I am very new at this hobby but there are a few things that I have learned along the way that I thought may help other guys that were looking at getting into this.
1. Think about how you fish and what you fish for. Example: I'm a bass tournament fisherman and most of the time I either am flipping a jig or tossing a shacky head. For me to buy a lizard or tube mold at first would not be wise because I only use maybe a pack a year.
2. Buy sample packs first. CCM does a great job in selling a sample pack for only $4.99. Pick 5 baits that you think you may like and order them first. Baits may look different in your hand then in the picture. This is much cheaper then paying for the mold first.
3. Buy CCM plastisol ( phthalate free ) It is the best. Start off with normal. You can always add hardener or softener later.
4. Yes you need heat stabilizer. Just buy it.
5. CCM X2 colorant is well worth the money and the best I have found.
6. If your baits need to be perfect like 412Baitco, Microspoons or ghostbaits and some others from here then buy them from them. You have years before you get there.
7. Wear all the safety gear and be in a well vented room.
8. Never be afraid to ask this forum any questions. They are very willing to give the answers.
9. Never take your rods out of the rod locker till you get out on the water.
10. Last of all. If your a bass fisherman like me then 2X Caney Creek Green is the green you have been looking for.
Now don't listen to me and go out and spend your hard earn money like I did. That's the only way your going to learn.
