BigBaitB Posted March 11, 2017 Report Share Posted March 11, 2017 I have 2 different swimbait molds one from lurecraft I forget what number and the 8" ribbed swimbait from stankx and I can't get either of the tails to swim without twisting. My thoughts are to use saltwater plastic or add more salt to make it stiffer. Hoping someone else has ran into and fixed this before me. Any help would be great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRammit Posted March 12, 2017 Report Share Posted March 12, 2017 Can't change the design, so your only option is to change the plastic Try one step up from what you're using now... If soft, try medium.. If medium, try hard.... Or get some hardener and custom mix it yourself Ive never used saltwater plastic, but I think it's even harder than regular hard plastic.... I wouldn't think you'd need to go that extreme And I think adding salt would actually make the action worse.... Adding salt only adds weight.... Making a heavier bait could offset the "keel" effect provided by the hook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBaitB Posted March 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2017 I ordered the extra strength from lure craft to give it a shot. Appreciate the input I will post results later next week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crappie fisherman Posted March 12, 2017 Report Share Posted March 12, 2017 (edited) Not an expert!We make swim baits from lurecraft mold's and lurecraft 500 saltwater.No problem's except we cannot make enough.Friend's keep me cleaned out espically during tour season LOL!!They ask for the lurecraft plastic!!The best plastic made."our two cent's.Have tried just about evryone else because of price!!Not bashing anyone!! just what we have found.Poured some baits from someother plastic maker yesterday to soft baits,Tails would not work slow speed or high speed.Plasic is every thing. ordered MF's salt water plastic 2nd to Lurecraft and a good deal right now can buy 2 gallon's for 100's dollars.also ordered the MF 464.Really liked this plastic and price a little cheaper than salt water.Not an expert.Am sure their are better deal's.This is what we have tried.Hope this help's Edited March 12, 2017 by crappie fisherman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBaitB Posted March 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2017 I tried the 500 formula from lurecraft and it did calm the twist down but it did not stop it and the tail still doesn't kick. It's looking like tougher plastic is the solution Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
