lenon · « **Reply #3 on:** December 08, 2003, 01:38:26 PM »

Newt:
You are correct, many types of glands lose their odor over time when stored but it takes a considerable amount of time. Mink glands do this too as well as rat glands. Freezing them while stored is I believe the best method. Tinctured odors seem to last quite well when tinctured in either alcolhol or propylene glycol. Most of the rat glands I use go into rat lure and the special waterproof base I use in the lure also keeps the musk odor strong and sweet for may years. Ace