mark poulson
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I do the same, except that I don't us wax and grease remover. I wipe down with acetone or denatured alcohol. I would try changing that first, and see if that helps. The other thing I would do is make sure my Createx is really dry by using multiple thin coats, and drying each coat with my hair dryer.
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When you're fishing for salt water predators, getting their attention is key. For Calico Bass, in the kelp, the best bite is a reaction bite, the same as with a largemouth. A yellow jighead with a blue swimbait trailer will outfish live anchovies and sardines. Plus it's a blast doing it. Chuck and wind is a kick wherever you do it.
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Today is Ben Siegel/aka Rayburn Ben's birthday. He would have been 68 today. Happy Birthday, friend, where ever you are.
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I tried spraying the glow powder suspended in Createx clear base. It took forever to get enough coats on to get a decent glow, because I had to keep it very thin to get it to spray through my 3.5 nozzle. When I mixed the powder in cheap clear nail polish it worked great when I just brushed it on.
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Forgive what may be a dumb question, but would a quick dip in whatever solvent melts that stuff cause it to have a smoother exterior? I know nothing about 3D printing.
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Ouch!
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Hahaha. Just don't send me the medical bill. It's 100+- right now in my garage. Maybe on a cooler day....
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I agree. That's why I was hoping I could find a way to just "paint" the color on the inside of the mold before I poured my plastic, and have it still stick to the plastic. That would be much simpler and easier. I guess I'll have to just give it a try at some point soon. Fingers crossed.
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Thanks, Dink Master, for the great video. I'm torn between inspired and intimidated.
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I know, I know. I'm just lazy. Hahaha
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Thanks guys. I did read the safety dos and don'ts, and some of the flux recommendations. It looks like I'll need a lot more than just the pot and the lead to pour safely and successfully. It's way different than pouring surf sinker from plumber's lead in sand molds. I'm starting to think the whole "get into another hobby" thing.
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Apdriver, I was hoping I could do something like that. Do you think I can just spray the inside of the mold and then brush the dust dry directly onto the spray, with no other carrier or oil?
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Wow, that sounds like a great first trip!
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Seems a thicker soft plastic lure body helps
mark poulson replied to Senkosam's topic in Hybrid Tackle
Sounds like a good idea. I think that's what some people do to thicken the heads of their tubes, or to lock in the eyes on swimbaits, so I don't see why it wouldn't work for thicken the heads of regular soft plastic baits. -
My friend gave me an older Lee pot and some lead. It is a "Production Pot IV", and the lead is an assortment of heavy lead sinkers. How can I fire it up and begin using it? The last time I poured lead it was in the '70s, and I was casting pyramid surf sinkers in sand molds, so I am basically a newbie, starting from scratch. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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I'd like to try adding some highlite powder or glitter onto the inside face of my swimbait molds before I pour them, to get more detail. What can I use as a carrier for the powder or glitter? Will just spraying the mold with PAM allow the powder or glue to stick long enough to get it onto the face of the swimbait, instead of just slipping down and into the hot plastic? Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
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Pete, wow!
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That's why I use larger Indiana blades. They spin more easily than the Colorado at high speed, and still move a lot of water, so I still get the thump I want.
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I think a feathered rear treble would help it get bitten.
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Thanks Pete!
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I buy the unpainted bodies from LurePartsOnline. https://www.lurepartsonline.com/King-Spin-Heads I prime them with Rustoleum Self Etching Primer, hand paint the heads with Createx airbrush paints, using an artists brush, add the eyes, topcoat with clear fingernail polish, and add the skirts and blades.
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Add you hooks and then test float it to see how much ballast you need. If it's a popper, I would try to make it hung tail down at 45 degrees, as a starting point. Depending on the shape of the mouth, you may need more or less ballast to get it to pop. Good luck!
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Drat! Now where will I get all my illicit male enhancement product? ;O)
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Erick, here's a picture of one that's been eaten a lot.
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Thanks you. Lots to chose from.
