Hi there, I'm not long on the forum, basically joined for hints, tips and advice.
I'm a guitar player ( I'll get my coat now ) of 35 years and have played in various types of bands, Country , Rock, Pop, Covers and I want; now Iv'e stopped gigging; to try and pick up some bass...it's intrigued me for years.
Anyway...to the point...as a fellow sweater, the method I used involved the drummer I played with...when he finished smoking his cigarette I would get him slowly to stubb it out on the part of the plectrum I would grip.
Picks aren't that expensive, especially if they're past their best...so try it out it may be the solution for you...melted tortured plastic is the way to go
[b][color=#ff0000]WARNING :[/color][/b] [b]SMOKING CIGARETTES CAN SERIOUSLY DAMAGE YOUR HEALTH[/b]...but improve your playing.