Pouring

Bender · 01-02-08, 11:37 PM

I started pouring a few baits recently, just for personal use and not for sale. I really loved MMIB baits so decided to try my hand at it. I've made three batches so far (4 if you count the one I had to throw away) and am just starting to figure things out. My buddy that pours has been a huge help. Here is what I have made so far:
Tonight's batch:

the "meth lab"(a.k.a. pouring table):

most of that stuff is my buddy's, I have only one mold.
From the other day:

It sure seems like there is a huge difference in colors from the inland lakes to Lake Saint Clair to Erie where they like purple. My batch tonight was pretty good, dark green pumpkin with only black flake except the last few pours where I added copper.
It is kind of like making your own wine or grappa where the rule of thumb is:
First batch goes to your wife's friends
Second batch to your friends
Keep the third batch for yourself.

And while it's not too difficult it is definitely not easy by any means.

carolina-rig-01 · 01-03-08, 01:27 AM

bender those look great! how hard is it to get started pouring molds?

BigBassin144 · 01-03-08, 10:01 AM

Those look pretty good Bender. I'd love to start making my own baits, all kinds, but my dad says it's costing too much money.........

Like the baitmonkey doesn't...

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Bass'n'cast · 01-03-08, 03:01 PM

where did you or your friend get the plastisol ( the lure plastic) and the molds ? And is that a hot plate you are using?

Bender · 01-03-08, 05:17 PM

The hot plates are the best way to go so far for me, I tried a microwave first and that was no good. I think he gets his molds from ebay and has some custom made, not 100% sure though.

weaverml34 · 01-03-08, 11:02 PM

Good job bender.

Carolina_Chip · 01-06-08, 08:58 PM

looks good! Just make sure you always have a vat of cold water around in case you spill the plastisol on you...

I can save you from a nasty burn.

01-02-08, 11:37 PM	#1
Bender BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Brighton, MI Posts: 2,414	Pouring I started pouring a few baits recently, just for personal use and not for sale. I really loved MMIB baits so decided to try my hand at it. I've made three batches so far (4 if you count the one I had to throw away) and am just starting to figure things out. My buddy that pours has been a huge help. Here is what I have made so far: Tonight's batch: the "meth lab"(a.k.a. pouring table): most of that stuff is my buddy's, I have only one mold. From the other day: It sure seems like there is a huge difference in colors from the inland lakes to Lake Saint Clair to Erie where they like purple. My batch tonight was pretty good, dark green pumpkin with only black flake except the last few pours where I added copper. It is kind of like making your own wine or grappa where the rule of thumb is: First batch goes to your wife's friends Second batch to your friends Keep the third batch for yourself. And while it's not too difficult it is definitely not easy by any means.

01-03-08, 01:27 AM	#2
carolina-rig-01 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Webb City, MO Posts: 6,387	bender those look great! how hard is it to get started pouring molds? __________________ You only live once. But if you do it right, once is enough.

01-03-08, 10:01 AM	#3
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	Those look pretty good Bender. I'd love to start making my own baits, all kinds, but my dad says it's costing too much money......... Like the baitmonkey doesn't... BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

01-03-08, 03:01 PM	#4
Bass'n'cast BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 112	where did you or your friend get the plastisol ( the lure plastic) and the molds ? And is that a hot plate you are using? Last edited by Bass'n'cast; 01-03-08 at 04:35 PM.

01-03-08, 11:02 PM	#6
weaverml34 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Greenwood, IN Posts: 212	Good job bender. __________________ Strap Indianapolis, IN "Speak softly and carry a big stick." Pitching stick that is.

01-03-08, 05:17 PM	#5
Bender BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Brighton, MI Posts: 2,414	The hot plates are the best way to go so far for me, I tried a microwave first and that was no good. I think he gets his molds from ebay and has some custom made, not 100% sure though.

01-06-08, 08:58 PM	#7
Carolina_Chip BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lake Wheeler, Alabama Posts: 446	looks good! Just make sure you always have a vat of cold water around in case you spill the plastisol on you... I can save you from a nasty burn. __________________ carolinachip.com

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