northbassman Posted June 13, 2005 Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 For you guys that have been pouring the popular beavers can you give me some assistance in a mixture of plastic. I know alot of you are pouring them without salt. So can someone help me with how much plastic and softener to mix to get a good mixture so I don't have to waste alot of plastic experimenting from scratch. Also if anyone has a mixture with salt feel free to add that to if you would. Thanks for the help in advance. Very much appreaciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanillagorilla Posted June 14, 2005 Report Share Posted June 14, 2005 I use straight Calhouns plastic, no softener. I also use salt in my baits, but add it after pouring by shaking it out over the body of the bait while the plastic is still hot. I leave the flippers and tail salt free so the float better, and don't salt the first 1/4 inch of the heads for better durability. Hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northbassman Posted June 14, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2005 THanks Vanillagorilla, That is what I was looking for. I just didn't want to waste a ton of plastic trying to get the mixture right. I appreaciate the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB GONE Posted June 14, 2005 Report Share Posted June 14, 2005 I pour 99% of mine with no salt at all...Calhoun's is soft enough right out of the bucket.. Sometimes. a customer will ask for "salt to taste"..Then I add about 1 teaspoon of popcorn salt to 6oz of plastic. I will add about half of a teaspoon of softener in this case just to keep the bait good and soft... Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe S. Posted June 14, 2005 Report Share Posted June 14, 2005 I use calhouns as well which is pretty soft and since the bait is only one sided I don't like to make them any softer so they stay up on the hook better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northbassman Posted June 14, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2005 Thanks guys. That's what I was looking for. Where are you guys getting the aluminum molds. I ordered a few from Lure Craft for now until I see the aluminum ones online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rookiepourer Posted June 21, 2005 Report Share Posted June 21, 2005 I also use calhouns and I add softner to it as well. I use an eye dropper and use 25 drops for 1.25 cups of plastic. As for the salt I salt the top right after pouring so the salt gets absorbed into the hot plastic but I never salt any tails, legs, etc. In my opionion I think the aluminum molds are great. They do cost more but they will last alot longer. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
