Bohica Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 What material is being used to make tail fins on swim baits? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atrophius Posted July 31, 2010 Report Share Posted July 31, 2010 What material is being used to make tail fins on swim baits? Well, some people have made them out of wood, but if your looking for the hair type stuff, it is called friskets. I believe you can get it from fly fishing suppliers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted July 31, 2010 Report Share Posted July 31, 2010 Some use polycarbonate (lexan), some use molded soft plastic. My choice would be molded gelflex, it is a re-meltable rubber, a bit stronger than the plastics that the softbait guys use. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koop Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 Geflex sounds like it would work very well, but isn't easy to find in the 'states'. Does anyone know where to find it in the U.S.? Sounds like it would be nice to use for mold making too. Kent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 Try local model shops, phone them first. Better deals available on line. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR KNOW IT ALL KIND OF Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 (edited) I vote for Lexan. They last longer and you can paint them easy! Plus you can cut and design them to look like a real tail better than you can soft plastics unless your a soft plastic expert which I am not. I HATE SOFT PLASTIC TAILS ON SWIMBAITS.. THEY DONT LAST BUT 1 or 2 FISH PERIOD. Edited August 3, 2010 by The_Rookie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bohica Posted August 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2010 I vote for Lexan. They last longer and you can paint them easy! Plus you can cut and design them to look like a real tail better than you can soft plastics unless your a soft plastic expert which I am not. I HATE SOFT PLASTIC TAILS ON SWIMBAITS.. THEY DONT LAST BUT 1 or 2 FISH PERIOD. Thanks guys, appreciate the info, looks like I'll try the Lexan route. Bohica Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted August 4, 2010 Report Share Posted August 4, 2010 Thanks guys, appreciate the info, looks like I'll try the Lexan route. Bohica I use both the plastic dividers from Plano boxes, and the clear plastic tops from tubs of guacamole I buy at the market. If you want bristle tails and fins, you can use paint brushes. They come in both natural bristles, and nylon, and, with patience, you can make them work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeltaMan Posted August 17, 2010 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 Well, some people have made them out of wood, but if your looking for the hair type stuff, it is called friskets. I believe you can get it from fly fishing suppliers. i thought they were called fibbets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallie Posted August 17, 2010 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 i thought they were called fibbets? They are. Friskets is a masking material that has a light adhesive like a post it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
