Slims Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 Hello to you all. I have just begun making my own baits. It is very rewarding and I enjoy it a lot. But, I am having an issue I cannot figure out. First I should say I am using m-f super soft and the 2.5 inch trout worm and curl tail molds from basstackle.com and a basstackle injector. Anyway, a lot of times after I inject the plastic, the tails of the trout worms and the grubs will be hallow, or have visible air bubbles. I assume they might be from stirring, but I always reheat after a stir to try to pop the bubbles. What else could be causing this? Is there some kind of remedy for it? Will I not have this issue if I use a harder plastic? Thanks for the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrick reif Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 Hello to you all. I have just begun making my own baits. It is very rewarding and I enjoy it a lot. But, I am having an issue I cannot figure out. First I should say I am using m-f super soft and the 2.5 inch trout worm and curl tail molds from basstackle.com and a basstackle injector. Anyway, a lot of times after I inject the plastic, the tails of the trout worms and the grubs will be hallow, or have visible air bubbles. I assume they might be from stirring, but I always reheat after a stir to try to pop the bubbles. What else could be causing this? Is there some kind of remedy for it? Will I not have this issue if I use a harder plastic? Thanks for the help. slow down when injecting. I noticed alot of bubbles in my dropshot worms when I would use a quick heavy hand while injecting. When I put on my kid gloves, the problem was drasticly reduced, but not eliminated entirely. For what I do, and how I do it, that's good enough...the fish won't care Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slims Posted March 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 Thanks for the suggestion. I will try slowing down. I only feel like its an issue on the worms I sell. I want them to be as close to perfect as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toadfrog Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 When you fill your injector try turning it tip up . Gently give it some pressure until plastic oozes out. Then quickly place it in the port make one smooth stroke until you feel back pressure when the mold is full . Count to three before you move the injector from the mold. Should help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deerak Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 I just started a few weeks ago and had the same issues. Before I go to inject, I fill the injector up a few times to heat it up and noticed that it was causing bubbles too. Before the last time I pull the plastic into the injector, I will stir the plastic a little with my injector. Once full, if I let out a little bit of plastic into the cup before I inject, it dramatically helps with the bubbles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
