Rodmaster66 Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 I know this question has been asked several times, but I have been wanting to make some soft plastics for some time, I fish saltwater around Galveston Texas, so most of the soft plastics I use are, BA's, TTF's, and a few others . Can someone tell me what I need to get started, maybe a website to buy a book on this or whatever I need, I really don't know anything about this at all. Thanks Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TightLine Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 Start by reading this site. There is enough information here and more experience than you'll find elsewhere. You'll need a way to heat the plastic - hot plate, microwave, presto pot, etc. The microwave seems most poplular but make sure it's dedicated to plastics and not you're every day microwave. Depending on what you want to make (I'm not familiar with BA's or TTF's), you might need a mold. There are instructions here to make molds as well. Of course you'll need plastic as well. Searching on saltwater will likely get you opinions on what to use in saltwater. You're question is very open ended, do some reading and post more specific questions and you'll get more answers. - Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maltrout Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 The microwave seems most poplular but make sure it's dedicated to plastics and not you're every day microwave. Thats what I keep forgetting every time I pour plastics. I thought my food tasted a little funny after heating it up right after I heated up plastics. lol All joking aside. I would just read as many posts on this site as you can before you go and buy any supplies. There is more knowledge in the posts on this site than in any book you could ever get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallie Posted March 1, 2008 Report Share Posted March 1, 2008 Read the stickies at the top of the forum and learn to use the search function. Everything you will need to know is here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted March 1, 2008 Report Share Posted March 1, 2008 Welcome, make sure to make use of the search tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveh Posted March 1, 2008 Report Share Posted March 1, 2008 lure craft has a dvd out on getting started. when i first started i think i read just about every thread on this board and delw`s. there is some great info and when i had a few problems this site solved them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike-A-Pike Posted March 1, 2008 Report Share Posted March 1, 2008 I don't think the plastics used for saltwater are the same as for freshwater. That would be a question to Delw or LedHed for what kind of additives are needed to make saltwater plastics. I think your going to hate how much trouble this new hobby is going to cause with your wife because you want to pour plastics all night long... It is addictive, not criminal - YET! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallie Posted March 1, 2008 Report Share Posted March 1, 2008 Saltwater specific plastic is available from most if not all of the suppliers. You can add hardener to the softer versions to create your own version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSC Posted March 1, 2008 Report Share Posted March 1, 2008 Smallie Nailed it. Speckeled Trout & Redfish can be a little "Picky" sometimes and the regular saltwater harder plastic can be to hard. Now some of the others could care less .. if it moves they nail it. Also if action is important the softer is better. JSC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
