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Re-pours can be a problem. Some of the "manufactured" plastic can get tough when re-heated. Other companys add different things to their mixtures (Berkley; etc) and this can do different things such as produce sticky baits and foam up in the pot as they are melting. In my opinion, you are much better off buying the raw plastic and starting with fresh product. Your pouring will be much more enjoyable. www.novalures.com
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I like it. www.novalures.com
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Switching to microwave to heat plastics: Supplies needed?
nova replied to cwenbass's topic in Soft Plastics
Pyrex all the way. www.novalures.com -
As a "rule of thumb" I never fill my pans, pots or pyrex more that 1/2 full to pour into a one piece mold. A 2 piece, like a stick mold, is not so touchy. www.novalures.com
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You want to get your "tail section" a little higher. (much easier with RTV) Put something under the mold on the tail end. Pour the tail first and let it run down into the deeper part of the mold. Once the tail is complete focus only on the body of the grub. With practice you will be able to get the tails thinner than you have been. Note: you will never get the tails to be as thin as an injected bait but you will get very close. www.novalures.com
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Yup; there's nothing like free. This subject has been touched on before. If I remember correctly the someone came up with a good idea of selling the baits to your sponsors at cost + shipping. That will weed out the "grabbers". Last year I had a guy ask if I would sponsor him and his partner in a major tourny (not local). I told him I would and what the deal was. In the deal there was 50 packs for him and his partner and another 30 for giveaways; gave him a price of $50 and never heard from him again. www.novalures.com
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Nothing wrong; you've just been "bug" bit that's all. lol Oh; there's no cure either. www.novalures.com
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I didn't know that Bigbass; I've had mine for about 10 years and haven't looked at them in the cataloge since. Thanks. www.novalures.com
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The answer is simple. You haven't sealed your mold well enough. www.novalures.com
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I use them for the fine detail work when pouring 3 and four color baits. The difference is one is right handed and the other is left handed. You will need a hotplate for the cups; do not put them in the micro. www.novalures.com
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Looks good Jim. I've tried that before but my left hand forgets what my right hand is doing; lol. -
I use a flat metal pan and super glue. You can get cheap pans at any dept store but the botom has to be flat. www.novalures.com
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Lurkers who don't contribute a darn thing.
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Thanks Jim. -
Ther you go DJ. Just make sure it's new and clean. Jim; I tried the BB's but they can fall down and plug the spout as you are putting the color into the plastic. www.novalures.com
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Never thought of doing the frog this way till I saw Jim's. By the way; this is my own design. www.novalures.com -
Never thought of doing the frog this way till I saw Jim's. By the way; this is my own design. www.novalures.com
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I've never had a problem with LC's colors. Some of the colors have more of a settling problem that others. The solution is to put a "fresh" nut in the bottle so that when you shake the bottle it stirs the color up quickly. Do not use BB's as they will have a tendancy to plug the outlet as you put the color in the plastic. Use a nut; or two; as big as will fit into the neck of the bottle. www.novalures.com
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Red; I put a link between my site and TU. Hope that was ok? lol www.novalures.com
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The thing of it is that the rabbit fur will look and "pulse" a lot better in the water. Not to mention that it is a lot tougher than feathers. Granted; as far as "eye candy" to the fishermen; the feathers look a lot better. Still a nice looking bait though. www.novalures.com
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Thanks Jim. They look great. We should do a trade sometimes. www.novalures.com -
I agree with both of you; but if we didn't do it, who would. lol
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Amen, flabasspond.