Skeeter225 Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 OK, I've looked on a lot of lure making sites, and have been unable to find an easy answer, so I'm turning to the forums. Here is what is leading me down this path... Last Sunday in a tournament my big fish of the day (just under 5#) spit up a crawdad in my livewell. When I started examining the crawdad, I immedietely noticed it's VERY distinct color pattern. the tail, body, underbelly and claws were all distinctly different colors. It was a very mature crawdad, nearing 6" in length. Anyway, upon visiting my local tackle superstore, and several manufacturers websites, I can't find anything that even comes CLOSE to replicating this color pattern, so I'm contemplating making my own... My questions are... 1) Is it possible to do multi color pours like that, where there are distinct segments in different shades? 2) If it IS possible, does it take hours (or years) of practice to be able to do so? 3) For multi-color puring (assuming it's possible) is it better to use 1 or 2 piece molds? Any help is appreciated... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pastorshane Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 In my opinion, its earier to do multi color pours where the colors are uniformally differant colors in one piece molds. You can do that in some two piece molds but it is more diffecult and time consuming. It also depends on the mold itself. Some molds won't advocate a exact match in shape so it may need to vary. I'm sure it can be done, but most multi color pours I would not recommend for some one just starting. It will require practice to get it to look "professional" and not a cheap knock off. The fish don't care as long as the colors are close and the person working the bait knows what they are doing. If you plan on selling them then they need to look the part. So I think it will require practice. Just my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolinamike Posted September 19, 2008 Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 Skeeter, Might I suggest you check into your crawfish situation first. A fish's stomach has very powerful digestive enzymes and acids, enough that they can actually melt fish hooks. Most of the time spit up crawfish have a lot of orange to them. This is usually due to the digestive enzymes. I suggest finding a rocky spot near where you caught the fish and set a crawfish trap, that way you're not investing a lot of unnecessary money in the items you need to pour your baits, such as coloring and flake. On the pouring part, I've used as many as four separate pots for multi-colored pours, always in one piece molds. The trick is to get the plastic hot enough that you get a good bond between colors, but not too hot so as not to distort any of your colors. It does take some practice, not with just the pouring, but also in the heating and coloring the material as well. And by the way, in the wild, I've seen live crawfish that have orange, red and even blue. I think it mainly depends on the body of water and type of crawfish. Anything I can do to help, always feel free to ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass-Boys Posted September 20, 2008 Report Share Posted September 20, 2008 wow, you both gave very awsome replys to that question.. thanks Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Sock Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 ahh is it the color or is it the fisherman? next time fish are biting, soak a gummy worm in some wd40 or something nasty smelling...see if you catch a fish... when they aren't biting color may play a part but for the most part...at least for me now a days it's all in the action of your ait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
