charkins
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Here is a trick that works with chemical powders in plastic jars. I place the jar in the freezer for a few hours. When you pull it out of the freezer, the powder is not attracted to the walls of the jar as much.
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I would throw it. 2 thumbs up!
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M-F brown/grape is what you are looking for! I make a black grape top with brown grape bottom. Works pretty good.
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It sounds like your lead is not hot enough. A couple of questions. What kind of lead melting pot are you using? What type of lead are you using? JI am sure we can help you figure it out.
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I have poured some sticks and was fishing them in less than an hour. They caught fish and that was all I cared about.
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Anyone got a good color scheme for a white or light crappie?? Thanks in advance.
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What exactly is a "fluid power supply house"? I don't think we have those here in southern Oklahoma.
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I take it that the Foam Factory folks are out of business?
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Nova, you didn't count your silicone molds! I know you have a bunch of those.
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I use LC Pearl Powder not liquid. I don't think they make a liquid. I would not use a hot plate with pearl. The constant heat will yellow it. Try microwave and make small batches to limit reheating.
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They look real good to me. If I was a bass I would hit em.
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A new formula I found while playing around. Kind of reminds me of lead and black powder so I call it "Lead and Powder" I made some beautiful sticks with this. 1/2 cup plastic 1/4 cup salt 1/4 tsp LC Silver Pearl 1/8 tsp LC Lumina Black 2 drops LC Black 1/4 tsp Large Black Flake
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I use LC pearl powder and a drop or two of white coloring. Keep the heat low and limit the number of reheats. Works for me!
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A couple of pair of long nosed pliers work fairly well. I used them for years for making bass sized baits. I doubt if the bender you were looking at is heavy enough. If you are going to make a jig with nails, I would recommend a 16 penny nail at least for heavy gauge wire.
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I get most of my stuff for making jigs, inline spinners, and spinnerbaits from Barlow's Tackle Shop. They have good product with good prices. Luremaking.com as mentioned has lots of plans for baits. Barlow's has the plans for chatter style baits on line as well as info on how to build skirts and how to use wire benders. Jann's has info on what size blades, clevis, split-rings for what size bait. I have bought bucktail from Barlow's and I liked it ok. I use mostly living rubber for skirts. It has the best action in my opinion.
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I second that. I make colors that I am sure that the bass haven't seen before as well as try to match the local food source. The bass here are coughing up a crawfish that is kinda dark brown to black. I never saw a crawfish like that before. Any ideas as to what color it might have been BEFORE the stomach acid went to work on it??
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You sure you're not leaving part of the story out Dungeonhawk??
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If you want the baits to look the same from batch to batch, you need to figure out how much glitter you want for that formula and stay with it. JMO.
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You may need to add a little black to the brown if the brown is not dark enough to suit you.
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Nil, you never cease to amaze me. Wonderful baits. Cal -
Jann's Netcraft calls them Magnum Willowleaf blades. I have put some on some spinnerbaits, but I can't tell that they work any better than the willowleaf, Indiana, or Colorado blade.
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Your options are buy the mold and burn yourself real bad, or forget the mold and save your skin. I speak from experience.
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I try to cure mine at "room temperature" which is approximately 70 degrees, give or take a little bit.
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I try to get the plastic to about 350 degrees. Several factors determine at what temperature the plastic will scorch. How much heat stablizer and how much softner as well as other factors determine the temperature of scorching.