alsworms
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The silver is much better because it can be used in just about any color. I don't use much gold holi, but it does look good in watermelon color
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I put my foot in my mouth. :oops: What I meant was if you want large glitter, red, green, and black are good choices. If I'm paying around 10 bucks, here's what I'd get: small and medium holograph med. red med. green large black Hope it makes sense this time. I didn't have my coffee before the last post Chris
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Place your plastic (in a pyrex cup) on high for about 2 minutes. Take it out, mix in your glitter, then go another 2 minutes and you should be ready to rock and roll. You can either pour directly from the pyrex cup or transfer into the pots or even a cup on a burner. Chris
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If your budget is 10 bucks, add silver holograph flake also. Just a touch will give your baits a variety of different hues, depending on the liquid color. I use mostly small & medium flakes (.015 and .035). Black, green, and red are good large flake (.062) colors. Never tried the string glitter........ Chris
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Luke, Unless you have some kind of automatic mixer, that's really the only way you can do it. Before I added a mixer, I would mix the plastic really well, then transfer into 5 different 1-gallon containers. If you use any softener or heat stabilizer, it's best to add it to the 5-gallon jug before the transfer. Chris
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Average month is about 40 to 50 gallons. Nowhere near what some of the big boys are doing, but I'm as busy as I wanna be
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I really like Calhoun, especially the price It's a touch harder than Lure Craft's 536; start with about 3/4 cup of softener per gallon.
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Dual burners work great, but I never liked pouring outside because of the wind. As for temperature, they get plenty hot. It just takes a little longer to get there. Chris
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Yes you can, but it wouldn't be worth it. The softener would be too expensive. It would be about 1 part softener to 2 parts plastic, so you can imagine how costly that would get. You're better off buying the 536 formula, then add 1/2 cup of softener to a gallon. Chris
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That kit is how I got hooked on this It's a great way to get started, especially if you've never poured a bait before. However, some guys have said it's better to customize your own kit. The downside to the kit is you're given 3 basic colors (red, black, purple) and half the plastic is the 502 formula, something you will probably never use unless you plan on making super tough saltwater lures. Chris
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I've never heard of liquid glitter. Let us know how it works. You may be on to something here.
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I put the brown grape message in the wrong post :oops: :oops: Man the plastic board is kickin' so much lately that I sometimes forget where I'm at I also use brown grape. Very neat color. Chris
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Forgot about brown grape. Very cool color. I use it quite a bit myself. Chris
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I gotta agree with Craig there. I very seldom use the pot from the beginning. I use it simply as a way to keep the plastic warm. Start with the microwave and transfer to the pro pot, and that should cut down on scorching big time. Chris
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You said it!! I use a ton of minnow silver on my saltwater lures. Any hi-lite just looks great mixed in.
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Hey There Craig. Had to launch your website to make sure that was you I use mainly Lure Craft for liquids and MF for powders. There are just a few of MF's liquid colors that I rely on; amber green, crayfish, transparent colors, etc. Great to have you on the board!! Chris
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Are you using popcorn salt? I have been using it for a few months and man......what a difference!!! You still need to mix thoroughly, but it stays suspended in the plastic much better. Lots of guys grind the popcorn salt to make it even finer. Chris
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Great price Rick. I use Veripack, and the prices are about the same, but no hang holes. I have to punch my own. Do they have a website, or could you give us the contact info? Thanks in advance Chris
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Nope - just a little floating frog. With the legs, it's about 4 inches. Plenty heavy to cast with no weight. Chris
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I have added a couple colors to the cookbook link above. There are so many colors out there that I can't think straight right now. Bring on the color requests Chris
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Hey Merc, I use my little frog weightless with a no. 2 hook; barb pointed upward. Sometimes I'll place a little piece of worm on the end of the hook to make it more weedless, especially if I'm fishin' really heavy stuff. Our river is loaded with hydrilla this time of year, and it works great. I like to throw it up on the bank and work it in the water. Dynamite fishin' at dusk! Chris
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Thanks Scot. That's what I thought - just wasn't sure. Chris
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Amen Del. I make a couple different shad colors that look like crap if I don't add more color. That salt really does make a difference in the action, but it can screw up the color if you're not careful. It also helps to add heat stabilizer too. Chris
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It's always good to hear from you Chirmy. Now start making it more of a habit In response to the other posts, I just can't stand pouring in the heat. We've been having weather of 105-110 degrees every day. We don't have the humidity like some guys do, but it sure takes a lot of the fun out of it.
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I'm curious if most you guys buy your eyes, or make your own? Chris