hand pour how to?

[FatBoy]

Can someone point me to some info on how to pour your own soft baits and links to companies that sell molds and plastic?  

Well, I'm sure someone on this forum can, so the question is WILL someone?...please  

[BASS fisherman]

here is a link on how to make your own mold.

http://www.tackleunderground.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5393

To get the materials like plastic, scents, etc.. try lurecraft.com, and stamina.com

[Brian_Reeves]

BASS fisherman...is your avatar cleaning fish?  That's one heck of a filet knife :-/

Fatboy, you can also check out delmart.  Their stuff looks pretty good.  Micromunch tackle makes custom molds too if you have something special in mind.

[Glenn]

Here ya go!

http://www.bassresource.com/fishing/pouring_plastic.html

http://www.bassresource.com/fishing/pouring_plastic_worms_supplies.html

http://www.bassresource.com/fishing/pouring_plastic_worms.html

Enjoy!

[FatBoy]

Thanks guys.  Didn't realize those articles were here, Glenn.  (Actually, I didn't even realize there was a tacklemaking forum until my post got moved here.)  This site has everything!!!

[Joe. S]

www.del-mart.com

www.bobstackleshack.com

www.tackleunderground.com

And here!

[reelnmn]

I would take a look at the plaster mold making articles posted.  Pick up some POP from Lowe's or Home Deport, and make a simple mold of one of your favorite baits.  

Then send an email to M-F Manufacturing (http://www.fishingworld.com/M-F-Manufacturing/).  They should send you a free sample of their plastic...IMO I think it is the best out there.  Go ahead and pick out some colors and glitter and combine the shipping with your free plastic...

That should get you started pouring your own stuff for $20.  Once you get addicted, and trust me you will,  ;D you can buy more molds, plastic, etc.

[SENKOSAM]

In addition to what Glen said, there are four sources of consistently good plastic available. Calhoun's, sold by Delmart isn't one of them.

They are:

Zeiners (sell M-F gallon of plastic at a cheaper price than M-F)

M-F industries

Lurecraft (new and improved)

Ozark (may be one of the best as more people report)

Aluminum molds produce the best possible looking baits that money can buy, but are expensive. ($20-120 depending on design and number of cavities). But for the occasional hobbyist, plaster is cheap (DAP at 20lbs for 7 bucks or Durham's plaster) and mold making is simple.

One part silicone molds from Lurecraft are nice, but many of the 200 molds they sell, you can copy a bait as well with many different plasters on the market.

Silicone also produces a flat vs. glossy surface lure.

For example:

If you make an investment in a metal mold, start with this company for price and especially service:

http://www.bobstackleshack.com/catalog/default.php?osCsid=05dd96ac278f85f49b46facaf183039a

Here's an example of the superb quality of a two part metal mold:

I've found this sub-hobby to fishing just as important to me when I can't get out fishing, but most important, you or friends will catch fish on lures you make!