staten island angler Posted February 2, 2005 Report Share Posted February 2, 2005 This is my first week pouring plastic and really love it,but im having trouble with my senko bait i cant seem to not over pour which leaves me with excess plastic to trim. How do u get that smooth top on the senko? Probably not over pour right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassnG3 Posted February 2, 2005 Report Share Posted February 2, 2005 If you are using a 2 piece mold overpour and just use a scissors to trim excess. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsac Posted February 2, 2005 Report Share Posted February 2, 2005 How are you pouring, pyrex or metal cups? If you are using pyrex, try not to use too much. Filling the cup over 4 or 5 ounces makes it hard to not overpour when you are 1st starting. But, if you add too little, it cools to quick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james bradshaw Posted February 2, 2005 Report Share Posted February 2, 2005 If I'm understanding the question corectly, you need to over pour because you will get some shrinkage and without over pouring you will end up with an incoplete worm. or a little sucker hole in the head of the bait. Good luck! James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigZ Posted February 3, 2005 Report Share Posted February 3, 2005 I pour the cavities to the top of the "funnel" part and by the time I get across the mold I go back and fill the "funnel" again. It's the easiest bait to pour and fun as well. The only thing I can emphasize is PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE!!! (You can remelt the left over "cones" too...) As for the smooth end, I use a razor knife to cut the cones off , they work good, just push down and you're done. The most important part about senkos is that you need to get the salt/softener to plastic ratio right (personal preference). Make sure you mix the hell out of the plastic before you pour and stir the plastic often while you are pouring because the salt settles with a quickness. Good Luck and welcome to a hobby that is almost as addicting as fishing...LoL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staten island angler Posted February 3, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2005 thanks for your help guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senkosam Posted February 3, 2005 Report Share Posted February 3, 2005 If I understand you correctly, you're using a LC or other one-part mold. To prevent the concave surface or your sticks, the suggestion of making sure the temp is hot and thin, is important. This is the method a buddy showed me when we both started using 1-part molds: Pour the cavity near full, then pour the entire length again until a slight bulge appears. I one end is too high, tilt the mold to let the hot plastic run to the other end. It takes very little plastic to do this. Too get completely rounded, chunkier sticks, dip the whole worm in a clear or lightly colored/flaked plastic bath. (See double dipping post) I hate having a concave surface to my worms and grubs, even for personal use - I like pretty baits! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staten island angler Posted February 3, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2005 senkosam to molds are 2 piece stik molds from bobs and dels. When im done filling the molds and the plastic cools i have to cut off the excess which leaves me with a cut off top of the senko, not smooth like the the top of a senko is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senkosam Posted February 3, 2005 Report Share Posted February 3, 2005 Got it! It won't affect the action. In fact, I've cut Senkos down after parts tore off, re-rigged and still caught more bass. The only way to get tapered ends is to pour two worms, cut the tapered end off one and candle fuse it to the worm with the cut tip or hold over a candle to round the tip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staten island angler Posted February 3, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2005 thanks senkosam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
