Matt Moreau Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 Sup guys! I am trying to figure out what i can use for a tail material on my hard swimbaits. I want something that is harder than plastisol but still soft enough where it will collapse in a fishes mouth. I have experimented with using hardner in plastisol but i can't get the stiffness i wanted. I like what River2Sea uses on its baits like the S-waver and looking for something like on the roman made swim baits. If you have any ideas or suggestions please let me know! Cheers, Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 Matt, I posted this in the soft baits forum. I use clear margarine tub tops. They are thin enough to fold, but strong enough to hold up. The plastic fits in a fine saw kerf, is held in with crazy glue, and can be removed and changed with an exacto knife. If you want a strong, flexible tail, I think if you make a mold, and then shoot silicone caulking into it, that should work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglinarcher Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 I use silicone myself. Specifically I made an RTV mold of Alumilite HS2, spray it with mold release, then I pour HS2 into the mold to replicate the S Waver tail. It is exactly what you want, softer then tub tops, firm enough for stability.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squirrel3495 Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 I've been using Alumilite Flex 30. I really like it so far. Just as soft as worm plastic but won't tear under normal fishing conditions like the slammer tails. Downside is that it is a honey color. I've use smooth on so strong to color it red and black they worked great. They don't make silver. Going to try the alumilite metallic powder. I put in in a toaster over at 150 deg and it cures in about 3 hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Moreau Posted January 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Thanks Mark but I'm looking for something I can duplicate in a mold pretty easy. I may try urethane or like the flex 70...I need something firm. Thanks for the replies and ideas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
