Fish addict80 Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 I am new to the forum and wanted to introduce myself. I have been pouring swim baits for the last 6 years. I started out with pop molds then made some out of polyester resin and am now using RTV molds. I mainly pour for myself and friends for fishing the ocean here in Oregon. We target albacore mostly and use up a few hundred swimbaits each per year. I have been successful and have a sponsorship from a local tackle shop to compete in the Oregon tuna classic tournaments as well as supplying them with my swimbaits. I attached a picture of some of my recent work. I am now using the large lee production pots with homemade stirring setup similar to what guys are using in the presto pots. I really like the ease of use while pouring with these pots but without a stirrer they are difficult at best. I have been researching all the info here on different plastics and will sample them to see what I like best. Currently using the green LC saltwater (hard) plastic and there colors. It seems not all plastic makers or distributors have an abundance of color choices. I want to try other plastic but don't want to limit my color selection. So, can I use one brand of plastic and different brands for the coloring and glitter? I did not think it would be an issue but cannot find anything to confirm or deny my suspicion. I plan on trying MF, CCM, Bait junkies and lure works plastic all in the hard formula. I also included a fish pic of an average day off our coast. Luke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Americanzero Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 You should not have any issue mixing color/glitter/plastic brands. Worse case, just make a small test batch to try it if you have any doubt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbob Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 i use baitjunkys plastic but ive got colorant from just about every supplier and it all works fine for me hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slammingjack Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 I use MF 464 plastic 50 reg./ 50 saltwater. Good stuff; tough bait with good action. I use LC, LW and MF colors and flakes. So I know it works to mix and match. You will find some colors are weaker.. LC is a stronger color then say LW. But LW has some great colors .Nice baits btw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 I don't think I ever made a bait that didn't have at least 3 different brands of products in them. LOL! Nice lookin' swimbaits. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toadfrog Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 Amen brother X2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy1976 Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 Nice color choices and pours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish addict80 Posted March 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 Thanks guys I appreciate the input!!! Luke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
