Black Blade Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 Just wondering how much color to get. Just starting out in making plastic and was going to get 4-1 gallon jugs of plastic, a few worm moulds, a few basic colors. Was thinking of getting 4 oz bottles of the colors...how far would this go in light of the amount of plastic I am planning on getting? The moulds are 6" worms and some senko style as well. The site looks like its going to be a great resource for a newbie like me...thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delw Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 Just wondering how much color to get. Just starting out in making plastic and was going to get 4-1 gallon jugs of plastic, a few worm moulds, a few basic colors. Was thinking of getting 4 oz bottles of the colors...how far would this go in light of the amount of plastic I am planning on getting? The moulds are 6" worms and some senko style as well.The site looks like its going to be a great resource for a newbie like me...thanks in advance! Figure 3oz per gallon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zbass Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 Welcome! Your coloring will go a long way. Which brand of coloring are you gonna get? Some are a little more concentrated than others. You could get by with getting 1 or 2 ounce bottles instead of the 4 oz and get more colors. Here are some places that have colors and plastic supplies: www.bearsbaits.com www.lurecraft.com www.m-fmanufacturing.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Blade Posted April 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 I have been looking on Lurecraft's site. I was just thinking of getting natural, black and white for now, since these are the most commonly used colors I use. After those the choice gets kinda boggling...all the different shades of green etc...lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 I would definitely get more colors. What are you going to do with 1,000 black, white and natural worms? Take a look at some of the color recipes. http://www.tackleunderground.com/forum/soft-plastics/643-soft-plastic-cookbook.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bountiful Waters Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 First, You can normally buy 5 gallons buckets of plastic cheaper than buying 4-1 gallon jugs of plastic. Color wise, buy your favorite colors in 2 or 4 oz bottles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Blade Posted April 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 I live in Ontario, Canada...of course no place up here to get this stuff... Would you be able to get bigger amounts like 5 gallon pails over the border? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 Yes there is! Mike is also a TU Member Bass Magnet Lures - Premium Custom Soft Plastic Fishing Lures & Baits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhahn427 Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 Check out the Classifieds ........ someone has a bunch of colors for sale ....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbor Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 Hey Black Blade, What part of Ontario are you from? I live in Cambridge, I now get my plastic from Mike, he's in Bellville Good luck, and if I can help you out just ask Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96dak Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 I live near Chatham Ont, and order from Mike as well, hes a great guy and quick with your order, as well i dont think you can get the plastic cheaper buying from the states. he can set you up with the plastic, colour and flake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Blade Posted April 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 Thanks again for the info fellas! Presently, I live in Oshawa but by July will be relocated to North Bay. Looking forward to getting back closer to home (born and raised in Deep River..good ole Ottawa Valley boy!), got family all up through there on up to Cochrane (haven't fished up there since was a kid) Ontario has that one draw back...more lakes than you got years to try them all out! Will contact Mike thru his website, for sure...sounds alot simpler and helping out a fellow canuck at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 Ontario has that one draw back...more lakes than you got years to try them all out! Such problems, we have! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
