grady garrett Posted May 22, 2008 Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 I'm new and interested in pouring my own Crappie tubes. How do I get started. Where DO I get the molds from? Where do I get the plastic from. How much money does it take to get started? have questions, needs answers. help please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pastorshane Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 Graddie, welcome to the forum. I'm not sure any one makes crappie tube molds. Most tubes are dipped I think, not poured from a mold. But Del-mart does sell some bass tube molds. You can buy a basic starter kit from $30-$150 depends on what you want. As far as plastic and supplies lure craft, del-mart, mf plastic, ozark tackle, senkosam, zeiners bass shop,are some good starter places. They all have web sites, but you should do a basic forum search for a topic, you will get answers to most all your questions. Shane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 This is one possibility. The DVD is woth every penny plus some. As Shane said, use the search method at the top of the page to find out more about dipping tubes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Sock Posted May 25, 2008 Report Share Posted May 25, 2008 Why make them? there are enough people making crappy tubes out there to buy them cheap...........oh wait crappie tubes, like in the fish "crappie" never mind listen to the people above :-) sorry couldn't resist, the brain says type and the fingers obey without question Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grady garrett Posted May 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 Graddie, welcome to the forum. I'm not sure any one makes crappie tube molds. Most tubes are dipped I think, not poured from a mold. But Del-mart does sell some bass tube molds. You can buy a basic starter kit from $30-$150 depends on what you want. As far as plastic and supplies lure craft, del-mart, mf plastic, ozark tackle, senkosam, zeiners bass shop,are some good starter places. They all have web sites, but you should do a basic forum search for a topic, you will get answers to most all your questions. Shane. Thanks for the input PastorShane. The web sights were good to view. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grady garrett Posted May 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 OK, I did find out some info. What the difference between pouring into a mold or dipping. What is Dipping? How do you make mult color, core tubes by dipping. I'm still confused:huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pastorshane Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 Graddy, dipping is where you dip a rod or fixture into the hot plastic itself. Then you pull the plastic off the rod when it cools, pouring is where you actually pour the hot plastic into a 1 or 2 piece mold. Send "Bojon" a member on here a pm. He has made tubes longer than I've been alive, I'm sure he can answer your questions in better detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass-Boys Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 this is a touch off topic,, sorta,,, and has been asked before I am sure,, but.. do all brands of plastic float ??? mainly the softer stuff... I use Lure Craft and it floats like a bobber,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWO Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 This is one possibility. The DVD is woth every penny plus some. As Shane said, use the search method at the top of the page to find out more about dipping tubes +1 on this. Bojon's e-book and kit will teach you to make any color & size tube you want in no time. It is well worth the small price he charges for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Bait Co. Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 How much is the package or dvd? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bojon Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 For more info e-mail me at kocron@comcast.net . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Bait Co. Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 Sorry Bass-Boys I forgot to put that on last night. My own opinon is that calhuon 1201 doesn't float with a hook in it. Without a hook it has sunk and it has floated in my fish tanks. I mean my testing tanks (LOL). It has a slow fall I think is good for weightless action. I always use a 1/16 to a 1/2 bullet weight on my rigs. I haven't used my M-F Super Soft yet so I won't speculate on it floats or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass-Boys Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 Thats my deal too... I always use weight on my rigs, So the weightless fall rate is not an issue with me.. But.. Some of the guys using my baits fish weightless.. and a floating bait is not good for that..My Fat Ika Knock Offs are the main deal on the weightless rig,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Bait Co. Posted June 1, 2008 Report Share Posted June 1, 2008 I think you can fish them weightless no matter what plastic you use. Long as you use a 4/0 or a 5/0 worm hook. I think the hook serves as the weight when you use these bigger hooks. For baitcasters probaly not a good idea. I think if you have smaller baits the smaller hooks would work. I may open my M-F super soft. So I can see if its the same as Calhuon 1201 when I put a hook in or if it floats without anything in the bait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDC Posted June 1, 2008 Report Share Posted June 1, 2008 MF plastic floats too. BassBoy, put salt in your Ikas and they will sink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass-Boys Posted June 1, 2008 Report Share Posted June 1, 2008 I do use a good dose of salt.. and they do sink.. but , I have been playing with the amount of salt & I was surprized at how much salt you need to make um sink good,,The skirts do not have any salt & they kinda work like an umbrella and more salt is needed with skirted baits.. what else happens is... with a lot of salt you need to add more color & softner to compensate for the salt...I just was thinking that if there was a plastic that did not float then you could use less salt,, softer & color.. just a thought?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted June 1, 2008 Report Share Posted June 1, 2008 If you can come up with a plastic that will sink without salt, you'd be a wealthy man! I know that a lot of guys that pour sticks with salt use M_F super soft. You don't have to add much if any at all softener. Question: If you don't add salt to the skirts, does the bait stand straight up? That would work great on a shakey head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass-Boys Posted June 2, 2008 Report Share Posted June 2, 2008 If I go light on salt in the main bait,, the skirt will pull to the top.. but it takes a few seconds to do so.. with the normal amount of salt the bait will lay on the bottom and hold the skirt down. this is with no hooks or weight..just testing the bait itself in a bucket of water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB GONE Posted June 2, 2008 Report Share Posted June 2, 2008 If you can come up with a plastic that will sink without salt, you'd be a wealthy man! Send me your $$$$ Richard!! I have some in the shop!! Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Bait Co. Posted June 2, 2008 Report Share Posted June 2, 2008 152 make a saltless stik and fish it. It will stay on top of the weeds for top water action. Then say if you fish it wacky it has a slow slow fall that can't be touched. sometimes I will admit it won't fall at first but if you jerk it lightly it falls then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass-Boys Posted June 2, 2008 Report Share Posted June 2, 2008 they say that Yamamoto,, uses powdered sand to give weight to the senko .. ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Bait Co. Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 I am not sure best way to find out crack one open. It will cost you $0.75. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhorlings Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 I don't think they use salt. I have bit the head off plenty of them and they are not gritty like when you get sand in your mouth... just my two cents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass-Boys Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 (edited) oopps, Edited June 3, 2008 by Bass-Boys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass-Boys Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 WOW, Glad I am not the only one that bites the bad ends off.. !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
