bobG Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 ......and should begin pouring my own baits sometime next week. I live on Cape Cod, and will be pouring medium to large size stick and jerk baits that will be fished on 2-4oz lead heads. My first POP mold looks pretty good. I'm going to seal it with Elmer's glue as recommended on this forum. Couple questions: 1. Do I need to liquify the plastic in a microwave oven, or is it possible to use my outdoor gas cooker, on a low setting. You see, I only have one lung, and an very asthmatic to boot, so I wan't to minimize my exposure to fumes. If I use the gas cooker, will I run the risk of scortching the plastic? 2. Is there anything else I need to know for pouring large baits for salt water? tia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTfishingrods Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 Bob, First off buy a good respirator. And then use it!!! Nexy you need some ventilation. Not a whole lot but some. A kitchen Hood would work just fine. Then a microwave would work for you. Any sort of open flame or burner type method is going to expose you to a whole lot more fumes and then you will need a bunch more ventilation!! One lung with asthma to boot I would use a microwave with respirator and kitchen hood. But thats my opinion. Somone else will have another one. Shane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 Definately not an open flame, plastic is highly flamable. Also, scorching will be a big problem, as you mentioned. Why not get a cheap microwave and an extension cable. Nothing wrong with using the microwave outside, as long as the weather is OK. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kajan Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 I used a propane burner for years, never had a problem. But stiring is pain in de' butt! I have since moved up to the presto pots with stirrers, I would suggest you check out www.bearsbaits.com and look at his pots. If you get a pot let me know, I can give you some suggestions how to eliminate some of the fumes, dat and respirator you should be in bon' shape Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobG Posted March 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 Thanks for the replies thus far. Being able to pour them outdoors is appealing to me since it would eliminate the fumes, and the need for protection. My plan was to pick a few nice hot and sunny days, and pour my bait. But, I was wondering if pouring plastic outside could present it's own set of problems? Is the plastic effected by humidity? Will the plastic laminate properly if I pour two colors outdoors on a humid day? These are just my thoughts going in, and I just want to get as much right as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kajan Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 Only prob I could see is the wind could play a big factor in being able to pour a small stream, you will see what I mean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
