RiverMan Posted June 11, 2003 Report Share Posted June 11, 2003 I am making some floating lures for steelhead and salmon fishing. From my investigation it looks like I need to get my hands on some polystyrene. Does anyone know about this stuff and how it compares to say featherlite? Is there a huge difference in the amount of buoyancy, viscosity, hardness, etc.? Thanks!! RiverMan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celticav Posted June 11, 2003 Report Share Posted June 11, 2003 RiverMan, I have been wanting to try some featherlite for awhile now, are you presently using it for anything? If so plz let us know what your results are with the polystyrene and how you think it compares to featherlite, very intrested in both here, JIM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverMan Posted June 11, 2003 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2003 I will be happy to do that Celtic. I have used featherlite in the past with good results for making plugs. For some reason it gave me problems while using the silicone molds, other than that good stuff. I am interested tho in finding something that sets up a bit quicker and may be harder. If I forget to write you check back with me in a few wks and I will let you know how things are going. Regards, RiverMan (jed) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Splash Posted June 13, 2003 Report Share Posted June 13, 2003 I want to know how this one turns out. I want to make 'corkies' and spin n' things for salmon and trout. Carving the cork ones is way too time consuming for a lure you expect to loose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luresmith Posted June 30, 2003 Report Share Posted June 30, 2003 Styrofoam is a bit light duty for cranks. The stuff to use is rigid polyurethane expanding foam. You'll get it at marine stores. Cheers Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
