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  1. This is a really cool topic........ there has always been the argument whether or not the colors should run together. If you pour your second color almost immediately after the first, there will be no separation, but the colors will run together. Some guys like that; some don't. If you prefer to have a bait that looks like 2 halves, then you have to wait a few seconds to pour your second layer. Some guys will pour several (10 to 20) cavities of the bottom layer before pouring the top. That works, but you will probably be able to pull the colors apart once the bait cools. The only way to avoid this is you gotta be quick and pour the second color fast. Try working with only a couple cavities at a time until you get the hang of it. I have been pouring for years and I still never pour more than 4 cavities before laying the second color down. Personally, I like the way the bait looks when the colors run together, but again.....it all depends on your preference. Chris
  2. Good point Pop. I forgot to mention that I bend the cups to make the spout smaller. If you try to use them the way the come, you'll have a bunch of problems. Chris
  3. For any of the guys thinking about selling plastic baits to stores.......... another important thing I've learned is never let the owner/manager dump your stuff into "bulk bins." Either have your baits with your label on the wall or don't mess with it. I know things are different throughout the country, but around here a bulk bin is considered to be low quality (or "left over") stuff. Don't sell yourself short on that either. Your label and company name should be very important to you, and you should do whatever you can to expose that. Chris
  4. Tip the cups and hold them upright in a way that the bottom of the cup is like the spout. Make sure you have the cup far enough away from the mold to see clearly. It takes a lot of practice to get used to pouring off the bottom of the cup. The only other way to solve the problem is to pour with less plastic, like 2 ounces at a time.
  5. Pop..... My fault.....ask for the new black handle cups (plastic not wooden). Hope this helps. Chris
  6. Hi Pop, Lure Craft still has the old size pans, but they are a little different now. The handle is made of plastic instead of wood. However, the only ones listed in the catalog are the bulky steel pans. When you call, just ask for the black wooden handle cups. They should have plenty in stock. Chris
  7. They get better lookin' as the day goes on too, especially if the fish aren't bitin'.
  8. The Pro Soft Bait glue sticks like a S.O.B. and it's easy to work with. Goes a long way too. I recommend that one. Haven't tried the others mentioned though........... Chris
  9. I haven't fished Clear Lake since last summer, but blue has always been very productive there for me. 3 years ago, we caught over 100 fish in a day on blue and chartreuse skirted spinnerbaits around the boat docks. For a worm, something in a shad with blue flake is good. I like smoke - blue flake and pour a pearl or grey belly. Green weenies are great too. Also try white flukes in the grassy areas. Lots of grass in and around the south and south eastern part of the lake. Also lots of nice bikinis on those docks. Try to stay in the boat. Chris
  10. Hi Cal, I have seen at least 50 different variations of green weenies. Depends on the maker I guess. Mine is amber brown on top and lime green on the bottom (black & red flake). Another popular one is straight brown over avocado. Makes a darker version. Chris
  11. Guess I should have explained myself a little better. I don't use stabilizer at all unless I'm pouring with heavy salt. I find that salt-less baits don't need it, regardless of color. I might just not be pouring as hot as some guys, but I never have a problem with scorching plastic unless salt is involved. I try to avoid the stabilizer because I can't stand the smell.
  12. I had to look at it 3 times to make sure I wasn't going crazy. 2 million, huh?? I was gonna bid on it but the shipping price is outrageous!!! Anyone know what the listing fee would be on something like that???
  13. You are much better off adding it to the gallon. That way you don't have to mess with it each time. I add about 3 ounces of stabilizer per gallon. Hope this helps. Chris
  14. Z.... I have been using Calhoun plastic for quite awhile now. Give them a try. Beats the heck out of 3-G in my opinion. Chris
  15. It is a proven fact that 2 beers (no more than 2) will actually help you pour better. Just my opinion.
  16. Hi George, All of your colors from both companies should be well shaken before adding them. However, motor oil is not one of those colors that matters when you add it. M.O. is very runny (liquidy) and you can add it before or after heating with the same results. Z is right though......some colors are very funny that way because they have added substances that will settle to the bottom. My personal list of these "bad boys" are as follows: white, avocado, black, brown, golden, lime, pumpkinseed, chartreuse, green pumpkin, sweet potato, minnow silver, oxblood. I'm sure there are more, but these are the colors I use most often. They all need to be mixed thoroughly. Chris
  17. Just claim that you work for the F.B.I. and you'd love to help. Works for me.
  18. Lure Craft's motor oil is darker now for some reason. I use MF's motor oil. It might be closer to the color you're looking for. This is the link..... http://www.fishingworld.com/M-F-Manufacturing Chris
  19. Pop, There's a company called Sta-Warm that makes huge production pots. You can view their website at www.sta-warm.com I believe Scot from SR Plastics mentioned them in a post awhile back (Scott.....if it wasn't you I apologize). I called them at the time, but they are mega expensive. I can't remember off hand what the prices were, but they were way too much for me. Momma would kill me if I spent that kinda money. Craig, A good way to learn with the microwave is to get yourself a few of those little 4 ounce cups that Lure Craft has. Once you have your plastic ready, you can transfer into those cups from the pyrex. Just make sure you have a hot plate handy; not too hot - about medium heat is all you need to keep the plastic nice without burning it.
  20. The only time I use pots anymore is for pouring large orders of single colors, and I never use them with salt in the mixture. Clogs the spout, and my kids don't like me cussing. Microwave and hot plates work just fine for me. I have looked in to the Sta-Warm pots, but they're a little too expensive for my blood. Chris
  21. One thing that works for me is I'll heat for about 2 minutes, then add my color, glitter, and scent. This will keep your materials from burning. Then like Jeff said, another minute or so and it should be ready. I have a hot plate on medium heat right next to the micro. Once your mixture is ready, you can transfer to the hot plate to keep it warm. Chris
  22. Have always wondered why Lure Craft's colors vary so much. Take chartreuse for example; there's always a clump of crap on the bottom of the container and you need to mix it like crazy. Then there's a color like black grape that hardly needs any shaking at all. Wish I knew what they used to mix in that stuff. I've tried adding worm oil, but that doesn't seem to help. Chris
  23. Probably in the wrong line of business to market a soft bait glue........ ......... but, that stuff DOES work great. I use them for eyes on swimbaits and will tear the bait in half long before I can pull the eyes off.
  24. I was once told they were made with a rotating injection mold sitting at an angle. Imagine the mold sitting upright at a 30 degree angle while spinning. I can't remember where I heard that, but it makes sense to me. Chris
  25. When did you add your black color? Double check your first batch and make sure there isn't tiny "flecks" of black in the baits. This will sometimes happen when you add black before the plastic starts to gel. The color will actually "separate". There's a chance that the problem might be your first batch instead of the second. A consistent "smoke" only works for me when I add a well-mixed black as the plastic is gelled. This is something to look at only if you find that you didn't overheat the batch. Chris
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