GBW Posted October 14, 2011 Report Posted October 14, 2011 Roy got me thinking and I did ask in his post bout I would rather not derail his. So, does anyone here make soft plastic baits? I would like to clone the 5" grub I buy now and make my own but be able to tweak the colours and so forth a bit from here and there. So, I'm asking if anyone can show us all some tricks, tips and products? I would like to even figure out a good and easy to use low $$ mold to make/use that is easy and WORKS. No, I don't want to mess around with plaster but if it's the last resort I guess I will have to (buy more baits then)
aplumma Posted October 14, 2011 Report Posted October 14, 2011 Brings back the memory of my creepy crawler maker with the arm burning finger cooking features we all grew to love make scars with. Art
Dutch Posted October 14, 2011 Report Posted October 14, 2011 I looked into making my own plastics about a year or so ago. I found out it is really a labour of love and won't save you a lot of cash up front after buying your supplies, but maybe a bit over the long term. The best molds are cast aluminum and you can get them on the net or have them made custom. Some other people use silicone molds that are home-made that also work well and are a lot cheaper. Thing that really turned me off was the heating of the plastic - need a microwave and you have to be VERY careful as it has to get up to about 300 degrees+. You need to wear glasses and gloves at a minimum. Also, everything has to be absolutely dry as any water will boil instantly and could cause a blow-up. Also, it stinks to high heaven, so you have to do it in the garage or a shed somewhere. I don't mean to turn you off, but just want to make sure you are aware of what you are getting into.
misfish Posted October 15, 2011 Report Posted October 15, 2011 (edited) Leave the bait building to those that know,and reep the rewards of your catches,and say thank you. That grub realy catches fish Hang that on the christmas tree. Edited October 15, 2011 by Misfish
GBW Posted October 15, 2011 Author Report Posted October 15, 2011 at least the bait was never shown...
GBW Posted October 15, 2011 Author Report Posted October 15, 2011 PS Adam, your last order went missing... find anything in Shanghai to use?
GBW Posted October 15, 2011 Author Report Posted October 15, 2011 Hang that on the christmas tree. how did you know that was the name of the pattern anyway?!?!
GBW Posted October 15, 2011 Author Report Posted October 15, 2011 I don't mean to turn you off, but just want to make sure you are aware of what you are getting into. Thanks and yeah I do know how bad it can be. I would rather use a hotplate then the microwave and do it all in the garage. I do have a TV and radio in there too so it's not that bad out there...
mercman Posted October 15, 2011 Report Posted October 15, 2011 Thanks and yeah I do know how bad it can be. I would rather use a hotplate then the microwave and do it all in the garage. I do have a TV and radio in there too so it's not that bad out there... AND a goose for company
GBW Posted October 15, 2011 Author Report Posted October 15, 2011 AND a goose for company Nope, he/she's flown the coop...
Skipper D Posted October 15, 2011 Report Posted October 15, 2011 Roy got me thinking and I did ask in his post bout I would rather not derail his. So, does anyone here make soft plastic baits? I would like to clone the 5" grub I buy now and make my own but be able to tweak the colours and so forth a bit from here and there. So, I'm asking if anyone can show us all some tricks, tips and products? I would like to even figure out a good and easy to use low $$ mold to make/use that is easy and WORKS. No, I don't want to mess around with plaster but if it's the last resort I guess I will have to (buy more baits then) GBW , Do you think this would work , empty out a tube of silicon , mix in your colors and christmas sparkles , then put it all in a cake iceing bag , squ'ezz then out to the leght you need and let dry , the fish don't care what they look like do they ........... lol ... lol . Just keeping it simple for ya .
GBW Posted October 15, 2011 Author Report Posted October 15, 2011 (edited) so I can also us a turd with corn for big pike then? Edited October 15, 2011 by GBW
Skipper D Posted October 15, 2011 Report Posted October 15, 2011 I don't think so ............no , wont work .
mercman Posted October 15, 2011 Report Posted October 15, 2011 so I can also us a turd with corn for big pike then? Now if I had said that, give ya 2 guesses what would happen
GBW Posted October 15, 2011 Author Report Posted October 15, 2011 Now if I had said that, give ya 2 guesses what would happen um... lol
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