johnrod Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 just started pouring can't seem to get a shinny finish. can anyone help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 What are you using for a mold? www.novalures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnrod Posted April 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 i am using a mold from lure craft and one i made out of resin.I think I may be heating the plastic to hot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 RTV molds will produce a dull finish after a while. Ther resin one should produce a somewhat shiny bait if the bait you used to make it was shiny. I make my molds from POP sealed with epoxy and have no trouble getting a shiny bait. Are you pouring the baits with salt? Salt will dull the finish by itself as well as dull the interior of the RTV. www.novalures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallie Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 If you want a finish that shines, you need a mold that shines. Some people reportedly get a shinny finish with a RTV mold by oiling the mold. I have gotten a shinny finish from plaster molds by using epoxy or Elmer's glue to seal them. Aluminum is the best because it polishes to a fine finish and gives you a nice shine. I have a resin mold that has a matte type finish and it gives a finish on the bait that is much like the finish on the mold. I would say that the shine on the mold will be equal to the shine on the bait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnrod Posted April 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 not using salt. I will try oiling the molds. thanks for the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 Let us know how you make out. www.novalures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rxfish Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 You can get some of shine back on the bait by spraying WD-40 on the mold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longhorn Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 I think shine is over-rated and only coat my molds to help release...the things bass eat are dull looking in the water so I think they may like dull baits better...just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 Problem is Longhorn the fishermen want the baits to be "pretty". I've always said that 3/4 of the look of the bait is for the fisherman; the fish don't give a darn for the most part. www.novalures.com 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Bait Co. Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 The shine may help to the fish see it further away buy reflecting the light off it maybe, or making the colors pop a little more. Only the fish knows for sure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike-A-Pike Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 The shine may help to the fish see it further away buy reflecting the light off it maybe, or making the colors pop a little more. Only the fish knows for sure. That kills the reason for night fishing... Actually, I tend to believe vibration plays the bigger role in getting a fish to bite on man made lures; however, I don't think there is much vibration coming from a meal worm or night crawler. That would be scent right??? Oh the heck with it... I'm going to spike my meal worms and add rattles to them; what do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Bait Co. Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 Know you may have a million dollar plan for marketing meal worms now. I was thinking of day fishing. Question for Spike know rember you may have more understanding of fishing then me. I just got back into it after a few years off. Now if you have 20 mph winds how much of a roll does a vibration off a plastic worm play into the fish eating it? I understand the tail action. I may have been reffering to dead sticking or making it stand out in heavy covered area or in school of bait fish. Not trying to sound mean legit question!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike-A-Pike Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 To be honest, I really don't think just one factor over rules or discounts other factors for why a fish does or doesn't hit a lure. Sight, sound, vibration, and instinct all play a valid part in getting a fish to strike. My favorite lures are spinner baits and in-line spinners normally with bucktails or silicon skirts; so I'm going for sight, sound, and vibration to attract fish and get the bite. I think the reason I've had as much luck as I have over the years night fishing musky is dark colored noisy spinner provide a good silhouette for the fish up close and noise and vibration to bring them closer. I never said color and flash didn't play a role, I just wanted to remind you that there are other factors that play a major role in getting a fish to strike... As for scent, I would rather go scent free rather than get something on my hands that drives fish away; things like gas or oil. I've never had any luck with scents, but the last time I tried them has been about 15 years ago and they could only improve from what they were. So, be honest... do you really think I have a million dollar plan for marketing meal worms??? I'll sell it to you for only $500,000.00 if your interested... Just clowning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDBaits Posted April 26, 2008 Report Share Posted April 26, 2008 (edited) I normally do not oil my mold before I pour and my baits come out nice, with this pour I did however add a few drops of LC garlic to the plastic before pouring them and they seamed to come out a bit more shiny than usual, hope this info helps. Edited April 26, 2008 by JDBaits clairify myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
