Soft Plastics Latest Topics

Amber Black

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:05:47 +0000

Looking for recipe for Amber Black.

Goby

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 16:36:17 +0000

Do any mold makers offer a mold for a goby?

I found a goby bait at Tackle Warehouse and remembered I used goby baits many years ago with great success on smallmouth. Before I order the baits I can probably make them. The baits from Tackle Warehouse look pretty good. But we bait makers can do better.

SDG or QMI Blending Block?

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 20:07:49 +0000

I'm considering a new blending block for my dual injector.

Just curious what others think of these two different blending blocks that accomplish the same thing just in two totally different ways.

The SDG multi block made by N2 or the QMI block.

Thoughts?

Have you tried confetti in your soft plastics yet? I have.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:08:12 +0000

Hobby Lobby 4 oz for $1.49. I bought all of the colors but some have been discontinued... The white/iridescent looks amazing in clear or transparent colorants. It looks like a color shifting foil. It handles the heat just fine. 2 tablespoons per cup is nice, The bag goes a long way. I'd love for some to try it and post some pics. Baits look far better than this picture of the product.

https://www.hobbylobby.com/party-supplies/centerpieces-table-decor/iridescent-white-confetti/p/108065

Solar Color Dust... Nice looking stuff.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:57:11 +0000

The Rainbow Candy Flakes, Alumi Flakes, Chromeleon Flakes and Chrome X products were some really nice options for bait makers. I think you should try some and see for yourself.

https://solarcolordust.com/search.php?search_query=rainbow%20candy%20flakes§ion=product

https://solarcolordust.com/search.php?search_query=chromeleon§ion=product

https://solarcolordust.com/search.php?search_query=chrome%20x§ion=product

They have many other products as well... https://solarcolordust.com/

Has anyone used Print-A-Lure/Palmolds?

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 03:17:58 +0000

I'm trying to find molds (that I can afford), and saw an old thread on here asking if they were still in business. I found their website, sent them an email, and received a nice response the same day (yesterday). Their lead head jig and a few of their soft plastic molds are made in the U.S., the rest are still manufactured in Israel. I'm just curious as to whether or not anyone on here has uses them, and would care to share a review.

Tips & Tricks to create the camo pattern

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:43:38 +0000

Need help to create the camo/swirl pattern

Z-Man Canada Craw Color

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 18:40:54 +0000

I can figure out the color but I wanted some advice on the flake. Sometimes the picture is so closeup that the sizes get distorted.

I think....

1) 0.40 Black Flake

2) 0.15 Red Flake

3) 0.15 Gold Flake

4) 0.15 Copper Flake??? Or is it all gold flake and the plastisol color makes some of them look copper???

Seem about right?

Lee Production Pot

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:48:35 +0000

Looking for a few lee production pots for soft plastics. I know they stopped making them but I need more of them.

Is there a way to remelt soft plastics?

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 16:29:24 +0000

I've tried using a windproof lighter, but it seems to only liquefy the outside.

How big of a blade for a chaterlike bait

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:15:56 +0000

So I have an external rig that I use to fish large swimbaits (think 6" baby bass shaped), I don't have a picture handy but it's a lead head that is a truncated triangle with a line tie out the top a bait keeping screw out the back

I am thinking of adding a chatter-blade to this my instinct is to buy the biggest blade 44x37mm 1.7X1.5 is there a rule of thumb for this or am I over thinking this it's for pike so more flash is more better :)

Worm Oil

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:30:30 +0000

I read that food-grade mineral oil (AKA Butcher Block Oil) is virtually the same as Worm Oil.

Experience has taught me that basic mineral oil hardens soft baits.

Before I test the Butcher Block Oil, I figured I’d see if anyone has experience or thoughts on the comparison of Butcher Block Oil and Worm Oil.

Ribbon Tail Molds???

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:47:47 +0000

I want something a little thicker, like a culprit. I'm leaning towards Basstackles 5" or 7" molds. Does anyone know how long these hang or how they compare in size to the Berkley Power Worm or Zoom Ol' Monster? Also, is anyone else making a mold I should consider given my criteria?

