ofek Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 I want to start making my own soft lures! how can i start? i dont know how start the proccess and what meterials to use. Please help me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archery1 Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 read forums.. this 1 has alot of great articles and advice on it.. there are so many compnies out there that sell molds,plastic,injectors etc. hope u have fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jig Man Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 Check out Bear's Baits, Janns Netcraft, Barlows, Lure parts on line, lure craft, etc. See what starter kits they have. You'll also need a heat source, gloves, and some way to pour your baits. If you want to save money, don't start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 Check out Bear's Baits, Janns Netcraft, Barlows, Lure parts on line, lure craft, etc. See what starter kits they have. You'll also need a heat source, gloves, and some way to pour your baits. If you want to save money, don't start. Hahaha Too true! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat28 Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 Don't. Ever. Cost me seven hundred so far, started but a month ago. Won't ever compensate for it. Oh yeah, it is also tons of fun, perhaps because of the fumes. Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 It really is a bummer for those who start out thinking they'll save money. It seems like most new tasks when taking them on yourself can become pretty costly. A little off topic, but we have a few concord grape vines, and this year my wife and I decided to take on making wine. We started out with just the basics, and lo and behold.........5 months later we're about 800 bucks in for maybe a few bottles of wine. LOL. On the plus side, most of the products we purchased are good for years to come, so if we decide to do it again ( ), we should be good to go. With bait making, if you stay at it, you WILL get better........and the better you get, the more money you spend. You'll go through plastic a helluva lot faster, buy more molds, colors, flake, etc. In the end, though, there's nothing that equals catching a fish on a bait you made. That alone makes it worthwhile! Good luck in your pouring and don't be afraid to shoot questions our way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toadfrog Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 I love the smell of burnt rubber . But I hate the sound of screaming women . STAY OUTTA MOMMA'S Kitchen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat28 Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 What toadfrog said times two! Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallmouthaholic Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 If you want to save money, don't start. Without question! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonestarbaitcompany Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Orel, Go to lonestarbaitco.com watch all the videos and read the website, between those and the forums you will have an excellent start to bait making. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...