GB GONE Posted November 8, 2004 Report Share Posted November 8, 2004 Got in some highlight powder (green) from LC this weekend and now I need some advice...Add before or after heating and does a little go a long way or not so much... Any advice/tips appreciated!!! Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BASS8BAITS Posted November 8, 2004 Report Share Posted November 8, 2004 I add it before I heat the plastic. For 2 ounces of plastic I use a small amount of hi-lite, about the size of the end of a Q-tip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsac Posted November 8, 2004 Report Share Posted November 8, 2004 about the size of the end of a Q-tip Good comparison I use different amounts for different baits. Each color also uses a different amount. Some just show up better then others. Start with clear plastic, and add your hi lite. Start off with a tiny bit. Depending on the effect you're looking for, you might not even be able to see it in the cup. But when you pour the bait it will show up. Remember, you can add more if you don't like it, but you can't take it out once it's there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojo Posted November 9, 2004 Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 I got some cool SS measuring spoons from walmart that work well for small amounts. They are marked a pinch, a smidgen, and a dash. The largest is about an eighth of a teaspoon and they get smaller. So I put in a pinch (smallest) of hilite to 4 oz. cold plastic for Z's smoky blue shad. You'll find that you use different amounts for different color combos and effects. It seems to mix easier in the plastic when it's cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted November 9, 2004 Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 If you don't mix it in the unheated plastic you will wind up with lumps of highlite. I use a lot of highlites and I usually put 1/8 teaspoon in 4 oz. to get the effect I'm loking for. Check out the sticky and you will find highlite recipies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB GONE Posted November 9, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 Thanks guys....I'll try it out tonight!!! Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigZ Posted November 9, 2004 Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 I always add it before I pour. You need to mix while you are pouring or you will end up with leftover highlight at the bottom of the cup and inconsistent mix in your baits, ie... the baits you pour last out of the batch will have more highlight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassnG3 Posted November 9, 2004 Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 Make sure you mix it real well when you initially add it (prior to heating) then each time thereafter. BassnG3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuMMeRBaits Posted November 10, 2004 Report Share Posted November 10, 2004 Add it before the heating, and make sure to use small amounts, the first time I tried it I though I put in just a little, boy was I wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BASS8BAITS Posted November 13, 2004 Report Share Posted November 13, 2004 Mojo, I found those spoons you referred to in your post. These are exactly what i needed. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojo Posted November 14, 2004 Report Share Posted November 14, 2004 Not a problem Bass8, glad they'll work for you. I've modified all my recipes to use them. It's faster and easier to pour 2 or 4 oz batches when trying out new recipes, and the smaller measuring spoons are great for small batches. I use them for glitter also. By the way, I won your auction on the pimpleback purple/blue hilite worms on ebay. Looking forward to getting them and trying them out!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BASS8BAITS Posted November 14, 2004 Report Share Posted November 14, 2004 Being a TU member just earned you a free sample pack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
