Can you make soft plastic baits?

Posted 3/12/2002 5:27 PM (#4773)
Subject: Can you make soft plastic baits?


It seems alot of guys on the board build their own baits , but I've never read about anyone pouring their own soft plastic baits. Can this be done? Does a catalog sell the supplies? Would it be cost effective? Or is winter affecting my brain here?

Thanks in advance.
Bob

Posted 3/12/2002 6:54 PM (#25852)
Subject: Can you make soft plastic baits?


Try Lurecraft, they have all the plastic stuff you need.
www.lurecraft.com Molds plastisol etc. You can also remelt used plastic lures.

Let Em Go...Let Em Grow.....Mike

Posted 3/12/2002 8:27 PM (#25853)
Subject: Can you make soft plastic baits?


That's a good websight. I just got their catalog and I can't wait to order stuff.[:p]

Posted 3/13/2002 3:45 PM (#25854)
Subject: Can you make soft plastic baits?


I pour my own soft plastic baits.I had an aluminum mold made and then a another jig mold made for the internal weight.Bought the plastic in five galon containers and cooked the plastic in a microwave.Colors,sparkle, etc are easisly available.

Posted 3/13/2002 4:10 PM (#25855)
Subject: Can you make soft plastic baits?


Steve Worrel [sworell] gave an excelent talk on plastics at our MI meeting last nite,,showed us how to weld/melt parts from different plastic baits to create new lures..I guess he used to own the creature company I bet he has some tips