Down South Lures Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 Hey guys. I have been lurking on this board for a little bit. It seems that there is a lot of valuable knowlege on this board. Some of the guys make some really nice looking baits. I would like to learn how to pour plastic lures. What kit would you all recommend? I would like to learn to pour single colors, and then move to colors like red shad. I do not mind spending some money. I would rather get what I need the first time around. I saw that there were some instructional DVDs on pouring plastics. Which one do you guys recommend? I know that pouring baits is an art and takes a lot of pratice to perfect. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down South Lures Posted January 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 I don't think I would start with a "kit." I'ld find some aluminum molds for baits I liked and buy them. Then buy an injector that goes with those molds and some plastic. Get the single colors you want and give it a go. Add a pyrex cup and a cheap microwave and you have a complete "kit." Or go with hand pour molds and forego the injector, but personally I have found injecting to be easier than hand pouring. As far as instructions... everything you could need is right here. Certainly everything you need to get started. Only other thing I can add is stay away from Jann's Netcraft molds and injector. Would you recommend a microwave or hot plate type instrument for heating the plastic? I have been leaning towards the injector instead of hand pouring. Thanks Bob. I hope to be here for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB GONE Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 Would you recommend a microwave or hot plate type instrument for heating the plastic? I have been leaning towards the injector instead of hand pouring. Thanks Bob. I hope to be here for a while. What ever you can put your hands on easier as far as the heating source. Both are sufficient. As far as hand pour vs hand injection, the learning curve is so short with hand injection, you can't go wrong. You will easily make perfect baits from day one. Hand pouring is a little tougher to get the hang of and becoming an art as much as a hobby. Good luck and I would recommend buying a mold (or 2, 3, 10... LOL) in a bait you fish alot. That way you know right out of the gate you will use the baits and once you catch on your own, you will be HOOKED!!! Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzyGrub Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 Unless money is an issue, look for an injection kit. Bear's has very flexible kits, but check the other key suppliers, as well (Delmart, BassTackle, Jacobs, Bob's). In Bear's you get to pick 3 colors, 3 glitters, injector, misc, and what mold you want. Find a mold he has that is your primary (most used) plastic type bait. If it is not in the list, Bear will add it. I have both a microwave and hot plate, but only have used the former so far. For single colors, the micowave is fine. I think once you start multiple colors the hot plate is easier to keep multiple containers going. Good luck, and have fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saggitarius449 Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 I suggest going to BearsBaits.com and getting you a starter kit. I think its the best bang of you buck. You get a gallon of plastic, a couple different colors and glitters, an injector, gloves, clamp and a mold of you choice. Everything you need to get started. But this is just my 2 cents. http://www.bearsbaits.com/Starter-Kits_c_29.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gone2long Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 All good advice above, Jim is right injection is fairly quick to learn I would go with a kit with a quality 2 piece CNC aluminum mold of your favorite bait and also buy a few silicone molds from say lurecraft they are cheap in price will last you prolly forever and this way you can be producing a nice bait right away and learning the hand pouring as you go, but be warned a gallon of plastic is like an empty crack vile to a user I started with 5 gallons Also try to work with 4 oz recipes that way if your not quite satisfied you arent wasting plastic, most color recipes are 4 oz anywho so you should be good to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 All great advice. ESPECIALLY starting with the 5 gallon jug. If you get 1 gallon, you will be cussing out your UPS driver for your next jug! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down South Lures Posted January 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 All great advice. ESPECIALLY starting with the 5 gallon jug. If you get 1 gallon, you will be cussing out your UPS driver for your next jug! HAHAHAHA!!! Thanks for the info guys. It seems as though all of you have the addiction of pouring your own baits. Can't wait to get started. I talked to a lady at Del-Mart today. They are going to cut a custom mold for me. Since the lead time is 6 weeks on a custom mold, I plan to buya couple cheap molds to practice with. I think I will go with the injection mold. Is there an advantage to hand pouring? As I get better, I can so laminate colors like red shad right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...