Brian Martin Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 Is the money saved by pouring your own baits completely offset by the cost of beer consumed while pouring of said baits for you guys too? Just askin'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhahn427 Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 You will never save money unless you are using a TON of baits. Think about it ......... the cost of making 1 lure can cost you hundreds of dollars if you buy an injector, injector mold, microwave or presto pot, plastic, gloves, eye protection, breathiing protection, colors, glitter, softener, hardner, eyes, etc. Even if you do it as inexpensively as possible, it will cost at least $100 w/ silicon mold, gallon of plastic, colors, glitter, microwave, pyrex measuring cup and basic safety equipment, a place to do it not to mention the learning curve and experimenting waste etc. Ya want to save time and money for your personal lures then just buy them. If you want to have fun making them and tweaking them just the way you want them then make them. Nuttin better than to catch a lunker on something you made .......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbj11lbs Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 In the long run you will save money if you keep it to just a few molds and limit yourself on experimentation with colors etc. A few molds and a good injector will last a lifetime if taken care of so you can depreciate those costs over a long time. Its the plastic and colorants and additives that will keep piling on cost. But if you buy by the 5 gallon and dont waste materials and make the most out of materials you will save after a good while if you make lots of baits. Unless you normally spend close to $500 a year on plastics alone then dont plan on saving a penny your first year of making your own lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluetickhound Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 I didn't get into this to save money.... I just love catching fish on lures I made myself... As far as beer drinking goes... Now THAT I am saving a ton of money on.... I just don't drink the stuff!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slammingjack Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 It's kind of like this. You and your fishing bubby are out on your boat. It's like 90 something out there so you drink a 6 pack of Miller lite to keep cool. You feel a light tap on your line and get a nice fish. Your fishing bubby drinks a 6 pack of Ice House. He feels a light tap on his line and goes what was that? You had a great day. Your fishing bubby cares a lot less about it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 Is the money saved by pouring your own baits completely offset by the cost of beer consumed while pouring of said baits for you guys too? Just askin'. Wear jeans when you drink and pour. This way when you pour 350 degree plastic on your hand and try to shake it off, you won't also burn your leg......You'll save on your hospital stay that way! Just sayin' 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Martin Posted July 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 I never really planned on saving loads of cash when I got into this. My OP was just an observation of what was happening. I enjoy it enough to not really care if it's cheaper or not. I told the wife it was gonna be alot cheaper in the long run and she bit on it. Just ordered a 10 cavity stick mold from Del too............ gonna be a bait making machine this weekend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhahn427 Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 You will never save money unless you are using a TON of baits. Think about it ......... the cost of making 1 lure can cost you hundreds of dollars if you buy an injector, injector mold, microwave or presto pot, plastic, gloves, eye protection, breathiing protection, colors, glitter, softener, hardner, eyes, etc. Even if you do it as inexpensively as possible, it will cost at least $100 w/ silicon mold, gallon of plastic, colors, glitter, microwave, pyrex measuring cup and basic safety equipment, a place to do it not to mention the learning curve and experimenting waste etc. Ya want to save time and money for your personal lures then just buy them. If you want to have fun making them and tweaking them just the way you want them then make them. Nuttin better than to catch a lunker on something you made .......... PS ............. I don't think you will save on the beer since you have to keep 2 extra 6 packs on hand to pour over the places you spilled the hot plastic ......... the cold beer will cool the plastic and the alcohol will serve as an antiseptic ........... remember ......... only pour while wearing your speedo ......... don't want to ruin your clothes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassinfool Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 PS ............. I don't think you will save on the beer since you have to keep 2 extra 6 packs on hand to pour over the places you spilled the hot plastic ......... the cold beer will cool the plastic and the alcohol will serve as an antiseptic ........... remember ......... only pour while wearing your speedo ......... don't want to ruin your clothes These ramblings sound like the antics of a drunk man for sure I myself, don't drink while I am pouring or injecting, but when it comes time to bag you may find me with a couple bottles of Blue Moon or a small glass of Crown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Candy Bait Company Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 I strongly advise against drinking and pouring. As careful as you think you are without drinking you can still have an accident. In fact being new to it you are more likely to have an accident. Plastic at temperature leaves a nasty burn which many if not all of us has experienced once. Fill your pouring cup with water, sit down at your table, tip it over to see how far it spreads and how fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 Did you ever stop to think maybe the wives know the "saving money" line is total B.S., and go along just to get us out of the house? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnybassman Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 Savings?? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 Savings?? Now THAT made me chuckle. LOL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 Thers is no such thing as pour for myself and a couple of friends. Bait making is as addictive as heroin You always have left over plastic and never enough molds.... The money you might save is offset by the cost of either a Divorce Attorney and/or rehab............. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 If you switch to the "green" plastic you can always say you're saving the environment. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joelhains Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 I have yet to start pouring plastics and really want to very soon. but I have been making and pouring lead baits and I have been able to sell enough "product to cover the cost of materials and equipment for the most part. I might be slightly ahead but not by much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 I have yet to start pouring plastics and really want to very soon. but I have been making and pouring lead baits and I have been able to sell enough "product to cover the cost of materials and equipment for the most part. I might be slightly ahead but not by much. My only advise on that subject is better start pouring plastics soon and that will take care of the positive income for sure. I can think of more than a dozen trailer type baits that can go on one size of your lead baits. Don't want people thinking you could make money doing this. Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subsailor618 Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Like others have said; I don't don't make baits to save money but to have fun tweaking them and experimenting. I only do so for me and the immediate family and so I don't need perfect baits, whether it be bo open pour plastic, hand carved wood or twisted metal. It is the same reason i brew my own beer, make my own cider, mead and wine. or even reload ammo but not all at the same time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluetickhound Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 Like others have said; I don't don't make baits to save money but to have fun tweaking them and experimenting. I only do so for me and the immediate family and so I don't need perfect baits, whether it be bo open pour plastic, hand carved wood or twisted metal. It is the same reason i brew my own beer, make my own cider, mead and wine. or even reload ammo but not all at the same time. Ha! I have to clear my bench of reloading supplies to make baits and vice versa.... I work in my garage and space is at a premium... However, with all the yahoos buying up the primers, powder and bullets, reloading ammo hasn't been something I've been doing a lot of lately anyway!! Fortunately supply seems to be catching up so I can get back to business sooner rather than later.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevtherev Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 Saving money by pouring your own lures is like saving money by making your own plywood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gone2long Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 Savings Haha that's why I opened an account with several of the suppliers and just deposit my money with them, I think its called diversification Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
