Jrmeef88 Posted January 7, 2022 Report Share Posted January 7, 2022 I’ve been making wooden swimbaits and glide sits for a little while now. Recently I carved out a really nice 2 piece glide that I decided I wants to mold. I’ve never made a mold before so I went out and bought everything I needed (silicone, molding clay, casting resin, micro balloons etc.) anyway, I decided that I wanted to make a tail fin instead of using a brush tail so I carved the tail fin out of balsa and am going to mold that. my question is, should I buy a saltwater blend of plastisol or use alumalite flex for the tail fin? I have 0 experience with either product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglinarcher Posted January 8, 2022 Report Share Posted January 8, 2022 It really depends on how you are going to attach it and what your bait is molded out of. But....I have used both and I think the plastisol is faster to mold, but the Flex glues in a little getter. Still, both will work for you. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravenlures Posted January 10, 2022 Report Share Posted January 10, 2022 Look on you tube lots there to learn. Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Moreau Posted January 12, 2022 Report Share Posted January 12, 2022 For glides you need a bit more rigidity to the tail IMHO. a floppy or soft tail for me really hurts the glide. I have used saltwater plastisol and it is ok and with hardener its better but I prefer Flex urethanes. Lots of companies have them varying in hardness I like flex it 50. These fins are made with it and are very pliable. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
