Handpours?

[MMan16]

I think I may look into pouring some plastics this winter. Just looking for some info to get started and places to buy supplies from? Thanks for any help!

[NateFollmer]

Tackle Underground is where you want to look. They have a ton of info on pouring. I've been wanting to pour for years but can't find the time. Molds will be the bulk of your purchase. Everything else is dirt cheap.

[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

[MMan16]

Thanks guys. I have winters off so to fight off cabin fever I'm gonna take up pouring (hopefully).

[NateFollmer]

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

Blah I forgot about those

[BriBass]

Tackle Underground is where you want to look. They have a ton of info on pouring. I've been wanting to pour for years but can't find the time. Molds will be the bulk of your purchase. Everything else is dirt cheap.

please be careful when doing this... it is very addictive!

dirt cheap i believe is incorrect...

dont forget plastic, colors, glitter, scent, bags, pyrex cups, source for heat, hot mill gloves, etc.

the point is... yes the molds may seem expensive and the bulk.. but dont forget the things that are most of your money and need to be continuously replaced

[NateFollmer]

Tackle Underground is where you want to look. They have a ton of info on pouring. I've been wanting to pour for years but can't find the time. Molds will be the bulk of your purchase. Everything else is dirt cheap.

please be careful when doing this... it is very addictive!

dirt cheap i believe is incorrect...

dont forget plastic, colors, glitter, scent, bags, pyrex cups, source for heat, hot mill gloves, etc.

the point is... yes the molds may seem expensive and the bulk.. but dont forget the things that are most of your money and need to be continuously replaced

The rest of the stuff is cheap... You'll just buy a ton of it and spend a ton of money. If you pour for yourself and do maybe 3 or 4 colors and flakes, you shouldn't need to spend much I just meant the molds are the most expensive pieces.

[MMan16]

The molds definately seem to be were the money is. But I would assume the aluminum molds last forever so if you think about it its actually a great investment. I'm thinking about getting two molds and a injector and seeing were that takes me.

[NateFollmer]

Sounds like a good place to start. If you get the stuff and you hate it (you won't), people are selling molds all the time and they seem to go quick!

Edit: What completely blew me away is that it only takes 1 oz. of plastic to make 4, 5" senkos... I still don't see how that's right haha

[MMan16]

Didn't see anything about this yet but my wife brought it up figured i'd ask. how toxic if at all are the fumes produced from the melting plastic? I've been watching some videos and I didn't see one person wearing a mask or anything. I'm sure were there doing it its probably well vented.

[NateFollmer]

Didn't see anything about this yet but my wife brought it up figured i'd ask. how toxic if at all are the fumes produced from the melting plastic? I've been watching some videos and I didn't see one person wearing a mask or anything. I'm sure were there doing it its probably well vented.

Looks pretty toxic from what I have heard. Although some guys use a microwave to heat their plastics so it can't be that bad? I wouldn't be pouring in a house without a direct vent to the outside

[MMan16]

I would probably be doing it in the garage. Only thing is its not going to be well vented unless i leave the door open but in the winter it will be cold in there and that cant be good for pouring plastics even if i get a space heater i dont think it would be warm enough. ahhh. Guess i'll have to figure something out.

[BriBass]

if u scortch the plastic... the fumes are VERY toxic! be carful... also to answer your question a little better... do people wear masks? some do and some dont... i dont... and i know i should bc why not! its molten hot plastic fumes lol how good can it be for you?.. if u wear a mask make sure its NOT a particle mask like the ones u use for paints and stuff.... those only take away the particles in the air NOT the actual chemicals IN the air (which is what your trying to not breathe in)

it needs to be a mask that removes chemicals... like a gas mask. there are about $35.

hope this helps

Brian 

[MMan16]

Thanks for the help guys. Guess I'm gonna look into a mask as well. Especially if I can get one for 35 bucks.

[BriBass]

check home depot or menards i know they got one, but the "filters" are one time use so u need replacements, thats why i think many guys have turned away from using a mask (not that its a smart decision) but to save $$ and the hassle...ive heard u can put them in a freezer locked bag and it makes the life of them longer

[MMan16]

Ok thanks again for the help.

[FishingBuds]

yes use a mask, prefer a good one(theres a few) and do this in a vented area.

The fumes are dangerous, and breathing to much without protection can give you lu like symptoms.

Just protect yourself like you should and you'll be fine.

I've been pouring for almost a year and I have asthma, so far so good for me, no issues but, I vent well in my shed shop and where a mask.

[Bass Dude]

Don't forget you can use Plaster of Paris or Plastic resin to make molds too.  I've been using my POP molds for about two years now, and they still produce good lures. 

Follow the advice of the last post and join Tackle Underground.  They have a lot of professionals on there that are willing to give you their advice.  They also have a good section of "recipes" to produce your favorite colors.

Caution:  HIGHLY ADDICTIVE!!!!!!!! :D

[MMan16]

Awesome cant wait to start pouring some plastics

[scaledriver]

here is another site to look at for pouring your own soft plastic baits.

http://www.bearsbaits.com/

A lot of good information there for sure.  They helped me a lot when I got started.  As far as fumes off plastic goes each brand is a little diffrent.  From what I have seen posted Chemionics has the least fumes.  I use it and unless I get it too hot it isn't bad at all.

[FishingBuds]

actually the smell isn't bad, to me it smells like beach balls, but I use Calhoun. Thats what usually gets ya, you think the smell isn't bad so I don't need a mask or vent.

Now if you use MF plastic, I hear that stinks, I don't know never used it

[WCCT]

M-F doesn't stink that bad, and it is the plastic most big time hand pour guys use.  I have been pouring for probably 10 years, and I do not wear a mask either.  I know I should, just lazy.  I installed a hood fan in my garage, which gets most of the fumes out.  The only time the fumes and smell would get to me was when I was pouring a bunch of stuff for orders, and we are talking around a thousand baits for large store orders, so pouring a few batches never bothered me in that regard.  As mentioned in one of the earlier posts, water putty and silicone are great tools for custom designs or copying your favorite baits.  I used water putty to make my prototypes and then I would send them out to get machined out of aluminum.  Aluminum molds are the way to go though, for quality of finished bait and durability.  They have a great resale on them if you decide you do not like the mold, which makes buying them a little bit easier.  Basstackle.com is the way to go for your aluminum molds.  He is kicking out new baits all the time and is really great to work with.  Upperhand scents have awesome scents for your plastic too.  Just add a few drops right before you pour, and they are good to go.  This is a great hobby, and as previously stated, very addicting!  Have fun with it!  Don't be afraid to ask questions.  The guys over at T.U. are really good and very helpful. 

[mako]

Check out LureCraft too at www.lurecraft.com.  They also own Poor Boy's Baits as well as pouring baits for other manufacturers. They will not only sell you whatever you need, but also give you advice and tips on how to do it.  Tell them Mike from Independent Tackle sent you.