GB GONE Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 Anybody tried it yet??? I basically had made my own formula with addition of hardener to Calhouns for pouring baits like the Sweet B'ver type baits that are used for flipping. I know we like our baits soft, especially for DS and worms, but if you spend any time flippin' in brush, trees, etc...you like that bait to be a little more firm so it doesn't wrap around branches, sticks, grass as easy... Wondering how much firmness this plastic ends up giving compared to a "straight out of the bucket" Calhoun's plastic bait.. Jim PS Thanks Del!!!! One less "mad scientist" formula thing to do!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsac Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 I spend more time flipping then anything else. I would never want to make my baits any harder A lot of time flipping is a reaction bite. It drops in front of them and they eat it. But sometimes they grab it 2 or 3 times before you get a chance to set the hook. I fish tournies in a club with a lot of my customers. I have asked them about this exact issue. They all agree that they prefer all of their baits as soft, yet as durable as possible. I think there is a point when they become too soft. If you cast and it comes off the hook, too soft Sorry to ramble Jim. No, I haven't tried it. And I probably won't But again, it all comes down to preference and confidence! I just think that's one more 'obstacle' to deal with, having to mix up different batches of plastic for different baits. And....what if you heavily salt your flipping baits? We all know that you have to add softener to your plastic. Wouldn't having a stiffer plastic defeat the purpose since you have to add softener? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB GONE Posted March 9, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 Well said Jake... I do like my baits a little firmer than the ones straight out of the "jug" but like you said its a confidence thing or maybe it is just what I was used to from the "commercial" baits I used so long... Here in south GA and in FL where i fish a lot, there are a lot of pads, trees, sticks, stumps, grass, weeds, etc and I have found my baits just don't hang or wrap as bad when i drop it in a tiny little hole... I have sold over 250 flipping baits in the past month with some guys commenting that they wish the baits were just a little more firm. Probably due to the fact that they are used to the mass produced baits like the one that was used by Kelly Jordan to win the Okechobee tournament. That craw tube thing is pretty hard plastic but the tear resistance is not there like in our baits. Hopefully, the more they throw my baits, the more they will appreciate the difference. I will use that new plastic in some baits I throw so I can see the difference..I'll let you know!!! Jim Never considered the salt issue...that is why I put these things out there..Thanks again Jake!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 I have noticed inconsistencies with the 5-gallon bucket from Calhoun. I'm on my second 5-gallon bucket and I have to say that with the latest one I have received (almost a week ago), I have to add hardener to it to make the baits somewhat firmer which I had no problems with the previous bucket. I made sure the plastic was thoroughly mixed by using a drill and paint mixer before using it, but the end-result indicated that hardener was still needed. I also do wonder if Del's new tube plastic will be my solution to having to buy hardener too. Can someone post something about it if you have tried it? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB GONE Posted March 9, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 Will...you know where I'm coming from on this I see!!! Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
