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Great point Smallie, noticed that when I was testing them out. Well, I didn't have much luck tonight. My biggest problems with tubes is that I can't get a uniform dip - I always get runs, clumps, bubbles in them. I let the excess plastisol drip off from the bottom and when I hang them I always get this solidified drip on the head of the tube. My other problem is getting the finished tube off the rod afterward without rolling them off like a condom (excuse the analogy). I'll go back thru all the tube posts to figure out what the hell I am doing wrong. Oh, and the head of the tube is quite squared off compared to any regular tube, should I have ground the rod round before dipping? Here's the pic of the "1 and only" I could salvage from the 8 that I dipped, lol. Thanks Don

Thanks to Bojon and others' posts regarding tube dipping and Bojon's horizontal method I managed to get 8 of them made this aft and I'm gonna try to find time to dip some tubes tonight... wish me luck. Used 3/8" aluminum rod (4" flipping tubes) and drilled in metal coat hanger for handles. Didn't have JB Weld so I crazy glued 'em in, think that'll hold for a bit? Don

ATTACK OF THE 3 YEAR OLD POST!!! Cover yer heads boys! Seriously, some great threads here and I too enjoy searching thru old posts for tidbits of info...

Anyone know how to take the right (handle side) sideplate offs this reel? Can't seem to be able to remove the handle, there are no screws like most other Quantum reels. I've removed two screws on the inside right of the reel frame, and removed the stabilizer bar that connects the left and right side. I'm stumped right now. Does it "twist" off like the easy access left side? This is the reel in question: Thanks!

Well done Del! Thanks for the pics.

That's a great looking bait Mike, is that bottom one made the same way? D.

I second that BB143. Kinda confused as to that whole process, sounds like it works like a charm though. A pic or two would be greatly appreciated.

Then why not send it to him in a personal message if you don't want replies from others? Wasn't moderating at all so don't be:pissed:with me dude. Was honestly really wondering how you extrapolated that he was out to rip Big Hammer baits off. Didn't sound like it to me. Have a great weekend all. t-b

Omega, it would seem he's only looking for a production mold that resembles it. He's not out to copy it. Am I not seeing the big picture here? t-b

Craft stores are a good bet as well if you don't wanna buy them sight unseen. I found a nice 6X4 bag, 200 for $6 CAD. Might be pricey but I just pour for myself and friends so I don't need thousands. Only prob of course is that it is a top zip closure and not a side one. t-b

Hi, since I'm fairly new to pouring I was wondering what your top 10 all time best colors were if some of you don't mind sharing. I do realize that colour choices vary by region and change season to season... just trying to get a better grasp of what to offer. Thanks! t-b

Anyone have the recipe for it? Flake is easy, but I can't get the right shade of green. Thanks

Not sure if you're talking handpoured or bigger companies but I do know that there're Wave Worms on clearance on their website... $1.50 a bag for discontinued colours. http://www.wavefishing.com

your link doesn't work, you seem to have it linking from the TU website? Try this one... http://www.muskiehoundlures.com Nice baits btw!