[capecodsmallie]

I want to start making hand-pours. I like 3-4 inch baits. I'm wondering what size glitter/fleck to use. I see in the lurecraft catalog they have a few different sizes. I'm not sure what size to get. Any suggestions? I'm looking at a 4" zoom meathead and trying to figure out what size fleck it has in it.

[alsworms]

Need to know which color/colors of the meathead you're looking at. Looks like a huge variety of flake there. For starters, it appears most of the meatheads have large (.062) black flake with various combinations of small and medium flake mixed in.

[Senkosam]

Is there any place else other than LC to get glitter? I'm getting fed up dealing with them. MF has .062 but in limited colors unless you order a massive amount. .035 is about two bucks more expensive than LC for 1/2 lb and 1 lb. Dye is much more expensive through MF.

Sam

[chirmy]

Just my experience and it is limited as I have only ordered from MF and Lurecraft. I have never had a problem with MF as far as color goes but cant say the same for lurecraft. As for glitter I use both companies but prefer MF and go to lurecraft for what MF does not have.

Also something I noticed is the glitter shrinks when melting (or I am getting old and my eyesight is getting bad) I add it as late in the melting as possible.

[Senkosam]

Chirmy, now that you mention it, I've noticed the same problem.
One other thing I didn't mention about Dave from Lurecraft is that the orders are frequently wrong and in their favor. I recently ordered 4 dyes in the 1 oz. size and received a fifth that I already had and was charged for. I only asked Dave a question about how come the motor oil that I already had wasn't irridescent.

I received and was charged for 2 oz. for every color even though I quoted him the A at the end of each number which represented the 1 oz. size.

I guarentee that when I call back this pm I'll get the same answer as the woman in his office gave me- send it all back (at my expense) and we'll credit you for another order. I wish Delmart would start selling color and flakes along with the current supply of Calhoun plastic. I know all of us would give him all our business, even if he was a little higher than LC. He would get my testimonial.

Sam

[alsworms]

Some of the guys have mentioned Jan's Netcraft (I think?) for glitter and other additives. I've never tried them, but I hear they are pretty reasonable. Does anyone have any info. on them.....website or otherwise?
Chris

[MarshManiaC]

I got some glitter from Jann's and am quite satisfied with it.

[Shmang]

www.jannsnetcraft.com

I just prdered from them on my lunch break today and happen to have their catalog right with me. Very reasonable pricing in my mind and good service.

[Senkosam]

Janns doesn't have different flake sizes and are more expensive than LC.

[kidlizard]

Lurecraft has its problems, thats for sure. We got into the whole send it back for credit argument over some bags awhile back, and they always win. We also ordered a pint of black grape and a pint of purple. Well they are labeled correctly but both contained black grape Dont know how the heck that happened, but I am sure we will be stuck with it. Oh well guess we will run a sale on Junebug

I have also notice the flake shrinking, or I think its really curling from the heat. Dont see any way to avoid it. :

To my recollection, Zoom mixes sizes of flake on most of thier colors. It will take some trial and error to match any one color perfectly. Good Luck though.

Hey Al,
I know another company that sells flake called polycryle (sp??) I will see if I can find the info on them. I have never actually used them because they are as expensive as lure craft, but with the service I am getting it may be time to switch. I do recall they had several sizes and some different colors.

John