Big Ray

One day I plan on buying something custom from Bob.

We are on the same page.

Wow thanks Travis and JRammit. That is some good advice. That makes things so much simpler.

JRammit I tried shooting cooler didn't work. The only thing that changed is that the tails didn't fill all the way in. I didn't like the look of that. And Davemc1 I tried holding pressure and that didn't do anything ethier. That was the first thing I did after searching this forum for some advice. Thanks for the advice anyway. The only thing I guess I have left is to open up the gates more. That is the last thing I didn't do I just need to get a dremel. Apdriver I think Doitmolds needs to tweak there mold design so that doesn't happen any more. I don't know about you but I wouldn't consider myself a machinist. So if I end up fixing that mold I know they can.

Ok guys I just bought the Do it Superfry mold. The only problem is every time I shoot it I get denting. I got a suggestion from someone that I should use a dremel to open up the gates on that mold more. I trust his suggestion but I was wondering if I can get some more advise from you guys. Thanks

I read somewhere that 24hours was ok. That is what I do. Then I meet a pretty cool guy that sells baits in my area and he said that he lets them sit for 5 days.

Wow Vodkaman. I read some of your other posts and I noticed that you get really scientific. So I guess I need to get myself a good scale. This information is going to come in handy thanks.

What's up everyone. I was wondering if any of you guys bake your plaster of Paris molds. I usually just let them dry out on there own for at least a week. But the last one I made I wanted to try baking it. It came out good but it took forever. I was baking at 350 degrees and I would check it every 30 min but every time I took it out of the oven it was steaming. I did that for a good 3-4 times so it took a while. Then I got fed up and just raised the heat to 375 for another 30 min and it finally seemed like it was dry. I was just wondering what is the best temperature to get it done fast.

I thought you were going to ask what the best sealant was and I agree. I started with Mod Podge but it peals way too much and you lose detail. Then I seen a video on youtube and the guy recommended the Lundmark floor wax. He is a member of this forum and I seen him post a few times. Mod Podge is ok but the floor wax is way better.

Yeah I heard of that floating additive. I read somewhere that it is dangerous to use and it messes up your plastics color. I am not going to worry about it anymore and just buy some more Baitjunkys plastic I know that it works so that is good enough I guess.

He said that no plastic truly floats without bubbles. Maybe that is why my other lures floated they must of had more bubbles in it.

Yeah Mark I am going to do that. And to let everyone know I still caught fish with it and I do like the stuff. I don't want anyone to think that I am saying that it wasn't any good.

I never added salt smallmouth. I know that if I want to make a stick bait to add salt. But I made plain old plastic worms and when I used Lurecraft plastic they float. With Baitjunkys it slowly sinks. I am using the same mold and design that is why I figured Baitjunkys plastic must sink.

I don't get it guys. For some reason my plastic doesn't float like that. I have put worms in a aquarium to test them and they will sink on there own without a hook. Maybe the next batch I order from them will be different.

I agree with you JRammit it depends on what I am making. I am sure that if I am going to make some stick baits or a plastic swimbait on a jighead it doesn't matter. But what if I want to make a worm for a Carolina rig. Does a floating plastic make any difference. From what I know it is not just about the plastic being soft for it to float because the first gallon I ordered was Lure craft soft and all of my worms floated. Then I ordered some Baitjunkys soft and they sank.

Hey I just wanted to get your guys opinions. I have been using Baitjunkys plastic and I am almost out. I plan on ordering some more plastic soon. The thing is I really like it and I like the price. The only thing that is bothering me is the fact that it doesn't float. I read that for certain techniques floating plastic is better. Does floating plastic catch more fish or does that not really matter. I am pretty sure most of you guys are going to say something different but I still want to hear what everyone has to say.

Whoa that is a lot of salt Dave you don't mess around.

I got to ask you Dave out of all of the salts you named who's did you like the best. I am using popcorn salt now and I like it but I want to try out one of the salts you mentioned.

Maybe he is using too coarse of a salt and it is settling in the cup before he can pour it.

I know you didn't ask me Gator but that is it. .

Wow that is pretty badass. The funny thing is I was going to ask about this today. I just remembered reading this article when I first got into making my own plastics http://www.bassmaster.com/tips/pouring-soft-plastics-part-3# It mentions making a cup like the one you made.

Ok cool thanks guys.

I like the name

I was wondering where you got your glitter from. Someone told me that I should just buy some glitter from Michael's but I read somewhere that you should not use regular glitter in a microwave. But I can see from your videos that there is no problem. I am going to have to get some now. I also like the sound of the 50% off deal.