Richard Prager Posted December 20, 2010 Report Share Posted December 20, 2010 I am brand new at this and was wondering if there is a basic formula for making a solid color like black. Is there a certain amount of drops per ounce of plastic? Or do you basically just start adding the drops and stir till you get the desired shade. Each vendor's colorants vary in strength. You do have to experiment a little bit.. As far as black goes, I've found Lurecrafts (18 drops per cup) to be by far the strongest and M-F's (55 drops per cup) the weakest. That's just for black and cannot be used a rule of thumb for their other colorants. Bear's and Del-Marts fall slightly below Lurecraft. All four of these vendors make great products. Some offer colors that others don't. Some off products that each other don't. Welcome and start saving your money as this is very addicting. I would take 10% of what you spend and put it aside.............for a good rehab or divorce lawyer.........maybe both ! The search feature also has a wealth of information that can save you plenty of $$$$$$ and trial and error. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrbil Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 Each vendor's colorants vary in strength. You do have to experiment a little bit.. As far as black goes, I've found Lurecrafts (18 drops per cup) to be by far the strongest and M-F's (55 drops per cup) the weakest. That's just for black and cannot be used a rule of thumb for their other colorants. Bear's and Del-Marts fall slightly below Lurecraft. All four of these vendors make great products. Some offer colors that others don't. Some off products that each other don't. Welcome and start saving your money as this is very addicting. I would take 10% of what you spend and put it aside.............for a good rehab or divorce lawyer.........maybe both ! The search feature also has a wealth of information that can save you plenty of $$$ and trial and error. Thanks..I appreciate that...I am finding that you need to experiment to really get what you want..which I am also finding is a big part of the fun of it...I'm pretty sure some colors look one way to some and different to others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 Thanks..I appreciate that...I am finding that you need to experiment to really get what you want..which I am also finding is a big part of the fun of it...I'm pretty sure some colors look one way to some and different to others. When you are experimenting with colors don't forget to write down everything that you do; as you do it. That way if what you are doing works out, you can repeat it. www.novalures.com 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny G1 Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 Does anyone have the Yamamoto 232 twin tail 5" grub recipe? it kind of a plum color . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Boy Baits Posted February 1, 2011 Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 BubbleGum- 6 drops purple from Jannsnetcraft into 1 cup of plastic. Add black flake- Its amazing on Senkos! Picture Below: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Anderson Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 Great recipes guys!! Here's one I didn't see and would LOVE to have: ZOOM's Sweet Potato Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadslinger Posted March 6, 2011 Report Share Posted March 6, 2011 ALso dont forget when adding salt(which is white) you need to add more color... I got the blue fleck down perfect for the senkos but now I cant find the recipe, I will dig it up... The other day I was playing around and slipped and came out with an Identicle junebug color for just worms with out salt... 40 drops of black grape and 55-60 drops of red(lure craft colors shaken very well ) in 1.5 cups of m-f plastic Delw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadslinger Posted March 6, 2011 Report Share Posted March 6, 2011 Does anyone know what color the Rago Light hitch color is? I know what the blue is just trying to find the magic green/ brown color Thanks T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoneFroggin Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 (edited) One of my favorite bed colors: Bubble Gum 1 cup plastic 15 drops M-F White 3 drops M-F Red Edited March 9, 2011 by GoneFroggin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mja2770 Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 BLUE SAPPHIRE Hello everyone! I am new to the bait making world, but I am growing to love it more and more every day. Does anyone have a recipe for blue sapphire? Thanks everyone for posting new recipes as it gives us newbies something to work with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 Rainbow Trout. Each recipie is done with 4 oz plastic and LC colors Top 15 drops watermelon black flake Middle 6 drops strawberry 3 drops oxblood 1/8 tsp white pearl 1/8 tsp violet highlight Bottom 1/8 tsp white pearl Fine holi jewels optional Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 Perch All LC colors Belly 4 oz plastic 4 drops oxblood 1/8 tsp green highlight 2 drops orange Back 4 oz plastic 16 watermelon Black glitter regular and string. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 Bleeding Eel All LC colors. Top 4 oz plastic 6 drops green pumpkin 6 drops black 1/16 tsp gold highlight Middle 4 oz plastic 1/8 white pearl Belly or throat depending on the bait style 4 oz. plastic 6 strawberry 3 oxblood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 Raped Ape All LC colors Top 4 oz plastic 16 black 1/16 white pearl Tail/Belly/or Throat (depending on the bait style) 4 oz plastic 6 strawberry 3 oxblood The whire pearl in the black gives it a nice sheen (not a Charlie;lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 Mean Green All LC colors Top 4 oz plastic 3 drops watermelon 2 drops green black flake Bottom 4oz plastic 3 drops brown 1 drop black 2 drops pumpkinseed no flake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 (edited) I have several other recipies I would like to share but they involve LC's old motoroil color that they don't carry anymore as far as I know. Luckily, I still have a fair amount of it. It's too bad because they are good colors. Maybe I'll post them anyway because I'm sure some of you out there still have that color as well. Let me know. Edited April 1, 2011 by nova Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basscandy92040 Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 I have several other recipies I would like to share but they involve LC's old motoroil color that they don't carry anymore as far as I know. Luckily, I still have a fair amount of it. It's too bad because they are good colors. Maybe I'll post them anyway because I'm sure some of you out there still have that color as well. Let me know. When you say old motoroil, how old?? I have a small bot of it....bought it 2 years ago...is it different now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 When you say old motoroil, how old?? I have a small bot of it....bought it 2 years ago...is it different now? Thought I read something about it a while ago on TU, thet LC changed their motoroil color. The one I have looks more dark green than anything else. Certainly does not look like changeable motoroil. I've had mine for 3 or 4 years. I don't use it a lot and very little at a time; the color is quite strong. www.novalures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 Pearl Green i use for a vein but can have other applications.(use your imagination) LC colors 4 oz plastic 2 motoroil 2golden yellow 2 amber 1/8 tsp white pearl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 Brown Melon LC colors 4 oz plastic 8 drops motoroil 2 drops natural 1 drop watermelon black glitter gold glitter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 Punkin' Green Chrome LC colors Top 4 oz plastic 1 drop brown 2 drops amber 4 drops pumpkinseed 1 drop natural black glitter Belly or Tail (depending on he style of bait) 4 oz plastic 6 drops motoroil 1/16 tsp green highlight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted April 4, 2011 Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 Leapord Frog All LC colors Top 4 oz plastic 8 motoroil 1/32 tsp copper pearl black glitter large and small Bottom 4 oz plastic 6 white Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass-Boys Posted June 20, 2011 Report Share Posted June 20, 2011 I need help matching Yamamoto's # 301 green pumpkin. I have all LC colors if you look at his grubs or hogs, the body is dark green and the tails are yellow/ brown thanks Jeff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerworm Posted June 20, 2011 Report Share Posted June 20, 2011 try your normal green pumpkin recipe as the appendages get thinner gr. pumpkin should appear more yellow ecspecially with all the filler and salt they use to make the baits cheaper!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass-Boys Posted June 20, 2011 Report Share Posted June 20, 2011 I have made 10-12 batches with out a decent match.. I can get a match for the tails.. but then the body is to brown,, If I match the body the tails are to green I can match the 301 stick baits but with that for hogs the tails are to green I will keep trying. rite now my green pumpkin is pumpkinseed & watermelon. can darken with black.. been adding yellow.. will be adding orange next the colors I have made are close and do catch fish.. but I have that 1 customer,, you know,, that wants it exact.. and the customer is always rite !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
