Latest 20 Topics Feed http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/index.php Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:50:44 +0000 10 http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/topic/18845-help-whats-happening-here-with-dn/
I brush it on. I have tried just hanging it to dry and turning it on a wheel.

I have ruined too many baits ... need advice.

I have also had DN actually remove the paint from the bait while applying it. Use Polytranspar, Wildlife and Createx. And I heat set every color that is applied.
]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:50:44 +0000 http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/topic/18845-help-whats-happening-here-with-dn/ http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/topic/18937-why-no-crappie-jig-molds/ I wonder why there are hundrets of bass bait molds but I only found a couple of crappie ones. I would think the crappie market is out there but I might be wrong. If anyone knows of some crappie molds ( other than curly tails) out there please share thanks Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:29:42 +0000 http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/topic/18937-why-no-crappie-jig-molds/ http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/topic/18941-cherry-scent/
Thanks,
Greg]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:17:05 +0000 http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/topic/18941-cherry-scent/ http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/topic/18938-metals-that-are-lighter-than-lead-but-melt-at-low-temps/ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:52:58 +0000 http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/topic/18938-metals-that-are-lighter-than-lead-but-melt-at-low-temps/ http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/topic/18918-cavities-forming-in-tails-of-top-pour-swimbaits/
When I pour top-pour swimbait molds, after I've filled the mold and as the plastic cools, the tail section starts to get a cavity at the top (like a sinkhole developing in the middle of the meaty top part of the paddle tail)

I've been remedying this by, as the cavity forms, just adding a bit more plastic, but I end up with a cosmetically poor tail with what looks like little tumors on top of the tail where I added a few drops of extra plastic to fill the cavity.

Does anyone have a good solution that will help fix the cosmetic issue?]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:46:54 +0000 http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/topic/18918-cavities-forming-in-tails-of-top-pour-swimbaits/ http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/topic/18940-need-pouring-help/ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:37:25 +0000 http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/topic/18940-need-pouring-help/ http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/topic/18814-need-someone-to-pour-and-paint-jigheads-for-me-local/ 24 oz. 16 oz. and 12 oz. Jig Heads I can get the molds no problem I just need someone local where I can pick them up without the shipping costs these have 12/0 10/0 hooks etc. So you will need a good lead supplier this is a seasonal job of course but interested parties that already pour lead please reply..
Thanks,
John ]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:20:23 +0000 http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/topic/18814-need-someone-to-pour-and-paint-jigheads-for-me-local/ http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/topic/18930-wtt-quantum-reel-for-2-sided-cnc-mold/
Let me know what you have that you are willing to trade. I can add a little cash if it is something where the value may be more than the reel. ONLY interested in 2 sided CNC molds please.

Please email offers to: millegan AT ecpi DOT com (@ and a . of course)

Thank you!




]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:19:04 +0000 http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/topic/18930-wtt-quantum-reel-for-2-sided-cnc-mold/ http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/topic/18915-first-tubes/
I bought a tube cutter, but it cuts the too thin and breaks the tails, not pretty like I'ld like. I read about a pasta cutter, and some home made cutters from paint rollers, are those the only choices and where would I find one?

Thanks,]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:51:52 +0000 http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/topic/18915-first-tubes/ http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/topic/18886-balsa-shortage/ They say that Balsa is supposed to be being used for insulation in fridges etc, as it's supposed to be more 'environmentally friendly' than foams etc, who knows!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Pete]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:09:31 +0000 http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/topic/18886-balsa-shortage/ http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/topic/18921-quick-breakdown/ Is this the steps to making a lure?

1. sandpaper
2. paint white
3. Paint the designs
4. clear primer coat
5. dip in clear epoxy
6. watch epoxy destroy paint job


Where am I going wrong in this process ??]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:25:48 +0000 http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/topic/18921-quick-breakdown/ http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/topic/18914-thinking-out-of-the-box/
I’m quit new to softplastic pouring and have a few questions about it. To ship materials from u$ or europe is a cost intensiv issue, due to shipping cost and taxes , so i have to think out of the box.

I heat plastic in the micro

Colors
- Can i use createx airbrush colors (i guess they are somewhat waterbased, which would be a no-go)
- Pigments. Making own colors, pigments mixed to non heated plastic?

Glitter
What about glitter/plastic in the micro? As long as the glitter is heatresistant and not metalic, there should not be a problem!?

I always weare gloves and a “helmet” http://www.wolkdirekt.com/images/600/AS4088/gesichtsschutz.jpg]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:07:03 +0000 http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/topic/18914-thinking-out-of-the-box/ http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/topic/18933-i-need-as-many-replies-as-i-can-get/ My dream is to own my own tackle shop with some of my custom stuff in it. But i took a closer look to the compitition out there and was blown away by how many companies are actually out there but none the less i want to do it. I did however find a lack in the system that no one had. Well there are tons of your normal bait shops with you stirkekings,bandits,lucky crafts and such. Sometimes they also have a few of there own creations in it also.
But anyway ill get to the point i think i want to open up a shop with everyones custom baits in it. I've looked on here and have been blown away with the baits and maybe if there was one place you could go to get them all it would be a hit.
Just an idea but if anyone wants to suggest anything or offer help truthfully i see so many great lure builders on here that this would be the main place to get all the custom baits. Sorry if this sounds all jumbled up because im kinda excited about the idea!h]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:02:54 +0000 http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/topic/18933-i-need-as-many-replies-as-i-can-get/ http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/topic/18847-skirtmaster-tool-is-back/
The SkirtMaster tool is back! The Website is under " links". If you love making your own lures, this is the tool you need. I make my own Spinner Baits with it! I have a friend who uses it for fly fishing lures, and still another who uses it for when he catches squid!!

The tool has been re-designed, and is made better(hard to beleive), it is smoother. Making your own lures, putting your own skirts on the worms, ah heaven. Check it out.]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:53:03 +0000 http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/topic/18847-skirtmaster-tool-is-back/ http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/topic/18939-automotive-clear-over-createx/
Any information would be greatly apprieciated.

Thanks in advance

Angus]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:18:26 +0000 http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/topic/18939-automotive-clear-over-createx/ http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/topic/18931-top-coating-jointed-crankbaits/ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:34:36 +0000 http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/topic/18931-top-coating-jointed-crankbaits/ http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/topic/18929-automotive-clear-coat-shelf-life/
Does anyone have experience with the shelf life of the Automotive clear they are using? Given the quantity I understand you have to buy, shelf life is a big concern for me as I dont paint near enough baits to ensure it is all used up quickly.

Any help apprieciated.

Thanks,

Angus]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:26:50 +0000 http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/topic/18929-automotive-clear-coat-shelf-life/ http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/topic/18919-chip-bag-foiling/ Has anyone ever turned a potatoe chip bag inside out and foiled with it? It is very reflective, but my adhsive is not stacty enought to hold it. I go the idea when I saw the inside of a twix wraper, and decided I needed more material. Otherwise I'd have to eat alot of candy to get enough. Didn't Rapala use a candy wrapper for his first bait?

Thanks,
George]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:17:34 +0000 http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/topic/18919-chip-bag-foiling/ http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/topic/18841-what-speed-do-most-bass-tourney-guys-go/ I'm also wondering how many of us push over the 80+MPH on water???
Thanks for all the help!
MIDMO]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:36:29 +0000 http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/topic/18841-what-speed-do-most-bass-tourney-guys-go/ http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/topic/18922-powder-paint-curing/


I've got a few hundred that need curing and I always seem to get nipples when I add more then one coat of paint on the jigs.]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:56:30 +0000 http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/topic/18922-powder-paint-curing/