Mad Eye Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 Have been trying to make some tube style bait with a bit of success (though i need harder plastic). I have been dipping my 4 inch rods vertically into the plastic. After doing some reading i keep hearing about the horizontal method. Could someone please explain how this work. I did a search but couldn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Eye Posted February 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 My appologies. Found what i was looking for. As posted by Bojon I have made thousands of tubes,and have instructed many on how to make them,and how to solve thier problems.I have spent countless hours emailing instructions,so I have decided to write a ebook,that covers every aspect of tube dipping,and how I have been doing it for over 20 years.The biggest problem I have with answering the questions is I have trouble understanding the questions,but I never ignore even one Question . The best I can do on the tempature question is to instruct you to take Four onces of well stired,repeat ,well stired #500 plastic,.Pour this into a 2 cup,Pyrex measuring cup,stir with a tounge depresser,or a large craft stick.Leave this stick REPEAT LEAVE THIS STICK in the plastic,then set a micro wave timer to at least 3 minutes.Stir every 15-to 20seconds.The plastic will thicken,almost to a point that the stick almost wants to stand up.Watch very close now,and stir ,and then heat in small periods till the plastic drips from the stick at the viscosity of maple syrup.Make sure the stick has stayed with in the plastic the entire time,REPEAT the entire time.Now using the stick to allow the plastic to flow from the cup spout to a pan,that has bee lubricated lightly with Pam,then wiped down lightly,the plastic will flow down the stick into the pan.Set aside the cup(not on a cool surface),and stir the plastic that is in the pan.the pan is sitting on a hot plate,with a variable thermostat set barely on low,REPEAT barely on low.Stir gentle for about 10 seconds and the bubbles will dissaper,LEAVE the stick in a far corner of the pan inserted into the plastic were it will act as a heat sick.Now take a aluminum rod,which a wire handle has been bent at 90 deg and fastened with JB WELD to one end.This rod will be lubed with Pam and wiped gently with a paper towel.Too much lub,the plastic will sag on the rod too little and it will be hard to remove,giving the tube a wrinkled look.This rod will be dipped horizontaly into the plastic with a quick dip of less,REPEAT less than a second,turned ,so the rod is nose pointing down,NOW if you want a thicker ,tube dip again,thicker yet? Dip again,and set aside to cool for about 10 to 15 minutes.When cool slide off the rod,and you can repeat.Now cut to length,and slit the tails.Go fishing. There is no way,that there is a easier way for home tube making.Want a multiple dip just space 2 or 3 rods apart on a common shaft.You decide.I prefer one at a time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zbass Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 Bojon is the man at this. he has done all the leg work and we just need to follow his instruction. Good find Madeye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimcline Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 Bojon is the man at this. he has done all the leg work and we just need to follow his instruction. Good find Madeye Zbass, I could not agree more! Bojon really is the man when it comes to tubes. His attention to even the minutest details is a testament to both his skill and his experience. Bojon, Cudos for all your hard work and diligence! You De Man! JIM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Die Hard Custom Baits Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 I can vouch for Bojon too, he got me doing tubes perfectly! Worth the $48 bucks for sure!!! PM him and spend the $48 and then get to making your rods for dipping, it's really easy to do, just takes a little time and you will be horizontal dipping like crazy....I am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSC Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 Bojon is the man you are looking for:yay: ... at least get his CD ... it says more than words can say .... JSC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bojon Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 Many thanks guys!Makes my effort worthwhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
