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Just so i'm clear ... that (having claim for bumps) would only apply to a crawshaped or chunk lure that also has the thickened edge ... and couldn't have bumps on it? since that would infringe on the patent Surely they don't have 'claim' to all lures with bumps on the tail ...right?

Looks good!

Depends on how big your bait is as to how much you have to add. For a skinny worm ...yes, you'd have to add a lot and definitely loose flexibility.. but for other applications and larger baits you'll have to experiment how much you add to get the results you want. you'll start loosing opacity with as little as 6% added to the mix and it becomes pretty opaque around 10 %.

Or just use a file to flatten the sides of your jighead or use one that has points that are vertically oriented (ie. not circular)

Thanks Mike.. Checked out your website, After I get it all figured out I give ya a call to look at potential for production. What do you recommend as a harder formula?

Thanks Simn... I am looking for a plastisol, but I am looking to see if there is one that is stiffer than what i've found so far. I've talked to a supplier about other plastics... I think they might be a little too rigid. I think the stiffest plastisol may do the trick.. if it doesn't... at least i'll have checked it out.

Hey all, new user.. just joined. Great info on the site. Thanks to everyone. I'm actually looking for either a recipe or a brand of the stiffest plastisol available. I've read that adding micro bubbles or salt and hardener (and also mineral oil) will make a plastic stiffer... Anyone recommend what they feel is the stiffest brand of soft plastic? I have been using multiple brands and have personally found that of the brands i've tried..Alumisol is the stiffest. I actually want a stiff bait. BUT... it discolors and seems to shrink a lot. I am trying to use mico ballons and have found that to stiffen significantly. I am working on a slow sink bait so I am hesitant to use salt which would make it sink.. I've used MF with it's hardener and it's not stiff enough for what i want. Looks beautiful though. Also, are there any other methods to make plastics stiff besides the above? Any help would be appreciated. t

Submit a Design Patent through the US Patent and Trademark Office. But the argument is that it may not be worth it. It's not that the patent wont protect you, it's that most people won't have the money to process a patent infringement case.. i've read it could take about 250k to process till the end... if you actually have a patent and can find the right lawyer to fight for you, if the company that is using it has deep pockets, then at least the patent may cause a shortened negotiation period unless they just don't care about how much they are paying their lawyer. Rule of thumb, if you want a patent, get a patent... If you expect that it will totally protect you, don't expect that.