General => General Discussion => Topic started by: superharmonix on 01/22/12 22:23 UTC
Title: Using line-through swimbait inserts?
Post by: superharmonix on 01/22/12 22:23 UTC
I am curious how many of you pour line-through swimbaits. I have been using these $.85/piece aluminum inserts. I find myself thinking about the fact my cost on these swimbaits without the plastic, color, glitter, etc., starts at .85. :o
Obviously this is an area I would LOVE to save some up front costs on. Do you know how many swim shads or carrots I can make for .85? A BUNCH. But this particular bait is an important member of my arsenal. I've thought about grinding out my own insert mold on a blank lead mold, but I have heard about the lead and plastic having a bad reaction over time, turning the plastic white.
So some help (or ideas anyway) from my fishy brothers here would be paramount! -Shawn
Title: Re: Using line-through swimbait inserts?
Post by: ghostbaits on 01/23/12 08:05 UTC
Paint the insert with powder paint! Then the lead will not react. Works pretty good.
I believe you can get a lead mold to pour those inserts.
Jim
Title: Re: Using line-through swimbait inserts?
Post by: firetiger on 01/23/12 10:52 UTC
I use clear plastic tubing and tie a weight to the tubing. Set that into the mold and pour.
It doesn't look that good, but it works. As far as the bait turning white, I don't have the baits sitting that long, they usually get worn out before any problems.
Title: Re: Using line-through swimbait inserts?
Post by: superharmonix on 01/23/12 13:41 UTC
I think I may go with lead and powder paint. _I'll have to cut a mold for them in order to use lead. The only issue I can see white powder painting the inserts is how I would hold onto them while dipping in the paint. I powder paint all my jigs, but I just hang them on a rack by their hook to bake when I'm done. With these inserts, there's no "tag end" so I am working on my fourth(ish) ;D cup of coffee here and hoping I'll come up with a good plan.
Here's a picture of the inserts I am using, along with the rod that sits in the mold to keep them exactly where I want them: (http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t453/superharmonix/linethroughinsert.jpg) The only thing I can think of would be to find a whole bunch of rods the same width as the insert rod, and stick them in the weight when I powder paint, then put back on the regular insert stick it in and pour...If I do a bunch at once it may be worth it. Just not sure...
Title: Re: Using line-through swimbait inserts?
Post by: firetiger on 01/24/12 16:55 UTC
I will unfold paper clips to powder paint my worm weights. I'm sure that would work for those inserts.
Title: Re: Re: Using line-through swimbait inserts?
Post by: Jason on 01/24/12 19:18 UTC
x2 on the paper clips.
Title: Re: Using line-through swimbait inserts?
Post by: superharmonix on 01/24/12 21:25 UTC
Thank you sirs. I am going to try that on a short run. This A-rig craze is interesting!