Rpc Posted June 9, 2019 Report Share Posted June 9, 2019 I’m pouring my own musky baits. I’ve been using Alumisol and am fairly pleased with the result I get. I wouldn’t mind if it was a touch harder and it’s a little inconsistent but the main problem is I can’t order it in bulk so I’m looking to switch. The dead on Plastix look nice but I don’t like that their saltwater brand sinks. I like that the alimisol floats so once I weight it for the keel I still have nice hangtime. Looking for a plastisol that is tough enough but still floats. Anyone have a good blend recommendation. Also not interested in using additives, I wanna find something I can use outta the container. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makinbait Posted June 10, 2019 Report Share Posted June 10, 2019 I'd suggest getting a sample from the different manufacturers. I prefer the Bait Plastics 312 Saltwater or 362 Saltwater Super Tough as the price and service is good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landry Posted June 13, 2019 Report Share Posted June 13, 2019 I use Lurecraft saltwater for my Musky baits. Not sure if it floats. Durable. Hard packs bad and is prone to having bubbles at times but overall a good choice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRum Posted June 19, 2019 Report Share Posted June 19, 2019 On 6/10/2019 at 6:23 AM, makinbait said: I'd suggest getting a sample from the different manufacturers. I prefer the Bait Plastics 312 Saltwater or 362 Saltwater Super Tough as the price and service is good. BP 312 floats 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aulrich Posted June 24, 2019 Report Share Posted June 24, 2019 What is the action like with the super tough plastics, I do pike sized baits. would it work in smaller baits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rpc Posted June 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2019 Probably depends on which type of bait. I’m doing pullbaits so they can be pretty firm. Swimbaits start to suck if u get them too stiff. At least that’s what I’ve noticed. I ordered lure raft hybrid between saltwater and regular, it was wayyyy to soft. Not even close to the hardness of the regular alumisol. I just called alimisol and got them to send me more in bulk, rather than burn money experimenting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aulrich Posted June 24, 2019 Report Share Posted June 24, 2019 The type of rig seems to make a difference we have come to like the do-it ES 6" shad with a screw nose and external wire rig regular alumisol actually lasts pretty good 10 is fish or better, but it is pretty chewed up, but anything with an internal rigging can be done in one if you are unlucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted June 26, 2019 Report Share Posted June 26, 2019 For me, my rule of thumb for paddle tail swimbaits is the longer and thinner the tail shaft, the stiffer the plastisol I use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
