IBHUFFY1 Posted August 28, 2003 Report Share Posted August 28, 2003 Anyone have a close copy to the Berkley scent they would like to share : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted August 28, 2003 Report Share Posted August 28, 2003 Pro Cure's Threadfin Shad is the closest I've found. You can find them at www.pro-cure.com . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pop Posted August 29, 2003 Report Share Posted August 29, 2003 Hi Chris: I sent an order to Pro Cure today, but couldn't find thread fin shad or any other kind of shad in the oils. Where did I miss that? Pop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted August 30, 2003 Report Share Posted August 30, 2003 Hey Pop, Go to www.pro-cure.com and click on the "Master Products" link. You'll find the threadfin toward the bottom of the page. It is listed under "butters", but it's actually a liquid. The only caution is it will make the plastic bubble (slightly), but it dissolves in a matter of seconds. I like to put just a drop in a couple ounces of plastic, then treat the worms with a drop and popcorn salt in the bag. Hope this helps Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pop Posted August 30, 2003 Report Share Posted August 30, 2003 Thanks Chris, I ordered Anise Plus Clear Bait Oil, Freshwater Shrimp Bait Oil, and Herring Bait Oil. Have you ever tried any of these? As a side note, I ordered material from MF then two days later ordered material from LC. The material from LC was on my door step the day MF was just shipping. Is MF always that slow shipping? Pop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsac Posted August 30, 2003 Report Share Posted August 30, 2003 Pop, I don't know what Chris' experiexnce with M-F is, but in the past my M-F orders have arrived in 2 days and I've had problems with 3 LC orders. This last time I ordered (last Monday) I got my LC order Friday, and M-F hasn't even billed my account yet? So either the tides have turned, or I just had a bit of misfortune with LC in the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted August 30, 2003 Report Share Posted August 30, 2003 Hey Fellas, MF is a small family run business, and you may have caught them during a vacation. It's happened to me a couple times. Otherwise, they are very good about shipping the next day. With MF, your best bet is to order online with a credit card. For some reason, I've found it's even quicker than a phone order. My problem is usually with Lure Craft. My last order was missing two items and they sent the wrong mold, but they are very good about making it right with the customer. Pop..... I LOVE the anise oil. It's absolutely the best out there in my opinion. I use the herring oil for my saltwater stuff. Never tried the shrimp, but odds are it's pretty darn good. So far, the only ones I wouldn't recommend are the crawfish (makes the plastic very foamy, like pouring a pitcher of beer) and the predator scent. The predator is a strong reddish color. I guess it would be okay to treat your baits with, but not to add in the mixture. Your color will turn......well......red. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conman Posted August 31, 2003 Report Share Posted August 31, 2003 I have not made an order with any of the companies yet. But I have talked with MF on the phone and they are some nice folks. I called him and asked all kinds of questions before I found you guys on the other board and now here. Since I lived here in Texas he asked me to come and watch their whole operation from making the molds to packaging and everything else that they do. I haven't made it up their yet but he explained the procedure they use to make their molds and how to pour the worms. I don't know how long I was on the phone with him but it was great. The folks on here are making their molds pretty much the same way they do. So everyone is on track. Just thought that I would drop that in about MF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattlures Posted September 1, 2003 Report Share Posted September 1, 2003 hey chris are you shure it's the butter ? they list a threadfin sauce and a butter and description says the butter is a thick paste. thanks Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted September 2, 2003 Report Share Posted September 2, 2003 Glad you caught that Matt. What you wanna get is the one listed under "Bait Sauce - Fresh Water", not the butter. My Bad. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBHUFFY1 Posted September 3, 2003 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2003 Thanks Chris, Now another : . On a two part senko style mold made of aluminum, hand pouring, is it better to warm the mold before pouring or have it cool. Have been trying to pour some 5" worms and cannot sem to get them to completly fill the mold. Either come out with somewhat of a hollow center or not completly filled . Any pointers? Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_hide Posted September 8, 2003 Report Share Posted September 8, 2003 I had problems initially with Senko's and thin tailed grubs, I found that the best results came from slow steady pours, basically I try to pour slowly and directly into the hollow rather than touch the sides of the mold with the plastic, I have found that even the tiniest slowest pour with accuracy is much better than a less accurate quick pour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercury Posted September 8, 2003 Report Share Posted September 8, 2003 Not only that , but also fill from the thin part of the mold wich is usualy the tail. Then move to fill the larger parts of the cavity. I then try to keep looking at the level of the plastic in the mold. And stop just after the plastic has crested of the top of the mold. Nothing I hate more than finding out that I didnt fill the mold enough when I go to pull the lure out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tristan Posted December 19, 2003 Report Share Posted December 19, 2003 I know what LC stands for, (LureCraft) but could someone identify MF for me? Do they have a website? Thanks! Tristan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted December 19, 2003 Report Share Posted December 19, 2003 http://www.fishingworld.com/M-F-Manufacturing/ That should get you there. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tristan Posted December 20, 2003 Report Share Posted December 20, 2003 Chris, Thanks for the link. I recognize them now, they're the ones who got me started in pouring about 30 years ago; I bought their stuff at Grants, a dept. store which is no longer in business... I still have about 4-5 of their moulds stored at my father's house... A real blast from the past! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
