BassnG3 Posted February 19, 2004 Report Share Posted February 19, 2004 I am looking for a good redbug recipe. I am trying to make some sticks in that color and I am using LC strawberry but it ends up looking almost like a sweet potato color instead (which is kinda neat). Also am curious how many are using lee pots for making sticks and if so do you like it? There seems to be alot of complaints on the temp regulating on the lee pots. Thanks... BassnG3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercury Posted February 19, 2004 Report Share Posted February 19, 2004 I wouldnt recomend a Lee pot for sticks. The salt settles in them and slows your progress. Fireball was working on a stirer for it, but no word as of yet. The salt would stop up the pour spout and not let you pour. This is just a few of the things I have seen dealing with a pot and pouring. Most recomend a pyrex cup (I do too) but it is down to prefrence. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted February 19, 2004 Report Share Posted February 19, 2004 Here's one that's close to Zoom's Red Bug.......... 4 ounces of Plastic: Plum (6 drops black grape, 5 drops strawberry) medium and large green flake small copper flake Give that one a try and see what you think. Hope it helps. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtrs5kprs Posted February 20, 2004 Report Share Posted February 20, 2004 Have had no problems with Lee pots and sticks, other than having to reverse the pot on the stand. I use the large pot for this, has a larger spout which prevents the salt "clumping" issue. Think the little pots would be a mess for this, plus they just do not hold enough plastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassnG3 Posted February 20, 2004 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2004 Thanks Chris for the formula will try it this weekend and post the results. I have been kickin around wondering if I should get a Lee pot or not. I plan to onlt make sticks, flukes and some trick worms. I just can't make up my mind though . BassnG3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtrs5kprs Posted February 21, 2004 Report Share Posted February 21, 2004 YES on the pot, at least if you want to pour frequently and in any volume. And like most things, more is better when it comes to hot pots, at least 4 to start. One pot will just frustrate you. I originally thought I could use 1 pot to help pour 2-color chunks along with my pyrex. Complete disaster. Ended up putting the pot on the shelf for a year or so until I broke down and bought several more on the advice of Rob Shaw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassnG3 Posted February 22, 2004 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2004 I guess I just might try pots. Thanx dtrs5kprs for the advice now the search for who sells them the cheapest Chris your recipe worked well and the fish on Rodman Reservoir (FL) seem to like them also used them in my club tourney today. BassnG3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted February 22, 2004 Report Share Posted February 22, 2004 Glad to hear it, and you're very welcome. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigZ Posted February 25, 2004 Report Share Posted February 25, 2004 G- You should check eBay for pots, I got 2 fr 75 bucks shipped, they were used but clean...I still like the microwave better for stick type worms.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassnG3 Posted February 25, 2004 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2004 I do check ebay from time to time for pots I just haven't found any yet. I bought some molds off ebay and I guess I will check more often for pots. BassnG3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
