plop Posted July 31, 2007 Report Share Posted July 31, 2007 Need a couple of pointers from you soft plastic junkies. I want to try pour a few swim baits 6-8 inches long. I looked at what Storm makes and I like the shape of their suspending models but I want to make sinking ones in my own colors. I made the mold, that part was easy. I poured your standard worm plastic and the result looked good however it was soft like a worm not nearly as tough as the more rubbery feel you see on the big expensive swim bait. What can I use to pour a harder/tougher plastic swim bait? KEEP TYING & TRYING:yay: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dampeoples Posted July 31, 2007 Report Share Posted July 31, 2007 Craig, what plastic were you using? Most manufacturers have several 'grades' or hardness of plastic, get some of that and try it again. You can also add a hardner additive, never tried it, but from what it sounds like, it's a pain to mix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint308 Posted July 31, 2007 Report Share Posted July 31, 2007 Saltwater plastic. Saint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunnie3035 Posted August 2, 2007 Report Share Posted August 2, 2007 I used POP and made a Tiny T swimbait. I use plastic hardner for the bottom portion of the bait [where the hook is inserted]. It doesnt have any effect on the bait other than making it more tear resistant. I like the action the tail has with the softer plastic. I use about two caps full of hardner per 1/4 cup of plastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
