charkins
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Northbassman, I use worm oil, because it gives the bait a shiny appearance and keeps the baits from sticking together. I also use some scent on the baits. The oil and scent do wash off, but I believe this is more natural than salt. I have never seen oil and salt mixed together, but there are probably as many ideas on this subject as there are bait makers.
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That's a real good question. I always check the number to see if any have been added. I like to check out new colors with about 2 oz of plastic to see if it might be just what I have been looking for. Trouble is, what I think is great, the bass don't always agree with Cal
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Does anyone know what is in worm oil? Or is it a deep dark secret that only the shadow knows? Cal
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I don't build many lead baits any more, but Do-it lists the mold on their website. You can order direct from them. www.do-itmolds.com Good luck Cal
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Thanks for the info Woodsac. It is way out of my league too. Cal
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I just crawled under a rock and pulled it over me. Gator's got a point. But, I do think he should have picked a better name for a dynamite bait. Thats just my opinion. I hope I didn't hurt anyone's feelings. It was never my intention. Cal
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I have seen color swirls like orange/crawfish, black/blue in senko type baits, worms, and brush baby style baits. Does anyone know how those colors are swirled? It has stumped me. Thanks Cal
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How ridiculous to call a great bait flapjack. An insult if I ever heard one. Cal
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Mix the water putty in a large plastic cup and then pour into pain you are using to make the mold in. That works best for me, if I am not using the blender. Go ahead and use the blender, she will never know!!! It cleans up real easy. Cal
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Promise not to tell my wife, but I use her blender to mix the water putty. Just try not to get much air in the mix, or you will have bubbles instead of lumps (LOL) Cal
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Lurecraft has one that is fair. Just be sure to put plenty of worm oil on it before you cut the tails. Cal
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I found it about as useful as mammaries on a boar hog! It takes too long to heat up, and it cools before you get it out of the gun. However, if you can make it work, I sure would be interested in knowing how. Cal
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I need a name 4 my bait too. Winner gets a bag of them!!!
charkins replied to GB GONE's topic in Soft Plastics
how about sceptre, it looks like one. Cal -
My nephew really likes garlic in his baits. I bought some Lure Craft and it was so strong, I told him he would have to pour his own baits when I wasn't there. Made me sicker than a dog!!! Cal
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I received my baits today!!!! All of you have some really cool looking baits, and quite a variety I might say. This swap not only gives each of us some new lures, but some new color and style ideas as well. I appreciate the effort that each person has put into this swap, especially deadly streamer! Bronchitis turned to pneumonia. I am glad I finished the baits when I did! Sorry for my shaky pouring Cal[/i]
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Lure Craft makes several frogs and even a mouse type bait. Another mold that they have is the sluggo type bait or Bass Assassin type baits. Other places like Del-mart and Bob's tackleshop have those as well in aluminum molds that last much longer than Lure Craft molds. Hope this helps. Cal
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I add scent just before pouring. It keeps you from cooking the scent and changing it. Since I started adding scent to the worms, my brother doesn't bite of a piece to shorten it Cal
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Did you shake the can well? Mine is from Big W. I set mine out in the sun for several hours between coats. It's running in the upper 90's here. I did some last winter, and it did take a while to dry. When dry it gives a real high gloss finish to the baits. If it will take the heat of an engine it should take what we can dish out on plastic. Cal
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In reply to Bass8Baits I have not poured vein all the way to the end. Paddle tail is fairly thin and I don't think I can get it. I tried pouring tail on ribbontail worms, but they were too wide and too flat to look good. Maybe someone can tell us how to do that. Cal
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This is my first real succesful attempt at veins. It is a copper vein in a smoke worm. Is this good enough? Any criticism would be appreciated. I placed 3 together to make the veins show up. Thanks Cal
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The engine paint is in a spray can. You can get it at any auto store or even the infamous Big W store. The color I get is blue, but I think it may come in other colors. It does get hard and stay that way. It seems durable to me. Calvin
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I use the engine paint as well. It can stand the heat and gives the baits a real glossy appearance. I try to use 3 light coats instead of 1 heavy coat. Calvin
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Big Z, how flexible are the legs on the hellhound? Do they give it much action? The bait looks awesome. I also like that 6 inch worm you designed. Gotta have one!!! Cal
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Big Z, my wife came through when I was looking at the picture of your new baits. She wants to know what the circular background was? She doesn't normally look over my shoulder for fear of it being a dead deer, hog, etc. Thanks, Cal
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How about a picture of Big Z's 6 inch worm he designed? I bet it is interesting. Cal