mark poulson Posted December 5, 2014 Report Share Posted December 5, 2014 Is there a readily available plastisol, other than the exotic material Keitech uses, that will float a 3/0 hook? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowFISH Posted December 5, 2014 Report Share Posted December 5, 2014 Mark, How big of a bait is it for? I used the Caney Creek Medium and it will float a 3/0 Gammy in a decent size swimbait. Alot will also depend on the line you're using - I don't think anything will keep floro floating - but braid or mono would help. I don't think the stuff I used is any different than others plastisol... alot has to do with hook/bait size. If you're making a DIY mold or willing to modify a mold you own.... there are a few tricks that might help float the bait as well. I've seen a few baits with "holes" in them to trap air and help get that thing up and floating. J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted December 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2014 (edited) J., I wanted to make a Pop mold of a PopR-type soft bait, probably 2 1/2", with a light wire hook, like the Gamie you mentioned. I would be throwing it on 17lb mono, so I can throw it into flooded brush, and still get the fish back out. I guess I'll make a P.O.P. mold and try it out. Maybe I'll stir in some bubbles before I pour it. Thanks for your help. Mark Edited December 7, 2014 by mark poulson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteSS Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 No plastic will float a hook that size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joelhains Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 I'll add a floating additive to the plastics when making frogs and they will float a 3/0 EWG Hook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted December 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 I'll add a floating additive to the plastics when making frogs and they will float a 3/0 EWG Hook Where can I find that kind of additive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joelhains Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 http://pouryourownworms.com/Floating-Additive-1-quart-FA32-Quart.htmthere you go. The only downside to using it is that it is white. So obviously your can't get clear baits when using it and you have to use more colorant to get the same color as you would without it. It also makes the plastic more firm and less flexible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted December 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 Thanks. I bookmarked the link. I'm thinking white won't be a problem. I don't think a popper needs to be transparent. Leonard Smith suggested sanding some cork into coarse dust, and adding that into the plastic. That might work for more transparent baits, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
