whibley Posted April 9, 2007 Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 I had an idea I thought was awesome a few years ago. Then Storm came out with something like my idea. The idea was that someone would find a way to dip a wooden (painted) lure in some clear melted plastic and then it may be more realistic feeling to the fish. I dont know if this is a dumb idea or if someone has already tried it. I just thought it was an interesting idea. Let me know if anyone decides to try it. Id be really interested to know everyones thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellure Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 LC has a rubberized coating on some of their Fat crank series (ex. Mad Craw). The coating appears to be formed around the lure body and sealed. The lips have a soft plastic texture feel to them as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rofish Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 If your idea is a dumb one, then I am a dumb person as well. To cover a lure with melted plastic, you have first to find the right kind of plastic which is suitable for this purpose, and this is a difficult task for someone who is not familiar with the field of plastics, as I am. I have not dropped the ideea yet, I just hope that one day I will have enough knoledge and technical means to achieve that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pikeman Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 the problem is the melted plastic, I think that a chemical reaction with thiner is more appropriate then a hot melted on fire one (hope I can be understood) cause u can damage the paint , still searching for a solution Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pikeman Posted April 11, 2007 Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 the problem is the melted plastic, I think that a chemical reaction with thinner is more appropriate then a hot melted on fire one (hope I can be understood) cause u can damage the paint , still searching for a solution An adjustment: the chemical reaction with a thinner , I meant to say: dissolving the plastic using a solvet (paint thinner) resulting a clear solution that can be applied on the painted body similar to the plastic dip used to protect de wood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palmetto Balsa Posted April 11, 2007 Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 Jackall Bros. makes a hardbait with a very durable soft plastic plastic section to it. I have no clue as to what they use but they look great. If you do a search for "Jackall Mask" you will find it. Bill Dance has brought back the Dance's Eel and Craw and they have a soft body with a hard insert. The plastic on these bait doesn't feel as high tech as the Jackall Bros. Must be a good Idea, but I think I will stick with extra sharp hooks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrydabassman Posted April 11, 2007 Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 Createx now sells a Matte finish that feels very rubery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clemmy Posted April 11, 2007 Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 This is something I've considered, but I have had a hard enough time getting my lures to work like I want in the first place...lol This is was I came up with but never pursued it: How about trying Plasti-Dip the tool dip? I'd seal the bait first (if wooden). They make a primer for adhesion, so I'd use that next. Lastly I'd dip in the tool dip. They make multiple colors, but they also make clear. My understanding is that Plasti-dip is actually just a plastisol formulation. If true, you could then color the clear Plasti-dip with any of the worm colorants we use for soft plastics. In theory you could even add glitter and/or scent! Keep us updated on your experiments! Clemmy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
