Custom Baits - Forum
General => General Discussion => Topic started by: MasonForman on 03/25/14 17:07 UTC
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Just ordered these. Are they good for a starter kit, i guess you would say! Let me know, thanks!
(http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag470/keepitreelfishing/securedownload_zpsf6bf490e.png)
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Looks like a good start to me. Be prepared to spend more, you never have enough.
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I am! I'm excited to start though. Seems very fun and addicting
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Good start but even when you think you've got all you want, you will spend more :p I'm still saving for my next purchase
-Jeremiah @bullfroglures
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Be prepared to try to identify when You have enough, and what REALLY/ACTUALLY suits You.
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I know! I'm excited though!
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Be prepared to try to identify when You have enough, and what REALLY/ACTUALLY suits You.
Stellar advise. ;)
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Looks like you have a good start. If you have made soft baits or jigs before you know what it's like to catch fish with something you made. If not and it's your first go at it your in for a big surprise. I picked colors and baits based on what I fish for. Hope you get as much enjoyment out of doing this as I do. 8)
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Looks Like a Great Start to me !!!
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I was checking your list and you do have stabilizer. Good man! Now, add the thermometer before Andy gets in here and reads you up one side and down the other. Really. Get the thermometer.
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Great read on starting off. I am definitely add some items to my list.
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Adding to what Ctom said about the thermometer. Get the one sold here or another that reads fast! Mine reads super slow and is very frustration....
-Jeremiah @bullfroglures
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I was checking your list and you do have stabilizer. Good man! Now, add the thermometer before Andy gets in here and reads you up one side and down the other. Really. Get the thermometer.
Yeah I ordered one from Amazon that I saw people suggested. The quick read one.
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A mold would be nice :D. Red Glitter and pearl powder? Remember to add the Chartreuse to cold plastic.
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Have 3 molds injector and plastic.
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A mold would be nice :D. Red Glitter and pearl powder? Remember to add the Chartreuse to cold plastic.
What do you mean about the cold,plastic ?
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I think he means to add the color to the cold plastic before you heat it up!
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I think he means to add the color to the cold plastic before you heat it up!
Oh okay. Anyone got any tips for melting old baits ? Before I use my gallon of plastic I want to practice with my old baits
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Cold = raw, un-cooked plastic.
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Oh okay. Anyone got any tips for melting old baits ? Before I use my gallon of plastic I want to practice with my old baits
Chop them up fine, add just a little raw plastic and heat in about thirty second shots, stirring well during the breaks in heating. You'll want to get the plastic to 350 degrees if you add the raw plastic. If you just heat the old plastic you can stop heating at about 330-325.
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Chop them up fine, add just a little raw plastic and heat in about thirty second shots, stirring well during the breaks in heating. You'll want to get the plastic to 350 degrees if you add the raw plastic. If you just heat the old plastic you can stop heating at about 330-325.
Okay sounds good!
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geez all this talk makes me want to go and hide and make some. Woohoo I hope soon I can try this.
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How many baits will a gallon make?
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I don't know what molds you have but I can make between 220-250 of the 5" wutz it
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Oh okay. Anyone got any tips for melting old baits ? Before I use my gallon of plastic I want to practice with my old baits
Don't reheat Gulp baits. Someone here did and complained that it smelled awful and wondered if it was toxic...Any baits with salt could have absorbed moisture. Extreme absorption and they will be larger than normal. I would be hesitant to heat them up. Water and plastic react violently together when heated. BOOM GOES THE DYNAMITE!
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It sounds like just use plastic that has only been used on the work bench.