tacklecrafter Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 (edited) I have decided to try pouring my own tube jigs. I can't get a few colors that I want so I will only need a few hundred baits. I was wondering what it would take to get started. Molds, plastics, dipping rods, cutters, paints, glitters, scents. etc. Does anyone know if there are starter kits for this? I 'm willing to invest about $150 to get started. I currently pour my own sinkers, jigs, spinners and flys. I saw Do It has soft plastic melters are they good for making tubes? I only have a lurecraft and jannsnetcraft catalogs. Just wondering if there other companies out there with the same stuff. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Edited January 27, 2010 by tacklecrafter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jig Man Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 You might go to Bears baits web site and check it out. He doesn't have a catalog but does have a bunch of stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallmouthaholic Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 You might go to Bears baits web site and check it out. He doesn't have a catalog but does have a bunch of stuff. Bears injected tube mold will make you happy.No cutting of the tails either. You'll need 5 molds for any type of production work as each is a single cavity. The finished product is" Par excellance" ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 I have decided to try pouring my own tube jigs. I can't get a few colors that I want so I will only need a few hundred baits. I was wondering what it would take to get started. Molds, plastics, dipping rods, cutters, paints, glitters, scents. etc. Does anyone know if there are starter kits for this? I 'm willing to invest about $150 to get started. I currently pour my own sinkers, jigs, spinners and flys. I saw Do It has soft plastic melters are they good for making tubes? I only have a lurecraft and jannsnetcraft catalogs. Just wondering if there other companies out there with the same stuff. Any info would be greatly appreciated. For the amount of money you stated, do a search for horizontal tube dipping. Check out Bojon's method of dipping and his 2 cd instructional video. I think it's $25. I believe I bought the first copy sold but lent it to a customer and never got it back. It's great and well worth the money. Then you can take what you have left and easily get everything you need. You mentioned a budget and this is very doable. If you want to go hand injection, then you can't beat Bear's and you don't have to cut the tails. The tube molds are very ingenious and worth checking out as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jig Man Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 You might check and see if cwenbass has sold his tube mold yet. It was advertised here a few days ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txsrig Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 I have decided to try pouring my own tube jigs. I can't get a few colors that I want so I will only need a few hundred baits. I was wondering what it would take to get started. Molds, plastics, dipping rods, cutters, paints, glitters, scents. etc. Does anyone know if there are starter kits for this? I 'm willing to invest about $150 to get started. I currently pour my own sinkers, jigs, spinners and flys. I saw Do It has soft plastic melters are they good for making tubes? I only have a lurecraft and jannsnetcraft catalogs. Just wondering if there other companies out there with the same stuff. Any info would be greatly appreciated. I have some 4" tube molds from bears (injected), I highly recommend them!! There's no cutting of the tails or anything, just inject and that's it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishlicker Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 I agree with 152nd street baits,look up bojon and i think you will be very satisfied. He is the tube king i learned a ton from him about pouring tubes,he is a great honest man who is willing to help anyone. fishlicker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSC Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 I agree with 152nd street baits,look up bojon and i think you will be very satisfied. He is the tube king i learned a ton from him about pouring tubes,he is a great honest man who is willing to help anyone. fishlicker Ditto !!!!!!!!! JSC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tacklecrafter Posted January 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 thanks guys and big ups for the information bonjon. I gonna give it a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimcline Posted January 30, 2010 Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 thanks guys and big ups for the information bonjon. I gonna give it a try. That would be Bojon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