Want to remove Salt from soft plastic baits

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:47:25 +0000

Hello I just wanted to ask this question if anyone knows how to remove impregnated salt from soft plastic (baits) remelts pieces. If I remelt the plastic bait that already has impregnated salt in it will the salt melt or be still there when I pour different baits Can you please reply or any suggestions or advice would be helpful.

Any idea how to get a call back from lureparts online?

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 01:56:27 +0000

I've called the custom mold line twice & left a message to see how many cavities they could make one of their existing molds in. I know what it was when Delmart had this particular mold but no idea if they can do the same amount or more.

Bait Scents

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 04:22:17 +0000

Hi all,

I am looking to start making some swimbaits for jigging lake trout. The predominate bait in the lake I will be fishing is alewives and I cant seem to find a dedicated soft plastic scent in alewife.

I found some pro cure super gel in alewife scent, can l add that directly to my plastisol before pour or will that effect the quality of the plastisol?

Seeking Experience with Commercial Size Injectors

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 18:40:51 +0000

Has anyone tried the Jacob’s Mold & Machine INJECTION PRESS "PRO SERIES"? Or any other commercial size injector?

What's your favourite single injector colour scheme?

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:11:39 +0000

Hi everybody,

I still only have one injector and am looking for the best colour schemes. It would be great if you could show me your favourite colours so that I can get some inspiration for my casting session.

My current favourite colour is watermelon red (green plastisol, red flakes, black flakes).

Thank you all very much and have a great weekend!

Best,

Nico

What Brand of Plastisol Do You Use? [Poll]

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 18:32:39 +0000

What is your preferred brand of plastisol? Vote for your favorite and leave a comment telling us why you like it.

Dice Baits Leg Puller

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 15:44:07 +0000

Don't know if anyone else has bought this, but I did. Looked like a great idea. Don't waste your money. Decided to try and make my first dice bait today. Took this tool out, Had my cube at the ready, and lo and behold, the hole in the end of the needle is way too small to thread the silicone legs through. I made repeated attempts. The tabs I was using were the same as the sample silicone leg that came with the tool. No go. Unless there is some kind of trick to using this. Save your money, and use embroidery needles. I'm gonna make another attempt, but use a magnifying glass to see if I have better luck. Using this tool to insert the 8 or so legs would take forever. I will report back on any progress to leave a final decision if this tool is useful or useless.

Anybody else here have this tool?

Pourasol Pro. Who's using it?

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 18:12:33 +0000

Any reviews? Good Bad? Indifferent? Cooks up super clear, but does it make a difference with the finished product?

Plastisol goop off use

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:30:25 +0000

Hey I’m new, anyways I am looking for advice, I am currently using plastisol printing ink to make bugs in old creepy crawler machine I have to mix it with a reducer make it a liquid consistency because it’s just a paste before reducing , the problem is it leaves bubbles because the lower cure temp 270 instead of 300+ I’m looking for advice on a lure type plastisol that is slightly stronger than a rubber worm type mix that I could use for this purpose.. the original goop for my machine is called plastigoop I’ve searched endless hours for the formula but never had success thanks

Open pour flake fall

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 18:37:46 +0000

So been studying this for a moment. We all know heat and open pour molds are key to a clean bait. My question is what temp is your hot plate versus the plastics when you’re pouring a worm mold or Swimbait so the flake doesn’t completely fall to the top or bottom? Or do yall simply pour into a cold mold?

Baitmold.com Import Taxes and Duties

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 17:22:24 +0000

Anyone have any experience when it comes to purchasing from baitmold.com in terms of taxes and duties? I know it will vary greatly depending on country/location, but it seems that the shipping service, FedEx/UPS vs local shipping (USPS), seems to have a large impact on the final bill because of the high clearance fees companies like FedEx/UPS charge.

Mold Making

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 22:09:31 +0000

I make injection molds and Vulcanisation to make molds as hard as your tires.