Flyman Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 Hi, I'm from NorCal and do a lot of stream, river, delta, and some lake fishing. I typical try to flyfish but have learned that using multiple techniques is better, whether it's: flyfishing, soaking bait, throwing lures, etc. I consider myself extremely versitale and experience fisherman. I like using swimbaits to locate stripers then switch over to the flyrod. I figure the typical 5-7 inch soft plastic swimbait I use costs me $2-$5, plus the jighead, and generally, I lose couple swimbaits week to the river or a striper destorys the bait. So, I have recently bought some lure molds and plastisol from LureCraft. For a little over hundred bones, I should have enuff plastisol to last me about year-n-half. I started out simple and just poured white swimbaits. I have progress and can occasionally pour really cool looking duel colored bait with transparent lateral line or bleeding gills. Also, I pour 4" finesse worms that has been a killer for steelies. I have trouble with some of the colors not mixing in the bottle and color bleeding(I don't know what you call it, but the top layer goes in the bottom), but I'll ask about that in another forum. One of the things I learned is I have to shut up listen to other peoples thoughts and experiences; it seems kind of obvious, but I like burning my own trail! (I get in over my head sometimes) With that in mind, I going to ask a lot questions about pouring lures and try learn new stuff if people are willing to share or point me in the right direction. Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gone2long Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 Welcome aboard Flyman. I too have only been pouring for about 3 months now and the wealth of information provided by the members here is outstanding, good luck and hope to see some of your creations. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 Welcome to TU flyman. Absolutely nothing wrong with trailblazing, right out of the gate. You will learn more and quicker that way. True, sometimes you will be way over your head, but you will surface in the end. Just hold your breath and keep thrashing around, someone will throw you a line. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 Welcome to TU Flyman, If you are looking for info on jigs and spinnerbaits, stop by the wirebait forum, and myself and other will be more than happy to answer your questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braided Line Posted May 24, 2009 Report Share Posted May 24, 2009 Welcome aboard..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remembering Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 Hello. I am new to this board. I have an idea for a lure for kokanee fishing. I was looking around for Plastisol produces and came across this forum. I thought I would check it out and see what it is all about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outdooradvantage Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 Welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
