tiny air bubbles in my baits.

[Dubs Chops]

Is this okay or am I doing something wrong? they are no bigger than a pin head, super tiny.

[MTfishingrods]

Its OK if your OK with it. My guess is they are there from stirring. But dont take my word for it. One of the more knowlegable plastic guys will probably give you a better answer.

[longhorn]

What plastic are you using?

[Dubs Chops]

this is mf super soft.

[Bender]

Are you using a lot of salt? With straight plastic we can get it very clear but with salt it gets the tiny bubbles.

Edit: Also stir very slowly, if you stir vigorously it adds air.

Edited November 26, 2008 by Bender

[TTDuckman]

It could be a couple things. The plastic you are using is a very good plastic and I would rule it out as the culprit. As another post stated, the stirring process can cause it. You should stir with a metal object, I use a butter knife and have since I started. The use of a wooden stirrer or one that is highly serrated or has holes in it have the chance of creating bubbles. Sometimes, it could be that the temperature is not quite up on the plastic yet. When you are at a very good pouring temperature, the plastic should be right on. The addition of salt can create bubbles as well. Remember that the addition of salt will cool the plastic considerably and you would need to get the plastic back up to temp. If the bubbles are frothy on top, you can ladle them out. If they are through out the plastic and you have used a good stirrer, good plastic, and your plastic is reading 340-350, you can let it set for a minute only gently stirring it.

Maybe one of these will help.

Tim

[ChadK]

If your re-melting tips or old plastic from a previous pour you may see some bubbles. YOu can let it sit for a bit and they will disapate.

[Dubs Chops]

i think I may not hve the plastic hot enough, it was new plastic with no salt. how do you guys measure your plastic temp?

[Bender]

We use an infrared temp gun.

[pastorshane]

I don't. I just eye it as far as thickness, and how well the flake suspends if any is added.

[Richard Prager]

I don't. I just eye it as far as thickness, and how well the flake suspends if any is added.

A little practice is all it takes.

[daveh]

i just eyeball it. just don`t be in a hurry. burnt plastic is wasted plastic. i know:eek:

[longhorn]

I also just eyeball the plastic and don't use measuring devices. I don't sell baits so my pouring batches are small so it's easier. After a few tries you'll get the hang of it. Practice makes perfect. Good Luck.