Lee's Lures Posted October 29, 2021 Report Share Posted October 29, 2021 I can't be too open, as the bait this is about is yet to be molded, but I've got this idea for a soft plastic glide bait, anybody done this before or got any tips on how to do the joint connections? Its the last thing I need to figure out before molding. Any help is appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD_mudbug Posted October 29, 2021 Report Share Posted October 29, 2021 How about using a nylon mesh fabric molded into the bait? I have a couple of Savage Gear 8" 3D swimbaits that use it and those have good action. They are 3 section swimbaits with a serpentine action. I think it would work on a glide bait. I don't do much in the soft plastic arena. In the past, I have used mesh in spots on senko type baits to add durability. The mesh does not seem to affect the action. If the nylon is too flexible for the joint, you could try a stiffer outdoor type mesh made of plastic or vinyl. It is also called patio mesh, insect screen, or privacy screen. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee's Lures Posted October 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2021 7 hours ago, JD_mudbug said: How about using a nylon mesh fabric molded into the bait? I have a couple of Savage Gear 8" 3D swimbaits that use it and those have good action. They are 3 section swimbaits with a serpentine action. I think it would work on a glide bait. I don't do much in the soft plastic arena. In the past, I have used mesh in spots on senko type baits to add durability. The mesh does not seem to affect the action. If the nylon is too flexible for the joint, you could try a stiffer outdoor type mesh made of plastic or vinyl. It is also called patio mesh, insect screen, or privacy screen. That idea fits the bill action wise, and I'll definitely give it a shot! I'm trying to make it modular so tails can be swapped, so I'm not sure how I would do that with mesh, but ya never know till ya try it. Thanks for the input! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aulrich Posted November 5, 2021 Report Share Posted November 5, 2021 The engineered angler on YouTube designed a soft plastic twitch bait with an internal harness that my be interesting to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTL Posted November 10, 2021 Report Share Posted November 10, 2021 Could you use a split ring for the connection? I make soft plastic twitchbaits with harnesses. Trying to make them with internal flotation too and it's an absolute bear. Everything that floats either bubbles or melts when you submerge it in hot plastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
